Keep a determined mind and a happy spirit!

Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by shannondodge in Biggest Losers

 We are slowly moving towards the last part of the year, only four months left!  Where are you with your lifestyle change?  On track, off the course, or have you sidelined it all together? 
Time to kick it into gear people!  I asked Stephanie Fogelson a few questions around what we should focus on for the [...]

Spinach! Add some green today!

Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by shannondodge in Biggest Losers

I have been trying to incorporate more green in my diet, but truth be told I am not a big fan of veggies.  I decided to get a little creative and after some Google searching I found that spinach was going to be a good way to work in a veggie creatively. 
www.naturally-healthy-eating.com lists the top 10 [...]

Are you on track?

Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by shannondodge in Biggest Losers

Are you on track with your personal goals?  Whether you are or aren’t quite there,  you might want to consider hitting the track.  Good old-fashioned exercise can help get you to where you need to be!  Many of the local gyms and recreation centers have tracks (as well as local schools and parks) that you will [...]

Half the year is over, now what?

Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by shannondodge in Biggest Losers

Half the year has passed us by and I know many of us are sitting here shaking our heads wondering, “where has all the time gone?!?”  During this speedy 2011, I am jus now slowing down, now that the heat is out in full force, and realizing that my goals for 2011 are creeping up [...]

Time to BBQ! How to stay on track this holiday weekend

Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by shannondodge in Biggest Losers

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
It’s that wonderful time of year again – Independence Day!  A time of family, celebration, fireworks, and FOOD!   It is going to be a hot one this year so whether you stay cool in the pool, camping up north, or just staying in doors here are a few ideas for a healthy [...]

Week 10 – “Out Here in the Fields” – Where Are We Going Next?

Posted on 04. Apr, 2011 by Greg Drejza in Biggest Losers

Hi Greg Drejza here from the Round 5 group of the West Valley Biggest Loser program.  Great week of work and sweat, change is also in the air.
The Who had a famous song “Baba O’Riley” that started with the lyrics: “Out here in the fields, I fought for my meals”, we are back to Boot [...]

West Valley Biggest Loser – Week 9 – Exciting Week for Us – NBC and Yoga

Posted on 28. Mar, 2011 by Greg Drejza in Biggest Losers

Hello again, Greg Drejza here with my update from week #9 of the West Valley Biggest Loser program!  We have only 3 weeks left!
Well this was an exciting week! Monday started with my weigh in and losing another pound.  I feel great despite a couple minor aches and pains, I am eating well.  Portion cotrol, [...]

West Valley Biggest Losers – Week 8 – The Gloves Come Off

Posted on 24. Mar, 2011 by Greg Drejza in Biggest Losers

Hi everyone Greg Drejza here again, giving you some insight into my journey as part of the West Valley Biggest Loser program!

Lots of changes during week 8….We worked out all week back at Sedona P.A.L.M.S. and we would be arriving at the same time that the 5pm (Round 6) group was leaving.  I got to see lots of new faces [...]

West Valley Biggest Loser – Round 5 – Week 7

Posted on 11. Mar, 2011 by Greg Drejza in Biggest Losers

Hi I’m Greg Drejza, part of the 5th round of the West Valley Biggest Losers program! We started back on January 24th, 2011.
I have been blogging our journey on Facebook, and I finally crossed over to contribute here on West Valley Magazine!
We are now in our 7th week, previous entries can be read at:  Sedona [...]

“21 Taps” Girls Photo Shoot tomorrow at 10am

Posted on 11. Sep, 2010 by Stephanie in Biggest Losers, Fashion, Features

The Photo Shoot for the Original “21 Taps” girls will be tomorrow, Sunday at Taps before opening at 10am. If you would like a chance to be in the casting call photo, displayed in the West Valley Magazine next month, for a casting call for the 2011 “21 Taps” Girls, email sfogelson@gmail.com for details on [...]