Optimal Fitness Center Newsletter for October 1st 2007
The next 4 Week Metabolic Typing Class will start on October 15th and will be on Monday nights from 7-9 PM.
Nutrition and one's lifestyle are the most important components for reducing body fat, pain, stress, digestive problems, likelihood of disease and more. If you are struggling to lose weight, exercising without the results you want, given up on your energy, aches & pains contact me today. I would like to talk with you about how Metabolic Typing can help you achieve the results you want. There are only a few spots left for the class. Contact me as soon as possible to register briens@optimalfitnesscenter.com.
17th Annual San Carlos Art & Wine Faire!
Optimal Fitness Canter will have a booth at the Faire, which is Saturday & Sunday, October 6th and 7th from 10 am- 5:30 pm. Be sure to stop by at our location on San Carlos Ave. and say hi to Brien, Cameron, Joseph, Gwenn and the rest of the OFC Staff. We will be giving out FREE treatments and services to the 60,000 people in attendance. Please bring some friends to the booth. Remember, one FREE month to members for each of your referrals. See you there!
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
OFC Member poll!
OFC is thinking about keeping the center open until 5pm on the weekends. If enough people want to use the center during those extra hours, we will keep it open later! Please email Nicole at nicolem@optimalfitnesscenter.com if you are interested. Thank you!
Have a great week!
Brien Shamp BS CSCS CMT CHEK NLC II
CEO Optimal Fitness Center
The Magic Ingredient for Body Transformation
Why are some people fit and toned while others struggle with their weight?
These fit people make it seem so easy to achieve and maintain results-what do they have that you don't? It all boils down to one simple thing.
The only thing standing between you and your perfect body is: motivation.
Yes, motivation is truly the magic ingredient that will transform your body from the one that you have now to the one of your dreams. So what is motivation, anyway?
Motivation is...
...a want, a need and a belief that drives you.
...the push of your mental forces to accomplish an action.
...something that makes you do what you do.
...the desire to accomplish a goal.
...something that pushes and pulls you to do certain things.
It's easy to see how motivation can change a person's life-and body. If you could bottle and sell motivation you would easily make a fortune. But, alas, motivation is something that must be mustered up out of pure will power.
So where does this leave you? In the past your attempts to get in shape have been short lived. How can you stick with it long enough to see the results that you so desperately want?
I have exciting news for you. Motivation can become as natural and easy to you as breathing. Here's how.
Step one: Find your reason.
Why do you want to get fit? What is your most important reason for wanting to lose the weight? Now, don't tell me that you simply want to 'Look better' or 'Be more attractive.' You need to dig deeper than that. Take a minute to mull this question over until you can put your finger on it.
Hint: these would all be great answers...
- I want to fit into my size 6 pants again
- I want to get off my blood pressure medication
- I want to drop 20 pounds before the reunion
- I want to get rid of the jiggle on the back of my arms
- I want my significant other to find me irresistible
Step two: Write it down.
Take your reason from step one and write it down. This is very important step, so don't cheat yourself by skipping it. Now take the paper with your reason on it and post it where you will see it everyday-preferably first thing in the morning.
Why is writing down your reason so important? Because it keeps your focus on the goal. You see, your reason for getting fit is really your ultimate goal. Only by daily acknowledging this goal will you see it to fruition.
Step three: Make it fun.
Who wants to do something unpleasant on a daily basis? I don't know about you but I tend to avoid activities that are uncomfortable-it's just human nature. That is why it is so important for you to find a mode of exercise that you enjoy.
If the thought of exercise makes you cringe you need to figure out why. Is it the uncomfortable workout clothes that you own? Maybe it is time for a new style. Is it trying to decide what machine to use at the gym? Maybe it is time for a personal trainer (more on that later). Is it the pain that you feel in your shoulder when swimming? Maybe it is time to find a new form of cardiovascular exercise-one that won't aggravate your injury.
The truth is that there are a ton of different exercises that will give you the results you want. Don't like the gym? There's a program for you. Don't like running? There is an alternative. Don't have the time? There are time friendly exercise routines that will give you incredible results in under an hour. It is all about finding something that you enjoy.
Step four: Enlist support.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Even though Helen Keller probably wasn't talking about getting fit, her words ring true for anyone wanting to achieve incredible results.
Let's be honest, it's hard to stay motivated without encouragement from the people around us. That's why it's so important to tell friends and family about your goal and to rally for their support. Sometimes one encouraging word will give you the strength you need to make it through another workout.
The best way to ensure that your motivation stays strong-and that your goal is met-is to align yourself with me, your personal trainer. Together we will identify your goal. Together we will create your own workout routines and schedule. And together we will stick with it until your goal is met.
It's that simple. Contact me today to get started on the program that will transform your body.
We can't start until you contact me-what are you waiting for? Do it now!
LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL
Don't wait until the final curtain to realize that it is the quality of life that counts. Author Unknown
Smoked Wild Alaska Sockeye, Avocado, and Fennel Salad
Recipe taken from Vital Choice. This is our preferred vendor for wild fish. www. vitalchoice.com
Our cold-smoked wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon (nova lox) has substantially less sodium than supermarket brands, with a velvety, silky texture and fine, subtle flavor.
Try serving this simple salad with slices of brown rye bread and light cream cheese for spreading.
Smoked Wild Alaska Sockeye, Avocado, and Fennel Salad
Serves: 4
8 oz cold-smoked wild Alaska salmon
6 oz mixed salad leaves
1 bulb fennel, finely sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
4 tbsp extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp freshly chopped chives
Share the salad leaves between four serving plates and top with the sliced fennel, avocado and red onion. Arrange the smoked salmon on top of the salads.
To make the dressing, whisk together the avocado oil or olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and chives. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the salads. Serve at once.
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