So I'm on day 19 of my experience with Chalean Extreme and I've definately seen results with inches being lost...But I'm always open to suggestions so at the recent Game Plan Event I spoke to Doug Fitzgerald about how to get less calories in my Shakeology and he said "why less" and asked "How many calories are you getting in?" I replied "1200"....Doug kindly explained that I was "not eating enough calories and it's causing your body to not release the fat"....
NOW I know this can be true...but surely I didn't need to take in more food, I'm trying to lose weight...But hey, ya never know. So the next day I took out my calculator on my cell and every 3 hours I added each of my meal calories....And at 10pm guess what...I had eaten exactly 1123 calories!!! OH SHOOT! I thought I'd been getting 1200!!! OK Doug Fitzgerald (of "Get Started Right" Video with his wife Tammi) was right!!! I gotta eat more??? So I did a lil research and here is what I found:
As you read this I am about to go eat something healthy! LOL
http://www.weight-loss-center.net/calories_needed_a_day.html
How many calories do I need daily?
Recommended daily calorie intake varies from person to person, but there are guidelines for calorie requirements you can use as a starting point. On the average, to maintain desirable weight, men need about 2,700 calories per day and women need about 2,000 calories per day. These figures apply to adults with low activity levels. Factors that effect your personal daily calorie requirements include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity and your body composition. To calculate an estimate of the amount of calories you need every day, use the Daily Calorie Intake Calculator.
How can counting calories help lose weight?
Counting calories helps many people lose weight. You become more aware of caloric value of foods that you are eating and keeping the amount of calories you consume at a level lower than the amount of calories burned during the day. If you have an unhealthy diet and are left with an access of calories that are not being burned off then this access energy is converted into fat. The more calories, the more fat.
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http://nutrition.about.com/library/bl_nutrition_need_results.htm
These results will help you to know how many calories you need to maintain your current weight, and the number of calories needed per day to achieve your goal weight in a healthy, steady manner.
-You need 2285.1 calories per day to maintain your current weight without exercise.
-You need 1957.5 calories per day to reach your goal weight slowly and maintain that weight without exercise.
**If you reduce your current caloric intake to 1785.1 calories per day you will lose one pound per week without exercise.
If you increase your current caloric intake to 2785.1 calories per day, you will gain one pound per week.
Exercise and Calorie Needs
If you exercise for 30 minutes each day, you may increase your caloric intake to2545.8 calories per day and still maintain your current weight.
If you exercise for 60 minutes each day, you may increase your caloric intake to2871.7 calories per day to maintain your current weight.
**If you exercise for 30 minutes each day, you will be able to reach your goal weight with 2178.9 calories per day.
If you exercise for 60 minutes each day, you will be able to reach your goal weight with 2455.7 calories per day.
Macronutrients
The United States Department of Agriculture suggests that approximately 50 percent of your calories come from carbohydrates, about 30 percent from fats, and approximately 20 percent from protein sources. One gram of protein has about four calories, one gram of fat has about nine calories, and one gram of carbohydrate has about four calories.
You need 285.6 grams of carbohydrates, 75.4 grams of fat, and 114.3 grams of protein per day for 2285.1 calories to maintain your weight of --- pounds.
You need 244.7 grams of carbohydrates, 64.6 grams of fat, and 97.9 grams of protein per day for 1957.5 calories to maintain your goal weight of --- pounds.
Please remember that these calorie counts are an average, you may need to adjust your calorie needs up or down slightly to get the results you want. Your results are calculated to help you understand how many calories you need to maintain your current weight, or the number of calories you need to lose weight slowly, over several months' time.
If you would like more detailed information about the number of calories you need, join Calorie-Count. Membership is free and you will have access to online tools to create the perfect diet.
Sources:
Food Intake Patterns. U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. http://mypyramid.gov/downloads/MyPyramid_Food_Intake_Patterns.pdf.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Credits + Calories
By subtracting 500 calories from your daily intake value you will lose around 1 pound per week.....
How many calories do I need daily?
Recommended daily calorie intake varies from person to person, but there are guidelines for calorie requirements you can use as a starting point. On the average, to maintain desirable weight, men need about 2,700 calories per day and women need about 2,000 calories per day. These figures apply to adults with low activity levels. Factors that effect your personal daily calorie requirements include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity and your body composition. To calculate an estimate of the amount of calories you need every day, use the Daily Calorie Intake Calculator.
How can counting calories help lose weight?
Counting calories helps many people lose weight. You become more aware of caloric value of foods that you are eating and keeping the amount of calories you consume at a level lower than the amount of calories burned during the day. If you have an unhealthy diet and are left with an access of calories that are not being burned off then this access energy is converted into fat. The more calories, the more fat.
How many less calories do I have to eat to lose weight?
As a general rule, if you eat 500 calories less than you need each day, you will lose weight at the rate of 1 pound per week. How many calories are needed each day can vary greatly depending on lifestyle and other factors. Factors that affect your personal daily calorie include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity, and your body composition.
*To maintain my current weight I need 3121.2 cals daily.....
So to achieve my desired weight goal I'm aiming for 2000 cals daily... AND if I'm burning 500 calories every day...
THE RESULTS SHOULD BE ON THE WAY!!
Click Here To Get Your Number!
http://www.weight-loss-center.net/daily_calorie_calculator.html
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How many calories do I need daily?
Recommended daily calorie intake varies from person to person, but there are guidelines for calorie requirements you can use as a starting point. On the average, to maintain desirable weight, men need about 2,700 calories per day and women need about 2,000 calories per day. These figures apply to adults with low activity levels. Factors that effect your personal daily calorie requirements include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity and your body composition. To calculate an estimate of the amount of calories you need every day, use the Daily Calorie Intake Calculator.
How can counting calories help lose weight?
Counting calories helps many people lose weight. You become more aware of caloric value of foods that you are eating and keeping the amount of calories you consume at a level lower than the amount of calories burned during the day. If you have an unhealthy diet and are left with an access of calories that are not being burned off then this access energy is converted into fat. The more calories, the more fat.
How many less calories do I have to eat to lose weight?
As a general rule, if you eat 500 calories less than you need each day, you will lose weight at the rate of 1 pound per week. How many calories are needed each day can vary greatly depending on lifestyle and other factors. Factors that affect your personal daily calorie include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity, and your body composition.
*To maintain my current weight I need 3121.2 cals daily.....
So to achieve my desired weight goal I'm aiming for 2000 cals daily... AND if I'm burning 500 calories every day...
THE RESULTS SHOULD BE ON THE WAY!!
Click Here To Get Your Number!
http://www.weight-loss-center.net/daily_calorie_calculator.html
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Winter Shakeology!
Pumpkin Pie
-1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
-1 cup milk
-1/2 cup canned pumpkin
-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp nutmeg
-1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
-1 cup milk
-1/2 cup canned pumpkin
-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp nutmeg
Cran/Man
-1 scoop Greenberry
-2 cups cold cranberry juice
-7 segments Mandarin orange
-1/4 cup cold water
-1/2 cup ice
Shakenog
-1 scoop Chocolate
-1 cup low fat egg nog
-1/2 cup cold water
-1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
-1 cup ice
Thin Mint
-1 scoop Chocolate
-1 1/2 cup cold water
-1 tsp peppermint extract
-1 cup ice
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Monday, November 16, 2009
CHALEAN EXTREME DAY 90
HELLO ALL!!!!
I started my 90days Chalean Extreme today and just wanted to give an update!
I'm also drinking Shakeology once a day. Which I started about 3 days ago....so the verdict: LOVE THE CHOCOLATE! I just add a lil peanut butter, ice, soy milk, and water and yum! And Greenberry is not bad - I like having the options.!
And just to top things off my hubby got us gym memberships. And I had been using the arc trainer there over the last 3/4 days.
Today I started with 3 and 5 lbs weights. I really need a set of 8, 10, and 15 lbs...because I know I could lift heavier to start.
2mrw is a CX rest day but I'm going to Turbokick at the gym 2mrw evening! I love turbo jam dvds and have not ever participated in a class so I'm excited!!
And now the verdict after the workout: at first I felt like running around the block....but now. I just want to go to sleep! My muscles feel awake but not ouchy....
I plan to really update during these 90 days so stay tuned!!
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I started my 90days Chalean Extreme today and just wanted to give an update!
I'm also drinking Shakeology once a day. Which I started about 3 days ago....so the verdict: LOVE THE CHOCOLATE! I just add a lil peanut butter, ice, soy milk, and water and yum! And Greenberry is not bad - I like having the options.!
And just to top things off my hubby got us gym memberships. And I had been using the arc trainer there over the last 3/4 days.
Today I started with 3 and 5 lbs weights. I really need a set of 8, 10, and 15 lbs...because I know I could lift heavier to start.
2mrw is a CX rest day but I'm going to Turbokick at the gym 2mrw evening! I love turbo jam dvds and have not ever participated in a class so I'm excited!!
And now the verdict after the workout: at first I felt like running around the block....but now. I just want to go to sleep! My muscles feel awake but not ouchy....
I plan to really update during these 90 days so stay tuned!!
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Hmmm-Weight Loss Pill?
ABC News
New Diet Pills Show Promise for Weight Loss
Drug Industry Hunts for 'Holy Grail' -- Pill to Help People Lose Weight and Keep It Off
By BRIAN ROONEY and BONNIE MCLEAN
Nov. 12, 2009?
At 177 pounds, Meg Evans of San Diego, Calif., now has enough agility to play goalie for her amateur soccer team. Evans, a 60-year-old mother of four, had been an athlete all her life, but packed on the pounds as years went on, peaking at 232 pounds.
"I never ate wisely. I love my food. I love to cook. That's me," she said. "The Jenny Craig diet was a good one and I lost the weight, but...it was too late. I was already putting it back on."
Then, a couple of years ago when her blood pressure shot up, Evans said she had to find a solution. She applied and was admitted as a patient in a blind testing for a new drug called Qnexa -- one of a new class of weight-loss drugs in development.
In the same test group was 42-year-old Chris Dickerson, who had grown up as the pudgy kid, and became dangerously fat as a grown man.
"My grandmother is from Arkansas. She taught my mother how to cook. You know, fried taters, pies, cakes. You name it, she learned how to cook it," Dickerson said.
Overweight his entire life, Dickerson had difficulty even throwing a ball with his sons. "I was tired. I had no energy," he said.
Watch the full story on "Nightline" Tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET
With high blood pressure and fear of developing diabetes, he too, felt compelled to enroll in the Qnexa study.
Doctors and those in the drug industry have high hopes for the new medications. Qnexa is a combination of the appetite suppressant phentermine and an epilepsy drug that makes the patient feel fuller. Another drug in development, Contrave, combines an appetite suppressant and a second drug that speeds weight loss. And Lorcaserin is an entirely new medicine designed to switch off appetite in the brain and maintain metabolism.
"Obesity is a chronic disease and we need to think about chronic medication for it," said Dr. Michelle Look, a family practitioner in the San Diego area, who administered the drug trial.
At first, Evans and Dickerson said they didn't feel much of anything when they began taking Qnexa.
"I really thought I was on the placebo for a long time because I didn't have any side effects," Evans said. "I did finally realize that I didn't have any hunger pains."
"It gives you that full feeling instead of, 'hey, you got to clean your plate every time,'" Dickerson told "Nightline."
Cracking the Weight-Loss Code
Approximately two thirds of the American population is overweight and a third is actually obese. No matter what you weigh, experts say the body has mechanisms to prevent weight loss, which go back to the days in nature when food was scarce and you had to chase it.
While diets can produce short-term loss, most people put it all back on.
"If we took your weight up 100 pounds and you lost just 15 or 20 pounds after that, your body would stop the weight loss. It would lower the metabolism. It would make you think about food," said Dr. Ken Fujioka, an obesity specialist. "That's really hard to beat. So using medications to get beyond that is really where we are headed right now."
Most diet drugs have not worked very well and some have been dangerous failures. Twelve years ago, an anti-obesity drug known as Fen-phen was taken off the market because it was shown to cause heart disease. Two years ago, another drug failed FDA approval because it led to depression and suicidal tendencies.
Phentermine from Fen-phen makes up half of Qnexa. The company claims that it's the non-"toxic" half of Fen-phen that's included in the new drug.
Some doctors are wary of the medicinal approach and stress the merits of hard work, diet and exercise.
"The problem is if we start throwing multiple levers that regulate chemical pathways in the brain, there's a pretty good chance you are going to reap the whirlwind," said Dr. David Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center. "We have evolved into a quick-fix, active-ingredients, silver-bullet type of society. So, many people would rather wait for a wonder drug to come along to fix their weight control issues, than to do the hard, but more effective work of learning how to eat well, figuring out how to make physical activity a part of their daily lives."
As part of the drug study, both Evans and Dickerson changed either what they ate or how much, and they started to exercise. But an effective diet pill could make it possible for some patients to keep eating while losing weight.
Weight Loss: A $35 Billion Industry
Americans already spend $35 billion a year on losing weight and the drug industry is on the quest to find the next wonder drug to crack the formula for weight loss. Safe and successful weight-loss drugs stand to make billions and billions of dollars in a market starving for a solution.
"There's no doubt that the holy grail of medicine is going to be weight loss, only because all the medical problems -- diabetes, heart problems -- are all related to weight," said Fujioka. "So, if somehow we can get weight down, we correct six to 10 other major problems in the U.S."
Qnexa, the drug administered to patients in the clinical trial, has so far been reported as linked to an average weight loss of 14.7 percent in one year. Contrave's testers report an average loss of between 8.1 and 11.5 percent in their trials and Lorcaserin was linked to 8 percent of body weight.
"Our market research shows that Lorcaserin will be very successful to address the biggest need for this market, which is to allow patients to lose weight in a safe fashion and keep the weight off over a long period of time," said Jack Lief, president and CEO of Arena Pharmaceuticals, who is developing Lorcaserin.
None of the drug developers has reported serious side effects, which have typically been the Achilles heel of many drugs.
But to keep the weight off for a long period of time, some doctors say patients will likely be required to stay on the drugs for years.
"America needs to understand that when you start a weight-loss medication, you can't just start it, expect to get a kick start, and the weight comes down and you can stop it," said Fujioka. "A lot of these medications for people who are seriously overweight are long-term medications -- just like blood pressure, just like cholesterol, you're going to need to take them for years."
Qnexa Shows Positive Results in Study
Qnexa, which both Evans and Dickerson took, was the drug that has reported the most dramatic results.
For Evans, it has been life-changing. Since she lost weight, her blood pressure has gone down, and her knees are no longer as strained. She attributes her weight-loss success to Qnexa.
"[Before] I swear I would get too hungry. Your body gets used to that same amount of food and your body yells at you and I obey my body," she said.
Dickerson went from 343 pounds to 270 in the Qnexa study. Coaching his son's football team, he says he could never have kept up at his earlier weight.
"I don't want to call it a miracle drug because it takes someone wanting to make the change in their life, too, to do the right thing," he said. "You got to want to make the change yourself, too."
Qnexa, Contrave, Lorcaserin all still need FDA approval and are at least a year away from hitting the market.
Copyright ? 2009 ABC News Internet Ventures
New Diet Pills Show Promise for Weight Loss
Drug Industry Hunts for 'Holy Grail' -- Pill to Help People Lose Weight and Keep It Off
By BRIAN ROONEY and BONNIE MCLEAN
Nov. 12, 2009?
At 177 pounds, Meg Evans of San Diego, Calif., now has enough agility to play goalie for her amateur soccer team. Evans, a 60-year-old mother of four, had been an athlete all her life, but packed on the pounds as years went on, peaking at 232 pounds.
"I never ate wisely. I love my food. I love to cook. That's me," she said. "The Jenny Craig diet was a good one and I lost the weight, but...it was too late. I was already putting it back on."
Then, a couple of years ago when her blood pressure shot up, Evans said she had to find a solution. She applied and was admitted as a patient in a blind testing for a new drug called Qnexa -- one of a new class of weight-loss drugs in development.
In the same test group was 42-year-old Chris Dickerson, who had grown up as the pudgy kid, and became dangerously fat as a grown man.
"My grandmother is from Arkansas. She taught my mother how to cook. You know, fried taters, pies, cakes. You name it, she learned how to cook it," Dickerson said.
Overweight his entire life, Dickerson had difficulty even throwing a ball with his sons. "I was tired. I had no energy," he said.
Watch the full story on "Nightline" Tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET
With high blood pressure and fear of developing diabetes, he too, felt compelled to enroll in the Qnexa study.
Doctors and those in the drug industry have high hopes for the new medications. Qnexa is a combination of the appetite suppressant phentermine and an epilepsy drug that makes the patient feel fuller. Another drug in development, Contrave, combines an appetite suppressant and a second drug that speeds weight loss. And Lorcaserin is an entirely new medicine designed to switch off appetite in the brain and maintain metabolism.
"Obesity is a chronic disease and we need to think about chronic medication for it," said Dr. Michelle Look, a family practitioner in the San Diego area, who administered the drug trial.
At first, Evans and Dickerson said they didn't feel much of anything when they began taking Qnexa.
"I really thought I was on the placebo for a long time because I didn't have any side effects," Evans said. "I did finally realize that I didn't have any hunger pains."
"It gives you that full feeling instead of, 'hey, you got to clean your plate every time,'" Dickerson told "Nightline."
Cracking the Weight-Loss Code
Approximately two thirds of the American population is overweight and a third is actually obese. No matter what you weigh, experts say the body has mechanisms to prevent weight loss, which go back to the days in nature when food was scarce and you had to chase it.
While diets can produce short-term loss, most people put it all back on.
"If we took your weight up 100 pounds and you lost just 15 or 20 pounds after that, your body would stop the weight loss. It would lower the metabolism. It would make you think about food," said Dr. Ken Fujioka, an obesity specialist. "That's really hard to beat. So using medications to get beyond that is really where we are headed right now."
Most diet drugs have not worked very well and some have been dangerous failures. Twelve years ago, an anti-obesity drug known as Fen-phen was taken off the market because it was shown to cause heart disease. Two years ago, another drug failed FDA approval because it led to depression and suicidal tendencies.
Phentermine from Fen-phen makes up half of Qnexa. The company claims that it's the non-"toxic" half of Fen-phen that's included in the new drug.
Some doctors are wary of the medicinal approach and stress the merits of hard work, diet and exercise.
"The problem is if we start throwing multiple levers that regulate chemical pathways in the brain, there's a pretty good chance you are going to reap the whirlwind," said Dr. David Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center. "We have evolved into a quick-fix, active-ingredients, silver-bullet type of society. So, many people would rather wait for a wonder drug to come along to fix their weight control issues, than to do the hard, but more effective work of learning how to eat well, figuring out how to make physical activity a part of their daily lives."
As part of the drug study, both Evans and Dickerson changed either what they ate or how much, and they started to exercise. But an effective diet pill could make it possible for some patients to keep eating while losing weight.
Weight Loss: A $35 Billion Industry
Americans already spend $35 billion a year on losing weight and the drug industry is on the quest to find the next wonder drug to crack the formula for weight loss. Safe and successful weight-loss drugs stand to make billions and billions of dollars in a market starving for a solution.
"There's no doubt that the holy grail of medicine is going to be weight loss, only because all the medical problems -- diabetes, heart problems -- are all related to weight," said Fujioka. "So, if somehow we can get weight down, we correct six to 10 other major problems in the U.S."
Qnexa, the drug administered to patients in the clinical trial, has so far been reported as linked to an average weight loss of 14.7 percent in one year. Contrave's testers report an average loss of between 8.1 and 11.5 percent in their trials and Lorcaserin was linked to 8 percent of body weight.
"Our market research shows that Lorcaserin will be very successful to address the biggest need for this market, which is to allow patients to lose weight in a safe fashion and keep the weight off over a long period of time," said Jack Lief, president and CEO of Arena Pharmaceuticals, who is developing Lorcaserin.
None of the drug developers has reported serious side effects, which have typically been the Achilles heel of many drugs.
But to keep the weight off for a long period of time, some doctors say patients will likely be required to stay on the drugs for years.
"America needs to understand that when you start a weight-loss medication, you can't just start it, expect to get a kick start, and the weight comes down and you can stop it," said Fujioka. "A lot of these medications for people who are seriously overweight are long-term medications -- just like blood pressure, just like cholesterol, you're going to need to take them for years."
Qnexa Shows Positive Results in Study
Qnexa, which both Evans and Dickerson took, was the drug that has reported the most dramatic results.
For Evans, it has been life-changing. Since she lost weight, her blood pressure has gone down, and her knees are no longer as strained. She attributes her weight-loss success to Qnexa.
"[Before] I swear I would get too hungry. Your body gets used to that same amount of food and your body yells at you and I obey my body," she said.
Dickerson went from 343 pounds to 270 in the Qnexa study. Coaching his son's football team, he says he could never have kept up at his earlier weight.
"I don't want to call it a miracle drug because it takes someone wanting to make the change in their life, too, to do the right thing," he said. "You got to want to make the change yourself, too."
Qnexa, Contrave, Lorcaserin all still need FDA approval and are at least a year away from hitting the market.
Copyright ? 2009 ABC News Internet Ventures
NO I don't have a scale...rolling my eyes...
Your Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
By Whitney Provost
From Beachbody Newletters : http://www.editurl.com/55y
When it comes to weight loss, the scale can be a good measure of progress, particularly if you have a lot of weight to lose. But if you place too much emphasis on your weight and not enough on your body composition (the ratio of fat to lean muscle), you're only getting half the story. Plus, dreading your weigh-in or obsessing over the number on the scale is unproductive and can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as bingeing or starving yourself. Losing pounds doesn't always mean losing fat. Here's why the scale can be misleading.
Scale with Question Marks
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The scale doesn't tell you how much fat you have. Your scale does exactly what it's supposed to?it tells you how much you weigh. But in addition to measuring your weight, the scale weighs bone, water, muscle, organs, and undigested food. When the number on the scale goes up or down, it doesn't represent only fat loss or muscle gain. It measures fluctuations in glycogen (stored carbohydrates) and water, and it even measures how much that breakfast you ate weighs.
Man Checking His MuscleYou may wonder about scales that claim to measure your body fat. These send small electrical currents up one leg, through your pelvis, and down the other leg to determine your body's density. Then a formula is used to estimate your body fat. The problem with these scales is that they're notoriously inaccurate. However, they are usually consistent in their readings, so they can be helpful as a measuring tool. Even though the body fat reading might be off by as much as 5 or 10 percent, if the number trends downward over time, you know you're on the right track.
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The scale can't tell if you've gained muscle. A pound of muscle is like a brick, small and compact. A pound of fat is like a fluffy feather pillow, bulky and lumpy. When you gain muscle and lose fat, your body gets smaller and tighter. Building muscle also makes it possible to drop clothing sizes without a big change in weight. Perhaps after a 90-day fitness program, the scale says you lost 7 pounds, which may not sound like much. But what if you actually lost 12 pounds of fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle? That's a remarkable improvement in your body composition, but you wouldn't know it if you only used your regular bathroom scale to track your progress.
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You didn't really gain 5 pounds of fat overnight. You may step on the scale one morning and shriek in disbelief because the number is five digits higher than it was the day before. Stop panicking. Unless you ate an extra 17,500 calories the previous day, you didn't gain fat (a pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories). Your scale is registering water, stored carbohydrates, and food. Also, cheap bathroom scales may have measurement errors, giving slightly different readings even when you're at exactly the same weight.
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Your body's water levels are constantly changing. The scale can move up or down depending on how much water you drink, how much salt you consume, how much you sweat, and how many carbohydrates you eat. An average person can see a daily fluctuation in water weight of about 2 pounds, without any changes to diet or exercise habits. These fluctuations do not signify fat loss, and watching the scale move up and down every day can be frustrating for many dieters.
If you're trying to achieve a healthy weight and improve the way you look, you should focus less on what the scale says and more on developing the good habits that will produce results. To get lean and strong, with low body fat and nice muscle tone, there are three things you should do:
1. RevAbs?Cardio plus weight lifting (or other resistance training). Cardio workouts raise your heart rate to help you improve your fitness level, burn calories, and shed fat. Resistance training builds muscle, which boosts your metabolism and helps you burn even more calories. Fitness programs like P90X?, ChaLEAN Extreme?, and RevAbs? all use cardio plus resistance training to improve muscle mass and burn fat.
2. Healthy diet. No matter how much you exercise, you'll never reach your fat-loss goals if you don't follow a healthy diet consisting of protein, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. The right foods in controlled portions will fuel your body as it shrinks.
3. Track your progress. If you don't use the scale, you need to do something else to check your progress.
* One of the best ways to keep track of your changing body is to use a tape measure. Record your chest, waist, hip, thigh, arm, and wrist measurements in a journal or the guidebook that comes with your workout program. Update the measurements every 30 days to see how your body changes.
* Pictures are also good indicators of progress. Have someone take front, side, and back photos of you every 30 days and keep these with your body measurements.
* Body Fat TesterBody fat testers can also be used regularly to track your fat loss. Monitoring your progress with tools other than the scale will give you a more realistic assessment of your weight loss success.
* Hydrostatic (underwater) testing and DEXA (X-ray) scans use advanced technology to measure your body fat with a high degree of accuracy. An Internet search can help you find testing centers in your area.
* Notice how your clothes fit. This is a foolproof way to prove that you're losing weight. If your clothes are getting looser, your body is shrinking, even if you don't see a big change in the mirror yet.
Too many people are slaves to the scale. They can't resist weighing themselves, only to feel guilty, angry, or demoralized when the numbers don't move down quickly enough. If you're one of those people whose weigh-ins lead to loss of motivation or a feeling of helplessness, then you need to reconsider using the scale for your progress checks. Success is more than just a number.
By Whitney Provost
From Beachbody Newletters : http://www.editurl.com/55y
When it comes to weight loss, the scale can be a good measure of progress, particularly if you have a lot of weight to lose. But if you place too much emphasis on your weight and not enough on your body composition (the ratio of fat to lean muscle), you're only getting half the story. Plus, dreading your weigh-in or obsessing over the number on the scale is unproductive and can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as bingeing or starving yourself. Losing pounds doesn't always mean losing fat. Here's why the scale can be misleading.
Scale with Question Marks
*
The scale doesn't tell you how much fat you have. Your scale does exactly what it's supposed to?it tells you how much you weigh. But in addition to measuring your weight, the scale weighs bone, water, muscle, organs, and undigested food. When the number on the scale goes up or down, it doesn't represent only fat loss or muscle gain. It measures fluctuations in glycogen (stored carbohydrates) and water, and it even measures how much that breakfast you ate weighs.
Man Checking His MuscleYou may wonder about scales that claim to measure your body fat. These send small electrical currents up one leg, through your pelvis, and down the other leg to determine your body's density. Then a formula is used to estimate your body fat. The problem with these scales is that they're notoriously inaccurate. However, they are usually consistent in their readings, so they can be helpful as a measuring tool. Even though the body fat reading might be off by as much as 5 or 10 percent, if the number trends downward over time, you know you're on the right track.
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The scale can't tell if you've gained muscle. A pound of muscle is like a brick, small and compact. A pound of fat is like a fluffy feather pillow, bulky and lumpy. When you gain muscle and lose fat, your body gets smaller and tighter. Building muscle also makes it possible to drop clothing sizes without a big change in weight. Perhaps after a 90-day fitness program, the scale says you lost 7 pounds, which may not sound like much. But what if you actually lost 12 pounds of fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle? That's a remarkable improvement in your body composition, but you wouldn't know it if you only used your regular bathroom scale to track your progress.
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You didn't really gain 5 pounds of fat overnight. You may step on the scale one morning and shriek in disbelief because the number is five digits higher than it was the day before. Stop panicking. Unless you ate an extra 17,500 calories the previous day, you didn't gain fat (a pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories). Your scale is registering water, stored carbohydrates, and food. Also, cheap bathroom scales may have measurement errors, giving slightly different readings even when you're at exactly the same weight.
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Your body's water levels are constantly changing. The scale can move up or down depending on how much water you drink, how much salt you consume, how much you sweat, and how many carbohydrates you eat. An average person can see a daily fluctuation in water weight of about 2 pounds, without any changes to diet or exercise habits. These fluctuations do not signify fat loss, and watching the scale move up and down every day can be frustrating for many dieters.
If you're trying to achieve a healthy weight and improve the way you look, you should focus less on what the scale says and more on developing the good habits that will produce results. To get lean and strong, with low body fat and nice muscle tone, there are three things you should do:
1. RevAbs?Cardio plus weight lifting (or other resistance training). Cardio workouts raise your heart rate to help you improve your fitness level, burn calories, and shed fat. Resistance training builds muscle, which boosts your metabolism and helps you burn even more calories. Fitness programs like P90X?, ChaLEAN Extreme?, and RevAbs? all use cardio plus resistance training to improve muscle mass and burn fat.
2. Healthy diet. No matter how much you exercise, you'll never reach your fat-loss goals if you don't follow a healthy diet consisting of protein, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. The right foods in controlled portions will fuel your body as it shrinks.
3. Track your progress. If you don't use the scale, you need to do something else to check your progress.
* One of the best ways to keep track of your changing body is to use a tape measure. Record your chest, waist, hip, thigh, arm, and wrist measurements in a journal or the guidebook that comes with your workout program. Update the measurements every 30 days to see how your body changes.
* Pictures are also good indicators of progress. Have someone take front, side, and back photos of you every 30 days and keep these with your body measurements.
* Body Fat TesterBody fat testers can also be used regularly to track your fat loss. Monitoring your progress with tools other than the scale will give you a more realistic assessment of your weight loss success.
* Hydrostatic (underwater) testing and DEXA (X-ray) scans use advanced technology to measure your body fat with a high degree of accuracy. An Internet search can help you find testing centers in your area.
* Notice how your clothes fit. This is a foolproof way to prove that you're losing weight. If your clothes are getting looser, your body is shrinking, even if you don't see a big change in the mirror yet.
Too many people are slaves to the scale. They can't resist weighing themselves, only to feel guilty, angry, or demoralized when the numbers don't move down quickly enough. If you're one of those people whose weigh-ins lead to loss of motivation or a feeling of helplessness, then you need to reconsider using the scale for your progress checks. Success is more than just a number.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ab Solutions (Your A-to-Z Guide to a Flat Belly)
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One of the best ways to help reduce your risk for cancer, diabetes, and is to focus on your abs. That’s right: Beyond ensuring that you look amazing in that fitted holiday dress, keeping your middle little protects your health, studies show—and you’ll look better for it. Read on for 26 simple gut-trimming tips (including some smart style tricks) that’ll help take the inches off.
A-Avoid beer.
Beer drinkers sport higher waist-to-hip ratios than wine drinkers do, according to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology that looked at people who imbibe more than six drinks per week.
B-Blueberries!
A blueberry-rich diet may stave off belly fat, a University of Michigan study suggests. Add them to your cereal, yogurt, or salad to get an extra fat-fighting boost.
C-Coconut oil.
Brazilian researchers found that obese women who dieted, exercised, and took a 30-milliliter supplement of coconut oil every day carved more inches from their waistlines than did women who dieted and exercised but took soybean oil. (Just choose the virgin, or unprocessed, form of coconut oil.)
D-Do faster crunches.
Increasing the speed of your crunches (while still maintaining good form) activates more muscles in your trunk than doing more leisurely reps, according to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Dieters who had two eggs with breakfast whittled their waists more than those who ate the same number of calories but had a bagel instead, research published in the International Journal of Obesity says. (One caveat: You’ll want to limit your eggs to six or fewer per week.)
F-Flatten with shapewear.
Some suck-it-in undergarments can make your belly look svelte, says Paige Adams-Geller, founder of Paige Premium Denim and author of Your Perfect Fit. Try ones from Assets (the lower-priced Spanx line) or Yummie Tummie.
G-Get happier.
Depression is linked to deep-belly fat, a study in the journal Obesity reports. Make time to do what you enjoy, and talk to your doc if you’re feeling down.
H-Have whole grains.
Obese adults who slashed calories and added whole grains (think brown rice, oatmeal) to their diets lost more belly fat than dieters who ate refined grains (like white bread), a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says.
I-Interval train.
Doing 20 minutes of heart-pounding cardio intervals three times a week burned more abdominal fat than spending twice as long doing slow-paced cardio, according to Australian researchers.
J-Just say 'moo.'
Dieters who consumed 1,200 to 1,300 milligrams of calcium every day experienced three times the middle-whittling as those getting the same number of calories but less calcium, a University of Tennessee study found.
K-Kick it up a notch.
Exercisers who cranked their intensity up to a 6 to 8 on a 10-point scale shed more belly fat than people who phoned it in, according to research done at Duke University.
L-Lift. Weights, that is.
Women who pumped iron twice a week for two years lost more body fat and didn’t gain as much belly fat as women who didn’t lift, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
M-Make time for cardio.
People who got regular cardio exercise had less ab pudge than those at the same weight who were sedentary, a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports.
N-Nuts, nuts, nuts.
Dieters who nibbled on 3 ounces of almonds (about 70) every day lost seven inches from their waists, compared with five inches in the non-almond-eating crowd, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity.
O-Opt for an empire waist.
For most women, the thinnest body part is just below the bust, says Maureen French, a personal shopper and stylist in the San Francisco Bay area. Emphasize it.
P-Pilates power.
Some basic Pilates moves are more effective than conventional ab exercises, a study from Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, reports.
Q-Quit smoking.
Smokers sport more deep-abdominal fat than nonsmokers, according to research from the Netherlands.
R-Rice.
Choose brown over white so you’re getting whole-grain benefits—and make it your starchy side dish of choice. Unlike potatoes and pasta, it doesn’t produce gas as your body breaks it down. (Translation: No bloating.)
S-Steak!
Subjects who got 40 percent of their daily calories from protein shed more belly fat than those whose share was only 15 percent, a Skidmore College study says. Choose lean cuts, like sirloin or tenderloin.
T-Try a harder plank.
Increase the belly benefits by replacing your usual plank pose with this variation, recommends Stuart McGill, PhD, author of Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance. Kneel and put forearms on a stability ball, elbows bent and hands clasped; roll forward and straighten legs behind you. Move the ball in little circles with forearms, keeping the rest of your body still.
U-Unhook that bra.
And find a better size. The proper one will lift the girls and give you a longer, leaner look, so get professionally fitted. “That can be like six months at the gym,” says Kendall Farr, a New York City fashion stylist and author of Style Evolution.
V-Vino, but just a little.
Folks who enjoy one drink of wine per day are leaner all over (middles included) than those who drink more heavily, multiple studies say.
W-Work the bicycle crunch.
This move—touching your left elbow to your right knee, and vice versa, while crunching up—gives your stomach muscles more than twice the challenge of a traditional crunch, a study from San Diego State University reports.
X-X out sofa time.
In a Duke University study, women living la vida couch potato piled on 11.6 percent more deep-belly fat in eight months.
Y-Yoga.
Women who are the most stressed have the largest waistlines, a Yale University study says. A likely culprit: excess cortisol, a stress hormone. An hour of yoga can lower cortisol level.
Z-Zip up midrise jeans.
Wear low-rise denim and you risk a muffin top, Adams-Geller says. Choose a midrise with a wide waistband instead.
One of the best ways to help reduce your risk for cancer, diabetes, and is to focus on your abs. That’s right: Beyond ensuring that you look amazing in that fitted holiday dress, keeping your middle little protects your health, studies show—and you’ll look better for it. Read on for 26 simple gut-trimming tips (including some smart style tricks) that’ll help take the inches off.
A-Avoid beer.
Beer drinkers sport higher waist-to-hip ratios than wine drinkers do, according to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology that looked at people who imbibe more than six drinks per week.
B-Blueberries!
A blueberry-rich diet may stave off belly fat, a University of Michigan study suggests. Add them to your cereal, yogurt, or salad to get an extra fat-fighting boost.
C-Coconut oil.
Brazilian researchers found that obese women who dieted, exercised, and took a 30-milliliter supplement of coconut oil every day carved more inches from their waistlines than did women who dieted and exercised but took soybean oil. (Just choose the virgin, or unprocessed, form of coconut oil.)
D-Do faster crunches.
Increasing the speed of your crunches (while still maintaining good form) activates more muscles in your trunk than doing more leisurely reps, according to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Dieters who had two eggs with breakfast whittled their waists more than those who ate the same number of calories but had a bagel instead, research published in the International Journal of Obesity says. (One caveat: You’ll want to limit your eggs to six or fewer per week.)
F-Flatten with shapewear.
Some suck-it-in undergarments can make your belly look svelte, says Paige Adams-Geller, founder of Paige Premium Denim and author of Your Perfect Fit. Try ones from Assets (the lower-priced Spanx line) or Yummie Tummie.
G-Get happier.
Depression is linked to deep-belly fat, a study in the journal Obesity reports. Make time to do what you enjoy, and talk to your doc if you’re feeling down.
H-Have whole grains.
Obese adults who slashed calories and added whole grains (think brown rice, oatmeal) to their diets lost more belly fat than dieters who ate refined grains (like white bread), a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says.
I-Interval train.
Doing 20 minutes of heart-pounding cardio intervals three times a week burned more abdominal fat than spending twice as long doing slow-paced cardio, according to Australian researchers.
J-Just say 'moo.'
Dieters who consumed 1,200 to 1,300 milligrams of calcium every day experienced three times the middle-whittling as those getting the same number of calories but less calcium, a University of Tennessee study found.
K-Kick it up a notch.
Exercisers who cranked their intensity up to a 6 to 8 on a 10-point scale shed more belly fat than people who phoned it in, according to research done at Duke University.
L-Lift. Weights, that is.
Women who pumped iron twice a week for two years lost more body fat and didn’t gain as much belly fat as women who didn’t lift, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
M-Make time for cardio.
People who got regular cardio exercise had less ab pudge than those at the same weight who were sedentary, a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports.
N-Nuts, nuts, nuts.
Dieters who nibbled on 3 ounces of almonds (about 70) every day lost seven inches from their waists, compared with five inches in the non-almond-eating crowd, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity.
O-Opt for an empire waist.
For most women, the thinnest body part is just below the bust, says Maureen French, a personal shopper and stylist in the San Francisco Bay area. Emphasize it.
P-Pilates power.
Some basic Pilates moves are more effective than conventional ab exercises, a study from Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, reports.
Q-Quit smoking.
Smokers sport more deep-abdominal fat than nonsmokers, according to research from the Netherlands.
R-Rice.
Choose brown over white so you’re getting whole-grain benefits—and make it your starchy side dish of choice. Unlike potatoes and pasta, it doesn’t produce gas as your body breaks it down. (Translation: No bloating.)
S-Steak!
Subjects who got 40 percent of their daily calories from protein shed more belly fat than those whose share was only 15 percent, a Skidmore College study says. Choose lean cuts, like sirloin or tenderloin.
T-Try a harder plank.
Increase the belly benefits by replacing your usual plank pose with this variation, recommends Stuart McGill, PhD, author of Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance. Kneel and put forearms on a stability ball, elbows bent and hands clasped; roll forward and straighten legs behind you. Move the ball in little circles with forearms, keeping the rest of your body still.
U-Unhook that bra.
And find a better size. The proper one will lift the girls and give you a longer, leaner look, so get professionally fitted. “That can be like six months at the gym,” says Kendall Farr, a New York City fashion stylist and author of Style Evolution.
V-Vino, but just a little.
Folks who enjoy one drink of wine per day are leaner all over (middles included) than those who drink more heavily, multiple studies say.
W-Work the bicycle crunch.
This move—touching your left elbow to your right knee, and vice versa, while crunching up—gives your stomach muscles more than twice the challenge of a traditional crunch, a study from San Diego State University reports.
X-X out sofa time.
In a Duke University study, women living la vida couch potato piled on 11.6 percent more deep-belly fat in eight months.
Y-Yoga.
Women who are the most stressed have the largest waistlines, a Yale University study says. A likely culprit: excess cortisol, a stress hormone. An hour of yoga can lower cortisol level.
Z-Zip up midrise jeans.
Wear low-rise denim and you risk a muffin top, Adams-Geller says. Choose a midrise with a wide waistband instead.
5 foods for Flat Abs!
By Shawn McKee
Staff Writer
You bend and turn, twist and burn, all in an effort to lose that gut, but your pooch persists. What can you do?
Look at the food you're feeding your body and replace some of the belly busters with slimming treats. You know you can't eat 4,000 calories a day and get great abs, but it's not just about the calorie count when it comes to a flat stomach - it's also about the food.
"All things being equal, if your daily caloric intake is set at 1,400 calories, a diet of nutrient-rich foods is going to keep you fuller longer, reducing your cravings and giving you more energy, compared to the same number of calories of less nutritious food, which will help you on your road to a better body," says registered dietitian Tracey Ryan.
The five foods you'll need for flatter abs will help you be healthier and leaner. Plus, you'll be pleasantly surprised by some of our diet suggestions.
3. Nuts: A recent survey of more than 8,000 Americans found that selenium, a cancer-fighting mineral, seemed to also lower rates of abdominal obesity, reporting that those with lower levels of selenium had larger waistlines.
Several foods contain selenium, so it's hard to know if you're getting your recommended 55 mcg per day. The best sources are nuts (especially Brazil nuts), whole grains, poultry, red meat and seafood. Foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and seeds, will increase the effectiveness of selenium in the body.
Your best bet to get enough selenium is to eat a varied, balanced diet or try a supplement containing the mineral.
1. Orange Fruits and Veggies: According to a recent review from Copenhagen University Hospital, the best way to whittle down your waist is to replace carbohydrates from sugar and refined grains (like white bread) with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Orange-hued foods were found to be the most effective substitutes.
Since fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, they keep you feeling full longer and researchers believe the high levels of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene fend off the belly fat. Get a good dose of beta-carotene from carrots, cantaloupe, squash and peaches. You can get your vitamin C from oranges and berries, but remember that fruit juice is not a good substitute for the real thing.
2. Lean Meats: You should be getting about 25 percent of your daily calories from protein, Ryan says, but you should make sure to choose lean sources like poultry, fish, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free milk to keep calories down. Nuts are also high in protein, but can also be high in calories, so eat them in moderation. Tracey recommends roughly a handful a day.
Protein helps to keep you feeling full and boost your energy, aiding in your weight-loss efforts. According to research from Skidmore College and Copenhagen University Hospital, eating additional protein is especially helpful for those over 40 in reducing abdominal fat.
4. Wine: Could drinking possibly help you keep your middle little? Several studies suggest that light drinking, compared to teetotaling, protects against weight gain around the waistline in women. Data reviewed by the National Center for Health Statistics points to one 4-ounce glass of wine most days as the best bet.
The key to boozing and losing is the "less is more" philosophy. While one glass has great health benefits, having more is just going to add inches to your waist and cause you to think you're funnier, smarter and better looking than you really are. The only 6-pack you should be having is the one under your shirt.
5. Fish: There's a difference between good and bad fats. Eating good fats like monounsaturated and omega-3s make it easier to stay slim, according to recent research.
"The healthy fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are found in fish, nuts, olive oil and avocado, while the bad fats, like saturated and trans are found in butter, shortening, pre-packaged cakes and cookies," Ryan says.
A Wake Forest University study found that over a 6-year period, participants whose only source of fat was trans fats gained 30 percent more fat in their abdominal region and had early signs of diabetes. You don't have to fear fats if you know which are good and bad.
Exercise and follow these simple guidelines and you'll be on your way to an abs-olutely amazing midsection!
Shawn McKee graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism and has written for The Broward and Miami New Times.
Staff Writer
You bend and turn, twist and burn, all in an effort to lose that gut, but your pooch persists. What can you do?
Look at the food you're feeding your body and replace some of the belly busters with slimming treats. You know you can't eat 4,000 calories a day and get great abs, but it's not just about the calorie count when it comes to a flat stomach - it's also about the food.
"All things being equal, if your daily caloric intake is set at 1,400 calories, a diet of nutrient-rich foods is going to keep you fuller longer, reducing your cravings and giving you more energy, compared to the same number of calories of less nutritious food, which will help you on your road to a better body," says registered dietitian Tracey Ryan.
The five foods you'll need for flatter abs will help you be healthier and leaner. Plus, you'll be pleasantly surprised by some of our diet suggestions.
3. Nuts: A recent survey of more than 8,000 Americans found that selenium, a cancer-fighting mineral, seemed to also lower rates of abdominal obesity, reporting that those with lower levels of selenium had larger waistlines.
Several foods contain selenium, so it's hard to know if you're getting your recommended 55 mcg per day. The best sources are nuts (especially Brazil nuts), whole grains, poultry, red meat and seafood. Foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and seeds, will increase the effectiveness of selenium in the body.
Your best bet to get enough selenium is to eat a varied, balanced diet or try a supplement containing the mineral.
1. Orange Fruits and Veggies: According to a recent review from Copenhagen University Hospital, the best way to whittle down your waist is to replace carbohydrates from sugar and refined grains (like white bread) with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Orange-hued foods were found to be the most effective substitutes.
Since fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, they keep you feeling full longer and researchers believe the high levels of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene fend off the belly fat. Get a good dose of beta-carotene from carrots, cantaloupe, squash and peaches. You can get your vitamin C from oranges and berries, but remember that fruit juice is not a good substitute for the real thing.
2. Lean Meats: You should be getting about 25 percent of your daily calories from protein, Ryan says, but you should make sure to choose lean sources like poultry, fish, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free milk to keep calories down. Nuts are also high in protein, but can also be high in calories, so eat them in moderation. Tracey recommends roughly a handful a day.
Protein helps to keep you feeling full and boost your energy, aiding in your weight-loss efforts. According to research from Skidmore College and Copenhagen University Hospital, eating additional protein is especially helpful for those over 40 in reducing abdominal fat.
4. Wine: Could drinking possibly help you keep your middle little? Several studies suggest that light drinking, compared to teetotaling, protects against weight gain around the waistline in women. Data reviewed by the National Center for Health Statistics points to one 4-ounce glass of wine most days as the best bet.
The key to boozing and losing is the "less is more" philosophy. While one glass has great health benefits, having more is just going to add inches to your waist and cause you to think you're funnier, smarter and better looking than you really are. The only 6-pack you should be having is the one under your shirt.
5. Fish: There's a difference between good and bad fats. Eating good fats like monounsaturated and omega-3s make it easier to stay slim, according to recent research.
"The healthy fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are found in fish, nuts, olive oil and avocado, while the bad fats, like saturated and trans are found in butter, shortening, pre-packaged cakes and cookies," Ryan says.
A Wake Forest University study found that over a 6-year period, participants whose only source of fat was trans fats gained 30 percent more fat in their abdominal region and had early signs of diabetes. You don't have to fear fats if you know which are good and bad.
Exercise and follow these simple guidelines and you'll be on your way to an abs-olutely amazing midsection!
Shawn McKee graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism and has written for The Broward and Miami New Times.
8 Foods To Eat Daily!
By Shawn McKee
Staff Writer
Losing weight isn't just about avoiding fat-laden foods. Many people make the mistake of simply removing high-calorie concoctions without replacing them with healthier fare. Starving yourself is not an effective weight-loss strategy.
A common misconception is that eating healthy has to be difficult -- it doesn't have to be. Eating right doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot or take up all your time if you know which foods excel in ease of use, nutrient density and versatility.
"The trick is to have healthy, easy options on hand when you're grabbing a snack or quick meal," says eDiets Director of Nutrition Services Pamela Ofstein. "Preparation is the key. If you have healthy options, like apples or nuts, you'll get a tasty snack with health benefits, instead of foods high in calories and low in nutrition."
So, instead of eating foods loaded with calories and lacking in nutrients, add these foods to your daily diet to stay full, feel good, lose weight and get healthy.
Oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Oatmeal has protein, carbs and fiber. It's simple to make -- and cheap! -- plus you can add berries or fruit to make it even more nutritious.
Apples are easy to grab and take with you anywhere. An apple is a perfectly portioned serving of fruit, a great source of fiber, inexpensive, loaded with nutrients -- and all you have to do is wash them and they're ready to eat! There's a reason for the old adage: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Yogurt has calcium for our bones, as well as being a good source of carbs and protein. It comes in individual containers, making it easy to take and eat anywhere. Make sure it says "live active cultures" on the container, which have an added benefit for your digestive tract.
Berries are perfect to add to yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or eaten alone. They are delicious, packed with antioxidants and just need a thorough rinsing to be ready to eat.
Spinach is a super food that's loaded with minerals, vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. You can mix it into a salad or top a sandwich with it for added health benefits.
Beans are a great source of fiber and protein. Eating beans with brown rice makes for a complete low-cost vegetarian protein source.
When water gets boring, it's tea to the rescue. It's loaded with antioxidants, calorie-free and can be enjoyed anywhere. Get it with or without caffeine.
Nuts have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and studies have shown nuts help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Grabbing a handful of nuts is a great way to snack on the go.
These foods are great to eat every day, but you can get too much of a good thing. Eat proper portions to make sure you're not getting excess calories. Just because something is healthy doesn't mean it's calorie free.
Staff Writer
Losing weight isn't just about avoiding fat-laden foods. Many people make the mistake of simply removing high-calorie concoctions without replacing them with healthier fare. Starving yourself is not an effective weight-loss strategy.
A common misconception is that eating healthy has to be difficult -- it doesn't have to be. Eating right doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot or take up all your time if you know which foods excel in ease of use, nutrient density and versatility.
"The trick is to have healthy, easy options on hand when you're grabbing a snack or quick meal," says eDiets Director of Nutrition Services Pamela Ofstein. "Preparation is the key. If you have healthy options, like apples or nuts, you'll get a tasty snack with health benefits, instead of foods high in calories and low in nutrition."
So, instead of eating foods loaded with calories and lacking in nutrients, add these foods to your daily diet to stay full, feel good, lose weight and get healthy.
Oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Oatmeal has protein, carbs and fiber. It's simple to make -- and cheap! -- plus you can add berries or fruit to make it even more nutritious.
Apples are easy to grab and take with you anywhere. An apple is a perfectly portioned serving of fruit, a great source of fiber, inexpensive, loaded with nutrients -- and all you have to do is wash them and they're ready to eat! There's a reason for the old adage: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Yogurt has calcium for our bones, as well as being a good source of carbs and protein. It comes in individual containers, making it easy to take and eat anywhere. Make sure it says "live active cultures" on the container, which have an added benefit for your digestive tract.
Berries are perfect to add to yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or eaten alone. They are delicious, packed with antioxidants and just need a thorough rinsing to be ready to eat.
Spinach is a super food that's loaded with minerals, vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. You can mix it into a salad or top a sandwich with it for added health benefits.
Beans are a great source of fiber and protein. Eating beans with brown rice makes for a complete low-cost vegetarian protein source.
When water gets boring, it's tea to the rescue. It's loaded with antioxidants, calorie-free and can be enjoyed anywhere. Get it with or without caffeine.
Nuts have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and studies have shown nuts help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Grabbing a handful of nuts is a great way to snack on the go.
These foods are great to eat every day, but you can get too much of a good thing. Eat proper portions to make sure you're not getting excess calories. Just because something is healthy doesn't mean it's calorie free.
Friday, November 6, 2009
#1 Flat Belly Drink!
Get the best results on this plan with a refreshing cup of tea.
Peppermint and ginger teas help keep your digestive system running smoothly.
* Sip on some every day to banish bloat.
* Enjoy your tea hot or over ice.
* After lunch, drink at least 8 ounces of caffeine-free peppermint tea.
* Before bed, drink at least 8 ounces of caffeine-free ginger tea.
* In addition to tea, down at least 48 ounces of water throughout the day—it’ll reduce water retention and keep your metabolism revved up.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Shake & Shed!!!! (Chalene Johnson's Shakeology Recipes)
Shakeology Recipes
by Chalene on April 7, 2009
Okay, who are these people who don’t know how to “customize” their Shakeologies? I talked to a guy today who told me he didn’t like the taste of Shakeology. Really?? I asked him how he prepared it. He said, I added water and put it in a shaker. Um, hello… duh! That’s like buying broccoli, taking a bit of it raw and saying it’s “just okay” or boiling a breast of chicken in tap water and thinking it tasted kinda boring. People… really. Get a dose of creativity will ya??? Allow the queen of concoctions to assist.
Directions: Add ingredients into a blender, secure the lid and blend to your desired consistency. Some people like their shakes really juicey (more liquid) and some like them thick and foamy. I like something in the middle, but I add a ton of ice and water so that the whole thing is far more filling and not quite so strong. Keeps me full for hours and I love, love the taste. Most of these recipes are from the Beachbody message boards, mixed with a few of my own. Add more ice and more water if you like your shake to be more abundant.
Also, check out the benefits of Almond milk. Super low in cal, and you can find it in the powdered milk section of your grocery, in the non dairy section, not the cold milk area.
Orange Julius
1 scoop GreenBerry
1 cup of water
1/2 cup almond milk
1 packet Crystal light Sugar free “Classic Orange” or “Sunrise”
Ice (I put in like 2 cups of ice)
CARL DAIKELER SPECIAL
1.5 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1 banana
1 Tbsp almond or peanut butter (or to taste)
ice to taste
8oz water
SUNRISE – Antioxidant Special
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Most people have been able to kick their am coffee habit completely with Shakeology. I have to agree that after 2 weeks I could not believe how strong I felt even 50 minutes into my workouts! Wow! Coffee always just makes me crash later. But I do love the taste of it! I really do, so I understand why people would want to mix instant coffee with their Shakeology. Just remember that it needs to be added cold so as not to disrupt the delicate balance of nutrients in this masterful mix.
Mocha Madness
1 cup water
1/2 almond milk
1 cup of water with 1 tbsp instant coffee disovled – pour over ice after it disolves!
then add 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
Ice to taste
Sweeten if desired :)
STRAWBERRY PEACH SURPRISE
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen peaches
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Chocolate covered bananas
1/2 banana
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1/2 cup water
¼ cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk
Ice to taste
Yogo Berry Blast
8- oz water
1- scoop of greenberry shakeology
1- cup of frozen mixed berries
1- 4 oz container of Dannon Light & Fit yogurt vanillia
Reeses PB Cup
1 Tbsp natural almond or peanut butter
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup Almond Milk
Ice to taste
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1 cup water
1/2 almond milk
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Ice to taste
BLUES BUSTER
½ cup combined frozen blueberries and blackberries
1 tsp fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp non-fat blueberry yogurt
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup of water
Ice
Cap’n Crunch O’ GreenBerry
1 scoop Greenberry
2 cups of Cap’ n’ Crunch Ceral
1/2 heavy whipping cream
1 cup Vanilla Haagen Dazs Icecream
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup strawberry cornsyrup
ice to taste
Top with Whip Cream
(just kidding!! You’ve been jammed! Simply trying to keep you on your toes! )
CREAMY BERRY FUSION
¼ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup GreenBerry Shakeology powder
¼ cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk
½ cup water
Ice to taste
Tropical Banana Berry
1 Scoop Greenberry
1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
1/2 banana
2oz of 100% Pineapple juice
ice
Strawberry, Choco PB Banana
1 Scoop of Chocolate
8 oz water
1/2 banana
1 tbsp of peanut butter
ice
Frozen strawberries
Kids and Shakeology:
I don’t know that Beachbody has officially listed their position on serving Shakeology to children and the appropriate dosages, servings and frequency. I can only speak for myself and say that it’s far better than the zero GREEN my 12 year old son was eating before Shakeology came along. The only veggie we could get him to consume without gagging and running for the bathroom was corn and come on…is corn really a vegetable? Cierra loves her fruits and veggies. Brock HATES ‘em! This kid wont even eat an apple. So this has been a God -send. However, parents, this takes some STRATEGIC PLANNING on your part. If you have a “picky eater”,don’t think for a second you’re going to be able to add ice and water to the mix and your kid is going to beg for more! Be smart! Baby steps! Remember when you weened them off of baby food to “real food”. Same thing! Ween them on to it. The first shake I served to Brock was anything but low cal! It was very much so a delicious desert… by design…but he still got his veggies in! I added some the tastiest of ingredients I could find… just to get him to love it AND to agree to have one every day. After that first shake I slowly started cutting back on the “yum yum stuff” but in small doses so he didn’t notice. Now he’s drinking a pretty healthy version and still loving it! Baby Steps!
I call this technique the “Bait and Switch”
Okay…so what was in that first “bait and switch” shake? Fat free vanilla yogurt, a big ‘ol scoop of peanut butter, sugar free chocolate sauce, almond milk, half of a banana and honey for added sweetness! For real! Shut up! Save it! I don’t want to hear it, because it worked and the next time I made him one it was much healthier and far less calorie dense, but with picky eaters, that first taste is critical!!! I had to win him at the first sip. You have to win over your picky eaters or your dead in the water! (Right Moms?) So the next one I just cut back on all the yummy ingredients and added more ice. Slowly, over the course of the month I got him to the point that I’m just putting a 1/2 cup of Fat Free Fro Yo, Almond milk and 1/4 banana and tsp of Peanut butter. It’s magical! He’s totally asking for them by name and talking all of his friends into drinking it! He’ll make an awesome coach one day!
Some Fun things to add to your Shakeology:
To switch up your flavor experiences, and boost your smoothie benefits, you can add:
1 scant tsp fresh orange juice will add a bright flavor punch!
1 Squeeze fresh lemon or lime is a very happy addition to the berry smoothies!
1Tbsp of organic nut butter peanut, cashew, almond, hazelnut are great)
Cinnamon is noted to suppress appetite and level out glycemic levels after meals.
1 Tbsp non-fat yogurt adds satisfying body to the smoothie.
Fruits that taste great in your shake:
Apple
Bananas
Blackberries
Blueberries
Boysenberries
Kiwi
Papaya
Peach
Pears, Asian Pears, Korean Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Mango
Nectarine
Melon
Raspberries
Starfruit
Strawberries
Tangerine
by Chalene on April 7, 2009
Okay, who are these people who don’t know how to “customize” their Shakeologies? I talked to a guy today who told me he didn’t like the taste of Shakeology. Really?? I asked him how he prepared it. He said, I added water and put it in a shaker. Um, hello… duh! That’s like buying broccoli, taking a bit of it raw and saying it’s “just okay” or boiling a breast of chicken in tap water and thinking it tasted kinda boring. People… really. Get a dose of creativity will ya??? Allow the queen of concoctions to assist.
Directions: Add ingredients into a blender, secure the lid and blend to your desired consistency. Some people like their shakes really juicey (more liquid) and some like them thick and foamy. I like something in the middle, but I add a ton of ice and water so that the whole thing is far more filling and not quite so strong. Keeps me full for hours and I love, love the taste. Most of these recipes are from the Beachbody message boards, mixed with a few of my own. Add more ice and more water if you like your shake to be more abundant.
Also, check out the benefits of Almond milk. Super low in cal, and you can find it in the powdered milk section of your grocery, in the non dairy section, not the cold milk area.
Orange Julius
1 scoop GreenBerry
1 cup of water
1/2 cup almond milk
1 packet Crystal light Sugar free “Classic Orange” or “Sunrise”
Ice (I put in like 2 cups of ice)
CARL DAIKELER SPECIAL
1.5 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1 banana
1 Tbsp almond or peanut butter (or to taste)
ice to taste
8oz water
SUNRISE – Antioxidant Special
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Most people have been able to kick their am coffee habit completely with Shakeology. I have to agree that after 2 weeks I could not believe how strong I felt even 50 minutes into my workouts! Wow! Coffee always just makes me crash later. But I do love the taste of it! I really do, so I understand why people would want to mix instant coffee with their Shakeology. Just remember that it needs to be added cold so as not to disrupt the delicate balance of nutrients in this masterful mix.
Mocha Madness
1 cup water
1/2 almond milk
1 cup of water with 1 tbsp instant coffee disovled – pour over ice after it disolves!
then add 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
Ice to taste
Sweeten if desired :)
STRAWBERRY PEACH SURPRISE
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen peaches
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Chocolate covered bananas
1/2 banana
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1/2 cup water
¼ cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk
Ice to taste
Yogo Berry Blast
8- oz water
1- scoop of greenberry shakeology
1- cup of frozen mixed berries
1- 4 oz container of Dannon Light & Fit yogurt vanillia
Reeses PB Cup
1 Tbsp natural almond or peanut butter
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup Almond Milk
Ice to taste
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1 cup water
1/2 almond milk
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Ice to taste
BLUES BUSTER
½ cup combined frozen blueberries and blackberries
1 tsp fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp non-fat blueberry yogurt
1 scoop Berry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup of water
Ice
Cap’n Crunch O’ GreenBerry
1 scoop Greenberry
2 cups of Cap’ n’ Crunch Ceral
1/2 heavy whipping cream
1 cup Vanilla Haagen Dazs Icecream
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup strawberry cornsyrup
ice to taste
Top with Whip Cream
(just kidding!! You’ve been jammed! Simply trying to keep you on your toes! )
CREAMY BERRY FUSION
¼ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup GreenBerry Shakeology powder
¼ cup non-fat soy, rice or almond milk
½ cup water
Ice to taste
Tropical Banana Berry
1 Scoop Greenberry
1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
1/2 banana
2oz of 100% Pineapple juice
ice
Strawberry, Choco PB Banana
1 Scoop of Chocolate
8 oz water
1/2 banana
1 tbsp of peanut butter
ice
Frozen strawberries
Kids and Shakeology:
I don’t know that Beachbody has officially listed their position on serving Shakeology to children and the appropriate dosages, servings and frequency. I can only speak for myself and say that it’s far better than the zero GREEN my 12 year old son was eating before Shakeology came along. The only veggie we could get him to consume without gagging and running for the bathroom was corn and come on…is corn really a vegetable? Cierra loves her fruits and veggies. Brock HATES ‘em! This kid wont even eat an apple. So this has been a God -send. However, parents, this takes some STRATEGIC PLANNING on your part. If you have a “picky eater”,don’t think for a second you’re going to be able to add ice and water to the mix and your kid is going to beg for more! Be smart! Baby steps! Remember when you weened them off of baby food to “real food”. Same thing! Ween them on to it. The first shake I served to Brock was anything but low cal! It was very much so a delicious desert… by design…but he still got his veggies in! I added some the tastiest of ingredients I could find… just to get him to love it AND to agree to have one every day. After that first shake I slowly started cutting back on the “yum yum stuff” but in small doses so he didn’t notice. Now he’s drinking a pretty healthy version and still loving it! Baby Steps!
I call this technique the “Bait and Switch”
Okay…so what was in that first “bait and switch” shake? Fat free vanilla yogurt, a big ‘ol scoop of peanut butter, sugar free chocolate sauce, almond milk, half of a banana and honey for added sweetness! For real! Shut up! Save it! I don’t want to hear it, because it worked and the next time I made him one it was much healthier and far less calorie dense, but with picky eaters, that first taste is critical!!! I had to win him at the first sip. You have to win over your picky eaters or your dead in the water! (Right Moms?) So the next one I just cut back on all the yummy ingredients and added more ice. Slowly, over the course of the month I got him to the point that I’m just putting a 1/2 cup of Fat Free Fro Yo, Almond milk and 1/4 banana and tsp of Peanut butter. It’s magical! He’s totally asking for them by name and talking all of his friends into drinking it! He’ll make an awesome coach one day!
Some Fun things to add to your Shakeology:
To switch up your flavor experiences, and boost your smoothie benefits, you can add:
1 scant tsp fresh orange juice will add a bright flavor punch!
1 Squeeze fresh lemon or lime is a very happy addition to the berry smoothies!
1Tbsp of organic nut butter peanut, cashew, almond, hazelnut are great)
Cinnamon is noted to suppress appetite and level out glycemic levels after meals.
1 Tbsp non-fat yogurt adds satisfying body to the smoothie.
Fruits that taste great in your shake:
Apple
Bananas
Blackberries
Blueberries
Boysenberries
Kiwi
Papaya
Peach
Pears, Asian Pears, Korean Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Mango
Nectarine
Melon
Raspberries
Starfruit
Strawberries
Tangerine
Me So Hungry!
I have been working out for a couple months and the results aren’t coming in as quickly as I would have liked…BUT I feel Fan-Tab-U-Lous!!! So what is up?? Well I am HUNGRY ALL THE TIME! For Real…Stomach growling hunger All the time! So I did a bit of searching around to find an answer…Here are suggestions I found:
EAT every 2.5-3 hours…having protein & fat in each small meal and each “Snack Set” should help you with hunger. Drinking water with the small meals helps too. Try taking in about 80 oz of water a day. The “snack” meals (aka “snack set”) should consist of things like:
+almonds (6-10)
+veggie sticks (1 cup of raw veggies)
+regular fat cheese (1 oz)
+yogurt (low fat kind) 8 oz)
-OR-
Sometimes it helps to break things down by calories per hour.
For instance if you only want to consume 1800 cals that day, Figure you'll be awake for 16 hours...That gives you 112 cals an hour to consume. Pick various foods and portion sizes that are 112 cals or less. Pick out your foods for the day in advance & have a good idea of how many calories’ in what. Doing this can also help you learn to spot the low calorie stuff.
-AND-
If you're honestly hungry, look at the content of your foods. Are you getting enough fats? That's probably the biggest cause of hunger amongst people watching their intake! About 30% of your calories should be coming from fat; if everything you eat is low fat, then that's probably not happening.
I will keep searching for a good “snack set” that leaves me not hungry for awhile…
EAT every 2.5-3 hours…having protein & fat in each small meal and each “Snack Set” should help you with hunger. Drinking water with the small meals helps too. Try taking in about 80 oz of water a day. The “snack” meals (aka “snack set”) should consist of things like:
+almonds (6-10)
+veggie sticks (1 cup of raw veggies)
+regular fat cheese (1 oz)
+yogurt (low fat kind) 8 oz)
-OR-
Sometimes it helps to break things down by calories per hour.
For instance if you only want to consume 1800 cals that day, Figure you'll be awake for 16 hours...That gives you 112 cals an hour to consume. Pick various foods and portion sizes that are 112 cals or less. Pick out your foods for the day in advance & have a good idea of how many calories’ in what. Doing this can also help you learn to spot the low calorie stuff.
-AND-
If you're honestly hungry, look at the content of your foods. Are you getting enough fats? That's probably the biggest cause of hunger amongst people watching their intake! About 30% of your calories should be coming from fat; if everything you eat is low fat, then that's probably not happening.
I will keep searching for a good “snack set” that leaves me not hungry for awhile…
Monday, November 2, 2009
Following Bliss...Doesn't Mean "No Work"
In my quest for a new career I keep hearing "most people don't have jobs/careers they love-you just got lucky".....
Really I didn't "get lucky"...I didn't "win" a job with BMG or Universal.
When I was finally allowed to apply for an internship-I was turned down twice by my student advisor and after doing killer research on internships with Polygram my advisor allowed me to interview with Def Jam. An Internship that I kept for close to 2 years. I worked for FREE for damn near 2 years...receiving No Pay and No College Credit after my 1st semester. My college major was radio, tv, & film...And I worked my @ss off on my weekly radio show doing my own programing, advertising, and hosting. (For which I was awarded...) But I selected that particular major so that I could enjoy my career.
Before getting hired with my first industry job...I was interviewed and passed over several times before I actually "got in"...And I won't share the many other shenanigans I experienced as a woman creating a career in the "not so PC" music industry. (The "corporate culture" stories I could tell).
But I knew from a young age that the place you work and the people you work with will get more of your "you" than your family. And when I learned that-(from hating that my single mother had to return to work after being home for a year during high school)-I made a decision...I decided: whatever career I choose, I'd better damn love it.
And at 14 years old I told my mother "I might work a job I hate-but I won't do it for a long time-Ever". I'm sure she thought I was a little arrogant and naive....but as my life has gone on my mommy has admired my tenacity. I actually set my life up to allow me to do something I absolutely loved. It wasn't a f*cking lottery ticket. It was a decision....a come hell or high water commitment....followed by success.
I successfully did just about EVERYTHING on my goal list that I created at 14. (I only missed 2 things but I'm playing catch up on those!) I'd planned my life from 14-32 and I did it!!!
So as I move into my second career-I am continuing my soul searching to again find the answer to the question: "What brings you joy"....
Funny thing-I've had the answer for a while I just wasn't committed to myself the way I used to be. And I didn't feel like what was bringing me joy could also bring me an income...Then I found out about The Beachbody Coaching Opportunity...Now again, I have to do what I need to do so that I can -again- have a career that brings my soul joy. Because like I said the first career... it wasn't no lottery ticket.....
Decide-Commit-Succeed
www.beachbodycoach.com/hiphop911
Really I didn't "get lucky"...I didn't "win" a job with BMG or Universal.
When I was finally allowed to apply for an internship-I was turned down twice by my student advisor and after doing killer research on internships with Polygram my advisor allowed me to interview with Def Jam. An Internship that I kept for close to 2 years. I worked for FREE for damn near 2 years...receiving No Pay and No College Credit after my 1st semester. My college major was radio, tv, & film...And I worked my @ss off on my weekly radio show doing my own programing, advertising, and hosting. (For which I was awarded...) But I selected that particular major so that I could enjoy my career.
Before getting hired with my first industry job...I was interviewed and passed over several times before I actually "got in"...And I won't share the many other shenanigans I experienced as a woman creating a career in the "not so PC" music industry. (The "corporate culture" stories I could tell).
But I knew from a young age that the place you work and the people you work with will get more of your "you" than your family. And when I learned that-(from hating that my single mother had to return to work after being home for a year during high school)-I made a decision...I decided: whatever career I choose, I'd better damn love it.
And at 14 years old I told my mother "I might work a job I hate-but I won't do it for a long time-Ever". I'm sure she thought I was a little arrogant and naive....but as my life has gone on my mommy has admired my tenacity. I actually set my life up to allow me to do something I absolutely loved. It wasn't a f*cking lottery ticket. It was a decision....a come hell or high water commitment....followed by success.
I successfully did just about EVERYTHING on my goal list that I created at 14. (I only missed 2 things but I'm playing catch up on those!) I'd planned my life from 14-32 and I did it!!!
So as I move into my second career-I am continuing my soul searching to again find the answer to the question: "What brings you joy"....
Funny thing-I've had the answer for a while I just wasn't committed to myself the way I used to be. And I didn't feel like what was bringing me joy could also bring me an income...Then I found out about The Beachbody Coaching Opportunity...Now again, I have to do what I need to do so that I can -again- have a career that brings my soul joy. Because like I said the first career... it wasn't no lottery ticket.....
Decide-Commit-Succeed
www.beachbodycoach.com/hiphop911
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Turbo made me do it...
Its 10/28/09 and still no job. (I was laid off in Jan). But I have fallen in love w/ Turbo Jam workouts....and found the Team Beachbody business through my time w/ Turbo.
I signed up for the business on Halloween '09 and I can't wait to start seeing my physical + financial results!! My unemployment income is not a lot but I'm not broke. Additionally, my husband and I have learned to survive with that particular amount.
I feel like if I can grow my business to the same amount as my unemployment, I can definitely double it. And I know I will be able to match my unemployment income with the Beachbody business within a year or two-given the folks that I've signed under.
I know it's possible. I'm working with people who have done it. I am excited and ready to roll...And I am putting my business to wok daily! Success is just around the next corner!
See the Team Beachbody coaching program is built a bit differently than most run-of-the-mill referral programs that we as affiliate marketers are used to. Beachbody, the company that manufacturers popular home fitness programs such as P90X and Hip Hop Abs, has created a unique home based business opportunity that offers (in my opinion) more potential than a regular referral program for affiliates.
As a Team Beachbody coach, you will also have a chance to refer others to the coaching program. As you help other individuals get started, you'll build an organization of people which can potentially generate a very significant ongoing residual income.
Is the Team Beachbody coaching program for everyone? In a word, no. If you are searching for a home business that will allow you to “get rich quick” with zero effort, happy hunting. The Team Beachbody coaching opportunity can be very profitable, but it does require some work (just as every worthwhile opportunity will).
I hope that this short overview of the Team Beachbody coaching program has been helpful. As a person who losing weight with the Turbo Jam Program and who is building a very nice income through Beachbody's coaching program, I can honestly say that this company, their fitness programs, and their home based business opportunity are the real deal.
Discover exactly how I make money as a at www.beachbodycoach.com/HIPHOP911 today.
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