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If It Sounds To Good To Be True….

Written by: Tammy Zubasic

Right now, about 40% of people in the United States are making resolutions to lose weight and get into shape for 2017. Sadly, only about 8% will achieve that goal. Why such a high failure rate?

The television will soon be riddled with commercials and infomercials, featuring celebrity trainers pushing the newest piece of exercise equipment, while showing a beautiful young man or woman scantily clad, leading the viewer to believe that all they need is this piece of equipment or THEIR newest exercise DVD program to look like the model in the commercial. These companies prey on the hope of people looking for help and make a ton of money doing it. If it was that simple everyone would be in great shape.

Weight loss is very simple, but also the one of the most difficult things to do. There is information overload everywhere about how to get there. Calories in, calories out is the answer. Cardio is the answer. Lifting weights is the answer. Yoga, pilates, barre or Zumba is the answer. Everyone has their opinion. So what is the real truth?

The most important thing you can do is make sure the majority of calories you eat come from whole, unprocessed, natural foods. No fast food, nothing out of a box, or that has a long shelf life.

Next, watch your portions. A serving of protein, should be about the size of your palm. Carbohydrates about the size of your fist, and healthy fats about the size of your thumb are all good places to start.

Everyone is different. We all have different metabolisms, genetics and DNA. I have been in this business for a long time and have seen many people work very hard and have to fight blood, sweat and tears for every pound. For some the pounds seem to melt off. Unfortunately we are not all on an equal playing field. It takes time, consistency, and patience; with a lot of trial and error to figure out what works for you.

Depending on how much time you have per week, get in at least two weight training sessions, and one to two high intensity interval workouts.

Walk as much as possible. Getting 30 minutes a day is a great place to start. It does not have to be 30 consecutive minutes. It can be broken up into several 10-minute walks if that fits better into your schedule.

There is no magic food, pill or workout that gets you quick results. Don’t fall victim to their lies. It takes hard work and discipline. The best workout is the one you look forward to. The ones you enjoy and will actually stick with. Eat clean 80% of the time and splurge in moderation. Being fit and healthy does not have to be boring. Life is too short not to enjoy it sometimes.

As my favorite t-shirt says, No great story ever started with salad 😉

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Dear Santa,

I’ve been really good this year, well mostly good anyhow. This year I’m asking you to bring me a gym I enjoy going to, so I will stick with my new years resolution this year.

I asked my husband for this last year, but he got me some DVD call “Insanity”. Have you tried that? I mean come on I nearly died halfway through the first workout. I think we may need to check his sanity too this year.

Now my friend goes to this gym, I think she calls it her box, actually I know for sure that is what she calls it because she talks about it all the time. It’s kind of annoying really. We get it you go to the gym, A LOT. I tried it once with her. Not for me. I’m really not the competitive type and I kinda felt bad about myself afterwards because I couldn’t do what the class superstars where doing. Plus, my friend is always hurt. I want to feel better, not worse.

I also have another friend who goes somewhere I can’t remember. But, she told that all the trainers wear a microphone and yell during the workout. My boss yells at me enough all day, he really is a cranky old guy, but I’m sure you already know this and that his on your “naughty list”. Anyhow, I don’t need someone else yelling at me while I exercise. Plus, from what she has told me she spends most of her workout on the treadmill and rower doing intervals with some other exercises, but mostly cardio. I already have a treadmill I don’t use, because it is boring. Come to think of it, you may have brought that for me a few years ago actually.

Santa what I really want is a gym with a supportive environment that is fun. I want a coach who cares about me, my goals, and understands me. I want to fit back into my skinny jeans, and I want to feel good about myself again.

If you could please bring me a gym like this, this year that would be great!

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