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Congratulations!

Fri, November 18, 2011 5:24 PM

I’m thinking about the past two weeks and just have to give a big congratulations to a few people…

Jen Z., Melissa, Erin, and Reina: You’ve taken huge leaps and you’ve made me so proud. I’m ecstatic with your success and growth and want you to know that you are exemplifying what Very Personal Training is all about – facing your fears and pushing yourself past the point of comfort. Keep it up and you will see that change happens, because you keep proving to yourself that you are capable of so much more than you thought possible. 

Also, a huge welcome to Sarah and Jen C. (because lord knows I need more Jen’s to keep track of!). I’m so excited to see what the future brings us.

The Other Red Meat

Mon, March 29, 2010 3:31 PM

Passover is a difficult time for most people. It’s only 8 days, but for some reason it seems like an eternity. When following a healthy eating plan you may feel like you’ve forgone many foods already and Passover only adds to that list. But, this could actually be a great time to try some new things.

You’ve probably sworn off red meat thinking that it’s all bad for you and will sabotage your waist line, but you should know that not all red meat is created equal. Bison (or buffalo) is actually a very lean meat (as are most game meats, like venison). A 3 1/2 ounce serving has only 105 calories, 1 g. fat, and only 1 gram of saturated fat (which compared to most fatty red meat cuts is saint-like!). It’s actually one of my favorite meats. You can grill steaks or even have yummy hamburgers again! Because it doesn’t have the fat pockets that most steaks have, be careful not to over-cook it. Cook until medium-rare and you should be good to go!

Here’s a simple recipe to try:
(serves 8)
- 8 4oz. bison tenderloins
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Diet Fact or Fiction

Wed, January 20, 2010 4:05 PM

Everyday we hear new tips and pointers that promise to help us lose weight. Here’s how to decipher fact from fiction:

MYTH – Foods eaten late at night are stored as fat.
TRUTH – Your body doesn’t know if you’re eating at 6pm or 10pm, but what it does know is if you’ve exceeded your caloric needs for the day. If you eat more calories than needed for maintenance your body will store the excess as fat, but if you eat less than needed for maintenance your body will use stored calories for energy.

Tip: Listen to your body’s physical cues of hunger. When your body needs calories it will tell you by feelings of physical hunger. Try focusing on eating when you’re hungry, not when the clock tell you it’s time to eat.

MYTH – A high protein/low carbohydrate diet is the best way to lose weight.
TRUTH – A protein-rich diet, high in meat, cheese, and eggs can contain a lot of fat and cholesterol, putting you at risk for heart disease. Likewise a diet low in carbohydrates lacks fiber, because it’s low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fiber helps lower cholesterol and promote regularity.

Tip: Not all carbs are bad. Choose high fiber carbs made with whole grains. Your body will use it for energy. Focus on balanced meals: Fill 1/2 your plate with vegetables, 1/4 with protein, and 1/4 with carbs.

MYTH – Fruits are bad, because they’re high in sugar.
TRUTH – Fruits are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain natural sugars. It’s the added sugars you need to be careful of.

Tip: Replace the cookies, cakes, and candies in your cabinets with fruit in your refrigerator. Frozen fruit can make a yummy midnight snack and won’t stick to your hips later like Ben & Jerry.