DESIRED FITNESS

08/20/2012

05/31/2012

Healthier eating is the first step to making sure that you are getting yourself more fit. There a a lot of great advantages to eating better and these include more energy, better concentration and less stomach and digestive problems. Currently, the typical American diet is low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar. As a result, more Americans than ever are overweight, obese, and at increased risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Here are tips to move your eating habits in the right direction

Write down what you eat for a few days to get a good picture of what you’re taking in for healthier eating, by looking at what you eat and how much you’re eating, you can figure out what adjustments you need to make.

Make small changes, dont just go cold turkey.

Eat 2 cups of fruit a day.

Eat 3 oz of whole grains a day.

Understand the serving size....Portion control is the ticket.

Eat good fats. Saturated, trans and cholesterol will make you fat.

Read nutrition labels.

Control calories.

Make choices that are lean and low-fat.

Eat 2.5 cups of veggies a day.

Lower sodium intake and increase potassium.

Lower sugar intake.

05/08/2012

EATING A HEALTHY DIET IS NOT ENOUGH!!!
WHY SUPPLEMENTS??
We now appriciate that there are many bioactive compounds in nature that can improve our health and wellness. These compounds may not be found in traditional food sources. It is clear that nutrient quality of our food has declined over time. Increasing the quantity of food consumed to overcome a lack is quiality is NOT the solution! Supplementation can bridge the gaps in our intake of these critical nutrients due to seasonal, geographical or cultural reasons.
Remember, eating more is not the solution for filling nutrional needs. Balancing needs with solutions by bridging gaps with supplements helps us optimize our health with critical nutrients.
So the question is...
CAN YOU AFFORD TO NOT USE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS???
Contact me for more info

05/03/2012

In 24 MINUTES, you will FEEL the difference! In 24 HOURS, you will KNOW the difference! In 24 DAYS, you will SEE the difference!! Contact me to find out how!!!

03/28/2012

LOSE 10 LBS in 10 DAYS PEOPLE!!!!
Contact me to find out how!

03/26/2012

Didnt jump in and take the
SKINNIER THAN BEFORE IN 24 DAY CHALLENGE
in January but now with shorts and swimsuit season quickly approaching and you're realizing time is waisting.....

Contact me today and get started tomorrow and be beach ready by Memorial Day!

03/20/2012

Whether your beach vacation is a few weeks or a few months away, the following tips can help:

• Do strength training twice a week. Within four to six weeks, you’ll notice more muscle definition and will feel stronger. That feeling of personal physical strength will translate into confidence when you’re in a swimsuit. A bonus: Strength training increases muscle tissue that, in turn, increases metabolism.

• Try to cut sugar and high-calorie drinks from your diet. If you replace sugary sodas with water (add a splash of lemon, lime, or cranberry juice for flavor), daily sweets with fruits and vegetables, and calorie-laden lattés with a low-fat, low-sugar alternative, you’ll be rewarded by pre-vacation weight loss.

• Pay attention to nutritional information on “diet foods.” Many snacks are marketed as low-fat, but in fact have a higher sugar content that can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Less fat makes food less satisfying, so you’ll be tempted to eat more calories per serving than you might have if you had eaten the higher fat version.

• Reduce stress. Take a yoga or meditation class (or practice at home) to help reduce stress that may contribute to overeating, fatigue, and weight gain. Also, perform simple stress-relieving breathing exercises for a few minutes throughout the day to alleviate feelings of stress.

• Realize that very few beachgoers have that “perfect 10” body. More than 60% of Americans are overweight—that means that 60% of the people on the beach are likely trying to conceal their own extra pounds and will not be worried about yours.

03/14/2012

Spring can be the perfect time to begin a new fitness program, whether you've been sedentary all winter, or simply need a change of pace.
Refreshing your exercise routine may include hiring a trainer, taking your workout outdoors, or alternatives to your normal workout, such as taking up a sport or tackling projects around your home. With a little preparation, your spring exercise routine can help you stay fit and healthy for the rest of the year.

Contact me to get started now!
Before you know it shorts and bathing suit weather will be here!!

03/06/2012

DID YOU KNOW....

FAT does not make you fat--sugar does. The body needs good fat like Omega 3 & 6 as they transport toxins from the body. Bad Fat is animal fat, margerine and hydrogenated oils.

Soy Protein not properly processed in the body will stop the digestion of protein, which is neccessary for overall body function.

PMS indicates poor oil/fat digestion.

After 10yrs of Fat Free Diets, 55% of the US population is overweight, with 1 in 4 adults being obese. Fat Free Diets cause weight gain, degenerative disease and PMS.

50% of the population does not eat fruits and veggies at all and only 10% eat the daily allotment. Fatty and sugary foods have replaced fruits and veggies in the American diet.

Freezing foods cause 40% nutrient loss of nutrient value in food.

The Standard American Diet (SAD) is damaging to the liver, resulting in allergies, digestive problems, low energy, pain and more serious disorders. Mental fatigue, headaches, muscle pain, nerve problems, age spots and emotional problems.

Half a million chemical toxins in pre-pakaged foods are approved by the FDA.

Cholesterol is made faster from sugar than fat.

Food cravings are due to lack of true nutrients in the diet. Ex. craving chocolate is a lack of magnesium in your body.

02/29/2012

With Spring right around the corner, isn't it time you started thinking about fitting into those short-sleeved tops and shorts?
If you haven't already made an exercise routine as part of your New Year's resolution, consider beginning one now!
Take the first step and call me for a free consult now!

02/04/2012

You don't get it by STARING
You don't get it by WISHING
Youdon't get it by DROOLING
You don't get it by HOPING
You don't get it EASY...
You get it by getting off your ass WORKING FOR IT every SECOND of every DAY for the rest of your LIFE!!!!!

01/30/2012

THE ISSUE:
According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s report, overweight and obesity are associated with heart dis­ease, certain cancers, type II diabetes, stroke, arthritis, breathing problems and other serious health issues. Obesity is directly related to 300,000 deaths each year in the United States and cuts across all ages, racial and ethnic groups, and genders.

A study by the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that 66 percent of adults in the U.S. or 133.6 million people are overweight or obese, with more than 31 percent in the obese category. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that by 2005-2006, the number of obese adults in the U.S. had increased to more than 33 percent, equating to more than 72 million people. Furthermore, excess abdominal fat has been linked to increased risk for metabolic syndrome.

Even more alarming is our children will follow our lead. Between 70-80 percent of obese teens go on to become obese adults. Unless measures are taken to reverse this trend, some experts are forecasting members of this generation may have shorter life spans.

THE SOLUTION:
The Director of the CDC recently reported the United States doesn’t rank in the top 10 for health among all nations. On one list it’s ranked 26th, on another, 47th. Due to our national health crisis, the CDC wants to remind the public that health care doesn’t only take place in a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital.

The message is clear:
Americans need to think more about how to prevent going to their doctor in the first place. Key points in any prevention plan include a varied schedule of exercise, a healthy diet and in many cases, nutritional support in the form of dietary supplements.