Excess protein is NOT digested or used in the body, which means, it turns to fat if it isn't used. Beware of fad diets, especially those that promote "protein, protein, protein". Ingest proteins after a work out to repair the used muscles. Otherwise, carbs are required for energy -- just make sure to eat complex carbs (wheat pasta and bread, etc.).
*Important note: As a general rule, a person’s daily diet should contain ~60% carbs, ~25% proteins, and ~15% fats.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Re-post Day!
New Year Training Specials!
New Year, New You! Training Packages specials for Personal Training Services!
- Mobile service: I'll come to you!
- Individualized exercise plans
- Flexible hours
- Professional Service
Offer expires January 15, 2012. Late/cancellation fees will apply.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Employee Wellness Programs
In order to promote health and wellness for employees, many major employers in Austin and the surrounding area offer wellness programs as part of the benefits package. It's a win-win for employers whose purpose for offering these programs is to increase productivity by decreasing employee time off for "sick" time. Employees are happier, too, thanks to the serotonin and endorphins hopping around after a good lunch time work out.
If you're an employee of any of the following major employers in our area (or world wide in a couple of cases), definitely take advantage of the programs offered. If your employer does not yet offer such benefits, be the catalyst! Ask for it! Start a movement!
http://www.wellness.state.tx.us/
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/programs.htm
http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/benefits.html
http://content.dell.com/us/en/gen/d/corp-comm/cr-diff-employee-health-wellness
http://www.clubone.com/OurCompany/AboutClubOne.html*
*Club One is a fitness company that contracts to many major employers in our area, including AMD, Freescale, and Applied Materials.
If you're an employee of any of the following major employers in our area (or world wide in a couple of cases), definitely take advantage of the programs offered. If your employer does not yet offer such benefits, be the catalyst! Ask for it! Start a movement!
http://www.wellness.state.tx.us/
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/programs.htm
http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/benefits.html
http://content.dell.com/us/en/gen/d/corp-comm/cr-diff-employee-health-wellness
http://www.clubone.com/OurCompany/AboutClubOne.html*
*Club One is a fitness company that contracts to many major employers in our area, including AMD, Freescale, and Applied Materials.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year Training Specials!
New Year, New You! Training Packages specials for Personal Training Services!
- Mobile service: I'll come to you!
- Individualized exercise plans
- Flexible hours
- Professional Service
Offer expires January 15, 2012. Late/cancellation fees will apply.
Sticking to it.
Imagine this...
Resolutions are made. Determination will not waiver. Made it to the gym 1...2...3 times this week. YES! Feeling great, very motivated. Uh-oh, baby's sick. The boss just handed over another project. Spouse has to go out of town for a week. Too tired to get to the gym. Pick up fast food on the way home. Feel lousy. No energy. What happened?
Life: that's what happened.
How do busy people stick to their plans to improve quality of life? Consumer Reports says that they've polled 3,000 subscribers to find out what they did to stick to their goals. Many of the respondents say they:
*www.livestrong.com/myplate, www.sparkpeople.com, www.healthehuman.com, www.weightwatchers.com, www.myfitnesspal.com (Many of these sites offer iPhone and Android apps for SmartPhone accessibility.)
**Seasonal and local fruits and vegetables are best for the planet, your pocketbook, and for building immunity to seasonal allergies and illnesses.
***Find a friend to exercise with to keep each of you equally motivated. Or, hire a personal trainer!
Resolutions are made. Determination will not waiver. Made it to the gym 1...2...3 times this week. YES! Feeling great, very motivated. Uh-oh, baby's sick. The boss just handed over another project. Spouse has to go out of town for a week. Too tired to get to the gym. Pick up fast food on the way home. Feel lousy. No energy. What happened?
Life: that's what happened.
How do busy people stick to their plans to improve quality of life? Consumer Reports says that they've polled 3,000 subscribers to find out what they did to stick to their goals. Many of the respondents say they:
- Use online food trackers* to track what they eat
- Drink more water
- Increase intake of fruits and vegetables**
- Cut sugar
- Positive thinking
- Exercising***
- Only 30% used established weight loss programs. Most established his/her own plan for healthier living.
*www.livestrong.com/myplate, www.sparkpeople.com, www.healthehuman.com, www.weightwatchers.com, www.myfitnesspal.com (Many of these sites offer iPhone and Android apps for SmartPhone accessibility.)
**Seasonal and local fruits and vegetables are best for the planet, your pocketbook, and for building immunity to seasonal allergies and illnesses.
***Find a friend to exercise with to keep each of you equally motivated. Or, hire a personal trainer!
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