KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News, weather, sports, classifieds-Shape Up Showdown - presented by St. Bernards

  • Tuesday, November 1 2011 11:11 AM EDT2011-11-01 15:11:32 GMT
    KAIT and the St. Bernards Health & Wellness Institute have partnered for the Shape Up Showdown. This is not a weight loss contest - this is a lifestyle transformation for eight lucky participants.

Meet Delaine Video included

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Delaine
54 Years Old Realtor/Life Insurance Sales
Married/Grandfather of six
"I want to live longer and get to enjoy my kids and my six grandchildren as they grow up.

Shape Up Showdown

Meet Tamekia Video included

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Tamekia
40 years old
Graduate Student
Mom
"I WANT TO LIVE! Live to see my children become adults. I'm afraid of major complications that go along with diabetes.

Meet Roger Video included

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Roger 56 Years Old
Minister
Married
My weight has been a problem for me all my live even as a small child and has continued into my adult years.

Meet Rebecca Video included

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Rebecca
35 Years Old Teacher
Single
"Over the years I have continually put the needs of my students, my coworkers, my friends and family, etc. before me until, I guess somewhere along the way...

Meet Chad Video included

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Chad
35 years Old Law Enforcement/Teacher
Father
"I am spending and eating my way into an early grave. I am an instructor and I teach a lot of incoming rookies...

Meet Linde

Meet Linde Video included

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Linde
33 Years Old
Married
Stay at home Mom
"Life is my main motivation to be healthy. I am so lucky and blessed to have my family and friends.

Meet Suzanne Video included

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Suzanne
52 years Old Math Facilitator
Divorced
"I love my life…I just want my weight under control and a chance to perhaps be medicine free again with a new healthy lifestyle."

Meet Bentley Video included

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Bentley
32 Years Old Cafeteria Worker
Married/Mom of Three
"I want to be active with my kids, run a 5K, buy a pair of red heels and size 11 jeans and be able to look at myself in the mirror.

Food and Nutrition

For nutritional punch, you can't beat plant-based foods

Those in the know consider fruits and vegetables among the healthiest foods around.

U.S. serves up new nutrition guidelines on 'MyPlate' Video included

In its latest effort to get Americans to eat healthier meals and fight the obesity epidemic, the federal government has introduced a new nutrition icon called MyPlate which replaces the USDA Food Pyramid.

Cook's Tools

Missing an Ingredient?

Try these Ingredient Substitutions when you're in a bind!

Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions

Simple solutions for healthier cooking.

Handy Measurement Conversions

A pinch of this, a dab of that... click here for a printable conversion chart.

Grocery Shopping 101

Money Saving Ideas