Dean
Dean
Can you believe it’s that time of year again?
I know it doesn’t seem possible, but we are gearing up for the annual “Jingle Bell Run” to benefit the Arthritis Foundations.
Last year you raised over $1100 to fight this crippling disease, and our goal this year is to have 50 members on our team and top that $1000 mark again.
This truly is one of the most fun events on our calendar, and we always look forward to seeing Mary and Joyce bring the “Jingle Dogs” out for the festivities.
Join our team, the “Get Fit NH Reindeer Warriors” by clicking here!
Guest Article by Mike Starks, CEO of The Meal Movement
In 1824 Clement created the concept of the ‘Calorie’. He used it to measure steam energy.
Today it’s the buzz word in weight loss. “Eat this many, burn that many.” I overhear women talking about calories like I overhear men talking about football. As I have said in prior articles, America is the most nutritionally educated country in the world yet considered the most obese. Most women over the age of 20 can decipher the calorie content of any food on the planet faster than a Quad Core Intel Giga doohickey chip. Seriously, my wife knows the calories of a Brazilian peanut coated in anything. My 9 year old daughter is already talking about calories. It’s engrained in our culture.
Calories are simply a measurement. A number that we often focus on because we have been told if we eat more than we exert…we gain weight. Flipside – exert more than we eat and we lose weight. Experts say that 3500 calories = 1lb of body fat. I used to believe if I went to the gym and ‘worked out’, I would ‘burn XX# of calories’. I pictured in my mind these little white things called calories literally ‘burning’ off of my body and me becoming Fabio Jr. I was wrong. My hair never grew out nor did I get a Swedish accent and even worse I never lost weight.
It’s my opinion from experience in working with a lot of women that calories are one of the reasons America has become obese. But not in the conventional way most people think.
Let’s look at a real example…a very real example that every woman reading this email can relate to…I will use ‘Sara’ as our illustration.
Sunday morning rolls around and Sara decides she is going on a diet. She tells her family that night and they quiver when they hear the ‘D’ word. They know the routine and what is about to occur. (Seriously ladies, notice when you say the ‘D’ word around your husband, he mysteriously has to work long hours that week). Sara wakes up Monday morning and decides she will eat no more than 1200 calories a day. She just saw an ‘expert’ on the Today show who recommends 1200 calories a day… so this sounds like a great number. It also means she can eat 400 calories per meal. Sara is excited and determined that ‘this time will be different’. So she decides to ‘be strong’ and kick some caloric butt. She decides she is going to eat only 600 calories her first day! To get a headstart on this diet. She figures if she eats 600 calories and her allowance (BMR) is 1200 calories and she ‘burns off’ 500 calories at aerobics…she will lose (according to Caloric theory) about 6 ounces of body fat per day or 1lb every 3 days. (Confusing isn’t it?)
So the diet day begins. Sara nibbles on a carrot for breakfast. Then she eats a low calorie meatball for lunch, then one almond for a snack. Sara’s hungry but determined. Her family is avoiding her because they know what’s about to happen. By day 3pm Sara is tired, hungry and she’s lost 3lbs. She’s already picked out her size 2 mini skirt and new heels. Just a few more pounds and she’s trying out for the Victoria Secret runway show.
Now she’s up to 1200 calories a day. At night she adds up her calories consumed for the day and eats anything in site as long as it keeps her under 1200 calories. She does this for a while then notices she’s not losing any more weight.
Now Sara is real tired and her family is real scared. Sara wakes up on day 8 decides she’s just meant to be a size 12 and that she will try again next spring when some new rocket science diet or excercise program is out on the market.
Next year, Sara does it again and the results are the same. Each year becomes harder. Each year she becomes a little heavier and little more frustrated. Then it happens. She gives up for good. She’s defeated and then the weight really begins to pile on. A few years later she is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Weight loss is no longer a concern, now it’s life or death.
Folks, this has occurred in America for the past 40 years. Companies focus on marketing ‘calories’. A lot of ‘experts’ focus on calories. Schools teach calories. The end result, we are calorie counting experts. We have done what we were told to do…count calories, eat low calorie, burn calories, avoid bad calories but eat good calories, etc. As my grandpa used to say… “It ain’t workin”.
Something to think about…Growing up in the 60’s, my mother NEVER said ‘Don’t’ eat that! It has too many calories’. We did not know what a calorie was in 1965 yet America was not obese. Japan does not count calories and yet they have no obesity issues. So simply put…calories don’t count. Say it again…”Calories don’t Count”.
There I said it. Label me a quack or a renegade. Calories fool people into believing if they focus on a number then they will lose or gain weight. I wish it were that simple but it’s not.
I do not believe in labeling anything low carb, low fat, low calorie. Why? Because certain foods create body fat while certain foods do not. Some are high calorie, some are low calorie. Some are high fat, some are low fat. Some are low carb, some are high carb. Some are low glycemic, some high glycemic.
Companies market their food as ‘low (fill in the blank)‘ because it leads us to believe it will lower our weight. It simply ain’t that easy. (I know ‘ain’t’ is not proper…nor are calories!)
To prove my point I decided to become a human guinea pig. For 7 days I performed a little experiment to test caloric theory. I videotaped the experiment in hopes that the Today Show experts (and You) will learn from it. My experiment involves 12-14 Big Macs a day. I consumed 4000-4500 calories and 300+ grams of fat each day. HOWEVER, I did not eat the bread. Only the meat, cheese, dressing, lettuce, pickles, etc. Now according to caloric theory (BMR) I should have gain between 4 & 6lbs. Guess What? I actually lost 2.5lbs. Impossible you say? I think not. The video will be sent to you later this week.
The Meal Movement 28 day program is now the #1 Diet Meal Delivery program recommended by fitness professionals in the United States. What’s amazing is that almost all of our trainers agree…calories are confusing and simply do not work. Eating natural food like meats, vegetables, eggs, select nuts DO. They also agree that avoiding processed foods and simple starches are a must to succeed in your fitness and weight loss goals. Last, they ALL say it must be simple. Their clients must not have to think about their food. They must not have to plan, prepare, shop, cook or clean. It’s simply too much.
The Meal Movement does not require adding, counting or measuring. It is simply eating natural foods without processed starches or sugars. It turns on your body’s fat burning switch and teaches you how to eat for a lifetime. Calories are not a concern on the Meal Movement program.
Next month I will discuss ‘weight’ and how the concept of weight loss may be another reason you are not losing weight (did you get that?).
Great Taste, Small Waist!™
The Meal Movement
Mike Starks
CEO
PS: To get off the calorie trap and to begin burning fat and learning how to eat for a lifetime, start the Meal Movement Today! Click here to Order!
And we are good to go tomorrow! It’s gonna be scary good, so be there!
Make It Happen!
Don’t forget that Monday is our 4th annual PUMPkin Workout, but there is more to those big orange globes than just chuckin’ them around! Pumpkin is one of our Superfoods – nutrient dense and flavorful, and if you haven’t tried these two recipes, you are in for a tasty surprise. Leave the candy on the shelf and do your body good with these two fall favorites.
Pumpkin Pecan Shake
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 scoop vanilla Ultimate Muscle Protein
1/8 cup pecans
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup of ice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1/3 cup pure pumpkin, canned
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Stevia
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup water
Ice
Put the ingredients in a blender and blend for one minute. If you like a thinner consistency, feel free to add water a tablespoon at a time. Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice for an added garnish. This shake is great anytime during the day for a super quick meal on the go or a great mid day snack.
You heard me right! On the spookiest of all days, October 31st, Get Fit NH will be PUMPin some serious vegetable (or is it a fruit?)
No, we will NOT be doing slamball with the pumpkins, but we will have a great training session that proves once again there are absolutely NO excuses for not getting your training in, with or without ghosts, goblins or gremlins.
So here’s the deal – Scour the patch and bring in the best pumpkin you can find for Monday’s training. The bigger the better!
Don’t wanna play?
That’s ok, we have 50 pounds kettlebells you can use instead!
(And Keith, this year I think you can do better than that)
Make It Happen!
Coach Dean
P.S. From Coach Nancy
Please don’t carve them first. Costumes and scary socks are optional. (You might have to go to Epsom to get the sock comment). You don’t need to know anything besides bring a pumpkin for your training time. Really, I mean it, a pumpkin. They are orange, grow on a vine in someone’s garden.
The amazing Carol Hawkins shared with me this morning that she hit her goal, and in the last year she has lost 66 pounds!
If you have not read Carol’s inspirational story about her fight with cancer, click here and prepare to be motivated! (You can also get a sneak peak of what Carol looked like partway through her journey compared to now)
Carol promised me she would share a little bit more about her journey after I posted her pic – so let’s have it Carol! 🙂
Mark the date on your calendar and join us as Dr. Laura Riley Jones discusses the health of the adrenal gland from a Naturopathic perspective. Stress, nutrient deficiency, and chronic illness are common agents that can tax our adrenal glands, leading to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, pain, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Jones will discuss how adrenal health affects mood, weight, female hormone balance, the immune system and our sleep/wake cycle. This seminar will identify the elements most important for optimal adrenal health and examine truly healthy diet, supplements, and lifestyle habits for proper adrenal function and optimal wellness.
This seminar is open to the public, but please register below to let us know you are coming. Thank-you!
Adrenal Fatigue: The Common link between Weight, Sleep and Stress
Dr. Laura Riley Jones
Thursday, November 17th
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Get Fit NH Concord (Click for Directions)
Dr. Laura Riley Jones earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine with Honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors from the University of New Hampshire. Her Naturopathic medical practice, Whole Health Concord, is located in Concord, NH.
Dr. Riley Jones is a licensed primary care naturopathic doctor. She treats patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns. Her areas of greatest interest are Women’s Health as well as Autoimmune diseases, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic disorders. Dr. Riley Jones also specializes in the treatment of symptoms associated with Menopause and the use of phytoestrogens and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She employs several naturopathic modalities when treating patients with a focus on Clinical Nutrition including vitamins and mineral supplementation, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine. She works with each patient to uncover the cause of their illness and develop a treatment plan using the Naturopathic modalities that best suit their individual needs.
During her training, Dr. Riley Jones was a member of the Diabetes Research Group which focused on treatments for patients with Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Weight gain. Dr. Riley Jones lectures throughout New Hampshire on various topics related to health. She is a member of the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and sits on the New Hampshire Board of Naturopathic Examiners.
Just a quick reminder that our next Client Success Seminar is tonight (Tuesday October 18th) @ 6:45pm
If you have never been, or it’s been a long time, I would encourage you to get there and find out how to get better faster. We’ll talk about the steps you can take every day that will maximize your results and look and feel great.
Be There!
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time: 6:45pm to 7:45pm
Place: Get Fit NH Bootcamp Concord
Please Register Here to let us know you are coming
One of the most challenging obstacles we face when trying to eat healthy is the mindset that it has to take a long time to prepare a nutritious meal. Here’s 11 lunch or dinner ideas that can be fixed in a jiffy and don’t cost and arm and a leg.
Can’t think of anything to eat? Here are some nutritious, well-balanced ideas! Each line has a complete meal. Select one and try it tonight.
Quality Protein Fibrous Carbs Compliments
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Chopped Hard boiled Egg mixed with tuna |
Served on a bed of salad greens |
Slice of avocado |
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Stir fry pork |
Add fresh or frozen veggies to meat while cooking |
1 teaspoon minced ginger root and 2 Tablespoon soy sauce |
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Shrimp cooked with minced garlic cloves and chili sauce. |
Add frozen stir fry veggies while cooking |
Sesame seeds sprinkled on top before serving |
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Heat pinto, navy, or kidney beans mixed with an ounce of Monterey jack cheese |
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, jalapeño peppers, |
Salsa |
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Grilled Chicken |
Served on a bed of salad greens |
½ chopped apple, 1 Tablespoon walnuts chopped, olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice for dressing |
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Browned ground beef |
Stir in tomato sauce, serve over stir fried zucchini, summer squash, and carrot strips |
Italian seasonings in with the sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving |
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Baked BBQ chicken |
Sautéed green beans Serve with coleslaw |
Cold Three bean salad |
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Thinly sliced beef add tomato sauce |
Sautéed onion and Green peppers, serve with a side salad |
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds |
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Brown ground beef, taco seasonings |
Serve over lettuce, top with tomatoes |
Refried bean, olives, guacamole, salsa |
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Baked sliced chicken tenders coated with almond meal and parmesan cheese |
Spinach salad, and cooked baby carrots |
Olive oil and vinegar for salad dressing |
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Naked Greek Hamburgers (no bun) mix feta cheese and olive slices into patties |
Lettuce, tomato, red onion Fresh broccoli salad |
Ketchup, mustard |
This is an example of the many resources Get Fit NH clients have available to them at http://TheOther165.com
Haven’t registered yet? What are you waiting for?
Coach Dean
A lot can happen in 9 years.
In the last 9 years Nancy and I have had three kids.
We’ve started a business.
We’ve laughed, and cried, we’ve had some sweet times and some struggles.
And time has marched on.
9 years ago I had hair.
I recently let my beard grow out a bit, told the 5:00am class it was the “CJ” look.
I was gently reminded that I am not as young as CJ, and the color mixed in is not blonde.
For the last 9 years I have had a picture in what in our house is ironically called the living room.
It’s above the television, which is about as far away from living as you can get.
It’s the same picture that you see in this letter.
It is my son Derek when he was about 6 months old.
He never saw his first birthday.
He died October 14th, 2002
9 Years Ago.
It seems like yesterday.
Time waits for no one.
Time is merciless.
Time doesn’t care.
It just keeps marching on.
So why do we live like we know how much we have?
Why do we spend it like we will never run out of it?
9 years ago I thought I had all the time in the world.
Now I know that you never know.
I’d like to think that I have changed over the last 9 years.
That I am less selfish.
That I am less about what I can take and more about what I can give.
That the little things that used to bug me so much don’t anymore.
That I use the time I have been given by God to the fullest.
That I am a better husband and father.
A better friend and confidant.
That I play a little harder.
And love a little deeper.
It’s about time.
I love you Derek.
Daddy
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