Nutrition
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Focus On: What And How Much You Eat, #2
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Changing lifetime eating habits can be overwhelming! Its hard to change something that you like to do….even if the change is for the better! Some people are able to make major nutritional changes “cold turkey.” Some of us need to take baby steps. More of us fall into the latter category. Here’s a few pointers:
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FOCUS ON: What and How Much You Eat, #1
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Many times, you don’t reach your goals because you lose FOCUS! Over the next few months, I will help you stay FOCUSED on your health and fitness goals. I will do this by staying FOCUSED on particular subjects for 2 weeks, starting with your eating habits.
In America for sure, we are kings and queens […]
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Exercise Regularly……And Eat Right!
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No fitness checkup would be complete without taking a look at how and what you eat! Sixty percent to 70% of your fitness success or failure will depend on nutrition! Be ready to make changes to your eating habits!
Here are some nutrition checkup tips:
1. Research has proven that you will have a better chance of […]
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Blast Your Butt Fat With Exercise!
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Got saddlebags, jigglin’ jelly, extra large buns, etc.? There are some things you can do to shape up your butt!
Client Q: I’m tired of my butt being fat and ugly! Help me tone it up!
Mark’s A: You should take the approach that you will sculpt your total body, not just your rear-end. Total body fat […]
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Lose Weight The Right Way!
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The other day, I met a man in the health club who had lost about 80 pounds through calorie restriction dieting. The 80 lost pounds is great but he had a problem—he had lots of loose skin hanging on his body. Why? He did no resistance training! That left him with high body fat and […]
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Labor Day Weekend, Exercise and Nutrition
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Enjoy your cookouts and football tailgates this weekend! High school and college football kickoff this weekend! Love it! And, that includes eating good food! The workouts keep everything in check! Here are some tips to help you navigate through the holiday food minefield:
1) Don’t stop or slack off on your exercise program this Labor Day […]
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Do Personal Trainers Struggle With Fitness Too? Part 1
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The title says it all, so I’ll just jump right into this week’s question!
Client Q: Mark, I have a question? What do you struggle with? I think of you as this fitness god, but let’s know you better…. ya know.
Mark’s Q: Great question! I’m definitely not a fitness god! But I made a commitment to […]
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There Are No Shortcuts To Good Health And A Great Body
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There are no quick fixes for building your lean and toned body! Forget the commercials that say “Lose 15 pounds in 10 days….” You will put that weight back on (and more) because your body composition (less fat, more lean muscle mass) has not changed! And, the weight you lose that quickly is mainly lost […]
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Are You “Shooting In The Dark” With Your Exercise Routine?
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Many times, people are trying to “get into shape” and they just start lifting weights and running. There is no set program to achieve fitness results. Well, this often leads to little or no results and a host of injuries. Look at this client question:
Client Q: Some muscle areas on my body are more developed […]
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Your Vacation and Exercise
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July and early August are traditionally heavy vacation months for many people (gas is $4 a gallon!)! Your workouts don’t have to take a vacation! Just be a little creative and you can have fun on vacation and still workout. Here’s a good goal: try to at least maintain your pre-vacation body fat and weight […]
