Are you ready for Spring??
If you are thinking about getting in shape or adding something different to your fitness program, I encourage you to try my Got fit! group training program. Getting out of your comfort zone can be scary, but that is how you'll see results. The comraderie, motivation, and inspiration of my group training is exactly what keeps clients coming back and completely overcomes any apprehension you may have. Frequently people tell me they are concerned they won't be able to keep up, or they worry they may not be "fit enough" to join. I can tell you that these fears are gone on the first day when they realize everyone is in it together. It does not matter what level you are. The program is designed to be challenging for all fitness levels. What matters is that you have the determination to begin and the desire to improve your wellness. Whatever your motivation and goals....feeling more energized, getting stronger, increasing flexibility, carving out an hour just for yourself, I will be behind you every step of the way. In my group training you get the individual attention of a Personal Trainer in a cost effective group setting. I am available 24/7 via email for motivation/nutrition support as well. Below is information. Email me if you have any further questions. I invite new clients to grab a friend and try a free class to see if it is for you!
Remember....If nothing changes, nothing changes!
Spring Group Training Session 1
This is a bootcamp style group workout. Specifically, it is a total body conditioning program that will develop your strength, cardio-respiratory system, and flexibility. I include nutrition information/discussions as well. You'll learn what to eat and not to eat for breakfast, fast lunch ideas on the run, how to prep delicous health dinners for the family on those busy nights, and more. In this program we are training movements through a workout focusing on functional fitness: exercises that help you move easier through your everyday life. Well conditioned muscles help protect against injuries. They also aid in shock absorption, protecting joints. And by losing fat and gaining muscle, you'll burn more calories, even at rest! Workouts incorporate resistance training, core conditioning, cardio, circuit training, flexibility, and agility and balance work, to name a few modalities. We work on training the anerobic pathways thus burning more calories during the workout and for sometime after as well. The comraderie, non competitive environment, and yes FUN atmosphere will keep you inspired!
Morning Session:
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays March 8 through April 28 (no classes April vacation)
Time: 9:30-10:30
Place: Federated Church/ Norfolk. Moving outside as the weather warms up.
What You Need: 5 and 8 lb dumbbells, a resistance band, and a mat
Cost: $105 for once a week/$210 for twice a week.
To secure your spot, send your check to me at: 16 Standish Rd, Norfolk, 02056
Lunchtime workout:
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8 through April 28 (no classes April vacation)
Time: 11:45-12:45
Place: Federated Church/Norfolk. Moving outside as the weather warms up.
What you Need: 5 and 8 lb dumbells, a resistance band, and a mat
Cost: $105 for once a week/$210 for twice a week
To secure your spot, send a check to me at 16 Standish Rd, Norfolk, 02056
Afternoon Seniors Class:
Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays, March 8 through April 28 (no classes April vacation 4/19 &4/21)
Time: 1:00-2:00
Place: Federated Church/Norfolk
What you Need: 3 pound and 5 pound dumbells, a resistance band, and a mat
Cost: $105 for once a week/$210 for twice a week
To secure your spot, send a check to me at 16 Standish Rd, Norfolk, 02056
Other News:
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Additionally visit my blog at: http://gotfit-janine.blogspot.com/. Here you'll find more in depth information on health and wellness topics.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
My best to you and your wellness!
Sincerely,
Janine Wilkins
Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA
jcolewilkins@aol.com
508-733-7555
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The High Price of High Fructose Corn Syrup
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a nasty sweetener many people don't even know they're eating. You look at a label and see it there and figure its sweetened corn, how bad can that be? It's everywhere so it must be OK to eat. Well, what you may not be aware of is that this sweet syrup is made from federally subsidized corn and it is cheaper to use than sugar. It's a big money making business for those companies tucking it into everything from ice cream, to soda, bread, ketchup, cereal, and protein bars to name a few. It accounts for half the sweetener used annually in the US today. Production in the US went from 3,000 tons in 1967 to 9,227,000 tons in 2005. HFCS production has increased 350% since 1980 alone.
Why is it bad for you? It has more fructose (up to 80%) while sugar has 50% sucrose and 50% fructose. The sucrose is metabolized in the blood stream and either used for fuel or stored as fat, while the fructose (containing no enzymes, vitamins, or minerals) is entirely metabolized in the liver where it turns rapidly into fat. Fructose is a lipogenic food, which means it has fat storing properties, boosting our fat storage hormones. It also increases triglycerides which are an indicator for heart disease. When you make a low fat food choice such as yogurt, you may think you are eating something heart healthy and that it will lead to weight loss however, much of the fat removed in yogurt is replaced with high fructose corn syrup. Instead you are getting fatter because of the added carbs and fructose.
Recently there has been a lot of press about how bad HFCS is for you. Some companies are responding by removing HFCS and replacing it with plain old sugar. Recently I have seen in the grocery store "Throwback Pepsi". This has no HFCS and only sugar....like we used to drink when we were kids. I bought a bottle to see if it tasted any different. It was much less sweet. Interestingly, though, my kids didn't care for it. They said it wasn't as sweet as what they are used to. Our kids have grown up on this HFCS. They don't even know what real sugar in soda tastes like. They are used to the extra sweetness of HFCS. Not good at all. Look around for items labeled "Simply" on the front. That is a key that HFCS has been replaced with sugar. I have seen this on Ketchup and on pudding.
Here is Heinz new Ketchup:
and Pepsi Throwback:
Here is the Pudding:
Why is it bad for you? It has more fructose (up to 80%) while sugar has 50% sucrose and 50% fructose. The sucrose is metabolized in the blood stream and either used for fuel or stored as fat, while the fructose (containing no enzymes, vitamins, or minerals) is entirely metabolized in the liver where it turns rapidly into fat. Fructose is a lipogenic food, which means it has fat storing properties, boosting our fat storage hormones. It also increases triglycerides which are an indicator for heart disease. When you make a low fat food choice such as yogurt, you may think you are eating something heart healthy and that it will lead to weight loss however, much of the fat removed in yogurt is replaced with high fructose corn syrup. Instead you are getting fatter because of the added carbs and fructose.
Recently there has been a lot of press about how bad HFCS is for you. Some companies are responding by removing HFCS and replacing it with plain old sugar. Recently I have seen in the grocery store "Throwback Pepsi". This has no HFCS and only sugar....like we used to drink when we were kids. I bought a bottle to see if it tasted any different. It was much less sweet. Interestingly, though, my kids didn't care for it. They said it wasn't as sweet as what they are used to. Our kids have grown up on this HFCS. They don't even know what real sugar in soda tastes like. They are used to the extra sweetness of HFCS. Not good at all. Look around for items labeled "Simply" on the front. That is a key that HFCS has been replaced with sugar. I have seen this on Ketchup and on pudding.
Here is Heinz new Ketchup:
and Pepsi Throwback:
Here is the Pudding:
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