In This Month's Issue:
The
Blame Game
Are you Stressed?
Benefits of Daily Physical Activity
Recipe of the Month |
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National Nutrition Month
Holidays this month:
Mar 8, Daylight Savings
Mar 17, St Patrick's Day
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The Blame Game |
Whose fault is it that you're out of shape?
If you go by what you hear in diet ads then you believe that it's anyone's
fault but yours.
The big diet companies think that if you know your are responsible for your
health, then you wouldn't buy their expensive products. So they put the blame on your
cortisol levels, the fast food
industry, or your busy schedule instead of where it belongs
- which is squarely on your shoulders.
Sure, you have obstacles that get in your way - your schedule, your job, your
kids, the weather, your knee injury...but ultimately you have the
body that you choose to accept.
I'll repeat that so it will really sink in.
You have the body that you choose to accept.
Taking the blame for your current weight is not a bad thing - it's empowering.
Think about it. If it really wasn't your fault, if it really was due to a long
list of variables that you have no control over, then you'd be
stuck. You'd have no way to change.
The Secret to Your Transformation
Whether you realize it or not, you already posses everything you need to
transform your body, but it all starts with taking responsibility for the body
that you have today. You have your current body because until this moment
you've been OK with it.
You probably aren't thrilled with it, and you even talk about
losing weight and getting fit, but you haven't changed what you'll
accept. Here's how to transform your body in 3 steps:
Step One: Get Disturbed
You've heard it said that "emotion creates motion". This is essential when it
comes to losing weight. To
transform your body you must first decide that you can't live another day in
the body you currently have.
It's time to get your emotions stirred up. Make a list of all the reasons that
you must lose weight and get fit. Get disturbed!
Step Two: Get Focused
Without a clear goal and purpose, it's very hard to get where you want to go. Now that you're
disturbed with the body you have, it's time to decide what the body you can
accept looks like.
Think in concrete and specific terms. Just like the captions
under those before and after pictures - "Suzy lost 25 lbs", "Mike lost 8
inches from his waist", "Jenny went from a size 18 to a size 6" .
Get a clear picture in your
mind of what you'll look like in your after picture and visualize what
the caption will read.
Step Three: Get Moving
The time spent between your inspiration (now) and your action determines
whether you will succeed or fail. Don't allow yourself to get stuck between
inspiration and action - there is always something that you can do right now
to get started.
Don't you agree that you'll be happier living life in a fit, healthy and
attractive body. Of course you'll be
happier.
I am here to take you from your before picture to your after picture, however,
you need to take the responsibility - you need to make up your mind about
what you'll accept of yourself.
What will you accept?
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Are You Stressed? |
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Exercise is the number one thing that you can do to relieve daily
stress. A good workout will get your mind off of your bills, your boss, and your
endless responsibilities. It's been said that if exercise were a drug it would
be the most powerful medication on earth! |
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Benefits of Daily Physical Activity |
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Here's a quick list of
reasons to stay active everyday:
• Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout
the body
• Keeps weight under control
• Improves blood cholesterol levels
• Prevents and manages high blood pressure
• Prevents bone loss
• Boosts energy level
• Helps manage stress
• Releases tension
• Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well
• Improves self-image
• Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism
• Increases muscle strength, increasing the ability to do other physical
activities
• Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends
• Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children and counters the conditions
(obesity, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels, poor lifestyle habits,
etc.) that lead to heart attack and stroke later in life
• In older people, helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases
associated with aging and maintains quality of life and independence longer
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Recipe of the Month |
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Healthy chicken Fajitas
This recipe is a wonderful
option for a weekday dinner – it's healthy, delicious and ready in 20 minutes.
Serve with low fat toppings like salsa, chopped tomatoes, fat free sour cream or
hot sauce.
Yield: 4 servings
Here's what you need...
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1 teaspoon
Chile powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup water
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4 uncooked chicken breasts (4oz each)
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1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
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1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Lime wedges for serving
In a re-sealable bag, combine
Chile powder, salt, cumin,
garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, and water. Add chicken, bell peppers,
and onion; gently knead to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes
Heat the oil in a skillet, empty the contents of
the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat. Stir occasionally and cook
until the vegetables are tender crisp and the chicken is cooked through, about 7
minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice
Transfer to serving dish and enjoy with lime
wedges.
Nutritional
Analysis:
One serving equals: 160 calories, 5g fat, 5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 24g
protein. |
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Fitness Together 951-302-2995 |
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Ed FerrellAs owner, manager and head trainer of Fitness Together - Temecula,
I have found that there is nothing more rewarding than helping my clients reach
their personal fitness goals. It goes far beyond helping them to lose weight and
feel better about themselves. I have seen lives completely changed when clients
learn and apply proper nutrition and exercise to their lifestyles.
No one I know has ever regretted losing weight and getting in better shape. The
improvements and enjoyment that clients experience in their daily lives as a
result of their personal training is why I do this. I may work with each client
less than an hour a day, but I known they are enjoying the benefits of their
improved energy, health and fitness all day long -- and that's what its all
about. Without your health, nothing else matters.
Contact Us
Fitness Together
31045 Temecula Parkway #103
Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-2995
www.fttemecula.com
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Quote of the Month
"It's not enough we do our best; sometimes we have to do
what's required."
- Sir Winston Churchill
Health Trivia
Many people are overweight because they are
malnourished. Their body craves nutrients so they are hungry. The junk foods
they eat don't supply enough of the nutrients they need so they are still
hungry.
Birthstone
Aquamarine
Holidays
Mar 8, Daylight Savings
Mar 17, St. Patrick's Day
Healthy Humor
Remember,
food is an important part of a balanced diet.
Health Tip
Spinach: It's contains a lot of iron which helps deliver oxygen to your
cells. When you're low on iron, you'll feel like you're about to crash. Use it
in pastas and salads.
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