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Why the Japanese Live Longer Than Us

Administrator — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:32:19 +0000

According to the 2008 CIA World Factbook, right now the average American will live to be 78, while the average person in Japan will live to be 82… That’s the an extra 4 years of time with the grandkids you could have!

Here’s how…

The Japanese Diet - In Japan meals consist of fish, rice, noodles and vegetables. It’s a high energy, low fat diet that we’d do well to copy. Plus they don’t tend to process their food as much either (which kills a lot of the goodness). Sushi is a well known example of food served as natural as possible.

The Japanese Walk More - Because there’s a lot of “open space” in America, there’s a car culture which makes for the bad habit of getting used to driving everywhere… Even when it takes 10 minutes to walk. Meanwhile in Japan, where the majority of the population live in cities, people are more inclined to walk.

I think it’s time to model the Japanese.

And yes, you’re right, you’ve heard all this from me a million times before - eat healthily and exercise - but if you still don’t have the body you desire, then you’re still not getting the message… The time to act is now.

The Most Critical Part of Your Workout

Administrator — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:44:56 +0000

Ok, so you’re working your butt off. You’re sweating. You’re hustling. You’re getting that exercise “high.” Heck, not only are you now enjoying your workouts, but you want to learn more about how to make them more effective.

That’s great!

It never ceases to amaze me how most people don’t give their bodies a second thought. They think they just go to the gym…walk on the treadmill…throw some weights around…go home and eat whatever…

Seriously, the human body is the most complicated piece of machinery on the planet. Do they really think there’s ZERO science behind exercise? Do they really think they can just eat whatever is in their fridge after working their butts off?

I dunno, maybe it’s just me, but it drives me a little crazy when people look at fitness as nothing more than guesswork. Actually, it’s a little infuriating.

Take post-workout nutrition, for example. Does it make sense that there be an OPTIMAL way to fuel your body after all the demands you make of it during your training session? Of course it does!

Bottom line: Recent studies have shown that a carbohydrate AND protein formula is more effective for rapid replenishment of muscle glycogen after exercise than a carbohydrate only supplement of equal carbohydrate or caloric content.

In other words, just drinking a “sports drink” after your workout doesn’t cut it. The research indicates you need to fuel your body with just the right combo of carbs AND protein. And yes, this is hyper-critical to optimizing your efforts.

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Merry Christmas!

Administrator — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:27:17 +0000

Merry Christmas

Just want to say thank you to everyone who has followed me this year. It has been fun getting to know everyone. Quite a few of you have made awesome transformations.

I will have updates soon on a 12 Week Transformation Challenge. It will be a lot of fun. Make sure you are a member of FitHomeschoolMoms.ning.com so you get all the updates before it launches.

Before I log off the computer for the next 3 days, I want to wish you the Merriest Christmas ever. My family will be attending Christmas Eve service and spending the evening reflecting on the amazing sacrifice God made by coming to earth as a human baby. It is hard to fathom that God in his almighty power would choose to become a baby to a young girl and carpenter.

Again, Merry Christmas everyone. I will be back on Monday!

Hugs~~
Coach Angela

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #3 (Last Day to Save)

Administrator — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:04:15 +0000

So far we’ve talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.

Now let’s talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring them.

Chew your food slowly.

That might not seem it, but that is a BIG TIME tip.

Enjoy your favorites by taking your time eating them. That may mean finding a quiet space to eat when at a loud party. But it will be worth the little bit of extra effort.

And it’s going to take about 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full. So take your time. Enjoy every bite with zero guilt.

Again, this might seem too simple, but it’s not. It really can be this easy if you stay focused on your plan.

Also, remember that TONIGHT is the last day to save 15% on ALL of Prograde Nutrition’s awesome products. Their huge Holiday Sale ends at 11:59pm EST.

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Hugs~~

Coach Angela
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Holiday Calorie Control Tip #2

Administrator — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:42:49 +0000

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.

Plan on staying away from the booze.

Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three…

I’m not getting on my soap box here. I’m just telling you something you already know:

Booze leads to bad decisions. And in this case, we’re talking about bad eating decisions.

When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calories from the cocktails is one thing. But really it’s the extra calories you chew that start to add up.

One piece of cake turns to two…

A handful of chips turns into a a bag…

The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes…into your belly…

You get the picture.

Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.

Hugs~~

Coach Angela

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Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:21:53 +0000

I know you know this.

You know you know this.

Fail to plan, plan to fail.

You can’t just HOPE you’re going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can’t just do the same old things you’ve been doing. You can’t just miss breakfast. have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and not go a little insane on the cheese platter

You have to plan your meals.

You have to plan your workouts.

You have to set your goals in stone.

You don’t want to be the person that comes out of the holidays 5 to 10 pounds heavier, do you?

If you don’t plan your strategy from preventing it, well, you can PLAN on getting some new clothes that fit your new size.

This is far from doom and gloom. You can still enjoy your favorite foods at parties. You can still have a great time.

But what you can’t do is just free-for-all it and stuff your face with everything put in front of you. You know that.

Tell you what: Plan on taking a nice 30 minute walk this weekend and do some solid thinking about what your plan will be. And when you get back home, put it on paper and commit to it.

And think about how great you’ll feel about yourself when January comes after you’ve followed your plan. Oh, and be sure to reward yourself to by doing something special for yourself.

Hugs~~

Coach Angela

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Gluten Sensitivity

Administrator — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:27:17 +0000

I have been doing a bit of research lately on gluten sensitivity and have found that my entire family are gluten sensitive. We have begun experimenting with different flours to find alternatives to some of our favorite baked goods using a great blog I found http://www.glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com

I have always made it part of my nutritional programs with my clients to go through a period of time where they remove gluten from their diets until we can see if they are also sensitive to it. Many find out that they are.

So when I opened my e-mail box today, I was excited to see that Dr. Jon Berardi of Precision Nutrition wrote a blog post about gluten sensitivity. He explains all the science behind celiac disease also.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/gluten-sensitivity

I encourage you to do an experiment and see if you are gluten sensitive too.

Hugs~~

Coach Angela

Coach Angela Featured on Shore Magazine

Administrator — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:16 +0000

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joe and Julia of The Shore Weekender. It was a blast! I taught Joe and Julia how to perform the kettlebell swing and got a plug for our Saturday kettlebell workshop! WOOT!

It was a lot of fun to see the finished product because it was filmed in pieces. I thought the co-host, Joe, was going to die from doing so many takes of him swinging. LOL I was proud of the fact that they used regular sized kettlebells unlike most tv segments when they have these little dinky things.

I think it turned out awesome! Enjoy…

Coach Angela

Fall Planning for New Years Success

Administrator — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:24:55 +0000

Right now no one is thinking about New Year’s resolutions, but you should be. Now is a great time to get started on them. As homeschoolers, the new school year is really when our new year starts. We have the next 3 months planned out already so why not throw in your fitness and nutrition plan?

The easiest way to make sure your plan gets put into action is to include the kids with you. Every month I tape new workouts for my Workout of the Month Club and my daughters get involved. Last month, my 6 year old worked out right along side me so the other moms in the club could see how to modify workouts for their smaller children. Since my workouts are quick and fun, the kids have a good time and it takes less time than teaching a math lesson.

Planning your fitness goals now is important because as the holidays get closer, you become busier and if it hasn’t become a habit, that busyness becomes an excuse. Telling me your busy is not a reason. It just tells me that your health is not a priority in your life. Anyone can chisel out 20 minutes in their day to make their health a priority.

I know homeschooling is a lot of work. I’ve been home educating my children for 12 years. I know church is a huge commitment. I’ve been a worship leader for 8 years. I know having a business is a lot of work. I’ve been running my own built from scratch business for 3 years. I could use all my busyness as an excuse to not get my workout done, for stopping at the fast food joint for dinner or for not getting enough sleep, but I choose not to.

Why? Because if I don’t take care of myself, who will take care of my family?

You are too important to neglect!

Start planning and taking action now. Believe me, you’ll thank me later!

Hugs~~
Coach Angela

PS. My Workout of the Month Club is only $9.95/mth. I do all the planning for you!

Post Workout Stretching

Administrator — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:08:09 +0000

I’ve been falling WAY behind in my posts on here. Owning a studio is a lot more work than I could have ever expected. One awesome thing though is that my hours are so different that I miss all the solicitors because they come when I’m closed.

I have a fitness conference coming up next month that is in Orland at the Hilton resort. It’s a brand new resort with two pools, a fitness center and a lazy river. Since I want to enjoy the lazy river while I’m there, I need to be sure I look good enough to put my suit on. Gotta have a goal.

I’m looking forward to getting some education on running a successful studio. Got to change my mindset now from boot camp owner to studio owner. It’s a big jump.

Today I wanted to touch on an important component of any fitness program and that’s stretching. Stretching helps prevent injuries and reduces inflammation and swelling post workout.

I’ve included a video here for you to watch and use after your next workout.

Hugs~~
Coach Angela