Weight Loss Challenge - Class 3 Highlights: Nutrition Labels

The 3rd Weight Loss War Nutrition class really opened some eyes, especially about nutrition labels. We discussed how manufactures will try make their products look healthy when they are really not and how nutrition labels can be misleading.

Many people assume a small package or medium sized beverage container is a single serving, many times this is not the case. An official serving size of a beverage is 8 ozs, many bottles are 16 ozs or even 20 ozs. This means you may be drinking 2 - 2.5x the amount of calories listed on the label. Most of those calories are pure sugar!

Here are the highlights from Class #3:

1. Went over how to read a nutrition label careful and look for hidden information.
2. Learned what a "Good" fat is compared to a "Bad" fat.
3. Our diets are way too low in Omega 3 fats (found in fish, flax seeds, borage oil and seaweed) which decrease inflammations in the body that are believed to cause heart disease and cause possible cancers.
4. Learned why it is important to regulate your blood sugar.
5. Be wise to portion size by decreasing your portions and eating small frequent meals.
   

Homework: Print of weeks 6 & 8 and read it. Read food labels to know what is in the foods you are consuming and get more Omega 3 into your diet.


Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness

20 Volunteers Needed For A Fitness Study

Twenty volunteers needed for a fitness study starting Monday March 3, 2009.

You will work with me or Kelsie in a fitness study for a 2-week period.

You:
- Must be able to exercise at 11 AM, 11:30 AM, 3 PM or 3:30 PM
- Must be able to workout Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 30 minutes
- Must be in reasonably good health except for being overweight (no movement problems or in severe pain)
- Willing to work hard and lose weight without magic potions or pills!

Precision Fitness will be testing the effectiveness of interval strength training compared to regular cardio exercise for weight loss.

Interval strength training is resistance training done in short bursts with short rest periods to elicit a cardiovascular effect while getting all the benefits of strength training.

You will be put into small groups and trained for two weeks by me, Todd Cambio, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Kelsie Bryer, ASCM Certified Personal Trainer.

You will learn proper warm up techniques, stretching, strength training exercises, core exercises and nutrition strategies. If interested call 401-489-0551 or e-mail us at info@GoPrecisionFitness.com

Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness

Weight Loss Challenge - Class 2 Highlights: Carbs

The 2nd Weight Loss War Nutrition class went fantastic. Everybody who weighed in lost pounds! We also added two new class members into the fold. Welcome aboard!

Here are the highlights and the homework for my students:

1. We went over the differences between "good" carbs and "bad" carbs.
2. Discussed ways to make your favorite recipes healthier.
3. Learned why it is important to regulate your blood sugar.
   

Homework: Print of week 5 and read it. Try new fruits and veggies. Stock your pantry, refrigerator and freezer with healthy foods (see list in week 4 materials)

So...something to think about: Is oatmeal a healthy breakfast?

Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness

Weight Loss War - Week One Class Highlights: Protein

The 1st Weight Loss War Nutrition class went very well. We did cover alot of information, but I don't think it was too much.

Here are the highlights and the homework for my students:

1. Eat protein at every meal/snack to rev up your metabolism and maintain your lean mass
2. Pick and stick to a meal plan (plan A or B) 4-5 meals/snacks per day
3. Have a variety of fresh fruits & veggies
4. Reduce your "normal" carb intake to appropritae portions (see your week 2 notes)
5. Choose whole grain based carbs
6. Try to exercise 30 minutes per day

Homework: Print of week 4 and read it. Record everything that you eat/drink until your sheet is completed.

Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness

Weight Loss Class Schedule

Weight Loss War Meetings:

Sundays: 10 am 150 Merchant Ave., Taftville, CT - Jeanne Murphy 860.608.7952

Mondays: Noon & 5 PM Shake It Up, New London, CT - Beverly Keuter 860.625.3530

Tuesdays: 10:30 AM Westerly/Pawcatuck YMCA , RI - Kim Welch 860.367.7877

Tuesdays: 6 PM at Shake It Up, Pawcatuck, CT - Kim/Angelica Johnson 860.884.6087

Tuesdays: 6 PM at AA Fitness, Cranston, RI - Anthony Abeid 401-474-7982

Thursdays: 10 AM - the imPOSSIBLE DREAM 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI - Todd 401.489.0551

Thursdays: 6 PM Shake It Up, Pawcatuck, CT - Debbie Washburn 401.533.3393

Saturdays: 9 AM, Shake It Up, Pawcatuck, CT - Claire Carey 401.218.8308

*Please visit www.herbalifewlc.com prior to your 1st meeting to print off your Week One & Week Two nutrition information. This will help prepare you for your 1st class.

Join today and help change a child's life and yours!

Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness