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Optimal Fitness Center Newsletter for September 15th 2007

We completed the 4 Week Metabolic Typing Class and it was a great success. The group received phenomenal changes. Best of all, the participants in the class are up to date with the latest, cutting edge information on nutrition, health & wellness. The next 4 week program will start in October and will be on Monday nights from 7-9 PM. A specific starting date will be posted soon.

In previous newsletters, we wrote about our first & second place winners of the Total Transportation Contest. Our third place winner for the TTP contest was...Julie!!!

Here are some excerpts from Julie’s winning essay:

"Four years ago I was 134 lbs, confident, easy going and had never experienced anxiety and certainly was far from being depressed. I was not this person anymore. What the hell happened?"

Excuses and missed opportunities to exercise ended up slowing Julie down to the point where she was putting on weight and feeling depressed. She then decided to do something about it.
"I learned about the OFC contest and signed up. For me, this was a way to make me accountable to do something – not sure what, but I was going to do something. So I met with Brien and everything took on a new meaning. My motivation to change went from a 1 to a 10."

Here's a summary of Julie's lifestyle changes:
"Diet: I’ve learned my metabolic type and have acquired a new way of thinking about food and how to use food to for my health and well-being." "Increased exercise program each week from 2.8 hrs/ wk to 11.5 hrs / wk." "Medication Free" "Increased my libido" "My health is now one of my top values." "Put support in place that works for me." "Lost 11/12 lbs weight and 4 % body fat!"

"I know what I need to do to go forward to get to where I want to be. Huge thanks to Brien and the OFC staff."

 

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 expires 10/31/07 so act quickly. For more information contact the OFC staff at (650)654-4604

 

Attention…Members of the Optimal Fitness Center, refer friends, family and business associates!
Send a referral for health, fitness & performance and receive a gift card for a FREE Month of Membership at the Optimal Fitness Center.

 

New Total Transformation Program (TTP) and X-Bike Classes Have Started.
It is not too late to join! We added an x-biking class back on Wed @ 6 AM. For more information on our programs contact the OFC staff at 650-654-4604 or take a look at our group exercise schedule @ www. optimalfitnesscenter.com/pdfs/Classes%200907.pdf

 

Exercise at ANY Age
So you've slacked off a bit and avoided exercise.

Maybe your job demands too much of your time or you simply fell out of the routine. I have news for you. Whether you've taken off one year, ten years or haven't exercised a day in your life - it's never too late to start.

You see there are problems with living a life devoid of exercise. Big problems.

Your weight rises along with your blood pressure and cholesterol. Your muscles and joints degenerate at an astounding rate leaving you with daily aches and pains. Your body becomes weak, making you susceptible to all kinds of medical issues.

Why Should I Start Now? You've heard about the benefits that consistent exercise bring, but what if you haven't been consistent? Should you even start at all? This has been the subject of many medical studies and the results are unanimous:

Exercise helps improve your quality of life even if you start late.

Researchers are constantly finding new benefits to consistent exercise. It's no wonder that Dr. Robert Butler, of the National Institute on Aging, once said "If exercise could be put into a pill, it would be the single most prescribed medicine in the world."

Imagine if a pill could offer all of these benefits (without harmful side effects):

I know that I would take that pill - wouldn't you? Exercise may not be something that you can gulp down with a glass of water, but it will offer you all of the above benefits that can greatly enhance your quality of life.

Excuses, excuses, excuses…

I know what you are thinking. Those benefits sound great, but I can't exercise because:

Get Started the Right Way. Many people have started an exercise program only to quit days later. Now that you have decided that exercise may be worth your time after all, ensure your success with the following tips:

You know the meaning and value of a solid commitment. It's in your blood. So don't view exercise as something you will merely try. You will only reap the true benefits of exercise when you stick with it.

A great way to reinforce your commitment is to solicit the support of your friends and family. Tell them how you plan to improve your health and quality of life through exercise - who knows, they may join you.

This is an immensely important ingredient to your success. Don't start your exercise program with unreasonable expectations. If you expect to lose all of your unwanted pounds, drop your blood pressure and cure your joint pain all in one week then you will be sorely disappointed.

Remember that it took years for your body to fall out of shape so it makes sense that it will take some time to regain it. The key to unlocking all of the benefits of exercise lies in one word: consistency. Only then will your body be transformed.

They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. This may be because his schedule simply didn't allow for it. The truth is that as we age there is a tendency to become 'stuck in our ways.' The thought of rearranging your schedule may leave you a bit squeamish.

Remind yourself that exercise is worth your time and then think long and hard about your daily schedule. The fact is that you do have time to lend toward exercise - you simply need to find it. Set aside 30-60 minutes for exercise and then stick with it.

You should start your exercise program with the thought of easing into it. Since you haven't exercised in awhile your body will need to build up strength and endurance. Consider a car that has been sitting in your garage for years. You wouldn't turn it on and instantly slam down on the gas would you? You need to warm it up.

However, this warm up period should not last forever. Your body has an amazing ability to adapt to new challenges and will grow complacent when asked to do the same exercises over and over. When your routine begins to feel easy take that as a hint to increase the challenge.

I want to help you achieve all of the benefits that consistent exercise can bring you. Call or email today and together we will design an exercise program that will enhance the quality of your life.
Don't let another day pass you by. You deserve the good life. Take action now.

 

Trim the Fat
Before you bite into a tasty steak, check for visible fat on the meat. Cut this excess fat off and you will end up with a healthier meal. Remove the skin from chicken and make it a habit to select extra lean cuts of meat while grocery shopping.

 

Garden Lasagna
Most lasagna recipes call for pasta, but not this one. Layers of organic eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and cheeses replace traditional ingredients with spectacular results. Compliment this light dish with a salad of mixed greens. Servings: 4
Here's what you need...

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Season eggplant and zucchini with sea salt and pepper. Coat a cookie pan with cooking spray and line eggplant and zucchini. Place in over for 15 minutes.
  2. Coat a 8" glass baking dish with cooking spray and cover the bottom with half of the eggplant and zucchini. Ladle half of the tomato sauce over the eggplant and zucchini and top with half of the tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomato slices with half of the basil and oregano. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers once more.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes then turn oven to broil until the cheese is browned. Cut the lasagna into slices and garnish with Italian seasoning.

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