- 2.7 times more likely men with the most belly fat are to develop dementia than those with the least
- your dining partner could be making you FAT! researchers from Eastern Illinois University have discovered that people consume 65 percent more calories when they eat with a person who opts for seconds than when they dine with a companion who doesn't
- Head to the kitchen before you head to the gym. A new study from San Diego State University reports that working out after a meal can prolong your feeling of fullness.
- Are you being fooled by what you see in the mirror? In a University of Kansas study, a group of flabby guys were asked to choose an image that best represented their bodies. The finding: Obese men almost always believe they're thinner than their doctors think they are.
- The cereal killer: When it comes to your morning bowl, Cheerios is a solid choice. One serving has just 1 gram of sugar. But start adding teaspoons of the sweet stuff and you could be giving it the sugar equivalent of a serving of Froot Loops.
- Believe the hype: You'll shed more belly flab if you're convinced of its dangers. U.K. scientists found that dieters with the strongest beliefs about the health costs of obesity the most weight after 1 year.
- 1,035 calories in HALF an order of Applebee's Nacos Neuvos
- 2 hours you'd have to spend shoveling snow to burn 1,035 calories
Friday, March 27, 2009
FAT! loss Bulletin
Take Action!
How often do you wake up, start your day at your computer, surfing the net or reading emails and articles about people who are extraordinary or are achieving tremendous goals and say to yourself, "Why isn't that me? I have goals, too!"
As the day wears on, you get bogged down with business, family, etc. Your enthusiasm and energy levels get zapped by any of the thousand details in your daily life. By the end of your day, you've made no progress toward your fitness goals. Repeat this every day for a year or more and it can become very discouraging.
TOO MANY GOALS: Sometimes it's more a matter of competing goals. There are so many opportunities in today's fitness world that you start with a simple goal, get moving toward it and then you think of a bunch of new goals. Next thing you know, your not focusing on any one specific goal. And most often, none of those goals catch the attention they deserve, leaving you disappointed and frustrated.
The lack of progress and resulting frustration isn't because you aren't giving effort, it's usually due to a lack of clear direction. I know because it happens to me occasionally. I try to gain muscle, lose fat, try to run a race, increase flexibility. My overall specific progress slows down, or I become overwhelmed, and my results come to a halt.
THE ACTION PLAN: Set goals and time line for each goals, instead of going through the motions. It's ok to try to burn fat and gain lean muscle, but set realistic goals with a time for completion.
Your first step is to write down all of your goals. Determine a timeline for each goal. Design a plan to complete each goal. Write down everything you need to do and how to do it, then duplicate it daily. Implement your action plan!
Give yourself daily goals to accomplish, and check them off as you complete them. Eliminate doubts and fears that will inevitably arise during your journey. Remember, achieving your goals is about moving persistently toward your goal with a sound plan, flexibility, and agility.
What if something derails your plan? Learn from it, reevaluate, determine where you are in the steps outlined above, and move forward. But most importantly, stop waisting time and TAKE ACTION!
As the day wears on, you get bogged down with business, family, etc. Your enthusiasm and energy levels get zapped by any of the thousand details in your daily life. By the end of your day, you've made no progress toward your fitness goals. Repeat this every day for a year or more and it can become very discouraging.
TOO MANY GOALS: Sometimes it's more a matter of competing goals. There are so many opportunities in today's fitness world that you start with a simple goal, get moving toward it and then you think of a bunch of new goals. Next thing you know, your not focusing on any one specific goal. And most often, none of those goals catch the attention they deserve, leaving you disappointed and frustrated.
The lack of progress and resulting frustration isn't because you aren't giving effort, it's usually due to a lack of clear direction. I know because it happens to me occasionally. I try to gain muscle, lose fat, try to run a race, increase flexibility. My overall specific progress slows down, or I become overwhelmed, and my results come to a halt.
THE ACTION PLAN: Set goals and time line for each goals, instead of going through the motions. It's ok to try to burn fat and gain lean muscle, but set realistic goals with a time for completion.
Your first step is to write down all of your goals. Determine a timeline for each goal. Design a plan to complete each goal. Write down everything you need to do and how to do it, then duplicate it daily. Implement your action plan!
Give yourself daily goals to accomplish, and check them off as you complete them. Eliminate doubts and fears that will inevitably arise during your journey. Remember, achieving your goals is about moving persistently toward your goal with a sound plan, flexibility, and agility.
What if something derails your plan? Learn from it, reevaluate, determine where you are in the steps outlined above, and move forward. But most importantly, stop waisting time and TAKE ACTION!
What it takes to change
It used to be that people who were overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight were told to "get a grip". Now they're turning to personal trainers to "get it done". Personal trainers are masterful in helping people grow and change for good. Ask yourself these questions or visit with one of our certified personal trainers to find breakthoughs in your journey to becoming the best YOU; YOU can be.
1) What's working right now in your health and well being?: It's important to keep looking at the bright side, what's working, what's strong, what's good, and not just what's not working, wrong or weak. So ask yourself and others who know you well, "whats right about me and my life?" The answers may surprise you and will definitely make you feel better. When you feel good about yourself and your life, you'll become energized and able to take on the challenge of change.
2) What's your vision for change?: A vision is a compelling statement of who you want to become, or grow into, and what health promoting, life giving behaviors you will be engaging in consistently when you get there. What kind of person do you want to be when it comes to your health and happiness. What would you look and feel like at your ideal? What would the person you want to be do? Clarify your vision unil it's simple and succinct.
3) Why does the change matter alot to you? For change to be successful, it needs to be aligned with your core values
4) What strengths can you bring to the change process? Focus on these strengths.
5) What are your greatest challenges, and how can you overcome them? What challenges do you anticipate having to deal with on the way to reching your vision?
6) What are your first priorities for change and improvement?
7) How ready confident and commited are you to take the first steps toward your vision?
8) What will you do next week to make a difference?
Good luck on your goals, and when your ready for results don't hesistate to contact one of our certified personal trainers
1) What's working right now in your health and well being?: It's important to keep looking at the bright side, what's working, what's strong, what's good, and not just what's not working, wrong or weak. So ask yourself and others who know you well, "whats right about me and my life?" The answers may surprise you and will definitely make you feel better. When you feel good about yourself and your life, you'll become energized and able to take on the challenge of change.
2) What's your vision for change?: A vision is a compelling statement of who you want to become, or grow into, and what health promoting, life giving behaviors you will be engaging in consistently when you get there. What kind of person do you want to be when it comes to your health and happiness. What would you look and feel like at your ideal? What would the person you want to be do? Clarify your vision unil it's simple and succinct.
3) Why does the change matter alot to you? For change to be successful, it needs to be aligned with your core values
4) What strengths can you bring to the change process? Focus on these strengths.
5) What are your greatest challenges, and how can you overcome them? What challenges do you anticipate having to deal with on the way to reching your vision?
6) What are your first priorities for change and improvement?
7) How ready confident and commited are you to take the first steps toward your vision?
8) What will you do next week to make a difference?
Good luck on your goals, and when your ready for results don't hesistate to contact one of our certified personal trainers
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