Optimal Fitness Center

Optimal Fitness Center Newsletter for April 1st 2007

Happy Sunday!

Total Transformation Program (TTP) Starting Tomorrow:

April 2nd –June 14th
M & W- 6:15 pm-7:30 pm = 21 Classes
M -6:15 pm-7:30 pm = 10 Classes
W - 6:15 pm-7:30 pm = 11 Classes
T & TH-6:00 am- 7:15 am = 22 Classes
T-6:00 am- 7:15 am = 11 Classes
TH-6:00 am- 7:15 am= 11 Classes
*No Class:5/28

News Update: Scientists Call for Worldwide Warning: Be Wary of Eating Fish.

According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in a Public Release on March 8, 2007, the health risks posed by mercury contaminated fish is sufficient to warrant issuing a worldwide general warning to the public — especially children and women of childbearing age-to be careful about how much and which fish they eat. That is one of the key findings comprising "The Madison Declaration on Mercury Pollution" published in a special issue of the international science journal Ambio.

Some of the major findings in the declaration were:

On average, three times more mercury is falling from the sky today than before the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago
The uncontrolled use of mercury in small-scale gold mining is contaminating thousands of sites around the world, posing long-term health risks to an estimated 50 million inhabitants of mining regions.
Little is known about the behavior of mercury in marine ecosystems and, the ingestion of which is the primary way most people at all levels of society worldwide are exposed to this highly toxic form of mercury.
Methylmercury exposure now constitutes a public health problem in most regions of the world.
Methylmercury levels in fish-eating birds and mammals in some parts of the world are reaching toxic levels, which may lead to population declines in these species and possibly in fish populations as well.
There is now solid scientific evidence of methylmercury's toxic health effects, particularly to the human fetus.
New evidence indicates that methylmercury exposure may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in adult men.
Increasing mercury concentrations are now being found in a number of fish-eating wildlife species in remote areas of the planet.

This news, although not new is now being brought to the public by the world's leading mercury scientists. Accoring to Dr. Merola, Mercury is extremely toxic, and it only takes a few milligrams of mercury to kill you. Mercola states, "the only way I advocate eating fish is if you first have it lab tested to make sure it is free of mercury (and other harmful pollutants like PCBs). Otherwise, it simply is not worth the risk."

Mercola tested fish from Vital Choice, that takes salmon from the interior of Alaska and were delighted to find that it tested safe from mercury and PCBs. You can order the Alaskan wild red salmon from Vital Choice conveniently on our site at www.OptimalFitnessCenter.com. I am sure there are other companies that test for low mercury concentrations, although I have not seen better data than that of Vital Choice. At this time it's the only fish I can safely recommend. If you do not eat fish or do want to take the chnce of eating the wrong fish, consume a fish oil instead. I reccomend Nordic Naturals, but there are many good sources. Calculate your mercury risk now by going tp the online mercury calculator at GotMercury.org.

For more inormation on Dr. Mercola go to www.mercola.com

This Public Release can be seen at : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-03/uow-mco030207.php

For more information on mercury toxicity and mercury testing contact Brien at 650-654-4604 or briens@optimalfitnesscenter.com.

Can You Think Yourself Fit?
Wouldn't it be great if we could attain the body of our dreams just by thinking about it? What if I told you that your mind actually plays the most important role in your success in getting fit? Sounds crazy, but it's true...

Our subconscious mind has one all-important job, and it succeeds every time. What is this job? To prove that your beliefs are true. Note the wording here: To prove that YOUR BELIEFS are true. Not to point out what is actually true. Nope, though what a difference that would make.

Your beliefs are the truth for your life. It is that simple. Whether or not these beliefs are in fact true doesn't matter. If you believe something to be true, then your subconscious mind will perceive the universe around you in such a way that makes this belief true.

Here's an example, if you believe that in general people like you then when you meet a new person your subconscious will point out reasons why this person does indeed like you. You will interpret their smile and handshake in a different way than someone who has the belief that no one likes them.

So how does this relate to your fitness level?

If you have the belief that getting in shape is hard, that eating healthy is boring, or that weight loss is elusive then you will find getting in shape to be very difficult. If you think of yourself as a fat person, or an out-of-shape person, or just an average person then your subconscious mind will do everything in its power to keep you that way.

Wow - isn't that amazing? Take a minute to let that sink in.

The great thing about our subconscious mind is that we can train it to work for us instead of against us. All we have to do is change our belief.

I'm sure you have heard the term "Believe and Achieve" - many schools have this painted on their walls and it is even printed on T-shirts. Well, the concept is absolutely true and when applied can bring success to your door faster than you thought possible.

It won't help if you simply think that it 'isn't impossible' or that 'it could happen someday.' These aren't true beliefs.

In order to have your desired result you need to truly believe with every fiber of your being that you will achieve this goal. If you are overweight then close your eyes and picture yourself fit. If you have fifty pounds to lose then think of yourself as fifty pounds lighter.

You will always be what you believe yourself to be.

I have to admit something...I believe that everyone who comes to me can and will get into the best shape of their lives. This belief is so strong that most often my clients also begin to believe in themselves, and amazing results are achieved.

What proof? Call me or come in today to get started on a personalized fitness plan that will change your shape and improve your quality of life. I believe in you - now it's your turn.

Take the first step by contacting me today – Because whether you believe you can or you can't... you'll always be right.

Be Informed!

Make it a habit to read nutrition labels while grocery shopping. Look at the calories per serving, fat per serving, carbohydrates per serving and protein per serving. Many foods seem similar to one another, but a quick comparison of nutritional content will show otherwise.

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