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Optimal Fitness Center Newsletter for September 1st 2007

Optimal Fitness Center Back To School Promotion!
Optimal Fitness Center is offering 3 Personal Training sessions for only $99 ($225 Value)for non-members or those who have not been to the center for the last 6 months! Also, new members that sign up for a one year membership will receive one month free! Offers expire 10/31/07 so act quickly. For more information contact the OFC staff at (650)654-4604

New Total Transformation Program (TTP) and X-Bike Classes Starting Soon!
There will be a new TTP series starting on September 10th running through December 15th. The new X-Bike series starts September 11th and ends December 15th. For more information on the classes go to: www.optimalfitnesscenter.com/programs.html

Total Transformation Contest 2nd Place Winner-Paul Bergstrom!
Last week we wrote about the highlights of our 1st place winner, Michelle Long. Paul Bergstrom, our 2nd place winner in the contest, had some major back issues that he had to overcome on his way to optimal health. Here are some excerpts from his 2nd place winning essay:

"About six months after I had the titanium screws removed from my back, I started to research the training methods of some of the top motorcycle racers in the world, so that I would have a better chance of getting back into the sport that I have a passion for. That is when I first heard about the X-Bike and Optimal Fitness Center. Since Optimal Fitness was the only facility in the Bay Area that had the bike and a personalized training program for my specialized needs, I figured I would give the program a shot," stated Paul.

"In taking this time to reflect on where I am now versus where I wanted to be, I have seen many of my goals realized. I now have:

• More energy
• Less body fat
• More muscle tone
• Less pain and medications for pain relief
• More flexibility
• More nutritional structure

Above all I have the feeling of accomplishment that I can achieve the goals that I set for myself."
"Accomplishing these physical goals led to emotional changes as well, which have increased my overall quality of life. Most importantly, I have better stress management. This allows me to focus more on the important things in my life instead of getting caught up in the small stuff. I have a more positive outlook as I achieved the goals I set for myself and can look more at the future instead of focusing on the past."

"In three years time, I’ve followed every doctor’s recommendation; however, I saw more positive results in three months through the structure, knowledge and support of Optimal Fitness, and I thank you for that."

Paul lost 12.8 pounds,decreased his body fat 4.5%, losing 9 pounds of fat in the process. He was on a training program that included 3 days per week of strength training, outdoor activities 1-2x/week and a medical detoxification program.

Next week on the website, we will add all the stories about the contestants.
For more information on our programs contact Brien at 650-654-4604 or briens@optimalfitnesscenter.com.


How To Get Fat Eating at Subway
You've probably heard of Jared Fogle - he's the guy that lost over 200 pounds by only eating at Subway. His amazing story captured the attention of people all around the world. Here it is in a nutshell:

It all started March of 1998 when Jared was a college student with a problem. His weight had skyrocketed to 425 pounds. Now that's a lot of weight for anyone to handle, let alone a busy college student. So Jared made the decision to change his life.

He knew the weight would come off with the help of a healthy, low-fat diet. Luckily for him there was a Subway restaurant located near his apartment. His plan was brilliant in its simplicity. Everyday he ate the same thing:

I'm sure you know the rest of the story. The Subway diet, along with exercise, got Jared to shed the extra weight until he was a lean 190 pounds (the guy is 6'2"), and he became a spokesperson for Subway, sharing his story and inspiring millions of people.

Subway then became synonymous with healthy eating.

Ever look at a Subway napkin? It lists 7 of their sandwiches that have 6 grams of fat or less. Then at the bottom it shows you an alternative. The Big Mac and the Whopper, burgers that hold 31 and 40 grams of fat, respectively.

Wow, Subway is much healthier, right? Well, yes and no.

First read the small print. The 7 sandwiches with 6 grams of fat or less are calculated with only bread, veggies and meat. So if you take your sandwich with cheese, mayonnaise, and oil (and really, other than Jared, who doesn't?) then you need to recalculate the numbers.

Here, I'll do it for you, using a 6" Roasted Chicken Breast sandwich as an example.


Food Item

Fat

Calories

6" Sandwich (bread, veggies and meat)

6

342

Cheddar Cheese (2 slices)

5

60

1 Tbl Mayonnaise

12

110

1 Tbl Oil

15

135

Totals:

38g Fat

647 Calories


Let's not forget the tempting side items are that so often picked up in the Subway line:


Food Item

Fat

Calories

Wild Rice with Chicken Soup

11

210

1oz Bag of SunChips

6

140

Chocolate Chip cookie

10

210

Totals:

27g Fat

560 Calories


And just like that your 'healthy' Subway sandwich grew into a meal with fat and calorie totals that rival a Big Mac meal.

Now I know you probably don't get all of the extras when you visit Subway but, quite frankly, that isn't the point.

The point is that there is danger in classifying any restaurant as 'healthy'.

The truth is that you could gain weight eating anywhere, just like you could lose weight eating anywhere. It all comes down to maintaining a balanced diet with a reasonable calorie intake.

Jared lost weight by drastically cutting calories and fat from his diet and by starting an exercise program. You too could do this at Subway or any other restaurant. But eating at Subway does not mean that you will walk out leaner and healthier.

It all comes down to choices.

Everyday you make choices that directly affect your weight and your health. Should you get mayonnaise on your sandwich? What harm will one cookie do? Will skipping your workout today really make a difference?

You get to decide.

At some point we all reach a breaking point. For Jared it was hitting 425 pounds. For you it may be when you have to buy the next size up. Or when you find your body riddled with aches and pains. Or when you're shocked by the number on the scale.

Sooner or later you will decide that you are worth it. You will decide that your health is important. You will decide that you deserve to look great. And you will do what it takes to achieve amazing results.

I'm here to help you do just that. Call or email today to get started on an exercise program that will change your body and your life...just like Jared.

Quote of the Month
"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing."

Denis Waitley
Speaker and Author

 

Guiltless French Toast with Ricotta

Egg whites and almond milk take the guilt out of this breakfast favorite. You will be so surprised by the great taste that the fat and sugar of traditional French Toast will not be missed. Enjoy it with sliced strawberries or any seasonal fruit. Servings: 2
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