VEGAS, Baby and you would have been proud...

The title were the words from client Mary Rembold of St. John's and here is an email from her.

After reading it, please leave a comment below. Let us know how you think she did.

Were her choices bad or good?

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Kri and Dorn,

OK, so I went to Vegas for 4 days and I only had one cheat meal…. Plus a few drinks, but all in all, I did GREAT. I did not Journal, I took pictures!

Attached are photos of all my meals I bought except the fancy restaurant where we split a 12 oz sirloin and a lobster tail, and bread pudding with bourbon sauce for dinner – absolutely the only meal I have felt guilty about in 8 weeks.

There were two other breakfasts, but they were coffee, banana, yogurt….

But otherwise:

Monday:
Dinner 1: (pic) Broiled Tilapia, side salad w/ fat free dressing, rice, Rum & diet coke.

Tuesday:
Breakfast, coffee banana granola bar
Lunch 1: (pic) That’s a Portobello Burger on whole wheat bun, same side salad, beer… gave my chips to Hubby!
Buffet Dinner (pic) – 2 shrimp, salad, asparagus, pita bread with Hummus, Crystal Light iced tea.

Wednesday:
Buffet Breakfast (pic) – Fruit salad, banana, oatmeal with raisins, walnuts, and 1 TBS syrup, coffee. There’s a ½ mini bagel and lox on the plate, too. Didn’t eat it.
WORKED OUT - ran/walked 2 miles in 29 minutes… including warm-up and cool down and did one 8-minute Tabatas for core.
Big Dinner out!

Thursday:
Breakfast: Banana, granola bar, coffee
Snacked on raisins, pretzels when we drove to Hoover dam
Ate a granola bar and some peanuts on the plane
Ate homemade chicken vegetable soup & crackers when we got home at midnight.

I know it would have been nice to get more protein, but I’m glad I didn’t use that as an excuse to eat some fast food junk.


I took Nutri-grain bars, raisins, and whole wheat pretzels with me in case I got famished.

I need to weigh and measure tomorrow. I know I’ve made progress…. My clothes fit it…. Some of the previously “too tights”, are getting to not just fit, but be loose. Oh and the anniversary dress, I had planned to take and wear with a girdle… was almost too big!

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Sexy Back Boot Camps Warrior Workouts

Cardio: Tabatas – 30-10’s:

1. Alternating Lateral Squat jumps
2. MB Russian Twist
3. Alternating Lateral Squat jumps
4. MB Russian Twist

Repeat for 2 rounds

Core: Tabatas – 30-10’s:

1. Grasshoppers
2. Alternating T-Stabilization (push up position)
3. Grasshoppers
4. Alternating T-Stabilization (push up position)

Repeat for 2 rounds

Strength: Tabatas – 30-10’s:

1. MB Diagonal Chops
2. Front Lunge to MB Twist - R
3. MB Diagonal Chops
4. Front Lunge to MB Twist – L

Repeat for 2 rounds

Strength: Tabatas – 30-10’s:

1. Squat Thrust or Burpees
2. Alternating vertical Leg crunch
3. Negative Push ups
4. Leg raises

Repeat for 2 rounds

Skinny Jeans... Here I Come!!

Skinny Jeans... Here I Come!!

We started back up with classes this week.

We finished up a few contests and did a ton of workouts, so see tomorrows blog for the contest winners and workouts.

Wendy Greashaber won Camper of the Week a few weeks ago by coming to class every time, bringing in her food journal, doing her homework, applying her knowledge and teaching others about fitness.

Thank you and congrats to her. She won a $25 Gift Card to Bolero Salon and Spa.



I have made a lot of changes from what I eat to how I exercise. Overall, I have always been a healthy eater, but I wasn't hitting all of the food groups the way I should have (and still am at about 80%) Changes that I've made in my diet include increasing fruit, decreasing salty snacks, taking a multi vitamin and a fish oil supplement, decreasing diet soda, increasing water and using the knowledge that I gained from the "grocery store" tour to plan our family's meals. I'm realizing that I can't live my life without occasionally giving in to my favorite salty snacks, I just have to learn to say no a little more often. I try to start each day off right and I don't beat myself up over the bad days.

Another change that I've made is that I am now jogging/running on a regular basis. I'd never been able to make it more than half a mile until I started boot camp. I now run 3.5-4.5 miles on Mon., Wed., and Friday mornings and then run 5-6 miles on Tuesdays and Saturdays. I have to credit boot camp for giving me the core strength that I had been missing, but needed to do this. I work on core doing dynamic "around the world" 2 mornings a week after my run.

Overall, I've learned much more than I initially expected about fitness by just listening in class, trying to do what I'm supposed to, and seeing the results. I'm glad that we never know the daily class agenda before we get there because I'd have a hard time making myself go on days where we do leg excercises. I really have to focus hard at fully applying myself to lunges -- I hate them! (but the pain does wear off -- ha ha!)

My advise to everyone in the class would be: 3 steps forward and 1 step back -- Make your "good days" the best days ever -- see how far you can go! Don't beat yourself over the bad days.

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Heart Attack Sexy Back Workout of the Week

Heart Attack Sexy Back Workout of the Week


This is a crazy, cardio/strength workout. It freakin' rocked and tworked some ladies pretty good!!

These were 50-10's. Alternate between one set of strength, then cardio, then back to strength, then to cardio without any rest in between.

This is for the Intermediate to Advanced. Beginners, feel free to take a break at anytime.

Strength:

1. CORE- Alternating high-fives in push-up position (no push-ups)
2. LEGS- Sumo squat to sumo squat jump... repeat (touch hands to the ground, feet wide with toes pointing out)
3. CHEST- Bent-knee push-ups
4. CARDIO- Partner Resistance back pedals (switch partners half-way)
5. CORE- Grass hoppers

Cardio:

1. Zig zag 6 cones - Run, back pedal, repeat...
2. 10 Star jumps
3. Speed Ladder: In In, Out Out

Repeat for 5 minutes straight.

Be sure to get your post-workout supplement in right after the workout. Also, be sure to do your moderate cardio immediately post-workout to maximize your fat burning potential - at least 20 minutes with heart rate at 60-70% of max heart rate.

5-Minutes of Sexiness - Underground Training with Sexy Back Boot Camps Kri Chay and Miss Jude

Underground Training with Sexy Back Boot Camps Kri Chay and Miss Jude.

Watch this video and do this quick 5-minute workout at home to knock-off that hard to lose weight and nasty fat!!



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Sexy Back Slumdog

Slumdog.

Millionaire.

Great movie.

I just got done watching Slumdog Millionaire.

For one dollar, Alex (my girlfriend) rented it and it was well worth the money.

I'm not made of a millionaire dollars and not sure if I will see that this year, but I will soon.

Everyone has their mindset of what they want to be and how they want to be.

Jamal from the movie believed in something and went after it.

Everyday we are faced with choices.

Everyday we are learning.

From something to nothing.

For those who have never been down, they don't know how to look up.



You have to "fall" before you can get up.

If you believe you are worth a million dollars, then that's what you will achieve someday.

If you believe you should be paid 60,000 dollars someday, that's what you'll make someday.

If you believe you are rich at heart, that's how you'll feel someday.

If you believe you can drop the unwanted fat, you WILL drop the unwanted fat someday.

You may have been in a slum-like position before, then fought your way back up.

Achieving your dreams does not have to involve money.

Every person I know who is successful in life had a dream, they had a goal.

And when they had a goal, they made a plan.

And when they had a plan, they took action.

What are your plans?

Have you taken action?



Until you have made the decision to change, you will not change.

Make a change today.

We start back up on training Monday May 4th.

Bring a friend and help them make a change.

Let's bring sexy back for Summer!

Dishing Out The Best 10 Super Bowl Tips To Cut Thousands of Calories

Super Bowl Sunday is six days away. Other than the BIG Holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, this event has become a traditional celebratory day in America which we need to start preparing our stomachs for the goodies to come. This year, you can save yourself thousands of calories by using these party food alternatives at kickoff time.

The following is a comprehensive list of both approved food choices and/or healthier substitutes for traditional party foods. Use this list to satisfy your taste buds while saving at least hundreds if not thousands of calories in the process. If you use these strategies consistently for parties and social gatherings over the course of the year, this could prevent 5-10 lbs of fat gain… easily!

Section I- Appetizers

• Naked Sandwiches (preferably bun-less, only use whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)
• Thin Crust Whole Grain Pizza
• Fruit Salad (throw low carb whipped cream on top as desired)
• Super Salad Bowl (use unlimited veggies and meats, dip dressing on the side or use low calorie substitutes)
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Tuna or Chicken Salad
• Nut Butter on Celery Sticks
• Mixed Nuts (no sugar, unroasted, low in salt)
• Cheese, Eggs, and Meat Tray
• Raw Veggies (use dip sparingly)
• Grilled/Sauteed Veggies (use extra virgin olive or coconut oil)
• Figure-Friendly Nachos (see “accessories” below for ingredients: tortillas, cheese, salsa, and guac)
• Buffalo Chicken Bites (skinless, no breading, use low calorie buffalo sauce sparingly)
• Pasta Salad (use whole grain pasta and go easy on the dressings, choosing marina based sauces over creamier versions)

Section II- Accessories

• Natural Whole Grain Tortillas
• Natural Baked Chips
• Natural Cheetohs
• Natural Lipton Green Teas (or other low calorie/carb beverages)
• Water
• Natural Salsa
• Guacamole
• Salad Dressings: Vinegars of choice (apple cider, red wine, balsamic, etc.)
• Other Low Calorie Condiments of Choice: mustard, hot sauce, horseradish, etc.



Section III- Main Courses

• Lettuce Burgers (use extra lean sirloin or bison, preferably bun-less only using whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)
• Rotisserie Chicken (choose “plain” and remove skin and dab off any grease as needed with paper towel)
• Extra Lean Kosher Hot Dogs (preferably bun-less, only use whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)
• Chili (preferably bean-less, only use if absolutely needed and feel free to swap extra lean turkey for the beef version to cut down fat intake)
• Pizza (see “appetizers” above or use whole grain/thin crust options from restaurants or frozen food isles)



Section IV- Desserts

• Edy’s Grand Light Ice Cream
• Prograde Cravers (100% organic chocolate snacks bars)
• Larabars
• Cocoa Via Bars or Packs
• Low Carb Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory
• Protein Cookies (swap in protein powder for flour)


BONUS- Top 10 Tips to Save Thousands of Calories on Super Bowl Sunday

1.) Do not fast in preparation for a feast as it will turn your body into a famished fat-storing machine the next time you eat. The resulting low blood sugar levels that come from not eating for four hours or more make you crave junk foods high in both fat and refined sugars.

2.) Hydrate: Drink at least two to four cups of water before eating AND one to two cups every 15-30 minutes after you start eating to fill your stomach, and prevent overeating that can be triggered by dehydration.

3.) Eliminate Empty Liquid Calories: Minimize or eliminate all fruit juices, regular sodas, and alcohol. Opt for water, tea, or low calorie/carb beverages in moderation to leave more room for whole food choices that have more nutritional value and better fill you up.

4.) Go Naked: Replace all buns or breading for sandwiches with a lettuce wrap to cut calories, stabilize blood sugar, and boost fiber and micronutrient intake.

5.) Replace All White with Brown (Or Better Yet... Green!): Be sure to use the whole grain alternatives for any starch you serve at your party (e.g. chips, tortillas, breads, rice, pasta). Whole grains have more vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber which means they won’t have as negative of an impact on your blood sugar compared to its white counterparts. You can also go one step further by replacing all brown with green in the form of green veggies.

6.) Focus on eating lean proteins and fruits and veggies first. Use these in unlimited amounts as needed to fill you up and best prevent the typical party “killshot” of high carb and high fat meals (e.g. thick crust pizza with extra full-fat cheese).

7.) Never eat directly out of the bag or community bowl. Use smaller plates to put your food on while limiting yourself to a pre-set plate total (e.g. three-four plate maximum during a three-hour football game).

8.) Replace Gold With Green: Opt for guacamole over cheese for your salads and chips. Guacamole is not only low in saturated fat and high in heart healthy monounsaturated fats but it also has a ton of fiber that will help fill you up fast and prevent overeating. Though cheese is a true super food in moderation, it is very easy to overeat especially when mixed with refined carb sources like white chips and pizza.

9.) Replace Flour with Protein Powder: Few people know that protein powder makes a great cooking or baking substitute for flour (e.g. protein cookies). By adding protein and reducing carb intake you will boost metabolism.

10.) 20 Chews: Eat slowly and require a certain number of chews before you swallow to allow your brain enough time to get the “I’m full” signal (e.g. 20 pre-swallow chews).

Top Fitness Trends of 2009

I can't believe it's already the middle of December. Let's briefly look back at 2008 and let's see what happened. The fitness industry has tried but sadly has failed on changing enough lives to reverse the obesity epidemic that will hit us in 2009 and into 2010. More specifically, the sickening fact that American adults keep getting fatter, more lethargic, and less healthy has mirrored the unabated deterioration in the health and fitness of our youth population. However, on a positive note, I feel that 2009 will be host to several growing fitness trends that will provide the long-term answers to solve this ever-growing problem:

Fitness Trend#1- Fitness Boot Camps Will Rise, One-On-One Personal Training Will Fall

You've heard about Wall Street. You've seen big companies get "Bailed Out". We are living in the biggest economic recession since The Great Depression. With the disappearance of the middle class and an economy that will most likely get worse before it gets better, the average American simply does not have the disposable income for typical personal training rates that run about $60 per hour.

However, with every problem emerges a solution; fitness boot camps are just that. Boot camps are probably the hottest thing in the fitness game right now. The group training business model creates the ultimate win-win for trainers and clients making the one-on-one alternative obsolete. Fitness trainers get to better leverage their time and maximize profits by working with an unlimited number of clients per hour. Fitness clients are able to better access personal training services in a unique and dynamic team environment that provides better social support and accountability for only a third of the cost of typical one-on-one training rates.

Fitness boot camps are popping up all over the country, and for good reason. If you are trying to lose weight in 2009, do yourself a favor by saving your hard-earned money to get better results by joining a local fitness boot camp.

Fitness Trend#2- Interval Training Destroys Aerobic Training For Improved Fat Loss And Fitness 100% Of The Time

High-Intensity Interval Training is rapidly gaining popularity as the best form of improving both fitness and fat loss. Thankfully, 2009 will see more people doing sprints and less people doing marathons to lose weight. However, make no mistake about it, lots of people are still going to do hours of snail-paced cardio to burn fat.

Aerobic or endurance training is essentially going at a slow, low intensity pace for a long period of time (typically at least 30-60 minutes). In other words, the focus of endurance training is on the total volume of exercise (not quality). Think about all those speed limpers you see every New Year foolishly running for hours pounding the pavement or treadmill to get rid of that winter blubber. Sadly, this results in minimal fat loss and lots of overtraining injuries (e.g. pulled calves and hamstring, hip flexors...).

With interval training, the focus is on the intensity of exercise (quality). Intervals consist of alternating between shorts bouts of all out high-intensity effort and active recovery periods for a much quicker and focused amount of time (typically 10-20 minutes of intervals works best). This approach is scientifically proven to burn nine times more fat AND lead to faster improvements in fitness than the aerobic alternative.

Two landmark scientific studies come to mind here:

The Tabata study compared the effects of four minutes of high-intensity interval training with 45-60 minutes of low to moderate intensity cardio. The interval training group burned just as much fat as the endurance group and also had greater improvement in both anaerobic (think sprinters) and aerobic (think distance runners) fitness… in only four minutes!

The Gibala study compared the effects of 20 minutes of interval training (30 second sprint followed by four minutes of rest) with 90-120 minutes of endurance training in the “heartrate zone.” The conclusions of the study were that both methods of training lead to the same improvements in oxygen utilization (or aerobic fitness). In other words, intervals accomplished what endurance training did from a fitness standpoint in only a sixth of the time!

The time is now to jump on the interval training bandwagon. Come 2009, do yourself and your body a favor and start sprinting to look better naked.

Fitness Trend#3- Lean Protein And Fiber Are The Carbohydrate Addict’s Answer For Improved Health, Performance, and Body Composition

Americans are carb addicts. We simply can’t get enough starches and sugars in our diet, and we have the bulging midsections to prove it. One of the biggest misconceptions about diet today is that eliminated starches and sugars from your diet automatically means low carb. Better said, eliminating grains (even whole grains) and refined sugars still allows for consumption of the other carbohydrates: fruits and veggies. These nutrient-dense carbs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber and create more stable blood sugar levels to keep your body burning fat all day long. All of my clients who have lost the most fat have followed our guidelines of unlimited veggies all day long (besides corn, peas, carrots, beets, and potatoes). In other words, eat lots of veggie carbs, and very little of the other stuff if you want to see your abs!

The overwhelming scientific literature proving the fat burning benefits of a diet high in lean protein and fiber is finally catching the eye of mainstream consumers. Protein is the most important component of each and every meal or snack you consume. It builds and maintains muscle, allows your body to preferentially burn fat, increases metabolism through the thermic effect of feeding, and fills you up. Fiber (ideally obtained from fruits and vegetables, specifically green vegetables) helps slow digestion for a more steady supply of nutrients and sustained energy, it prevents overeating at each meal, and it helps keep you more full between meals. Thus by combining protein and fiber every two to four hours, you provide your body with the optimal one-two belly fat burning punch for a leaner, sexier you.]

Without a doubt, people will be consuming more protein and fruits and veggies next year, and their bodies will reap the rewards of this.

Well, those are the top fitness trends for 2009 according to my crystal ball. I hope the information in this article gives you the push you need to be the trendsetter for your own body and the bodies of those whom you care most about in the New Year!

Top 10 2008 Fitness Gifts for Last Minute Holiday Shoppers

1.) A Foam Roller


If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of your day nailed to a desk. And when you actually do have time to workout, all you usually can fit in is the workout itself. Really, who has time for daily stretching?

Well that’s where a foam roller comes in. It’s an awesome corrective self-massage tool that will dramatically strengthen injury prevention and improve performance. It’s ideal to use for at least five minutes pre and post-workout to promote healing of the small micro-tears in your muscles that result from high-intensity training to jumpstart the recovery process. Plus, a foam roller both kneads out and lengthens your muscle and connective tissues thus alleviating, if not eliminating, nagging aches and pains in your back, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows. It’s like having a personal deep tissue massager in the house!

If you’re going to get a foam roller, get a good one. The cheaper options tend to wear down into a limp noodle for larger individuals after a couple of months. I get all of my foam rollers from Perform Better. My brand of choice is The EVA Premium Foam Roller (about $30), I have used it every day for the last several years and I swear by it! You can get it here
Perform Better Foam Rollers

2.) Resistance Bands


Resistance bands are by far the most simple, convenient, and affordable equipment option in the fitness industry. They supply total portability for killer workouts that can be done anywhere. If you are a busy professional who does a lot of traveling, bands are the perfect lightweight training tool to take your workouts with you on the road as they can fit in the smallest of bags without a problem. If you are a busy Mom looking to workout in the comfort of your own home, bands can make this happen too. Bands provide the perfect compliment to your body weight circuit training workouts for added variety, allow for multiple levels of resistance with practically zero transition and set-up time, are easy on the joints, and are fun to use!

In my travels, I have had the pleasure of meeting and befriending the world’s premier resistance band training expert, Dave “The Might Band Man” Schmitz. This guy is a crazy dude who creates the most innovative fat loss workouts with bands that you’ll ever see. He has his own line of resistance bands that are virtually indestructible and I use them year round to crank it at home or on the road. To get the best bands in the business check out Resistance Band Training

3.) A Gift Card to a Sporting Goods Store For Fitness Equipment and Apparel


You can’t beat a sporting goods store like Dick’s Sporting Goods to get the best fitness equipment and apparel on the market today. I always recommend going with a gift card here because everybody has their own preferences, particularly when it comes to clothing sizes and styles.

4.) A Gift Card to Whole Foods, Nature’s Pantry, or Other Premium Grocery Stores


Rather then waste money on an overpriced restaurant, why not give a week’s worth of groceries to a 100% organic grocer like Whole Foods to a friend or loved one. After all, everybody’s got to eat, but how many of us actually eat the right stuff to support our fitness goals?

I must admit, several years ago I thought Whole Foods was just for rich people or hippies, but man was I wrong. I shop there almost exclusively these days, particularly when buying produce to avoid foods that are typically loaded with hormones and pesticides at other regular run of the mill grocery stores. The key is to go in with a budget in mind (e.g. spend $50 bucks on protein, $20 on fruits and veggies, and $10 on miscellaneous items) only buying what you need.

5.) A Gift Card to a Massage Therapist


Most of us are crazy busy and super stressed out during the holiday season and nothing eases the tension like a good massage. This is about as can’t miss of a gift as it gets, unless you know someone who doesn’t like to be touched. It’s nice to be pampered on occasion, and though the foam roller I mentioned above can do wonders for the majority of your body, nothing can alleviate tension in your upper back, neck, and head like a good massage therapist! Beauty Brands has a HUGE discount on massages, almost 50% off for first time folks. Check it out here at Beauty Brands

6.) Supplements that Work: Protein Powders, Fish Oil, Multi-Vitamin

I have helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds of fat. In my journey, I have found only three supplements to be a mandatory part of the optimal fat loss program: protein powders, fish oil, and multi-vitamin supplements.

Protein powders provide great liquid workout nutrition and a convenient meat alternative for on-the-go snacking. For a protein powder, look for a brand low in sugar and carbohydrates and with a mix of both whey and casein (fast and slow absorbing proteins). I like 100% Whey Protein by Optimum available by www.musclesurf.com.


Fish oil, or more appropriately entitled an essential fatty acid (EFA) supplement, is critical to providing key omega 3’s to maximize overall health, performance, and body composition. Studies show that krill oil provides the most effective dosing of EFA’s.

A multi-vitamin provides keys vitamins and minerals that are tough to obtain unless your diet is near picture perfect. I don’t know about you, but I like to cover my bases when it comes to my health. Be sure to choose a multi-vitamin supplement that is made from whole foods rather than synthetic materials, in addition to being made specifically for your gender.

My clients and I rock with VGF+25 and EFA Icon, both included in Prograde’s Health+ Package available at Prograde Products


7.) Sport-Specific Gift


This one’s pretty basic: if you want to give a great gift to an athlete then get them something unique that compliments their sport, whether it be fitness equipment, apparel, or both.

8.) Fitness Book or Subscription to Fitness Magazine


Everybody need bedtime or bathroom reading baby! If you have just read a good fitness book that you know a friend or family member would benefit from, hook them up with their own copy. Better yet, people love magazine subscriptions. Personally, I am a big fan of Men’s Health and Women’s Health. These magazines are filled with tons of workout, nutrition, and lifestyle tips catered to each sex and I never miss an issue. I know it sounds funny that I read Women’s Health being a guy, but I work with a lot of women so I need to keep up with the lingo like skinny jeans and muffin-tops, ha ha ha!

9.) Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset – Motorola S9


You can find this one below $100, but man is it worth the unparalleled listening pleasure and convenience. It’s this simple: drag and drop your workout MP3’s onto the your phone’s memory card using a USB cable and then press play and rock out while you workout. There are no annoying wires to deal with and the headphones are comfortably, yet firmly locked on your head so they never fall off and you never miss a beat. You can compare prices and get one here at Motorola S9



10.) A Gift Card to a Fitness Boot Camp


Boot camps provide a fun and exciting team environment that guarantee better results than one-on-one personal training for only a third of the cost… it’s a total no-brainer.

Look for a local fitness boot camp with tons of social proof (client testimonials, especially in the form of pictures and video) to make sure they have a solid reputation and a bunch of raving fans of people just like you. Plus, any good boot camp worth its weight offers free trials and money-back guarantees to all newcomers because they are so confident their program works that you’ll more than likely continue after a test-drive, This way there is typically no risk on your part… besides getting you butt kicked, in a good way ;)

So join a fitness boot camp with at least one other friend or family member or buy a boot camp gift card to give to your loved ones. As a boot camp instructor myself, I know firsthand that clients always get better results when they embark on a fitness journey with others.

And if you live in the local Kansas City area, come work with us for the best personal training on the Eastside – Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, by visiting www.SexyBackBootcamps.com. We’ll change your life and have you looking better naked this New Year, guaranteed!

Twork it out for the holidays and have a very safe and happy New Year!

Oprah Winfrey says she weighs 200 pounds!

Again? Wow.

I got on the internet today and clicked on Yahoo.com and this story popped right up! I was so surprised....NOT.

Everytime I see her on the cover of a magazine, they're always talking about how Miss Oprah is awesome and her food and diet plans on television are awesome.

So if they're so awesome, why isn't she following her own advice?

Oprah says she's "fallen off the wagon."

She also says, "I'm mad at myself."

To my readers, diets DO NOT WORK!! You have to learn how to eat the right things at the right times...to keep it simple.

No carb diets lack....duh....carbs. The body needs carbs to function. Plus, the majority of your daily intake will consist of carbs so of course you'll drop weight when on a No carb diet because you're taking away 40-60% of your daily calories.

However, I guarantee you that when you go back to eating regular meals, your weight will jump right back up!! and maybe even more. Has this ever happened to you?

Oprah's goal is no longer to be thin; instead she wants to be strong, healthy and fit.

Finally!! She's figured it out.

I'm proud of her on that sentence. Folks, do not focus on the number on the scale. Try to set performance goals instead of weight loss goals. Something like, "I want to do 100 push ups in two minutes or run a half mile in under 4 minutes". Something like that.

A bathroom scale doesn't tell you how much muscle or fat you have, only how much you weigh...period. It doesn't tell you how strong, healtlhy and fit you are. People can fluctuate between 1-10 lbs. a day. And that mainly depends on how hydrated you are.

So to my clients and readers, Do Not focus on the scale. You may be skinny and fat, or you may be big and healthy.

Oprah goes on to say "I was talking the talk, but I wasn't walking the walk. And that was very disappointing to me."

She has a personal trainer so what happened? How and why did she get off track?

Who knows.

We often think of celebrities and their amazing bodies and we say to ourselves, “of course that person has an great body. They are rich and can afford to hire a personal trainer and chef and dietitian to work with them every single day.”

Training does not have to be expensive and it doesn't have to be hard. If you join my camps, SexyBack Bootcamps, you can get all of these things and more for a fraction of the cost of what gyms like 24 Hour Fatness is charging.