Commitment leads to Results!

“How to get a gut”

December 8, 2008

Hello and Happy December! The holidays are in full swing! Are you being careful? Keeping up with your exercise? I hope so! 😀

I just read a great article in a publication called “Nutrition Action”. It is called “How to get a gut”. The article is tongue in cheek, but offers some great advice as to why people gain weight over the years. Here are the eight reasons the article pointed out. I will summarize them in my own words.

Also, why worry about weight gain in the midsection? Gaining weight in the midsection can be detrimental because it can eventually lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Giving Thanks!!!

November 24, 2008

Hello!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is already upon us?! This time of year always seems to fly by, so make sure that you are making the most of it and not getting yourself caught in the stress-trap that the holidays can sometimes be. Before I go onto my Thanksgiving lecture, I want to thank all of you for continuing to train with me! I enjoy what I do very much, but it is you who makes my job as rewarding as it is. I learn something new from each and every one of you, every single day! I am very, very grateful! 🙂

Now, onto my Thanksgiving rant. :> The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be trying for those wanting to shed some pounds. How do you avoid over-eating when there are so many parties to go to or food sitting in the office? I suggest a few things for those who tend to feel more tempted this time of year.

Client Achievements

November 13, 2008

tags: achieving, behavior patterns, body fat, goal, hard work, health, lack of sleep, lifestyle changes, marathon, new mom, personal goal, post partum, Success Story, training, transformation body, tv shows, weight lifting

Congratulations to these clients for making great strides on improving their health!

Megan Lamb: Just 9 short months post-partum, not only has Megan returned to her pre-baby weight, but she has also made the time to train for a marathon, which will be next month (December). Not a small feat for a working new mom! Megan is the perfect example that if you want to achieve a goal, you WILL regardless of the challenges you face. There aren’t too many challenges that I can conceive that would be more tiring than taking care of a newborn-but Megan is one of those people who was so determined coming back into training that I knew she’d get to where she needed to be in time. In no time at all! I am wishing her the best of luck as she embarks on her marathon in December-I know you will do great, Megan!!! :o)

Megan Roberts: Another amazing transformation-body and attitude! She came in very new to weight lifting, and in less than a year, she is one of the strongest I train. Her body fat has decreased nearly 8 percent! Megan also sticks to her sessions on a regular basis, rarely canceling because of fatigue or lack of sleep. Commitment! Thanks for working so hard, Megan!

Mike Northrup: Another success story! Mike reached his first goal-a total of 25 pounds lost! Congratulations on your success and all the hard work you’ve put into achieving it, Mike! :>

I am proud of all of you, regardless of whether or not you have reached your specified “goal”. Remember that making lifestyle changes can take time-it is not an overnight process (as some TV shows or books may seem to indicate). Hard wired behavior patterns take time to unlearn. If you haven’t achieved your goal, don’t be so hard on yourself. Realize that you are doing what you can right now, and that you are worth it, and your health is worth it. I do hope to see each and every one of you to your personal goal, whatever it may be. Until then, keep at it! :>

Until next time!
Jeannette

Calorie Counting

November 10, 2008

tags: anal and clean, body types, calorie counting, eating well, exercise and diet, eye opening, hormonal shifts, jeannette, less food, less fuel, losing weight, metabolism, metabolisms, online calorie tracker, overindulge, scientific, thyroid issues, weight loss

Happy November! My favorite time of year. Let’s take a moment to discuss the subject of calorie counting.

It’s the line I’ve heard all too often.

“I’m eating well, doing everything right, but I’m not losing weight”. I do believe that in some people, weight loss is more difficult to achieve-different body types and metabolisms and especially if you are trying to lose “the last 5 lbs”, you may run into more difficulty than someone trying to lose a larger amount of weight (due to the fact that you now need less calories). Weight loss is actually pretty scientific-calories in versus calories out. And unless you have thyroid issues or you are dealing with great hormonal shifts, then this equation works for just about everyone.

I know, sorry to break it to you.

Article on sleep

October 17, 2008

Hi!

I’ve always been a big fan of sleep, and although it may be difficult to get the 7-8 hours of sleep a night that is recommended, I do try to do my best when possible. I truly believe that sleep is essential for mental clarity and good health, but there seems to be more negatives to not sleeping enough. If you are chronically sleep deprived, read this article, please!