‘Military-style’ workouts, healthy diets are key for 4 for $40 winning team
This month’s 4 for $40 team winners are, from left, Raul Morales, Brian Nguyen, Sandy Henderson, Elise Wong, and Nick Guidry.
Two months into the 4 for $40 weight-loss challenge, five employees in the Onboarding and Organizational Development department have lost more than 56 pounds. The recipe for their success? A combination of military-style workouts, the paleo diet, and portion control.
The team – consisting of Nick Guidry, Sandy Henderson, Raul Morales, Brian Nguyen, and Elise Wong – won the second iPad raffle, since all five members lost four-plus pounds during the second round of the 4 for $40 challenge. Henderson, an organizational development specialist, said the group supports each other by encouraging health-conscious meals and sticking to their workout regimens.
“Moderation is key,” said Henderson, referring to the team’s approach to healthy eating. “You don’t have to overindulge in order to enjoy the sweeter things in life. For example, if you are craving a donut, split it in halves or fourths and share. If you know you’re going out for steak and potatoes at dinner, watch your portion size and go easy on lunch. And don’t forget to fit in physical activity whenever you can.”
So far, 4 for $40 challenge participants have lost a total of 18,680 pounds, and about 44 percent of employees lost four or more pounds in the second month. These skinnier waist lines are equating to fatter wallets as a total of $47,720 has been awarded to participants who have met their weight-loss goals.
The next weigh-in period is Wednesday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 28. Click here for a list of weigh-in locations.
