Well the photos speak for themselves! I am so happy to share with you our fat loss success story: Read the rest of this entry »
A couple months ago I mentioned that Angie and I booked a photo shoot for April 2nd to hold ourselves accountable to our fat loss goals and to provide extra motivation to get in the best shape of our lives. We actually did our photo shoot on Friday which was 5 days ahead of schedule and the results are in and the pictures can be found below. You may be wondering how I achieved 6% body fat and how Angie achieved 14% body fat. Well I can’t wait to share our journey with you. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello everyone…I was just reading an article about the unhealthy foods served to our children in the school cafeterias. Read the rest of this entry »
The local farmers in New York are trying to get the school system to hop on board and buy their fresh fruits and vegetables to sell in the school cafeteria. The article states that,
Hi everyone, well we have only 4 more days until our professional photo shoot! We are now getting it done on Friday March 28. Read the rest of this entry »
Do I recommend this is people? Oh, yeah! It’s been an awesome motivator for us and it gives you a sense of accomplishment. Having that photo will be tangible evidence that we persevered and succeeded. So, most of you are wondering, just how tough was it?
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Cheers to health,
Angie
C.P.T.
B.Ed.
When it comes to your health or fat loss goals what kind of effort would it take for you to give your absolute very best? You’ve heard me mention many times that I feel most people don’t demand enough of themselves. Often times it’s because the standards that we set for ourselves are the same low standards that everyone else sets. Why can’t you be different? Why shouldn’t you become the very best that you can be? Sometimes the best approach is just to put up the blinders and drive forward. Here’s an amazing video clip that drives this point home clearly. Prepare to be inspired… Read the rest of this entry »
Hello there…I just need to know if I am the only one thinking this: I believe that too many extra- curricular activities is playing a role in the obesity of our children. I truly do.
How strongly do you feel this plays a role?
I have so many friends and neighbours that are constantly complaining about how busy they are. They then go on to say that tonight after school they need to bring their daughter to piano, then their son to hockey, and by the time they are home there is no time to make dinner so it’s dinner ‘on the road’ once again. How many families do you know that live like this day after day after day? It’s crazy. Read the rest of this entry »
How many times do you eat out a week because you say you ‘don’t have time to make dinner?’ How many activities are your children involved in? Are they physical activities or sedentary? Are your children overweight?
In a recent blog post “Sex and Fat Loss” I mentioned that my relationship with Angie has really blossomed since we’ve been getting in great shape for our upcoming photo shoot and how I can’t keep my hands off of her. Your responses to that post have been fantastic and some of you even told me not to forget about the calories burned during sex. I took it upon myself to find out how many calories are burned during sex and brought the results to Angie’s attention. Check out her response in the video below… Read the rest of this entry »
Did you know that the statistic for children who are obese (100+ lbs overweight) in 2004 was 18%? Another astonishing stat was that if you factor in those children who are classified as ‘overweight’ the stat rises to 28% of the population! This is 4 years ago…I know it is higher now. It is obviously a REAL CONCERN when the courts are now looking at a child’s weight in terms of custody. I just heard this on the television. A parent or possibly both may lose their right to have custody of their children because that child is obese. Read the rest of this entry »
Do you see this as a form of abuse? Who is to blame?
I’ve always been very attracted to my wife Angie from the moment we met. She’s always been in pretty good shape even after having 2 kids and one of them being a c-section. Since Angie and I scheduled a photo shoot for April 2nd and committed to getting in tip top shape I seriously can not keep my eyes and hands off of her. Read the rest of this entry »
Hi everyone! I hope that I was able to clarify the debate over HIIT training vs. long duration cardio for you in my last blog post. Remember, just do what you love to do for cardio!
No matter what it is you are trying to achieve in life, it is so important to surround yourself with like-minded people that are going to encourage you along the way. So this means getting a training partner if you need to. Try to meet new people at the gym that are interested in the healthy lifestyle. Just surround yourself with those people that are NOT going to sabotage your efforts but support you along this fantastic journey towards a better lifestyle.
We are such a busy, more secluded society today that sometimes it really is hard to meet new people. Possibly you have had some success at meeting like-minded people in your own community and you would like to share your stories with us.
I have a client that recently went back to work. She is trying to shed her baby fat that she gained from her second child. When she returned she was asked to join the ‘treat club’
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Hello everyone! Here we are with Part 4 of the puzzle. Yes, we need to do cardio! The confusion comes into play when people start to read the fitness news about high impact interval trainig (HIIT) vs. long duration cardio. It can leave you confused and wondering what kind of cardio you should be doing.
The answer is very simple. Do the cardio training that you love. Do the thing that gets you motivated to get out of bed in the morning. Do whatever it is that gets your heart rate up to a point where you can still talk, but prefer not to. This is an excellent indicator that you are in your target heart zone and are therefore experiencing the training effect. In other words, you are putting stress on your heart and lungs, thereby increasing their capacity to expand and take in more oxygen.
HIIT is NOT FOR EVERYONE. You are moving at a very intense pace for a short duration of time, followed by an easy, slow pace. You interval like this for about 20 minutes. It it beneficial for various reasons. If you are pressed for time, you know you can get an amazing pump in a short period of time. If you are into sports such as soccer, track n’ field events, tennis, or baseball just to name a few, this type of training will increase your starting strength. This is your ability to ‘turn on’ as many muscle fibers as possible instantaneously. The movements are ballistic in nature. Part of the body is ‘thrown’ against the limits of a joint. For example, when you are doing ‘burpees’ you jump up into the air and then your feet touch the ground, an opposing force, which forces your entire musculoskeletal system to contract. This has many advantages. However, people with joint issues in their knee or hip may have a difficult time with this type of cardio.
I enjoy both HIIT and long duration cardio. When I am watching a good television program, I will sometimes ride the stationary bike for awhile. I also love going for long walks. I follow the Fit Chic Year of Workouts and not only is it full of weight training exercises for the entire year, but also provides you with a plan to follow for cardiovascular training. I usually walk at least 3X/week and make room for HIIT
everyday.
The important thing to remember is that they both have their advantages. With long duration cardio. you can challenge your endurance level. With HIIT you are challenging your speed strength. There is no right or wrong with what cardio you decide to do. It is only a problem if you are not doing anything! Sometimes with long duration cardio, your body may become so used to working at the same pace, that it doesn’t reap you the same cardiovascular benefits over time. All you need to do is pick up the intensity and possibly try different machines.
So get out there and MOVE!! GROOVE to the beat of your favorite music…just get your heart rate up and reap the many rewards.
Let us hear from you! What kind of cardio works for you?
Cheers to health,
Angie
C.P.T.
B.Ed.
Hello all! We just had 18 cm. of snow fall here! It’s just beautiful…I love the snow. Oh, and I must say it is an intense workout to shovel it off of your driveway. So there it is…my workout tip for the day. “Get out there and shovel!” Actually, you need to be careful too. It can be very heavy to lift and you need to take extreme precaution to lift properly. It takes me awhile to shovel because I do it in layers when it is really thick. I know what I can handle.
I’ve been discussing the different aspects you should consider when on your journey towards weight loss. Yesterday, I discussed nutrition tips. I also recommended the simple book that I follow everyday. It is so easy to follow and has truly changed my eating habits for the better. You can check it out at the Every Other Day Diet-Lifestyle Plan. I have two young children and I find this plan so flexible that my whole family can follow it. It is easy to modify if I have to.
To reach success on any fitness plan you NEED TO DO WEIGHT TRAINING. This will build lean muscle mass in your body. The more muscle your body contains, the higher your metabolism and the more effectively your body will burn fat. I ritually follow the Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I love this program because it can be done in my home. It is quick, intense, and very effective. I am done my weights in about 20 minutes. Who does not have time for 20 min.? There is a ton of variety in the program.
Many women are worried that they will bulk up by doing weights. This is not true! You will tone your body. You will get a beautiful, sexy shape to your frame. We just do not produce the high amount of testosterone needed to bulk up like a guy.
Therefore, do not neglect this critical component to your fitness program. You need to include the weights. As women, it is so healthy for our bones as they become more brittle with age. We are also at a risk of osteoporosis and weight training will deter this by increasing bone density. When you lift weights, you are strengthening your muscles, tendons, and joints. Not to mention, you will also be stronger and able to do everyday tasks more efficiently!
So pick up those weights and get yourself on a program! You will feel so great once you get started. You will also be so impressed on how quickly you will get stronger. It is important to challenge yourself as you move along and to gradually lift heavier weights.
I wish you success!
Cheers to health,
Angie
C.P.T.
B.Ed.
Hi everyone! What are your beliefs towards weight loss? Do you limit your potential on a daily basis and are not even aware of it? Have you ever caught yourself setting limiting beliefs? Do you still harbour attitudes and beliefs that were set by your parents? Do you believe you can never acquire your dream body because other people have told you cannot?
I want to discuss attitudes/beliefs with you because it is critical to become AWARE of your own beliefs and test their validity when it comes to your weight/fat loss journey. You want your mindset to be in an UNSTOPPABLE frame. Test your beliefs. Are they really true, or just someone’s opinion?
An amazing audio product that I highly recommend you listen to is Unstoppable Fat Loss. It is a series of interviews from some of the top experts in the fat loss and mind set niche. You will be given many strategies to implement to help you to come ‘face on’ with your own limiting beliefs. You will learn how to smash these beliefs and acquire an UNSTOPPABLE attitude in all aspects of your life! It is truly inspiring and I guarantee you will be compelled into action.
I have something to tell you: The only beliefs that have any truth are those that you tell yourself to be true. You CHOOSE your beliefs and attitudes on a daily basis. Think about that.
That brings me to ask, “What do you want for yourself?” This is a big question. When it comes to weight and/or fat loss, many times people do not clarify their goals specifically. You need to be very clear with your goals. Ask yourself this, “Why don’t I have the body of my dreams right now?” Then ask, “What is holding me back?” And more importantly, “What are the action steps that I can take TODAY to bring me closer towards my goal?”
These are some powerful questions. It’s important to have this kind of ’self talk’ with ourselves once in awhile because it will give you direction. You will be surprised at how well you know the answers to your own pressing questions!
The Unstoppable Fat Loss Audio will reach out to you in a way that I cannot explain. Some of the people may spark something in you more than others. It may be the adversity they went through that you will relate to or it may be something powerful they say. It’s hard to explain, but certain people just resonate with us more than others. What is important is that you DO CONFRONT YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS and CROSS EXAMINE THEM. You want to smash them down and come up with empowering action to achieve your goal(s) no matter what your circumstances are. One way to do this is to find a role model that is in a similar situation you are in. Someone you can relate to. Ask yourself, “How was he/she able to achieve their goal?” Imitate these people!
Get a journal ready for the audio and begin your MIND SETTING JOURNEY…just focus on this for now. It is the foundation to achieving weight loss.
Cheers to health,
Angie
C.P.T.
B.ED.
Hello everyone! There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding, “Do I do high intensity cardio for 20 min. or less?” or “Do I do long duration cardio for 30 min. to an hour?”
The best way for me to answer this is to DO WHAT YOU ENJOY! If you enjoy doing cardio for an hour and find that the high intensity is just not for you, then don’t fret…just keep doing what you love! I think you should only question what you are doing if you are not getting the results that you want. However, if you are happy with your program and your lifestyle allows you to find the time for an hour of cardio, than there is nothing WRONG with this! The idea is to MOVE, get ACTIVE in a way that you TRULY ENJOY and will stick with.
I think the health and fitness community is doing a disservice to so many people by giving answers that are so blank and white. Some people enjoy the high intensity cardio because it requires less of your time to get a great pump and keeps your metabolism up for hours afterward. However, it is intense and may not be for everyone.
Remember to always incorporate weight lifting into your cardio program. This is vital to keep your bones strong. You will also gain lean muscle mass, which in turn increases your metabolism- even at rest! My weight training consists of 20 min. sessions 4x/week. It is quick and intense and can be done within your home! I love it and get all the results that I need. I follow The Fit Chic Year of Workouts program. It is easy to follow and apply.
I hope this has helped! Sometimes too much information can cause people to not do anything at all because they are scared to do the wrong thing! We don’t want this to happen…remember it’s the little things that you do each day towards health, that will become a habit. Start out small, then keep ADDING to your healthy lifestyle.
For example, you may start out by choosing healthier foods. Once you start to get familiar with what to buy and start to find some recipes that you love, then you can take the next step. This may be to begin an exercise program…the wonderful thing is that as you begin this journey and start to implement the changes…you will be so focused on the action steps that you may not even realize that you are losing the extra weight!
Cheers to health,
Angie
C.P.T.
B.ED.
