Before we even get into November, i want to address the holiday season, the Perfect Phit expectations and also dispelling the mentality that most of us have regarding the way that we eat.
During the holidays, in particular, Thanksgiving and Christmas, we use these two seasons (not days....but seasons) to over indulge in fatty foods and sweets because its traditionally what we've done as african americans. Our families get together and we fellowship over a feast. good food is thought to be an antidote to bring families close together. Soon thereafter, we all find a corner in grandma's house and take a nap because we've eaten ourselves to sleep. this state of being is what i call DUMB FAT AND HAPPY.
then, we wake up and have seconds while we watch movies and sports in the evening.
then, as if that wasn't enough, we'll damn sure take a plate or two home with us so that we can "keep the party going" for the next day or two.
Well, my friends....this WAS your holiday plan. it was your destiny BEFORE you decided to have a healthier lifestyle. this SLAVE eating is no longer a part of our culture.
i'm not saying we can't enjoy the holidays, but we must understand that enjoying the holidays is NOT WORTH the major setback that we'll undergo if we partake in the traditional feast.
if we eat like that, all of the progress we've made will be jeopardized. we'll slow down our metabolism that we've worked so hard to speed up...which keeps us losing calories while we rest. we'll put sugar and fat in our bodies and add to our body fat total, thus taking us into the negative direction!! ITS NOT WORTH IT. ITS NOT WORTH IT.
We cant let slave traditions keep us obese, unhealthy and closer to health risks just because its what we've been doing. Decide RIGHT NOW to unlearn the traditions and start a new one.
start a tradition of healthy eating for the holidays, smaller portions, better choices and NO REGRETS!!
The scale won't lie. You don't want January 1st to come around and you have to start all over with the resolution crowd.
you've already decided to have a healthier lifestyle, don't be grouped in with new years resolutioners. by the time they get started, you will have been on your way for months.
REMEMBER, THE BODY YOU WANT NEXT SUMMER IS CREATED IN THE OFF SEASON!! the body you want is not made in the gym, its created at home during EACH MEAL!!
we'll discuss this more in detail as we get close to the holidays, but i wanted to put it on your mind early.
the holiday season is no reason to start cheatin!!
the holiday season is no reason to start cheatin!!
the holiday season is no reason to start cheatin!!
(think i'm playin)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
FAQ's about SUGAR IN THE RAW
Good Morning Perfect Phit.
I figured that i'd provide this information to everybody so that you can have this for yourself. Whevever I discuss the nutritional guidelines and tell people that they must cut out sugar, I get 50 million questions:
1. can i just eat less sugar
2. can i have splenda or equal
3. can i have sweetened cereals, etc
4. can i have sugar in the raw.
This article below is about sugar in the raw, how it is created and what its value is or lack thereof. It is HEALTHIER.....ER, ER than white sugar...but I STILL DON'T RECOMMEND IT!
with this information, you can decide for yourself if you want to use it.
what i get from it it this: it does come from the sugar cane, therefore its natural. BUT, there is very minimal nutrient value, with 5 grams of carbs and 20 calories.
so, what this means to me is this: i'm putting 5 grams of carbs and 20 calories into my system with NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE. so, does it do me any good? NO. does it help me reach my goal? NO.
does it hurt me? not AS MUCH as regular sugar.
you decide if this ratio of risk vs reward is ok with you and is it worth extra days in the gym and paying for a trainer
ENJOY YOUR SUGAR!!
What is Sugar In The Raw?
Sugar In The Raw is a natural, unrefined sugar made exclusively from sugar cane. Juice is extracted from the sugar cane, and then crystallized through evaporation. These crystals are rinsed with a very small amount of water to remove just enough stickiness to make the product free flowing. We pack this turbinado sugar and market it as Sugar In The Raw.
Because Sugar In The Raw is a natural product, there will be a variation in crystal size and color.
What makes Sugar In The Raw different from other sugars? Is it healthier for me than regular sugar?
Sugar In The Raw's distinctive color and taste comes from the sugar cane juice flavor that naturally occurs in the crystals. By contrast, white sugar is obtained by refining the sugar cane crystals to remove all the sugar cane juice flavor (and with that, all of the nutrients). Thus white sugar is basically 100% sucrose whereas Sugar In The Raw contains very small amounts of nutrients. Some nutritionists believe that these very small amounts of nutrients contribute to the advantages Sugar In The Raw over refined white sugar. Some commercial brown sugars are made by adding coloring and flavor back to refined white sugar; this is not the case with Sugar In The Raw.
How many calories in a packet of Sugar In The Raw?
One packet (approximately 1 teaspoon) of Sugar In The Raw has 5 grams of carbohydrate and only 20 calories.
How may I use Sugar In The Raw?
Add it to your coffee, tea, cappuccino or latte. Replace white sugar in recipes with an equal quantity of Sugar In The Raw. Sprinkle over cereal or fruit. Mix with cinnamon and sprinkle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Use as a topping on muffins, cookies and other baked treats. Blend with fruit and skim milk or yogurt for a healthy smoothie. Use in glazes and sauces for meat and poultry.
I figured that i'd provide this information to everybody so that you can have this for yourself. Whevever I discuss the nutritional guidelines and tell people that they must cut out sugar, I get 50 million questions:
1. can i just eat less sugar
2. can i have splenda or equal
3. can i have sweetened cereals, etc
4. can i have sugar in the raw.
This article below is about sugar in the raw, how it is created and what its value is or lack thereof. It is HEALTHIER.....ER, ER than white sugar...but I STILL DON'T RECOMMEND IT!
with this information, you can decide for yourself if you want to use it.
what i get from it it this: it does come from the sugar cane, therefore its natural. BUT, there is very minimal nutrient value, with 5 grams of carbs and 20 calories.
so, what this means to me is this: i'm putting 5 grams of carbs and 20 calories into my system with NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE. so, does it do me any good? NO. does it help me reach my goal? NO.
does it hurt me? not AS MUCH as regular sugar.
you decide if this ratio of risk vs reward is ok with you and is it worth extra days in the gym and paying for a trainer
ENJOY YOUR SUGAR!!
What is Sugar In The Raw?
Sugar In The Raw is a natural, unrefined sugar made exclusively from sugar cane. Juice is extracted from the sugar cane, and then crystallized through evaporation. These crystals are rinsed with a very small amount of water to remove just enough stickiness to make the product free flowing. We pack this turbinado sugar and market it as Sugar In The Raw.
Because Sugar In The Raw is a natural product, there will be a variation in crystal size and color.
What makes Sugar In The Raw different from other sugars? Is it healthier for me than regular sugar?
Sugar In The Raw's distinctive color and taste comes from the sugar cane juice flavor that naturally occurs in the crystals. By contrast, white sugar is obtained by refining the sugar cane crystals to remove all the sugar cane juice flavor (and with that, all of the nutrients). Thus white sugar is basically 100% sucrose whereas Sugar In The Raw contains very small amounts of nutrients. Some nutritionists believe that these very small amounts of nutrients contribute to the advantages Sugar In The Raw over refined white sugar. Some commercial brown sugars are made by adding coloring and flavor back to refined white sugar; this is not the case with Sugar In The Raw.
How many calories in a packet of Sugar In The Raw?
One packet (approximately 1 teaspoon) of Sugar In The Raw has 5 grams of carbohydrate and only 20 calories.
How may I use Sugar In The Raw?
Add it to your coffee, tea, cappuccino or latte. Replace white sugar in recipes with an equal quantity of Sugar In The Raw. Sprinkle over cereal or fruit. Mix with cinnamon and sprinkle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Use as a topping on muffins, cookies and other baked treats. Blend with fruit and skim milk or yogurt for a healthy smoothie. Use in glazes and sauces for meat and poultry.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Belly Phat!!
The most common question i get from new clients or people who are inquiring about a healthier lifestyle is, "how do i lose my belly fat".
well, there's realistic answer and then there's the answer that you want to hear. which one do you want?
i'll start with the one you want to hear:
1. How do I lose belly fat - what you want to hear
Most people think that doing mad crunches, sit ups, ab turns and twists will remove stubborn belly fat. while these things may help a little, the reality is that they really don't help lose the fat around your belly. they may help burn calories in general....which aids in belly fat loss over time. but if you are looking to target the tire on your midsection, these activities will only frustrate you over time.
2. How do I lose belly fat - the truth
Belly fat is a storage closet for all of the chips, cookies, cakes, pies, donuts, brownies, enchilladas, wings, fried chicken, ribs, energy drinks, tacos, burgers, fries, loaded nachos, burritos, mixed drinks and beer. This storage closet, unlike some that can be broken into is the safest and most secure storage closet in the world. For as long as you keep putting your goodies and treats in there...it will HOLD THEM FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, nice and safe!!
If you'd like to remove take the goodies out of storage and reduce that unsightly roll that ruins your nice fitting shirts, there's one proven method (not surgery) and that is TO EAT PROPERLY!!! in order to lose belly fat, your diet must change. your eating habits must change. its not a quick fix, nor is it a diet, but rather a lifestyle change. your body stores fat. so if u put more fat in there...what do you think will happen? contrarily, if you stop putting fat and sugar in there, and put in the right foods with modest portions, it will begin to push the stored belly fat out of your system.
how long will it take, ramont? well i'm glad you asked. it depends on how much stored body fat you have and how well you eat. so,its really up to you. and unlike a diet or surgery, you will have a sustainable plan to keep it off...which is called "lifestyle change".
so, there you have it. the answer to the question, "how do i lose belly fat".
well, there's realistic answer and then there's the answer that you want to hear. which one do you want?
i'll start with the one you want to hear:
1. How do I lose belly fat - what you want to hear
Most people think that doing mad crunches, sit ups, ab turns and twists will remove stubborn belly fat. while these things may help a little, the reality is that they really don't help lose the fat around your belly. they may help burn calories in general....which aids in belly fat loss over time. but if you are looking to target the tire on your midsection, these activities will only frustrate you over time.
2. How do I lose belly fat - the truth
Belly fat is a storage closet for all of the chips, cookies, cakes, pies, donuts, brownies, enchilladas, wings, fried chicken, ribs, energy drinks, tacos, burgers, fries, loaded nachos, burritos, mixed drinks and beer. This storage closet, unlike some that can be broken into is the safest and most secure storage closet in the world. For as long as you keep putting your goodies and treats in there...it will HOLD THEM FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, nice and safe!!
If you'd like to remove take the goodies out of storage and reduce that unsightly roll that ruins your nice fitting shirts, there's one proven method (not surgery) and that is TO EAT PROPERLY!!! in order to lose belly fat, your diet must change. your eating habits must change. its not a quick fix, nor is it a diet, but rather a lifestyle change. your body stores fat. so if u put more fat in there...what do you think will happen? contrarily, if you stop putting fat and sugar in there, and put in the right foods with modest portions, it will begin to push the stored belly fat out of your system.
how long will it take, ramont? well i'm glad you asked. it depends on how much stored body fat you have and how well you eat. so,its really up to you. and unlike a diet or surgery, you will have a sustainable plan to keep it off...which is called "lifestyle change".
so, there you have it. the answer to the question, "how do i lose belly fat".
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Can Do Attitude
Today was a great day for me. Not only do i aspire to help people reach their fitness and nutritional goals, but also i pride myself in helping people with life lessons through working out. Today i had two clients back to back who came in with frustrations and i could tell that neither of them had their A games with them. I helped them will themselves through the workouts using a "CAN DO" attitude.
if you think you can't do it, you won't be able to do it. you defeat yourself immediately with a can't do attitude. but even if its difficult and you are up against the unknown...a CAN DO attitude will give you the perseverance to see it through. randomly, i took one client jogging for 25 minutes and had her recite, "i can do anything" the entire time. the second client, i had her punching the heavy bag reciting, "i can, i can". the motivation enabled them to not only get through the workout, but we talked about how the CAN DO attitude is critical for life success as well.
i think we had two major breakthroughs with regard to the outlook on life and how your approach to it is half of the battle.
I CAN!!!
if you think you can't do it, you won't be able to do it. you defeat yourself immediately with a can't do attitude. but even if its difficult and you are up against the unknown...a CAN DO attitude will give you the perseverance to see it through. randomly, i took one client jogging for 25 minutes and had her recite, "i can do anything" the entire time. the second client, i had her punching the heavy bag reciting, "i can, i can". the motivation enabled them to not only get through the workout, but we talked about how the CAN DO attitude is critical for life success as well.
i think we had two major breakthroughs with regard to the outlook on life and how your approach to it is half of the battle.
I CAN!!!
Welcome To the Fitness Forum
Hello Everyone and welcome to the Fitness Forum. This blog site is for us to share your success stories, our journeys and our fears about nutrition and personal fitness. We are all in search of a Perfect Phit. Some of us have further to travel than others, but as we all blaze this trail, we can inspire and motivate each other toward our goals.
I would encourage you to speak freely and respectfully and let your story and your milestone and your success be an inspiration for someone else.
-Pit Boss, Perfect Phit.
I would encourage you to speak freely and respectfully and let your story and your milestone and your success be an inspiration for someone else.
-Pit Boss, Perfect Phit.
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