Another positive for Exercise

Exercising can lead to better food choices according to the linked article.  This makes sense to me and I am a big fan of letting you know when what makes sense is supported by scientific evidence.  I like to blend my fitness training with training about the right foods to eat and when the two work so well together, I feel great about this approach!

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/11/26/More-exercise-results-in-healthier-eating/UPI-58071322284055/?spt=hs&or=hn

Just keep at it and be reasonable during the Holidays

The Holidays are a time for family, fun and great food.  Give yourself a break and enjoy the Holidays but also make a cmmitment now to stay focused on your Physical Training.  Reailize that a few pounds may be gained during the Holidays but also realize that you can keep your overall health plans on track.  You are in control of your metabolism and putting fuel in the fire.  The alternative is to palce to much stress on yourself during the Holidays and then lose work out momemtum.  So give yourself a break and have fun!

Exercise can really brighten one's life

A major study finds that exerccise versus TV watching can reduce the chances of deperssion in women by 20%. This study makes sense and adds another very positive reason for why exercise is important.  It takes dicipline to exercise but when you know that exercise can brighten up your life that makes the discipline worth it.

http://news.yahoo.com/too-little-exercise-too-much-tv-tied-depression-014121607.html;_ylt=A0LaVxq9LMBOaBMAhwuWSbYF;_ylu=X3oDMTRoa21lZjc1BG1pdANUb3BTdG9yeSBIZWFsdGhTRiBEaXNlYXNlc0NvbmRpdGlvbnNTU0YEcGtnAzA4Y2Y5MWQ1LWVlZGYtMzBjOC04NTMxLWZiMjkxNjkxYzM5ZgRwb3MDNwRzZWMDdG9wX3N0b3J5BHZlcgNhYjJhMTE1MC0wY2NmLTExZTEtYmE3Zi1kNjRiOGIzNjBmMTI-;_ylg=X3oDMTJhNWdnY2llBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANoZWFsdGh8ZGlzZWFzZXMgLSBjb25kaXRpb25zBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

Concentrate on the work out not the Muscle Names

I agree with the pont of View of the Fitness Trainers qouted in the linked article.  The main objective for a great workout is to show my clients how to do the exercises correctly and how to follow a regime.  If they are interested in the muscles that are being targeted I will tell them but in most cases they trust that I know which exercises will work best to meet their work out needs.  The trust is based upon results and isn't that the true barometer of whether or not you have a good trainer?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/07/us-fitness-jargon-idUSTRE7A63B420111107

From the Ivory Tower it is easy to criticize

I like the reality show The Biggest Loser becuse of it's focus on exercise and eating right. I get that the contestants are put in a better position to succeed than most people. However, the contestants are there because they have major issues with obesity and they need help. Sitting in an office somewhere, it is easy to take shots at the show as being unrealistic and over promising. These critics whom make their thoughts known in the attached article are really misisng the whole point of the show and really need to engage their left brains a liitle bit more. The show is about motivation, hard work, discipline and yes, forbid the word, results. My left brain says, keep going Biggest Loser, keep motivating thousands of people to lose weight and to make progress.




Medical News: 'Biggest Loser' Sends Wrong Message on Weight Loss - in Meeting Coverage, APHA from MedPage Today

Growing up healthy: food for thought - 13 WTHR

Brain Foods in the morning are ther sure fire way to start your day off strongly. I prefer a combination of Eggs and Egg Beaters with some veggies thrown in for extra flavor. If I am in a hurry then I go with a peanut butter and protein shake. It is good to see that I am feeding my brain corectly in the morning. Are your morning foods on the attacghed list?

1) Milk and Yougurt
2)Berries
3) Oatmeal
4) Peanut Butter
5)Eggs





Growing up healthy: food for thought - 13 WTHR