Awards Night

Hello Meltdowners!

We have just completed our 7th week and next Monday, Mar 23 at 7:00 pm will be the start of our Big Looser Award Night.

We are so excited about what we have accomplished together as a community. I just Love Crosby, Tx. We are people of commitment and we have truly shown our strength during our meltdown.

Our Theme night will be "Seeing the Change". And boy have I seen less of you each week. You are looking FLAB-U-LESS!

Please invite your neighbors, friends and relatives to come and share in our excitement. Pastor Keenan of Crosby Church will do our final speech. And I heard that he has some awesome words to say about you our Meltdowners.

We will provide cofee, and water for refreshments and lots of fun, laughter and recognition.

I wanted to remind all of you to bring your groceries to the meltdown to represent your team pounds of weight loss. All the food will be donated to the C.U.I.C.

If you have not turned in your weight as of March 19, 2009 we will calculate weight from the begining of week 7. Have a blessed week and I look forward to seeing each of you on Monday.

"SEEING THE CHANGE"

Shelia Hall

Let the Revolution of Health begin with You and I

Meltdown Meeting March 16, 2009

Just a reminder our meeting for March 16, 2009 will be an awesome meeting don't miss it. Our guest speakers during the past 6 weeks will be here to answer questions for you. The line up is awesome. You can ask questions about your health, nutrition, exercise and so much more.

As you ask questions you will be given a ticket for each question that is ask by you. At the end of the class we will have drawing for prizes. So start writing down what you want to know. I am excited about this because you been hearing from us and now we want to hear from you.

Our last night will be March 23, 2009 and it will be incredible. We will have Pastor Keenan Smith of Crosby Church to speak to us and encourage us to continue and never give up on taking care of the temple that God has given you. We will also have the awards for our Biggest Looser Team!

What Vanessa needs from you is your final weigh ins by March 19, 2009. If we don't have the totals we may not be able to count you in the competition. So Team Captains please let your team know that you need their weighs ins by the 18th and please email Vanessa at crosbymeltdown@yahoo.com as soon as possible on the 19th of March.

Please start bringing your food to Crosby Church on Monday the 16th of March to represent pounds lost by your team. We will use the food to represent the pounds lost during our 8 week program on the stage. All food will be donated to CUIC after the award night. You will also want to bring your family, friends and neighbors to this event. The news media has been invited to come and participate in our excitement. Be sure and wear your meltdown shirts for pictures.

I have had so much pleasure in helping to bring this together and I surely hope that it has inspired, motivated and encouraged you to take care of the body God has given you. Have a great weekend and I am so excited to see the new FLAB-U-LESS you.

Let the Health Revolution start with You and I


Shelia Hall

Yummy Pancakes

Hi Tami -> You will notice that this recipe is very close to the coconut macaroon> recipe that Sheila sent us at Valentine's Day. Alot of the same> ingredients! These pancakes are very filling and so easy and it makes me> feel like I am having a treat!> >


Protein Pancakes> > 4 large egg whites, or 3/4 cup liquid egg whites> 1/2 cup cottage cheese> 1/2 tsp vanilla extract> cinnamon (sprinkled to taste)> 1 packet splenda> 1/2 cup quaker oats> 1/2 tsp baking powder> > Throw all ingredients into the blender. Pour batter into griddle just like> regular pancake batter. Makes 4 - 6 average pancakes. Serve with Cary's> (any brand) sugar free syrup.> > ENJOY!

Thanks for sharing this delicious receipe of pancakes.

Shelia

This is Emmy is for YOU!

This Emmy is for you Meltdowners. You are producing Great Health, Habit of Exercise, Proper Nutrition, Getting more Energy and may I say looking pretty FLAB-U-Less.

Oh my, my, my Was'nt Robin Craig, Emmy Award Winning Producer from Houston, Tx absolutely wonderful.

What a speech she gave us. Ok how many of you guys have practiced busting the sugar. Sugar is in so many different foods. So start reading those labels. You will be surprised how much weight loss, energy and health you can accomplish by just doing without sugar. I had a member tell me that just by giving up Dr. Pepper she lost 20 lbs. Come on guys you know you can do it.

Be sure and exercise at least 30 minutes daily, turn in your weight to your captain and captains turn you your team results as soon as you can. We are getting close to the end of our meltdown and all numbers need to be turned in by the end of the 7th week which will be March 20, 2009.

We have an awesome speaker lined up just for you next week her name is Polly Hale with A Gift of Health. Don't miss it.

Love you guys

Let the Revolution of Health begin with You and I

Shelia

Guest speaker for Monday, Mar 3, 2009

Crosby Community Meltdown Mania!
From the Desk of Shelia Hall
Whew! We made it through week four of our Community Meltdown and what a
journey it has been. We have had three wonderful speakers and hopefully the knowledge you
have gained from each of them will encourage you to reach for your goal and not give up.
Linda Howard, LVN spoke to us on the effects of diet on our bodies. She helped bring
home the fact that what we put in our bodies combined with the exercise routine we practice
can either lengthen or shorten our healthy living experience.
I am so excited to have Robin Craig, an Emmy Award Winning producer to come speak
to us this coming Monday. She will be talking to us about his own battle with weight and how
she personally overcame the battle. You will want to make sure you and your teammates are
present for this meeting, it promises to be an exciting as well as motivating subject.
If you haven’t visited our blog, you might want to do so when you get the chance. The
address is www.crosbymeltdown.blogspot.com. There are pictures posted from the last few
meetings and if you look closely you should be able to find you and your teammates in the
pictures. If not, don’t worry, I’m sure you will show up before the eight weeks are over. Make
sure you wear your smiling faces as well as your team t-shirts so you can proudly represent
your team on the blog.
Also, don’t forget to encourage all of your team to wear their t-shirts to the next
meeting. We want to take pictures of teams and this would be a wonderful time to display your
teams selected color as well as team name. For those of you who ordered a shirt but have not
yet picked it up, please make arrangements to pick up at the next meeting.
I pray each of you walk in His grace and peace until we meet again.
In His Service
Shelia Hall

What's making me fat?

http://www.google.com/s2/sharing/stuff?user=100217243620158621183&hl=en

Tell me about your Team Captain

Hello, well another week has just about gone by. I have only seen 2 comments about their Team Captain. I would like to read about your Team Captain and why he/she is the most AWESOME TEAM CAPTAIN.

I would like to recognize the Team Captain next Monday, Feb 23, 2009. So get busy and tell me about yours.

As always remember to turn in your total weekly weigh ins before Monday. We would like to recognize our top teams as of date.

Have a great weekend and I am certainly looking forward to seeing all of you at our next fun filled night with Linda Howard. Also if time allows we will speak on what to do when you hit a plateau with your weight loss.

Have a great week. Remember to exercise and exercise to your maximum of overloading your muscles for the best results.

Let the Revolution of Health begin with You and I

Love you all
Shelia

Meltdown Newsletter

Crosby Community Meltdown Mania!
From the Desk of Shelia Hall
Hello to each and every one of you, my friends and neighbors. And congratulations for
making it through week two of Meltdown Mania!
Thank you to Dr. Rob Rosenbalm with Crosby Chiropractic for the wonderful speech last
Monday night. He definitely kept us entertained! He had suggestions for breaking food
addictions, one of which included a burial service (see, you had to be there) as well as lots of
ideas and reasons we need to keep our bodies nutritionally balanced. If you find yourself
asking “What burial service?” all I can say is don’t miss this coming Monday’s meeting so you
aren’t kept up all night wondering what you missed.
This Monday, February 16th we are privileged to have Dr. Ryan Konarik with Balance
Chiropractic. His special interest and training is in the field of Natural Wellness and Optimal
Human Performance. Make sure you are there as I believe this is just the motivation we need
to reach that next level on our Meltdown journey.
For those of you taking advantage of the Crosby Church Gym and/or the Curves in
Crosby, thank you for choosing to meltdown in our facilities! We have seen so many new face’s
at each location it is exciting to make new friends in our own community. We encourage you to
greet your neighbor working out beside you and spread the news. Health is a lifetime
commitment and we all need as much support as we can get. You may be the inspiration that
person beside you needs… They may not have attended our Meltdown and have that fire of
commitment that I see burning in so many of you.
Thank you for choosing to be a part of this exciting event. The response has been even
greater than we had anticipated and it is encouraging to see so many of you becoming
Meltdown Maniac’s.
I can’t wait to see you Monday night!
In His Service,
Shelia Hall

Valentine Yummies

Ok I found a recipe you guys may enjoy for Valentines.

Here it is:

Coconut Macaroons

Makes about 40 Macaroons

Cooking Oil Spray
10 egg whites
2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 cups plain quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup of Splenda or I prefer Xlitol (looks like and tast like real sugar)
1/2 teasp of salt
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon trans-fat-free soft-tub margarine. ( I like smart balance)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 3 baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Stir egg whites, coconut, oats, vanilla, sugar and salt in a bowl until well blended. Drop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, half an inch apart. Bake macaroons until light golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Place chocolate morsels and margarine (smart balance) in a glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high until chocolate melts completely, 40 to 50 seconds, or melt in a 350 degree oven 5 to 6 minutes. ( Do not overheat chocolate or it will scorch). Dip a metal teaspoon into warmed chocolate and gently drizzle chocolate over cookies in a zigzag pattern. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days.

The Skinny
52 calories per macaroon, 1.9 g fat(1.3 g saturated), 7.4 g carbs, 0.8 g fiber, 1.6 g protein.

Remember Moderation with this Yummy treat.

Happy Valentines

Love you
Shelia

Correction of date

Sorry guys I put the wrong date for the next meeting it is Feb 9, 2009 not Feb 7th. With all the fun things happening I did get my functions confused. The weight management class will be Feb 7th at the Curves in Crosby. 14430 FM 2100, Ste. E. If you have not registered be sure and do so. Call 281.328.4600
Have a blessed week

Let the Revolution of Health start with You and I
Shelia

How are you doing?

I hope everyone is having fun! I know that I am. It is so exciting to see all of you coming together to support each other. Wow it is incredible all the exercising going on. Keep it up! Each meeting I am sure of it. We will see less of you each time. If you know what I mean.

I would like for all of you to take a before picture of yourself then take an after picture at the end of the meltdown. That would be fun to see everyones results.

You guys rock. Keep on moving, eating properly and taking good nutrition. Your the one that can take care of you.

Hosea 4:6 says that my People perish from the lack of knowledge. I want don't want you to perish from the lack of knowlege. So Please attend all meetings if you can. We have a panel of excited and educated people to inspire and motivate you to success.

Remember Dr. Rob, wants you to bring an empty container of food that you just can't seem to give up at the meeting on Feb 7, 2009.

Have a great week.

We will talk soon

Shelia Hall
let the Revolution of Health begin with me.

Just 30 minutes to fit

When you commit to just 30 minutes a day to be physically active so many wonderful things start to happen.
You start to fill that you fit in.........
with confidence, self esteem, smaller sizes, relationships get stronger, you start dreaming again, you make wiser food choices, you play more,........ and so much more.

Just imagine if you took 30 minutes what would happen to your life how would it change. Take the Community Challenge and start the "Revolution of Health" within you.

Let the Health Revolution begin with you!

Shelia Hall

If it's to be, Is it up to me?

Hello my Crosby Meltdowners!!

I am so excited to remind you that the meltdown mania starts February 2, 2009. This is your year.

I know we have had so many negative things going on in our community and with our economy. With hurricane Ike, Gas Prices and now the down turn in the economy! However, you should not put taking care of your health on the back burner. Stress is relieved thru physical activity. Not only will you feel better and happier. Your family will be happier too because you are now in a much better mood, you can handle stressful situations easier. There is a saying if Mom ain't happy nobody happy! So Mom lets get happy thru exercise. Your family will thank you!

Exercise will help with your health in so many ways. It helps with depression, stress, cardio vascular, diabetes, blood pressure, arthiritus you sleep better and so much more. So take thirty minues a day and make this your time. If you don't take the time, time will take you.

Let the revolution of good health start with me and you!

Shelia Hall

Make your exercise fun

Curves has offered to its participants Free to little cost to all Crosby Meltdown Participants the use of our Club in Crosby, Tx

If the workout don't get you; our friendly and helpful trainers will.

Please call 281.328.4600 once you have registered for the Community Meltdown to set up your appointment. This offer is good for only non Curves members only and participants of the Community Meltdown Mania.

Together we will start a revolution of a healthier community.



Thanks
Your staff at Curves

Date set for Crosby Community Meltdown Mania

Ok are you ready for your meltdown? It's coming: When: February 2, 2009

Where: Crosby Church, 5725 Hwy 90, Crosby, TX

How do I register? Call 281.328.4600

Seating is limited