Fitness Together Q & A
At Fitness Together Cottleville, we get a lot of nutrition related questions from our clients in St. Charles, St. Peters, Cottleville, and O’Fallon. So here are a few of those with our answers! Is soda okay for my kids in moderation? Q: I let my kids drink soda with special meals (no more than two [...]
Top 20 Super Foods
What should be on your grocery list? Well, here are 20 suggestions for you. Below are 20 super foods categorized in the following groups: complete proteins, fibrous fruits/vegetables, whole grains/starchy vegetables, fats, beverages, sweeteners and dessert. Complete Proteins: 1. Wild Salmon a. A great balance of fatty acids proven to reduce the risk for cardiovascular [...]
Home Cooking and Easy Turkey Wrap
Here’s a simple way to lose weight in the New Year – cook more meals at home. Take control of the foods that you eat. This is the first step toward reclaiming your body and boosting your metabolism. Dinner doesn’t have to be elaborate. Include lean protein, fresh vegetables and a whole grain – that’s [...]
Keys to Weight Loss in 2011 – Slow & Steady
Ok, last message before the New Year. I just want to encourage you not to fall prey to all the New Year’s resolution nonsense. We are all soon to be bombarded by the ridiculous diet and quick weight loss marketing that hits us every year when so many are vulnerable because of decisions to lose [...]
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7 Habits of Highly Fit People
Lots of people ask me how to quickly and easily get fit. While I know they are hoping for a simple answer, the reality is that getting and staying fit is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. Sorry, but someone has to tell you the truth. So what do fit people do in their “healthy [...]
7 Steps to a Perfect Packed Lunch
Summer is winding down, fall is approaching and the kids are back to school. It’s time to examine the art of packing the perfect lunch. While it is easy to rely on the school cafeteria for the kids and fast food meals for you, this method will quickly result in unwanted pounds. The only way [...]
Your self-guided kitchen raid!
Your kitchen will make or break your weight loss results. Are you hooked up to your printer? This is one Update you’ll need to print off, then just follow the instructions below: A kitchen stocked with the makings for healthy meals and snacks will keep you on track, even when late-night cravings strike. On the [...]
The 2 most important times to eat!
Time to test your Nutrition IQ. Give this some thought. When do you think your body needs nourishment? What’s the most important time? If you can make sure you eat the right foods at these two times, you’ll greatly enhance your bodies metabolic process which will help you burn more fat and have more energy. [...]
Another Hollywood weight loss secret!
Last week I wrote you about Drew Carey’s 80 pound weight loss. I revealed his one potential flaw to lasting results. Nonetheless, he’s doing a lot right. This week I want to talk about John Goodman who has lost a reported 100 pounds! And he has done it the RIGHT way. Let’s talk about how [...]
The Good and Bad of Drew Carey’s 80lb Weight Loss
Drew took over Bob Barker’s place as host of the famed Price Is Right. Earlier this year he decided to lose the weight he’s carried for so long. To date he has lost 80 pounds! I’m going to breakdown the good parts of his program and then reveal his fatal flaw. Let’s start with the [...]
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