Arkansas Fitness Challenge Comments 2006

"I lost 40 pounds!!"

"I lost 14 pounds."

"I have lost 14 pounds, but I started a very healthy diet in late March."

"(lost) 10 lbs, but several inches."

"(lost) 12 pounds"

"(lost) About 8 pounds in three months."

"I lost 10 pounds"

"Blood pressure down to 120/80"

"Blood sugar reduced below 100"

"I lost 20 pounds"

"Blood pressure registers normal once again. It was varying from 130/90 to 130/120. And blood sugar isn't fluctuating as much now. It is remaining an average of around 110 now and was varying from 125 to 145 for quiet some time."

"(lost)15lb"

"(lost) 30 LBS"

"10 pounds.  I just had a baby back in October of last year and this really helped me lose some of the weight."

"I lost 13 lbs."

"(lost) 10 lbs"

"(lost) 8lbs"

"(lost) 10 pounds"

Other Exercise Benefits
"I got to go clothes shopping.  I went down 4 dress sizes."

"I went through a difficult emotional time during the Fitness Challenge.  Although I was very depressed, the regular exercise kept me from succumbing to the depression.  I eventually worked myself out of it."

"more energy."

"I feel better and look forward to exercising and miss it when I don't exercise"

"less winded when walking and taking stairs, slept better, now get around better with my leg and ankle injury that occurred several years ago in a car accident."

"good attitude"

"Stress in my current position is sporadic and related to deadlines for projects.  My stress level continued to fluctuate throughout the exercise program - but perhaps I was able to deal with it more effectively than in years past."

"I have firmed up a little more."

"more energy."

"Always makes my work day easier."

"Exercising always makes me feel better and I hope it helps to keep me healthier."

"Some time with colleagues, although less than last year. Also I tried some new machines at the Fitness Center and some new exercise classes."

"Maintained weight."

"More energy"

"Stress level may not have decreased, but attitude improved.  This makes for better health and a higher energy level."

"more energy"

"Working out is so much fun, and love the fact that when I work out even though I am tired, that I NEVER regret that I made myself workout because I ALWAYS feel better!!  Oh, and I LOVE the relationship that I have even further cultivated with two of my colleagues because the fitness challenge is what started us walking and doing abs two days a week- and we are STILL doing after the challenge is over!!"

"Companionship with other campus employees."

"It didn't hurt my knees. Prior to the water aerobics I had reduced my walking to the minimum amount because of knee problems."

"personal satisfaction"

"Felt good overall"

"Feeling better and more confident overall."

"Spending quality time with fellow workers and increase in energy during the day and after work."

"It helped clear my head and transition from work to home."

"Enjoyment."

"I feel more satisfied with my job because of the exercise opportunities afforded to me by my employer."

"felt better"

"I can see a difference in metabolism and energy levels."

"My attitude toward trying has increased also."

"More energy."

"I participated in Personal Trainer class at ASU during this time and overall health benefits increased."

"Makes me feel better in general."

"Increased self-esteem."

"Increased energy."

"Increased energy."

"Clothes fit better, started using portion control and eating healthier"

"Feel better about myself."

"Breathing is much better."

"The benefits pretty much remain the same as they have for a number of years - the exercise helps me maintain my weight loss and keep my depression under control.  I also feel sluggish when I don't exercise regularly.  In general I just feel better and more healthy overall when I exercise on a regular basis and I don't get sick nearly as often as I used to."

"Stomach area firmed up and lost a couple of inches in the waist."

"Exercising is a mood enhancer--I just feel much better about myself when I exercise, and I don't make myself feel as guilty for eating foods that are not so good for me when I exercise regularly.  Also I've been able to tone my body since I began to exercise more, which is  a definite plus!  I haven't had any kind of tests performed to prove this, but I also feel as though I'm healthier (physically and mentally) from exercising.  "

"Overall less joint pain. "

"Looked better and felt better."

"What stress benefits I did derive from the swim class in the middle of the day and what walking I did get to do for such a short period of time was beneficial and is motivation enough to make me want to participate again."