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Feb 20

Lifespan TR4000i – Video

20-02-2012 00:54 Lifespan TR4000i http://www.amazon.com The centerpiece of the TR4000i, but, is that the multicolored LCD console, which offers many simultaneous readouts and exercise programs to assist you achieve your health and fitness goals. The display tracks it slow, calories, distance, steps, heart rate, speed, and incline level, with giant soft-touch keys helping you start and control your momentum. More importantly, the console offers a selection of preset workout programs that facilitate your vary your exercise routine--a crucial factor for people attempting to urge in shape. Many of the workout programs on the TR4000i are grouped by exercise motivation, therefore you'll be able to quickly select a workout that's right for you. The program classes embrace weight loss (select from steady pace, long slow distance, cardio run, short interval, or uphill walk); healthy living (with uphill climb, pyramid climb, plateau climb, ladder, and uphill interval options); and sports coaching (with seven programs designed to assist you train for an upcoming sporting event).

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Weight Loss Transformation Week 2 – Video

19-02-2012 16:16 http://www.aimtofit.com Bryant and Maura continue with their weight loss transformation and show others what they can do to have their own weight loss transformation.

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Feb 20

Diet: it's all in the mind

Mind matters ... find out what you're really hungry for.

It's possible to eat whatever you want and still lose weight. In fact, it's possible to do away with confusing and contradictory diets and fads. It just involves a little mind over platter, says nutritionist and author Kathleen Alleaume in her new book, What's Eating You: Find Your Balance with Food and Lose Weight.

"Diets don't work and they will only cause you to yo-yo and gain more fat. Blacklisting carbs or going on heavily restrictive calorie-controlled diets are lousy ideas," she says.

"We all know what we 'should' be eating. Five serves of veg and two serves of fruit, mixed with moderate portions of lean meat, dairy, eggs, wholegrains and nuts, yet we are not doing it.

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"The simple message of 'get back to basics' has been lost. Unfortunately we make certain things in life e.g. eating more complicated than it needs to be."

Alleaume is one of a growing number of health experts who say weight problems are not so much about what we are eating as why we are eating. "We [need to] learn to listen to the inner whispers of our body and learn to be very honest about what we are actually hungry for. For example, learn to eat primarily for physical hunger rather than emotional reasons. When we learn to rely on internal hunger – we get better at registering the fullness cues."

Alleaume sees a wide range of people with issues that vary from weight management to improving sleep, lowering cholesterol to nutrition for running a marathon. Yet, regardless of the issue or her clients' level of nutritional knowledge, she sees a common theme: they eat for other reasons apart from hunger. When they're stressed, bored, tired or upset, they turn to food.

It is for this reason that she decided to write her book. "I see so many people with this underlying cause of overeating and/or unhealthy eating 'behaviours' aka bad eating habits. With so much emphasis on 'what' we should be eating, I wanted to also put emphasis on 'why we eat what we eat' - which for many, is the missing link to long-term weight managements and improvements in eating habits."

The first step is to distinguish between 'hunger' and 'appetite.' "Hunger is the physical need for food. Appetite is the desire to eat food," Alleaume says. "The desire to eat is most often influenced by our emotions, habits, lifestyle, culture, memories, as well as the sight, smell and taste of food. So, if one can learn to eat when they are actually hungry, and not just because their appetite tells them to (because food is in front of them), [it] will make a huge difference to the total amount of food eaten."

Doing this involves getting back in touch with what you're really hungry for, she says. "Chances are it may not be food. It may be affection, or self-esteem or, perhaps, deep inside you don't really like your job or the career path you have chosen."

Once you are clear on what's eating you, the next step is bringing awareness to your thought patterns. "The average human has approximately 60,000 thoughts per day and many of them - around 95 per cent - are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before," Alleaume says. "Yet most people are aware of less than 5 per cent of their thoughts and the impact these thoughts have on their actions.....They will shape your attitude, how you feel, what you do."

The idea is not to berate yourself for thinking in a negative way, but simply notice certain thoughts and beliefs occurring. "The more you are aware of your thoughts, assumptions and beliefs, as well as the extent to which you are influenced by them, the more you can take responsibility and shift your internal paradigm."

Which means being mindful of the food choices you make and how your body responds to what you are putting in it. "They say old habits never die," Alleaume says. "However, I believe they just remain dormant. But, we can learn new habits and replace the bad ones."

Alleaume's top tips:

1. Learn to recognise true hunger. If you have just eaten within the last two hours, chances are you are not physically hungry.

2. Tweak your treats. Avoid stocking the cupboard or refrigerator with comfort foods laced with fat, sugar or salt. Gradually replace them with healthier versions. For example swap the banana bread for fruit toast.

3. Manage stress. We look for comfort when we are stressed. The goal is to lower stress with healthful strategies, including regular exercise and adequate sleep, rather than seeking comfort in food.

4. Figure out your triggers: Keep a food diary of what you eat, when you eat, and why you eat it. Knowing your motivations for why you eat will make you conscious of your triggers, and you can begin to change your patterns.

5. Practice mindful eating. Many times people eat without even realising what they are consuming. We become easily distracted, whether it's from work, the kids, or watching television. When it's time to eat, make the effort to sit and savour every mouthful. This technique can help increase awareness of the sensations, feelings and thoughts connected with food and eating.

What's Eating You: Find Your Balance with Food and Lose Weight, $32.95. Random House Books.

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Feb 20

Four friends come together to lose 250 pounds

 

 

By Betty Kossick

Progress Contributor

Two Jasper couples look a lot different in 2012 than they did a year ago. How does almost 250 pounds less sound? That’s how much four friends lost among themselves, since they formed a support group with other friends to lose weight.

Diana Garber, who facilitates CHOICES, an acronym for Choosing Healthy Options in Challenging Everyday Situations, said, “Some church members approached me about starting a weight loss program.” She shared that they combined ideas to come up with a challenging moniker, rules of participation, a pledge, logo and membership requirements. With a no-fee program plan in place, they opened it up to other church members and the community in January 2011.

 

Joe and Lezah Stevenson (right) “When we first started, Joe looked at me and said, ‘I want to lose weight and make healthy choices so that I can live longer - because I love you.’ Our love for each other is our motivation.”

Jon and Diana Garber(left) have found that a favorite walking spot is around the duck pond at Jasper City Park. They said the time zips by when they exercise together.

 

 

Diana and her husband Jon and Lezah and Joe Stevenson battled weight for years. They all tried to lose before. Joe noted that he never joined a group previously, nor did Lezah, but the Garbers have tried some of the best-known National and International programs. They all lost for a short time - then gained it all back. Why did they succeed this time? Their unanimous answer, “Accountability!”

Joe, who is the principal/ teacher at Jasper Christian School, pointed out that he can’t recall a time in his life when weight hasn’t hounded him -until now. “The group support and working (at the weight loss) with my wife made the difference for me,” he said. “We work as a team and give each other encouragement.”

Joe and Lezah attribute the fact that the group meets weekly and have a “weigh-in force,” as motivating factors. Jon and Diana agree.

Lezah, who is a lead pre-K teacher for Dalton Public Schools, said that it was hard for her to confess that she was a food addict. These days she noted that both she and Joe make intentional choices, enjoying breakfast as the larger meal, eating smaller portions and counting their calories. They plan meals together, though Joe is the family cook.

Diana made this observation: the other members of CHOICES count on each other to lose, “Everybody wants to succeed in life - and weight loss is no exception.” She said that there is one small fee, as well as a prize: if anyone gains weight, they pay one dollar and the biggest loser each week chooses a gift from a gift basket. Regardless, there is never any pressure placed upon anyone, the program is as voluntary as it gets.

For the Garbers, the bad news of finding themselves on the brink of poor health pushed them to do something, “We met with our physician who warned us that we were within two years of developing Type 2 diabetes if we did not lose the weight. Our blood sugar was borderline, our Vitamin D levels were extremely low.” Their physician encouraged them to lose the weight and gave them his blessing to do CHOICES, plus assisted them with Vitamin D and B12 injections and suggested a plan to eat six small meals a day to encourage their metabolism.” Diana added, “We encourage everyone to discuss weight loss with their primary physician.”

Lezah noted that she enjoys a big health improvement. With no more blood pressure meds and good cholesterol she feels energetic. “I don’t have to wear ‘tent’ dresses anymore,” she said. “I can wear stylish clothes - and I feel pretty.” Feeling better about themselves is the overall response from the both couples.

Jon, who is a truck driver, said that he loves it when people notice his weight loss, “and I’m able to tell my story.” Maintaining the loss is harder for him that the initial losing, he noted, but to continue feeling well, he’s committed to losing 25 more pounds.

He’s found that eliminating anything “white” from his food choices works best for him such as bread, potatoes, rice, sugar, flour and corn. An aid for him is drinking lots of water and choosing to exercise with Diana.

Not all the CHOICES members carried heavy baggage. Some only needed to lose a minimal amount of weight. But all wanted to learn healthy eating habits.

The group helps each other accomplish their goals by sharing what works and what doesn’t work for them. It’s an education-based program, where they learn about proper serving portions, low fiber, protein and how carbohydrates are stored by the body, fuel foods, healthy recipes, proper food preparation and exercise. Often professionals, who have a passion for proper nutrition and healthy living, also share pointers with the group. The program modifies easily to fit individual needs. “What works for one person does not necessarily work for the majority, since no two people are exactly alike,” Diana stressed.

CHOICES is not a diet program. It’s a lifestyle, all members emphasize. Part of that includes exercise. Walking is the favorite exercise of choice. Diana, who is marketing director for Appalachian Country Magazine, admitted exercise is the hardest of it for her but she’s vigilant because she knows it’s a must. She and Jon have found that a favorite walking spot is around the duck pond at Jasper City Park. They said the time zips by when they exercise together.

Better health, as well as better appearance is the reward. Joe said, for the times when he feels that he went to bed hungry (he didn’t, it’s just that old hankering for a late-night snack), “My joints hurt less and my blood pressure is down. I’m comfortable with the way I look – and I feel great. That gives me a self assurance and confidence to move forward with my life.”

Diana and Jon noted that their newfound stamina and energy are a boost to their well-being. She said, “I’m no longer taking many of the medications I once took. The pain has not completely vanished but it’s much more tolerable now that we’re exercising. Jon and I are able to do more things together now.” Jon added, “With reduced medications and pain and swelling gone, I can walk six to eight miles. We both feel 10 years younger.”

What was the most radical change for the Garbers? They no longer eat in front to the TV. Diana urged a point, “It’s not easy giving up the things you thought made you happy until you realize what a food addict you’ve become. Food addiction is very serious and can be as devastating to your health as much as alcohol and drugs.

“We serve a God who gives us the gift of choice. We don’t always make the right choices on our own,  but if we ask Him, He will help us make the right choices.”

Lezah expressed their weight-loss journey poignantly, “When we first started, Joe looked at me and said, ‘I want to lose weight and make healthy choices so that I can live longer - because I love you.’ Our love for each other is our motivation.”

The overall total for the Jasper CHOICES group’s first anniversary is 336 pounds lost by eight people. The Garbers, the Stevensons and the rest of the “losers” invite area residents to join with them when they meet each Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the lower level fellowship hall of the Jasper Seventh-day Adventist Church, 600 Burnt Mountain Road (next to Pickens County Library).

Contact diana@etcmail.com or 770-401-9898.

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Feb 20

Eat, drink, be merry and thin?

SARAH BERRY

It's possible to eat whatever you want and still lose weight. In fact, it's possible to do away with confusing and contradictory diets and fads. It just involves a little mind over platter, says nutritionist and author Kathleen Alleaume in her new book, What's Eating You: Find Your Balance with Food and Lose Weight.

"Diets don't work and they will only cause you to yo-yo and gain more fat. Blacklisting carbs or going on heavily restrictive calorie-controlled diets are lousy ideas," she says.

"We all know what we 'should' be eating. Five serves of veg and two serves of fruit, mixed with moderate portions of lean meat, dairy, eggs, wholegrains and nuts, yet we are not doing it.

"The simple message of 'get back to basics' has been lost. Unfortunately we make certain things in life e.g. eating more complicated than it needs to be."

Alleaume is one of a growing number of health experts who say weight problems are not so much about what we are eating as why we are eating.

"We [need to] learn to listen to the inner whispers of our body and learn to be very honest about what we are actually hungry for. For example, learn to eat primarily for physical hunger rather than emotional reasons. When we learn to rely on internal hunger - we get better at registering the fullness cues."

Alleaume sees a wide range of people with issues that vary from weight management to improving sleep, lowering cholesterol to nutrition for running a marathon.

Yet, regardless of the issue or her clients' level of nutritional knowledge, she sees a common theme: they eat for other reasons apart from hunger. When they're stressed, bored, tired or upset, they turn to food.

It is for this reason that she decided to write her book.

"I see so many people with this underlying cause of overeating and/or unhealthy eating 'behaviours' aka bad eating habits. With so much emphasis on 'what' we should be eating, I wanted to also put emphasis on 'why we eat what we eat' - which for many, is the missing link to long-term weight managements and improvements in eating habits."

The first step is to distinguish between 'hunger' and 'appetite'.

"Hunger is the physical need for food. Appetite is the desire to eat food," Alleaume says.

"The desire to eat is most often influenced by our emotions, habits, lifestyle, culture, memories, as well as the sight, smell and taste of food. So, if one can learn to eat when they are actually hungry, and not just because their appetite tells them to (because food is in front of them), [it] will make a huge difference to the total amount of food eaten."

Doing this involves getting back in touch with what you're really hungry for, she says.

"Chances are it may not be food. It may be affection, or self-esteem or, perhaps, deep inside you don't really like your job or the career path you have chosen."

Once you are clear on what's eating you, the next step is bringing awareness to your thought patterns.

"The average human has approximately 60,000 thoughts per day and many of them - around 95 per cent - are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before," Alleaume says.

"Yet most people are aware of less than 5 per cent of their thoughts and the impact these thoughts have on their actions.....They will shape your attitude, how you feel, what you do."

The idea is not to berate yourself for thinking in a negative way, but simply notice certain thoughts and beliefs occurring. "The more you are aware of your thoughts, assumptions and beliefs, as well as the extent to which you are influenced by them, the more you can take responsibility and shift your internal paradigm."

Which means being mindful of the food choices you make and how your body responds to what you are putting in it.

"They say old habits never die," Alleaume says. "However, I believe they just remain dormant. But, we can learn new habits and replace the bad ones."

Alleaume's top tips:

1. Learn to recognise true hunger. If you have just eaten within the last two hours, chances are you are not physically hungry.

2. Tweak your treats. Avoid stocking the cupboard or refrigerator with comfort foods laced with fat, sugar or salt. Gradually replace them with healthier versions. For example swap the banana bread for fruit toast.

3. Manage stress. We look for comfort when we are stressed. The goal is to lower stress with healthful strategies, including regular exercise and adequate sleep, rather than seeking comfort in food.

4. Figure out your triggers: Keep a food diary of what you eat, when you eat, and why you eat it. Knowing your motivations for why you eat will make you conscious of your triggers, and you can begin to change your patterns.

5. Practice mindful eating. Many times people eat without even realising what they are consuming. We become easily distracted, whether it's from work, the kids, or watching television. When it's time to eat, make the effort to sit and savour every mouthful. This technique can help increase awareness of the sensations, feelings and thoughts connected with food and eating.

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Weight loss: it's all in the mind

It's possible to eat whatever you want and still lose weight. In fact, it's possible to do away with confusing and contradictory diets and fads. It just involves a little mind over platter, says nutritionist and author Kathleen Alleaume in her new book, What's Eating You: Find Your Balance with Food and Lose Weight.

"Diets don't work and they will only cause you to yo-yo and gain more fat. Blacklisting carbs or going on heavily restrictive calorie-controlled diets are lousy ideas," she says.

"We all know what we 'should' be eating. Five serves of veg and two serves of fruit, mixed with moderate portions of lean meat, dairy, eggs, wholegrains and nuts, yet we are not doing it.

"The simple message of 'get back to basics' has been lost. Unfortunately we make certain things in life e.g. eating more complicated than it needs to be."

Alleaume is one of a growing number of health experts who say weight problems are not so much about what we are eating as why we are eating. "We [need to] learn to listen to the inner whispers of our body and learn to be very honest about what we are actually hungry for. For example, learn to eat primarily for physical hunger rather than emotional reasons. When we learn to rely on internal hunger – we get better at registering the fullness cues."

Alleaume sees a wide range of people with issues that vary from weight management to improving sleep, lowering cholesterol to nutrition for running a marathon. Yet, regardless of the issue or her clients' level of nutritional knowledge, she sees a common theme: they eat for other reasons apart from hunger. When they're stressed, bored, tired or upset, they turn to food.

It is for this reason that she decided to write her book. "I see so many people with this underlying cause of overeating and/or unhealthy eating 'behaviours' aka bad eating habits. With so much emphasis on 'what' we should be eating, I wanted to also put emphasis on 'why we eat what we eat' - which for many, is the missing link to long-term weight managements and improvements in eating habits."

The first step is to distinguish between 'hunger' and 'appetite.' "Hunger is the physical need for food. Appetite is the desire to eat food," Alleaume says. "The desire to eat is most often influenced by our emotions, habits, lifestyle, culture, memories, as well as the sight, smell and taste of food. So, if one can learn to eat when they are actually hungry, and not just because their appetite tells them to (because food is in front of them), [it] will make a huge difference to the total amount of food eaten."

Doing this involves getting back in touch with what you're really hungry for, she says. "Chances are it may not be food. It may be affection, or self-esteem or, perhaps, deep inside you don't really like your job or the career path you have chosen."

Once you are clear on what's eating you, the next step is bringing awareness to your thought patterns. "The average human has approximately 60,000 thoughts per day and many of them - around 95 per cent - are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before," Alleaume says. "Yet most people are aware of less than 5 per cent of their thoughts and the impact these thoughts have on their actions.....They will shape your attitude, how you feel, what you do."

The idea is not to berate yourself for thinking in a negative way, but simply notice certain thoughts and beliefs occurring. "The more you are aware of your thoughts, assumptions and beliefs, as well as the extent to which you are influenced by them, the more you can take responsibility and shift your internal paradigm."

Which means being mindful of the food choices you make and how your body responds to what you are putting in it. "They say old habits never die," Alleaume says. "However, I believe they just remain dormant. But, we can learn new habits and replace the bad ones."

Alleaume's top tips:

1. Learn to recognise true hunger. If you have just eaten within the last two hours, chances are you are not physically hungry.

2. Tweak your treats. Avoid stocking the cupboard or refrigerator with comfort foods laced with fat, sugar or salt. Gradually replace them with healthier versions. For example swap the banana bread for fruit toast.

3. Manage stress. We look for comfort when we are stressed. The goal is to lower stress with healthful strategies, including regular exercise and adequate sleep, rather than seeking comfort in food.

4. Figure out your triggers: Keep a food diary of what you eat, when you eat, and why you eat it. Knowing your motivations for why you eat will make you conscious of your triggers, and you can begin to change your patterns.

5. Practice mindful eating. Many times people eat without even realising what they are consuming. We become easily distracted, whether it's from work, the kids, or watching television. When it's time to eat, make the effort to sit and savour every mouthful. This technique can help increase awareness of the sensations, feelings and thoughts connected with food and eating.

What's Eating You: Find Your Balance with Food and Lose Weight, $32.95. Random House Books.

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Feb 20

Sabathia Reports 10 To 15 Lbs Lighter

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - CC Sabathia's weight is down, and the New York Yankees are hoping a few lost pounds might turn into a few more victories.

The five-time All-Star said Sunday he's shed 10 to 15 pounds and reported to spring training weighing about 290 — the same as a year ago when he pitched brilliantly early in the season but not nearly as effective down the stretch, when he appeared to be much heavier.

After winning 13 of his first 17 decisions, Sabathia finished 19-8 overall with a 3.00 ERA. The Yankees rewarded him with a contract extension that added $30 million and one season to an existing contract that now will pay him $122 million over the next five years.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman later arranged a meeting with Sabathia to discuss the importance of the 31-year-old lefty watching his weight as he gets older.

"When I was dealing with his contract, the weight stuff didn't come up. We wanted CC. We needed CC. We love CC," said Cashman, who bolstered the Yankees starting rotation this winter by trading for young right-hander Michael Pineda and signing former Los Angeles Dodgers righty Hiroki Kuroda to a $10 million, one-year free agent contract.

The GM said Sabathia is one of the hardest workers on the team and that the conversation about the pitcher's weight was not initiated because of any concerns about how he takes care of himself.

"CC's never let us down. He's the type of person that's fully committed," Cashman said. "So the only hard part really is to have these conversations. The easy part is watching him follow through."

The general manager stressed the discussion was more about trying to maintain what's helped Sabathia perform at a high level in the past than trying to force Sabathia to lose weight.

"He's obviously a big man. He's pitched with weight his whole career," Cashman said, adding he doesn't believe in placing weight clauses in contracts because they can be counterproductive.

Standing in his front of his locker at the Yankees spring training complex, where pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Monday, Sabathia acknowledged he didn't pitch well late in the season but that his weight wasn't a factor.

"It's just one of those things," he said. "I wish I could pitch lights out every single time."

Pineda and Kuroda are joining a rotation that includes Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia, in addition to Sabathia, who is excited about what — at least for now — appears to be a surplus of starting pitchers.

Pineda, who turned 23 last month, was 9-10 with a 3.74 ERA in 28 starts with the Seattle Mariners last year. Kuroda was 13-16 with a 3.07 ERA in 32 starts for the Dodgers.

"It's a good problem to have. Any time you can add guys like Michael and Kuroda it definitely helps. It should be a good battle," Sabathia said. "It's a win-win situation for us either way."

Cashman, who is still in the market to sign a left-handed designated hitter, said a team can never have enough starting pitching.

"I don't necessarily look at it as a competition for the fifth spot. I've been around long enough to realize that what appears to be a surplus ... can turn into a deficit rather quickly based on health and freak stuff," the general manager said.

"I'm not trying to jinx us by talking about it. But I've lived through it enough to know. Exhibit A is the Boston Red Sox last year. We go into spring training last year with not enough. They go into spring training armed and dangerous with more than enough. But with the spring training schedule, plus 162 regular season games, that can radically change things over time."

Cashman isn't speculating about how the rotation might look on opening day.

One thing he's not counting on is Pineda emerging from this camp as the No. 2 or 3 starter behind Sabathia.

"We don't have those illusions. ... Obviously he's got a lot of potential, but we can't forget he's still young," Cashman said, adding that it wouldn't be fair to place such high expectations on Pineda.

"We have some veterans clearly who have been there and done that, that have a history and track record. We have some young guys that are certainly high end and capable. And then we've got some kids who are knocking on the door that still in theory need more development time."

Notes: Manager Joe Girardi's flight to from Newark, N.J., to Tampa was delayed Sunday, and the Yankees pushed his annual pre-camp news conference back to Monday. ... Kuroda thinks being reunited with catcher Russell Martin, a former teammate in Los Angeles, will help his transition to the Yankees. "I played with him for three years. He knows me. Not just my pitches, he knows my personality, so it's going to be a real big help," Kuroda said through a translator. ... Reliever Mariano Riviera did not report with the rest of the pitchers, however Cashman was not concerned. "He knows what he needs to do," to get ready for the season, the GM said. "It's not a problem."

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Sabathia 10-15 pounds lighter as Yankees report

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- CC Sabathia's weight is down, and the New York Yankees are hoping a few lost pounds might turn into a few more victories.

The five-time All-Star said Sunday he's shed 10 to 15 pounds and reported to spring training weighing about 290 - the same as a year ago when he pitched brilliantly early in the season but not nearly as effective down the stretch, when he appeared to be much heavier.

After winning 13 of his first 17 decisions, Sabathia finished 19-8 overall with a 3.00 ERA. The Yankees rewarded him with a contract extension that added $30 million and one season to an existing contract that now will pay him $122 million over the next five years.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman later arranged a meeting with Sabathia to discuss the importance of the 31-year-old lefty watching his weight as he gets older.

"When I was dealing with his contract, the weight stuff didn't come up. We wanted CC. We needed CC. We love CC," said Cashman, who bolstered the Yankees starting rotation this winter by trading for young right-hander Michael Pineda and signing former Los Angeles Dodgers righty Hiroki Kuroda to a $10 million, one-year free agent contract.

The GM said Sabathia is one of the hardest workers on the team and that the conversation about the pitcher's weight was not initiated because of any concerns about how he takes care of himself.

"CC's never let us down. He's the type of person that's fully committed," Cashman said. "So the only hard part really is to have these conversations. The easy part is watching him follow through."

The general manager stressed the discussion was more about trying to maintain what's helped Sabathia perform at a high level in the past than trying to force Sabathia to lose weight.

"He's obviously a big man. He's pitched with weight his whole career," Cashman said, adding he doesn't believe in placing weight clauses in contracts because they can be counterproductive.

Standing in his front of his locker at the Yankees spring training complex, where pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Monday, Sabathia acknowledged he didn't pitch well late in the season but that his weight wasn't a factor.

"It's just one of those things," he said. "I wish I could pitch lights out every single time."

Pineda and Kuroda are joining a rotation that includes Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia, in addition to Sabathia, who is excited about what - at least for now - appears to be a surplus of starting pitchers.

Pineda, who turned 23 last month, was 9-10 with a 3.74 ERA in 28 starts with the Seattle Mariners last year. Kuroda was 13-16 with a 3.07 ERA in 32 starts for the Dodgers.

"It's a good problem to have. Any time you can add guys like Michael and Kuroda it definitely helps. It should be a good battle," Sabathia said. "It's a win-win situation for us either way."

Cashman, who is still in the market to sign a left-handed designated hitter, said a team can never have enough starting pitching.

"I don't necessarily look at it as a competition for the fifth spot. I've been around long enough to realize that what appears to be a surplus ... can turn into a deficit rather quickly based on health and freak stuff," the general manager said.

"I'm not trying to jinx us by talking about it. But I've lived through it enough to know. Exhibit A is the Boston Red Sox last year. We go into spring training last year with not enough. They go into spring training armed and dangerous with more than enough. But with the spring training schedule, plus 162 regular season games, that can radically change things over time."

Cashman isn't speculating about how the rotation might look on opening day.

One thing he's not counting on is Pineda emerging from this camp as the No. 2 or 3 starter behind Sabathia.

"We don't have those illusions. ... Obviously he's got a lot of potential, but we can't forget he's still young," Cashman said, adding that it wouldn't be fair to place such high expectations on Pineda.

"We have some veterans clearly who have been there and done that, that have a history and track record. We have some young guys that are certainly high end and capable. And then we've got some kids who are knocking on the door that still in theory need more development time."

Notes: Manager Joe Girardi's flight to from Newark, N.J., to Tampa was delayed Sunday, and the Yankees pushed his annual pre-camp news conference back to Monday. ... Kuroda thinks being reunited with catcher Russell Martin, a former teammate in Los Angeles, will help his transition to the Yankees. "I played with him for three years. He knows me. Not just my pitches, he knows my personality, so it's going to be a real big help," Kuroda said through a translator. ... Reliever Mariano Riviera did not report with the rest of the pitchers, however Cashman was not concerned. "He knows what he needs to do," to get ready for the season, the GM said. "It's not a problem."

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