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Ideas To Get The Scale Moving
Sometimes while on the weight loss journey, the scale stops moving…
Our bodies may be taking a break and we just need to persist…
But sometimes it might be helpful to “mix things up”…
Some Fitness & Nutrition & Advocare Tips to Consider
Fitness:
- There are 3 variables we control: frequency, duration, and intensity
- Frequency: how many times per week are you working out? Might be time to bump it up to 5 days per week.
- Duration: how long are your workouts? Might be time to bump the workout from 30 mins to 45 mins.
- Intensity: how focused and intense are your workouts? Might be time to weave in some interval training, super-sets, CrossFit, etc.
*In my opinion, the 2 most important variables are frequency and intensity; high quality workouts 4-5 days per week is a recipe for success – can you claim you’re doing that?
Nutrition & Lifestyle:
- Food: might be time for some strict carbo counting – are you staying around or under 100 grams of carbs per day? The only way to justify more would be if you’re training for competition, trying to gain weight, or accommodating a specific nutritional issue per Dr’s recommendations…
- Water: being hydrated helps your metabolism by around 25%, I make myself have daily “focused chugging sessions” to stay on target
- Binging? Avoid “episodes” of nutritional disaster… don’t wreck yourself on the weekends and then try to spend all week erasing the damage
- Wine? Alcohol is a “volumizer”, you’ll retain water and your metabolism will function slower. You may want to abstain or minimize until your goal is achieved, then it’s about moderation for maintenance.
- Simplicity: keep in mind that food is energy for living, 95% of the time hopefully we’re thinking about food in terms of fuel rather than pleasure.
Advocare Nutritionals:
- Rehydrate: an unsung hero of Advocare – consider using Rehydrate in the afternoon and after dinner to combat false hunger cravings
- ThermoPlus: helps burn additional fat & cals
- Meal Replacement Shakes: for some, this product can have a “volumizing” effect, consider laying off the shakes if that’s you and you’ve plateaued in your weight loss. Remember, this product is a builder, it is not a “weight loss” product. For some it’s helpful with initial weight loss in the 24 Day Challenge, but I’d advise experimenting to figure out if it’s meant to be a long term product for you. Every body and metabolism is different. Maybe you can successfully “cycle” on and off of them? Experiment and do what works for YOUR body. (Amber has a Meal Replacement Shake every morning. For me, whole food works best)
- MNS (Metabolic Nutrition System): this is a key nutritional for optimal metabolism
- Cleanse: might be time for a strict cleanse; when I’m looking for a cleanse to make a major impact, I’ll do only fruit until noon each day.
- My morning? MNS Max3, Catalyst (3), ThermoPlus (2), washed down with Spark & Arginine Extreme combo
If you’re experiencing a lull in your weight loss journey, chances are there are some variables above that will make the difference for you. It’s up to you to give yourself a brutally honest assessment, then begin the action & experimentation process. If there is any doubt or question about the above options, run it by your health care provider.
Guest Post from Matt Warren
Personal Trainer and Advocare Diamond Distributor
Colorado
Personal Trainer and Advocare Diamond Distributor
Colorado
Do You Really Need to Warm UP?
Every single class and individual program at Revolution Personal Fitness Gym includes a warmup, perhaps the least interesting part of your workout, but one of the most important. Warming up your body prior helps prepare you for more intense activity. You are actually increasing your body's core temperature during the warmup. Neglecting to warmup can lead to limited mobility and flexibility as well as injuries and general tightness. Beyond the general physiological benefits of warming up, performing movements you will be doing during your workout or during the sport you play helps the brain visualize what its about to do. So whether you are in on your own, taking a class, or meeting with a coach, keep in mind the importance of your warmup to your workout; it will increase strength, improve your balance, mechanics, and control of your body, and keep injuries at bay.
Scary News: Stop Taking These Supplements Now
1. GNC is BANNED from NFL & MLB locker rooms!: http://
2. The military just banned products of theirs from being used by our soldiers due to deaths:http://www.nytimes.com/
3. Some popular products tested positive for arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium by Consumer Labs. See the July 2010 article and chart in Consumer Reports
FYI: Dimethylamylamine is a NCAA non permissable ingredient. Jack 3D is the SAME product that has been mentioned numerous times in articles that included Ray Braun's suspension ( the All Star Outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers) and the high school quarterback in Michigan (who was tested dirty during a Division I interview). BOTH GOT THEIR PRODUCTS FROM GNC.
Either take something safe that is tested or don't take anything at all!
~Anna
A Model Day of XTEAM Eating - Part 1
I always say there is no 1 "THE WAY" to eat there is only your "THE WAY."
I admit, I may stand corrected. In all the research I've read there really is one way that is supported over and over and below is the best example I have ever shared.
But lets back up....since this is a model of XTEAM EATING...for those unaware, let's go over XTEAM.
Did that get your attention?
XTEAM is special training program made up Revolution Fitness Members who are committed to creating habits that lead to their best and most lean and healthy bodies and then paying it forward to help others. We are proud to offer this program for about half of what personal training costs.
Inside of 3 months, they have lost over 200 pounds and set new personal records from body fat to deadlifts, to1 mile sprints regardless of age, gender or amount of weight to lose. XTEAM is different because of their spirit of teamwork to help each other reach their goals and because they get that the majority of being lean and healthy is winning the battles of the mind and the discipline of healthy eating.
But they are missing 1 important thing.
In the XTEAM Manual, there is a section on nutrition that instead of being a diet, is a guide for the reader to judge all potential diets by. It gives them the science of weight loss so that they can find an eating program that works for them and so they choose one that will actually work. It can also be used, as written, as the reader's eating program. But it lacks 2 significant components, and I intend to fix that today.
There is not a section on supplements and there is no example day of eating. There is a guide for calories, protein, meal components, meal frequency, etc. And there is no guide for how to use supplements.
So while being a nerd, I use science for all the articles and e-books I write I found this, a professional scientist, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at George Washington University who did a little research on himself, and his model of a day of eating was precisely what was lacking in the Manual.
Here he is doing some of his research on kids, measuring O2 consumption while they play Dance, Dance, Revolution,
THe magic happened when he turned his research on himself and changed his body and his wife's using the same principles we suggest in the XTEAM Manual.
But he showed me up, he included the supplements in his article AND an example eating day.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT XTEAM SHOULD BE DOING TO GET RESULTS.
Here he is explaining his research.
OK, so, next what we need to do is provide some model meal days and some recipes that you can use to replace what is in the model. Well that is for our XTEAM's eyes only so Part 2 is going to be posted in the private XTEAM website for their eyes only.
I admit, I may stand corrected. In all the research I've read there really is one way that is supported over and over and below is the best example I have ever shared.
But lets back up....since this is a model of XTEAM EATING...for those unaware, let's go over XTEAM.
Did that get your attention?
XTEAM is special training program made up Revolution Fitness Members who are committed to creating habits that lead to their best and most lean and healthy bodies and then paying it forward to help others. We are proud to offer this program for about half of what personal training costs.
Inside of 3 months, they have lost over 200 pounds and set new personal records from body fat to deadlifts, to1 mile sprints regardless of age, gender or amount of weight to lose. XTEAM is different because of their spirit of teamwork to help each other reach their goals and because they get that the majority of being lean and healthy is winning the battles of the mind and the discipline of healthy eating.
But they are missing 1 important thing.
In the XTEAM Manual, there is a section on nutrition that instead of being a diet, is a guide for the reader to judge all potential diets by. It gives them the science of weight loss so that they can find an eating program that works for them and so they choose one that will actually work. It can also be used, as written, as the reader's eating program. But it lacks 2 significant components, and I intend to fix that today.
There is not a section on supplements and there is no example day of eating. There is a guide for calories, protein, meal components, meal frequency, etc. And there is no guide for how to use supplements.
So while being a nerd, I use science for all the articles and e-books I write I found this, a professional scientist, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at George Washington University who did a little research on himself, and his model of a day of eating was precisely what was lacking in the Manual.
Here he is doing some of his research on kids, measuring O2 consumption while they play Dance, Dance, Revolution,
THe magic happened when he turned his research on himself and changed his body and his wife's using the same principles we suggest in the XTEAM Manual.
But he showed me up, he included the supplements in his article AND an example eating day.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT XTEAM SHOULD BE DOING TO GET RESULTS.
I love this quote by him.
Here he is explaining his research.
OK, so, next what we need to do is provide some model meal days and some recipes that you can use to replace what is in the model. Well that is for our XTEAM's eyes only so Part 2 is going to be posted in the private XTEAM website for their eyes only.
Great Workshop Tonight!
How We Do It-Insider Secrets of XTEAM
Everybody loves insider secrets, right?
There are 9 secrets.
All I ask is that if you are our competition, you STEAL THESE 9 STEPS AND USE IT! Hey - there are millions of unhealthy miserable people out there, no need to be stingy with our methods.
In around 3 months our 20 pilot members into our radical brand *NEW* program unlike anything else out there (and costs LESS than our personal training program) HAVE LOST OVER 250 POUNDS, and all time personal record lows in body fat for even our athletes coming in the program.
So how do we do it?
While its great when our clients will tell you "this place is so different" but then if someone says "why" then its hard for them to define. Why would they know that? All they know is the results they see and the passion they feel about the community and the program.
So today's post is going to be HOW we strategically set YOU, our member, up for success like no other.
WHO WE ARE AFTER:
The program is aimed at the person who is sick and tired of being sick and tired. They are ready to take control because they know that you cannot take control of your life, your career, your family or your finances without having control of your health. When you are not putting first things first, you are living in a reactive mode. So, for someone who is ready to become proactive and get control of their health and the rest that follows.
STEP 1:
By design, you must fill out our lengthy readiness questionnaire (we call it our "application") before you begin. It is deep and thought provoking and frankly scares many prospects off. We do follow up at least twice, and some people just don't respond.
STEP 2:
The XTEAM MANUAL - this is a 70 page mental, physical and nutrition training manual that is intended to become your reference guide and provide you with the concrete information you need to assess all the methods of training and eating that you will come across in your lifetime. Its the TRUTH. Here is an excerpt from the manual explaining the application for the new member:
The most successful XTEAMers I always notice are the ones with the manual in their 3 ring binder in their hands when they come to ask me a question
STEP 3:
2 specially designed sessions lead by an XTEAM trainer each week! We have programed the XTEAM workouts for 1 goal and 1 goal only- RAPID FAT LOSS AND INCREASE IN METABOLISM. Training is periodized and geared at the total athletic development, NOT JUST 1 style or method. An XTEAM member will be more agile, flexible, strong, fast and lean after just 1 month of XTEAM training. Not only are they never bored, they are healthy and energized instead of injured and burned out. We also make a point to do team building activities and play games in order to keep FUN at the forefront of this program. Adults deserve to play and enjoy being fit...it is not punishment.
STEP 4:
EVERYTHING is aimed at support and accountability. The word "Team" is operative. We intentionally train people in teams of 5 or 6 so they have a built in support system and as a part of our closed Facebook group, they hold each other accountable and cheer each other on every single day. It's been a huge asset and catalyst in their success. The XTEAM CREEDO is what guides our workouts, programs and coaching. It's posted on our XTEAM site and we go over it before each workout to keep us focused. There is a copy on our product list to the right.
STEP 5:
We measure and weigh every week and there are lots of fun ways we compare and track your strength and cardio system by doing timed workouts and games so you can see your physical progress both ways.
STEP 6:
24-7 Access to the gym - our members will never miss a workout because the gym is closed!
STEP 7:
Monthly Transformation Classes each month on nutrition and motivation techniques that are totally FREE to our XTEAM and we encourage them to bring a friend and for first timers to the Rev to come and learn something!!! Most clients are lucky if they can get anyone at their gym to answer their nutrition questions, much less give them a manual and do monthly classes!
STEP 8:
To build the community and relationships of the team members, within and across XTEAM and the coaches, we do periodic social meet-ups or "playdates" as we call them. This Sunday we are hitting Stone Summit rock climbing gym!
STEP 9:
The Creedo and the coaches methods are intended to create an environment that will not let you quit. We believe the only way to fail is to quit and if you are feeling like you need to "take a break" you will find that we will rally behind you and help you stay on track and that is really just a combination of the factors above. The Culture of Support is KEY!
BONUS!
It's affordable...for $15-20 a session, this is a no brainer for someone who is ready to make a change and not waste one minute or penny on another program.
OK! That's all our secrets and how we developed the tagline
"WE SELL RESULTS NOT GYM MEMBERSHIPS!!!"
Committed to your health and fitness,
Anna
There are 9 secrets.
All I ask is that if you are our competition, you STEAL THESE 9 STEPS AND USE IT! Hey - there are millions of unhealthy miserable people out there, no need to be stingy with our methods.
In around 3 months our 20 pilot members into our radical brand *NEW* program unlike anything else out there (and costs LESS than our personal training program) HAVE LOST OVER 250 POUNDS, and all time personal record lows in body fat for even our athletes coming in the program.
So how do we do it?
While its great when our clients will tell you "this place is so different" but then if someone says "why" then its hard for them to define. Why would they know that? All they know is the results they see and the passion they feel about the community and the program.
So today's post is going to be HOW we strategically set YOU, our member, up for success like no other.
WHO WE ARE AFTER:
The program is aimed at the person who is sick and tired of being sick and tired. They are ready to take control because they know that you cannot take control of your life, your career, your family or your finances without having control of your health. When you are not putting first things first, you are living in a reactive mode. So, for someone who is ready to become proactive and get control of their health and the rest that follows.
STEP 1:
By design, you must fill out our lengthy readiness questionnaire (we call it our "application") before you begin. It is deep and thought provoking and frankly scares many prospects off. We do follow up at least twice, and some people just don't respond.
STEP 2:
The XTEAM MANUAL - this is a 70 page mental, physical and nutrition training manual that is intended to become your reference guide and provide you with the concrete information you need to assess all the methods of training and eating that you will come across in your lifetime. Its the TRUTH. Here is an excerpt from the manual explaining the application for the new member:
"The application is deliberately long, and to some will appear cheesy and that is OK. The reasons are to go ahead and start the process of getting out of your comfort zone. Working outside of a comfort zone and sticking with it is how you will get results. Letting go of your pre-conceived notions and going for it anyway is required just to get through this application. That is intentional."
The most successful XTEAMers I always notice are the ones with the manual in their 3 ring binder in their hands when they come to ask me a question
STEP 3:
2 specially designed sessions lead by an XTEAM trainer each week! We have programed the XTEAM workouts for 1 goal and 1 goal only- RAPID FAT LOSS AND INCREASE IN METABOLISM. Training is periodized and geared at the total athletic development, NOT JUST 1 style or method. An XTEAM member will be more agile, flexible, strong, fast and lean after just 1 month of XTEAM training. Not only are they never bored, they are healthy and energized instead of injured and burned out. We also make a point to do team building activities and play games in order to keep FUN at the forefront of this program. Adults deserve to play and enjoy being fit...it is not punishment.
STEP 4:
EVERYTHING is aimed at support and accountability. The word "Team" is operative. We intentionally train people in teams of 5 or 6 so they have a built in support system and as a part of our closed Facebook group, they hold each other accountable and cheer each other on every single day. It's been a huge asset and catalyst in their success. The XTEAM CREEDO is what guides our workouts, programs and coaching. It's posted on our XTEAM site and we go over it before each workout to keep us focused. There is a copy on our product list to the right.
STEP 5:
We measure and weigh every week and there are lots of fun ways we compare and track your strength and cardio system by doing timed workouts and games so you can see your physical progress both ways.
STEP 6:
24-7 Access to the gym - our members will never miss a workout because the gym is closed!
STEP 7:
Monthly Transformation Classes each month on nutrition and motivation techniques that are totally FREE to our XTEAM and we encourage them to bring a friend and for first timers to the Rev to come and learn something!!! Most clients are lucky if they can get anyone at their gym to answer their nutrition questions, much less give them a manual and do monthly classes!
STEP 8:
To build the community and relationships of the team members, within and across XTEAM and the coaches, we do periodic social meet-ups or "playdates" as we call them. This Sunday we are hitting Stone Summit rock climbing gym!
STEP 9:
The Creedo and the coaches methods are intended to create an environment that will not let you quit. We believe the only way to fail is to quit and if you are feeling like you need to "take a break" you will find that we will rally behind you and help you stay on track and that is really just a combination of the factors above. The Culture of Support is KEY!
BONUS!
It's affordable...for $15-20 a session, this is a no brainer for someone who is ready to make a change and not waste one minute or penny on another program.
OK! That's all our secrets and how we developed the tagline
"WE SELL RESULTS NOT GYM MEMBERSHIPS!!!"
Committed to your health and fitness,
Anna
10 Foods You Should Buy Organic
Most people easily agree buying ands consuming organic food is intuitively a good idea, not just for us but for our environment. But the extra cash you have to shell out to make that choice can be daunting. So most people are choosing to buy SOME organic foods some of the time...but which one is worth it? Below is the Environmental Working Group's list of the dirty dozen - foods that rank high on pesticide residue so you can make an informed choice and use those dollars where they will matter most, not on a food that it turns out, has almost no residue on it.
This Thursday we have an awesome FREE MEMBER seminar that anyone who has never been to a seminar of ours can attend totally free as well called
"The Organic Revolution"
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#ixzz1kTd7QAIz
This Thursday we have an awesome FREE MEMBER seminar that anyone who has never been to a seminar of ours can attend totally free as well called
"The Organic Revolution"
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Dirty Dozen
Buy these organic
1
Apples
2
Celery
3
Strawberries
4
Peaches
5
Spinach
6
Nectarines
– imported
– imported
7
Grapes – imported
8
Sweet bell peppers
9
Potatoes
10
Blueberries
– domestic
– domestic
11
Lettuce
12
Kale/collard greens
Clean 15
Lowest in Pesticide
1
Onions
2
Sweet Corn
3
Pineapples
4
Avocado
5
Asparagus
6
Sweet peas
7
Mangoes
8
Eggplant
9
Cantaloupe
- domestic
- domestic
10
Kiwi
11
Cabbage
12
Watermelon
13
Sweet potatoes
14
Grapefruit
15
Mushrooms
Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#ixzz1kTd7QAIz
Testimonial of the day!
I love getting stuff like this...came in my email today had to share:)
Cynthia Stanfield"Thank you! Thank you!I feel better than I have in years and doing stuff I didn't think I could do working out and not only because of my deconditioned state but also my back pain. So, this is all major change for me! I'm not looking for a pat on the back. Your continued motivation is all I need. Thanks!"
Lawrenceville, GA
Thats what I'm talking about!!
Anna Smith
Revolution Personal Fitness Group
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2012 in pictures (so far)!
What a year so far!!
Just hours before the New Year, Stephanie who is doing an amazing job leading our fit fit camp program and also our resident certified Zumba instructor led over 700 runners for the warm up at the Flashlight 5K in Lawrenceville!
A few REV'ers decided to join in and fun and Chet "The Animal" took the podium as usual:)
Sunday is a great day to look back at your week so that is exactly what I was doing when I realized we should go ahead and look back at the last 15 days. In short order, Chad has welcomed his daughter and had a birthday... so that has been exciting!
We've finally installed our new 12 foot white board and as a present for Chad and all he's done, my husband Mike made some cool new slosh pipes...try to chest press one of these bad boys sometime!
Stephanie has also added a Saturday Zumba Class at 10am and she had 4 newbies on Saturday who loved it so that was fun!
We also launched THE GREAT REVOLUTION FITNESS GYM'S REFERRAL CONTEST...the GRAND PRIZE is $500 cash, runner up gets $50 to Seasons 52 restaurant and the raffle prize is this gym bag stuffed with over $100 in fun new fitness gear.
Just hours before the New Year, Stephanie who is doing an amazing job leading our fit fit camp program and also our resident certified Zumba instructor led over 700 runners for the warm up at the Flashlight 5K in Lawrenceville!
A few REV'ers decided to join in and fun and Chet "The Animal" took the podium as usual:)
Sunday is a great day to look back at your week so that is exactly what I was doing when I realized we should go ahead and look back at the last 15 days. In short order, Chad has welcomed his daughter and had a birthday... so that has been exciting!
We've finally installed our new 12 foot white board and as a present for Chad and all he's done, my husband Mike made some cool new slosh pipes...try to chest press one of these bad boys sometime!
Stephanie has also added a Saturday Zumba Class at 10am and she had 4 newbies on Saturday who loved it so that was fun!
AND TOMORROW IS
REVOLUTION FITNESS GYM CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!!!!
Here's a hint at what that will mean for our members.
:)
Coming Next:
Thursday January 26 - Organic Revolution Seminar and Body Fat Testing Event (details a few posts down)
Sunday January 26 - Member Family Social - Stone Summit Rock Climbing ...details at front desk this week.
Here's to the rest of the YEAR~!
Anna
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- With Bachelor's and Master's degrees from University of Ga, Anna was an Economist in her former life. After trading in her pocket protector, Anna is now a personal trainer, fitness author/speaker. She is founder Revolution Personal Training Systems and owner of Revolution Private Personal Fitness Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Visit the Company Websites for more information on fitness programs. Email revtraining@bellsouth.net for more info on any program.
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