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 HUNDY CLUB Feb-Jul09

Over 20 people were registered for this Hundy Club Group to take on the challenge to have a healthier lifestyle!

'Ka Wani Ke!!'

 This Hundy Club Group has now come to an end!! They have been an amazing group and have done really well in taking all of what they have learnt and have implemented the changes to their day to day lives for themselves and their whanau ...   A chore group of the Hundy Club remain to meet up for training & exercising as well as on a social level.. they also have their own indoor netball team on Thursday nights!!  Awesome 'well done'!! Hundy Club 2009!!  

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The Hundy Club - City 2 Surf March 2009

An awesome effort from the Hundy Club Crew and whanau who participated in this years City 2 Surf.  Majority of Hundy Club members took up this challenge for the first time...  and enjoyed taking part as a roopu, encouraging and supporting each other.

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 FOLLOW HUNDY CLUB MEMBERS JOURNEY HERE!

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C Food

I am a Grandfather of 6, my wife have lived in Christchurch for the last 5 years, we were previously living on the West Coast.  I work on heavy machinery and I really enjoy my work.

My goal for the week is to start eating breakfast more regulary and drink more water.

The benefits I have received so far are meeting new friends and getting the feeling of group comraderie.

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Tubz

I am easy going, 50% Samoan, 25% fijian, 25% Irish.  I have a weakness to raw seafood, love my family and love to cook.

My goal for the week is to lose a kilo or more each week and maintain it for the rest of my life.

The benefits I have received so far from being in the Hundy Club is the information on Food and the support from one another.

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Keen to be lean

I am a mother of two teenage girls and work full time sitting on my bottom.  I have a food addiction and don't just stop at one of anything so need help training myself to start doing that.  I also hate exercise and practically need dragged out to do any.  I 'm hoping with the support at the Hundy Club I might be able to start changing these things.

My goals for the week... I'm going to try to have at least one vegetable with my evening meal every night this week.  I don't eat vegetables very often so this will be quite a challenge for me.

What benefits have I received so far from being in the Hundy Club.... It was great just being there with so many people in the same situation as myself and hearing all the different things they also know they are doing wrong and need help with.  It will be nice having people in the same situation all exercising together and not feeling like I have to rush because the other people are all so much fitter than myself.  It was interesting hearing how to judge portion sizes correctly and I'm sure that will help heaps.

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Only 2 b slim 4 me

I am a 38 year old step mum of a Teenage mum.  I work full time and enjoy exercising.  My eating habits have always let me down, I just love food.

This week I feel I have hit a brick wall and just want to give up.  I have a friend in our Hundy Club that is inspirational to me and he drives me to keep on trucking on!  My down falls this week have been overeating and then I feel bad after it.  I would like to challenge my mind set that I had for years to carry on... why do I feel like it is going to be an uphill battle that I can never win??

I am one of the smaller people in my group, but this does not mean I have always been like this.  I have had to work at my weight, always, and get to a stage where I just give up.  I am hoping that Hundy Club will give me the courage to carry on.

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JBG

Hi, I'm a 46 year old female.  I work full-time in a sedentary position and have expanded far too much for my liking.  I have my first grand-child due to arrive early April and need lose weight so I don't get puffed pushing the pram or bending over his cot!!

I joined the Hundy Club in the 2nd week and that weeks nutrition was on health eating (as usual) and Lee had a wonderful selection of foods to try.  My goal is to read food labels before buying it to keep away from butter and white bread.  It'll be hard, but oh so worth it!

Our group is very friendly, they love a good laugh (usually at their own expense) and have a lot of knowledge to share.  The nutrition nights are very worthwhile attending.  The main benefit from being in the Hundy Club has been staying off the couch every night and hauling my butt off for a walk!!

JBG - 23/03/09

At this stage of the Hundy Club I am feeling much better about my food choices and find that healthier choices do actually taste good!!

My goals for this week (and every other week) are to eat healthier, move more and enjoy life.  I have not exercised for a week now due to bursitis in my hip (and my Dr telling me to rest it) and I am missing my walks.

I find I'm feeling more positive and have more energy 'Thanks Hundy Club!!!

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Awa Boy

A bit about myself!!  I am all the Un's, unfit, unhealthy, unsure, unwell.

My goals for the week are to cut back on daily intake of bread, coke 'n' sugary food.

The benefits I have received so far from the Hundy Club are, goal setting skills for myself.

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Nafanua

I am a samoan, journalist, mum and super fiance!!

My goals are smaller dinners, bigger breakfasts, run 3x a week - Aue - Ka mau ke te wehi!!

The benefits I have received so far from the Hundy Club are knowledge about kai.  Knowledge about my body and great group spirit.

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Sulia

I'm 40 years old, weight 111kg's, had a kidney transplant 2005, was 80kg's, over 3 years I have put on 25-30kg's.  I developed type 2 diabete's from cocktails of medication.  I have managed to lose 4 kgs.  I have two daughters, 20yrs & 8yrs and a partner Stephen.

My goal for the week is to eat breakfast till I am full and try to do extra exercise outside the club days.

The benefits I have received from the Hundy Club so far, are cheap shoes!! (great walking shoes and very light).  Also understanding of food comparison to different foods and a great group of people for support.

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Phatbyarch

Kia ora, my passion in life is playing sport and being part of a team.  I love spending time with my whanau and have worked in the Electronics Industry for 17 years.

My goal for the week is to replace my sweet drinks with water.

The benefits I have received so far by being in the Hundy Club is knowing that I have support.

Phatbyarch 20/04/09

Things in my life have been emotionally trying lately, but  I am finding that exercise helps put things into perspective and to allow me to to carry on.  I feel more alive that I have for many years.  The feeling of accomplishment and being able to make better choices on food its just fabulous.

My goal for this week is to manage my time so that I can fit my exercise in.  Busy busy keeps my mind off food... for now!

The benefits I am receiving still as a member of the Hundy Club is working with  a great group of people who struggle as hard as yourself, makes me more determined to change for the rest of my life!!  Fingers Crossed!

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Dingles

I am generally a happy person and are very accepting of others but very hard on opinions of myself.  I am hoping that with the support of the members of the Hundy Club I will be able to increase my fitness and health levels so that I can be proud of myself and my accomplishments.

My first goal is to cut back on the caffeine and drink water instead.  I would also like to get out walking on the days I don't attend the Hundy Club sessions.

I have been very appreciative of the support and comradery of the other members of the Hundy Club.  Their determination spurs me along and I want to succeed by helping them too.  The information sessions make me think about what I am doing and even though I slip up I am thinking more about things.

Dingles

A few weeks ago when I thought of Hundy Club ending I was worried and scared, thinking I would not be able to have the strength to keep uo with the exercise and healthy eating but the more I have thrown myself into the program the more confidence I have gained that I will do okay after Hundy Club.  The friends I have met within the group will be friends I hope to have contact for a long time yet.

The biggest challenge for me was to commit to and believe in myself.  I had tried many diets and they had failed but with the length of the program I was able to establish better eating and exercise patterns to the point they have become second nature now.

I would highly recommend this to others.  Initially it seems like a huge commitment if you intend to do it properly but after time you will realise it is something you will be very grateful for having the opportunity to be a part of.

The goals I have set myself after Hundy Club are to continue on my journey to becoming a stronger healthy person and keep in touch with my Hundy buddies.  I have met some of the most genuine, caring and dedicated people in the club and I want to keep those people in my life.  They have made my life a way more positive and productive one.

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Boom Boom 

Kia ora, I'm 33 years old.  I'm a stay at home mum at the moment soon to be doing some studies in Business Administration.  This stay home stuf has taken its toll on my body so it is time to make a move and get active!!  I love swimming and enjoy walking.

My goals for the week is to eat brekkie till I am full and to go for a walk for at least an hour after dinner 5 times a week.

The benefits I have received so far is the awesome advice from our nutritionist Lee.  She explains things very well and also trying healthier options of food... Tumeke!!!

Boom Boom 01/04/09

Wow I am so proud of myself for doing the City to Surf on Sunday.  It was an amazing experience.  I did the 12km walk in 2 hours and 20 minutes.  Members of the Hundy Club were so supportive.  Although the next day I felt a bit sore but it didn't stop me from going for a walk in the evening.

My goal is to cut down on protein and carbs and boost my vegetable and fruit intake.  I find adding herbs and spices to salads and vegetables make them more yummy.

Well I can say that I am really enjoying my time in the Hundy Club everybody knows everybody, and we support each other with positive feedback and share our own experiences.  Always look forward to Tuesday nights learning valuable info on nutrition.

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Bubble Butt

I'm loving the hundy club, the support, the positive group, tuesday nights rock!! Exercise is great, I have more energy and fitting into old clothes 'yay'!!!  Commitment is the key but very rewarding to yourself and good accountability.

My goals for the week/s are to increase exercise days with variety to 4 times.

I'm feeling positive about what I will achieve and I'm feeling like I have more energy and the Hundy Club supporters facilitators are great!  you all rock!!  Kei ruka noa atu koutou! 

Bubble Butt

It's sad Hundy is coming to an end, I have thoroughly enjoyed it, the support of everyone the members 9friends for life) the people who made Hundy achievable fro everyone, Lee, Marion, Tahu FM BIG UP's!

Challenges have been exercise and the limit because of injuries I'm overcoming them by continuing low impact exercise.

No more excuses! Appetite for life allows a healthy mind therefore, healthy changes. 

My goals are to continue to carry through my knowledge of food, reading/checking labels and exercise!

I recommend anyone that needs motivation, support and accountability, Hundy is for you!

Nei rā to owha, Te Wahamiha ki a koutou katoa.

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BSG

I have lived in Otautahi for the past 9 years but are originally from a small town.  I have 3 children, aged 19, 9 and 2 and have recently got married to my long time partner.  My main reason for joining the Hundy Club was so that I would have more energy to spend more fun times with my tamariki.

I have been involved with the 'Hundy Club' for a few weeks now and have learnt so much about what to eat, how to shop and what to look for etc.

My goals for the week are to do more walking, even though I am not there for the Wednesday walking sessions due to whanau commitments I still make sure I do walk on Thursday nights and  a long walk on Sunday's (over hills), so I am getting out there.

The benefits so far from being in the Hundy Club.... everything! Great team, great members, great support crew.  The impact is that I am implementing things I learn on the Hundy Club for every day use in the home.

BSG

Its hard to believe that 5 months have passed so quickly and it is a shame that we cannot continue with this kaupapa in an official capacity.  However in writing that we as a group have decided to continue on as a group with various activities e.g. Indoor netball, walking and keeping in contact and supporting each other.

My biggest challenge will be to keep the exercise up not just weekly games of netball but getting out and going for walks.

My goals after the Hundy Club is to keep in touch with everyone, keep the exercise and diet going.

I would highly recommed this to others, the team from Tahu FM and the CDHB have been very supportive and encouraging!! So a big shout out to all of them!!

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Taua

I'm a 53 year old Taua (Grandmother) who is sick of feeling tired and listless.  I work long hours to the point where my mahi takes precedence over my whanau and my own well being.  I joined Hundy Club to get active and motivated to do something for myself.  I consider that if I look after myself and become healthy... then all those around me will benefit too!

My current goal is to ensure that I participate in all the organised Hundy activities and if I can't attend... then I will endeavour to make it up at another time.  Last Sunday, I was informed that the usual walk around the park had been changed to a HILL WALK!!  "Aue taukiri e!" I thought.  I told our exercise mentor (Marion) that "I dont think I'm ready for the HILLS!".... Well guess what I learnt?  Don't under estimate yourself!  We walked along the track leading up to the from the Sign of the Takahe to The Sign of the Kiwi, the veiw was stunnings and the Hundy Club camaraderies was a equally stunning!

The best thing about Hundy is the supportive non threatening nature of the kaupapa.  The Appetite for Life programme run by Lee has been fantastic.  I'm a dieter from way back.. you name it I've tried it!  Initially I thought "there's nothing new I'm going to learn".  However, I was wrong!  Lee has taught us to eat sensibly and more importantly, she explains WHY!

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NUTRITION

The Hundy Club meet every Tuesday evening to learn and get information regarding Nutrition:

The importance of breakfast: 

People frequently skip breakfast they believe it is an easy way to cut back on kilojoules.  Others believe if they eat breakfast they will end up eating more thant they need in a day.  Studies have shown however, that eating breakfast actually helps with losing weight.

Some breakfast tips:

• Plan enough time in the morning to sit down and enjoy a healthy breakfast

• Plan what to have, make sure it is on hand and easy to prepare

• Eat something as soon as possible; each day try eating a little earlier

• Take something to work and eat as soon as possible

• Eat less evening meal; this will improve hunger in the morning.  Try eating nothing after 6pm

• Eat breakfast until you are full.  

Bircher Museli

Ingredients:

1/4 cup wheatgerm

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups of apple juice

2 Tb lemon juice

2 Tb honey

2 Apples, grated with skin left on

1/2 cup sultana's

1 pear, chopped (leave skin on)

1 cup low fat unsweetened yoghurt

Cooking directions:

1. Combine wheatgerm, rolled oats and apple juice in a bowl.  Cover and refigerate over night.

2. In the morning, stir in lemon juice, honey, apples, pear, sultanas and yoghurt.

3. Serves 4, more or less yoghurt may be added, depending on the consistency you like, play around with different flavours, leave out or add other similar ingredients to get the tastes you like. 

Ingredients:

1x 120g can chip peas, drained

Juice of 2 lemons

2 tsp minced garlic

Optional:

2 Tb finely chopped celery

1/2 cup tahini * (optional)

*tahini is sesame seed paste, found in the refrigerator section of supermarkets

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except celery together in food processor

2. Blend well

3. Add more water or lemon juice until you get a good consistency

4. Add seasonings to taste

5. Add chopped celery and then spoon into a serving bowl

6. Decorate with chopped chives/spring onions or chopped mint

7. Serve with pita bread and Vegetable sticks

Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

500g lean minced beaf

1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs

1/2 cup rolled oats

2 Tb cold water

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup chpped parsley (if you have it)

1 tsp dried basil or 2 Tb fresh basil

1/2 cup of grated carrot

1 onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1tsp garlic salt

1 tsp curry powder

Cooking directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl

2. Press into a loaf tin

3. Bake at 180 degrees celsius for 20 minutes

4. Cover loosely with foil and cook for a further 20minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a knife

Tiramisu

Ingredients:

1 Cup toasted fine wholemeal breadcrumbs

1/3 cup of brown sugar

5Tb drinking chocolate

1 tsp instant coffee powder

500g cyclops coffee powder

250g cyclops coffee yoghurt

2 Tb brandy or rum (optional)

Cooking directions:

1. Mix breadcrumbs, sugar, drinking chocolate, instant coffee powder and alcohol to combine

2. In a separate bowl, mix coffee youghurt with plain yoghurt.

3. In a glass serving bowl or individual glass serving bowls, place 1/3 of the crumb mixture in a layer

4. Add 1/3 of the coffee yoghurt mixture, then repeat this layering 2 more times

5. Top with some extra drinking chocolate or some finely grated chocolate

6. Serve with fresh, tinned or frozen berries

7. Serves 6

Potato and Leek Soup - Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 Leeks sliced

3 Potatoes peeled

1 tablespoon olive oil

Chicken stock (4tsp/4 cups water)

2 cups of low fat milk

Cooking directions:

1. Cook the leeks and potatoes in the oil until soften

2. Add the chicken stock and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender

3. Puree with a stick blender or mash with a potato masher

4. Add the milk atthe end.  Heat, but do not boil.

Great served with a slice of crusty wholegrain bread

Chicken & Corn soup - Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1L chicken stock

500g chicken breast, thinly sliced

2 x420g cans cream corn 

3 eggs lightly beaten

Cooking directions:

1. Pour stock into saucepan and bring to the boil

2. Add the chicken, reduce heat to a simmer and cook well for 5 minutes

3. Stir in creamed corn and cook for a further 5 minutes

4. Stir the soup quickly to get a whirlpool happening and then drizzle in the egg

5. Keep stirring to make sure the egg seperates into lovely little stringy bits; adding the thickens the soup nicley too. 

 Tomato and lentil soup - Serves 4

 Ingredients:

1 can of tomatoes

1 cup of orange spilt lentils

1 Tbsp of tomato paste

3 medium sizes potatoes

2 medium sizes carrots

1 large onion

1 tsp garlic

2 spring onions (optional)

Fresh coriander (optional)

Chicken stock (3tsp/4 cups water)

Pepper and salt to taste

Cooking directions:

1. Dice vegetables

2. Cook onions and garlic until soft

3. Add the rest of the diced vegetables , canned tomatoes and chicken stock to pot and bring to the boil

4. Add lentils

5. Simmer for half an hur or until vegetables and lentils are soft, add coriander 5 minutes before serving. 

 Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup wholemeal flour

1/2 cup self-raising flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 cups grated carrot

440 gram can drained crushed pineapple

1/4 cup canola oil

3 eggs

Cooking Directions:

1. Set oven to 180 degrees c.

2. Sift flour and baking soda into a bowl; return husks to bowl

3. Add brown sugar and mix well to break up any lumps

4. Add walnuts, cinnamon, grated carrot and crushed pineapple

5. In another bowl or jug, mix the oil and eggs

6. Add to the other ingredients and mix well until blended

7. Put into any of the following to cook (greased), muffin pans/cake tin/loaf tin

8. Depending on which one check using a skewer if cooked; around 15020 minutes for muffins, 40-50 minutes fo cake tin.

9. Leave to cool for 5 minutes then put onti wire rack

10. Spread with cream cheese frosting when cold and decorate with walnut halves / or dust with icing sugar

 Cream Cheese Frosting

250 grams extra lite cream cheese (use the 5% fat one)

2/3 cups (70 grams) icing sugar

1 lemon grated rind

Directions:

Beat cream cheese in a bowl till soft and creamy, add icing sugar and grated lemon rind. Mix to combine.

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 For enquiries regarding the Hundy Club: Please contact;

Dee Henry

Tahu FM

Ngai Tahu Communications
PO Box 13469

Christchurch

Ph: (03) 3712 593

Fax: (03) 3713 901

Email: dee.henry@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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