Nutrition
’ What are some of the benefits of working with a trainer?Thursday, February 16th, 2012
When it comes to weight loss and fitness, Its never easy to go it alone. Without the proper support structure, going to the gym to train can become a daunting task and in most cases never gets accomplished to the extent that you would like. That is where I come in. As a personal trainer, there is no better satisfaction then helping a client reach their fitness and weight goals. I love the ability I have to support my clients and make sure that they not only stay on target for their fitness and weight goals but help them to carry this drive to the other things in their lives. There are plenty of other reasons why a trainer is beneficial to work with, that is why I’ve highlighted some of these key points below!
- A trainer can create a specific exercise and nutrition routine designed to help you reach your goals as fast and efficiently as possible.
- Having a trainer helps keep you accountable for showing up to your workouts and maintaining healthy eating habits.
- A trainer has the ability to push you harder than you ever would push yourself, helping you realize you can achieve more than you think.
- A trainer will help you keep consistency in your fitness goals, so once you reach your goals, you stay there and never move backwards again.
- Assure you are doing the exercises properly and using the correct amount of weight to help prevent injury, under training or overtraining.
- Monitoring your fitness progress to ensure you are staying on track
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Is it possible to lose 25 lbs. in 3 months healthily?
Yes, it is certainly possible to lose 25 pounds in 3 months. A safe guideline for losing weight at a safe pace is approximately two pounds per week. This will ensure more permanent results as opposed to losing a drastic amount of weight quickly, only to put it all back on once you go off your regimen. There are 13 weeks in a 3-month period. And two pounds a week would approximate 25 to 26 pounds of sustainable, permanent weight loss. A large factor in determining how fast you can lose weight is how overweight you are to begin with.
So for example, if you are 100 pounds overweight, your body is definitely not at its natural weight and does not like being that heavy. So those first 25 pounds will come off rather quickly – much less than 3 months, as long as you are following a reasonably structured nutrition and exercise regimen. It’s when you are at those last few pounds where it gets tricky. The closer you get to your ideal weight, the more your body will resist losing those last few pounds. The key here is patience and consistency in your exercise and nutrition. But again, losing 25 pounds in 3 months is totally doable and, more importantly, it is a very safe way to lose the weight and keep it off permanently.
Tags: 3 months, losing 25lbs, Nutrition, overweight, pounds, weeks5 Super Foods
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Today, we are going to talk about super foods, particularly the top 5 super foods that are essential for a healthy diet. For decades now, there has been exhaustive research on the healthiest foods to eat and their benefit to the body. Among all the known super foods out there, here are the 5 that stand out at the top of the list:
Walnuts – Walnuts, along with other nuts such as almonds and peanuts, are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, or ‘good fat’. They are also a great source of fiber and antioxidants. And for you vegetarians, walnuts are among the best plant sources for protein.
Flaxseed – another excellent source of essential fatty acids as well as a great source of dietary fiber. Plus they are great for your heart
Pomegranate – this has become particularly popular in the last few years as a food very high in antioxidants – higher than most fruits. There is evidence showing that drinking moderate amounts of pomegranate juice can not only reduce blood pressure, but potentially lower cholesterol.
Salmon – For those of you who don’t eat red meat, this is the perfect substitute for meat. It’s an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish per week, particularly fatty fish like salmon.
Dark green vegetables – This includes vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, green beans and collard greens. These are packed with vitamin A, C, Iron, Calcium and Fiber. They are very filling and low in calories, making them perfect foods to keep your heart healthy and your waistline slim. It’s recommended to eat at least 4 servings of vegetables per day.
Now obviously you are not going to limit your diet to just these 5 super foods. But it’s smart to include these 5 super foods as part of your daily eating regiment. Eating these 5 super foods along with regular diet and exercise will help to keep you at your ideal weight and keep you healthy and happy!
Tags: 5 Super Foods, Antioxidants, Dark Greens, diet, Diet Plan, Five Super Foods, Flaxseed, Healthy, Heart Health, Ideal Weight, Nutrition, Pomegranates, Salmon, Walnuts, Weight Loss« Older Entries Newer Entries »
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