FIT 24- LOSE up to 24 POUNDS IN 3 MONTHS

Are you ready to get healthy, finally? Are you ready to lose weight and feel good about yourself? Have you had it with fad diets that cost a lot and don't work?

FIT 24 is a 3 month group weight loss program that teaches you how to eat food to live instead of living to eat food. Our program allows you to set and REACH obtainable goals that you will incorporate as a LIFESTYLE change instead of a short term fad.

The Program will include all of the following:

*Admittance to weekly class sessions each month for three months which include:

*Discussion of your progress

*Weekly recommendations for nutrition 

and fitness

*Assistance with weekly goals setting

*Weekly text messages or emails to remind you of your goals and to help with accountability

*Sample workouts to do in the gym

*A weeks meal plan to get you off on the right foot

*A variety of handouts, recipes, and other materials.

FIT 24 begins SEPTEMBER 15^th  so sign up now with a Fit Life Trainer! Enrollment is limited!

The cost of the 3 month program is $109 a month, and if you enroll with a friend, your cost goes down to $99 a month.

Meetings will be held every week and you get your choice of meeting either Monday morning at 9:30 am or Monday Evening at 5:30 pm. Each meeting lasts approximately 1 hour. Schedules will be given out at our first meeting.

Please arrive on time as we will start without you!

For more information, call Jaime @ 443-865-3397 or email us at fitlifetraininglaplata@gmail.com.

If your ready to sign up, use our secure PAYPAL link on the top right side of the website. If your signing up alone, the cost is $109, but if your signing up with a buddy, please select the $99 option.

FIT 24

LOSE up to 24 POUNDS in 3 MONTHS!

Starts Septmeber 15th! More info to follow!!!

What do I eat for breakfast?

This is such a popular question and also one of the biggest reasons people DO NOT lose weight. When I sit down with people who are trying to lose weight, one of the first things I ask is, “What do you eat for breakfast?” and the most popular answer I get is, I don’t.

I am starving when I wake up so I cannot personally fathom the idea of not eating, but I also understand all of you who have every reason in the world………………I don’t have time…………….I’m not hungry……………..I have to run out the door……………..I want to lose weight so if I skip it, it’s less calories I eat during the day.

All these reasons are making you gain weight actually. If you don’t eat breakfast, your metabolism doesn’t get revved up like it should, so you don’t start burning calories right away and then you most likely tend to over eat the rest of the day.

Breakfast can be simple, eggs and whole grain toast, hardboiled egg and a banana, Greek Yogurt with fruit, whatever……but you need to eat it in order to lose weight and stay healthy.

So, to answer the question, what do I eat for breakfast……..Oatmeal. And I eat it almost every day and not the pre-packaged, sugar filled kind, but good old fashioned oatmeal that literally takes 3 minutes on the stove or in the microwave. I love oatmeal, it fills me up, and I think it has helped me to lose unwanted weight in the past. Plus, being in the health and fitness industry, I love to recommend this to clients because it helps to actually lower bad cholesterol levels if eaten on a regular basis.

So give oatmeal a try. Here is a great link to some easy recipes to make your own quick oats if you need a speedy breakfast in the morning!

http://www.superhealthykids.com/blog-posts/homemade-instant-oatmeal-packets.php

DASMA YOGA STUDIO

We are excited to be opening DASMA YOGA STUDIO located at Longevity Studios, 6610 Crain Highway in La Plata.. The studio is open to both gym members and the public so if you're just interested in taking yoga classes and not joining a gym, this is perfect for you! Opens August 1st, 2014!

Here is some info and we hope to see you there!

Monday @ 7:00 PM Connecting Bridge Yoga

Tuesday @ 9:30 AM Powerhouse Yoga

Thursday @ 4:30 PM Essential Yoga
Friday @ 9:30 AM Relaxing Yoga Flow

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Connecting Bridge Yoga

An intermediate level class focusing on moving your yoga practice to the next level.

Powerhouse Yoga

A challenging class intended for those familiar with basic yoga poses and looking for an invigorating class aimed at challenging endurance, flexibility, and strength

Essential Yoga

A class of basic yoga poses and flows intended for the beginner or anyone wanting to refine the basic postures.

Relaxing Yoga Flow

A gentle class with an emphasis on smooth flowing movements and stretches to provide relief from sore achy muscles and joints

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We will soon be offering our yoga programs online so you can take classes from the comfort of your own home! To purchase our online unlimited yoga click here:

If your a member of our monthly online yoga program and wish to view a class. Please click here:  DASMA YOGA ONLINE

How to Not Gain Weight or Even Lose Weight on Vacation

It’s really easy to gain up to 5 extra pounds on vacation. You’re out of your routine; you don’t have your normal eating patterns, and don’t have as easy access to your staple foods.

Well it’s actually pretty easy to stay on track while on vacation if you’re prepared….and you might even lose some weight!

First thing you should always do is drink a lot of water. Start first thing in the morning so you’re more full during that breakfast buffet. Staying hydrated will give you more energy throughout the day so you’re more likely to take those day excursions, go for a hike up a mountain, or take that walk on the beach. (Doing all these extra activities is how you can actually lose weight).

Next is to pack snacks. Whether you’re flying or driving, pack apples, bananas, nuts, protein bars (healthy ones), or food to keep you full between meals. This way you don’t totally pig out when you’re eating out all the time and you don’t let your blood sugar get to low so you eat even more.

Third, eat dessert…..but just not the entire piece. Have some cheesecake, but just a bite. Have a piece of pie, but just a bite. You don’t have to skip out on everything, BUT if you don’t eat dessert every day, then why start eating a ton now.

Lastly, be careful what you drink. Mixed, girlie drinks like Margaritas or Pina Coladas can have up to 800 calories each. This is like two dinners, do you really need that? Have a wine spritzer, or a mixed drink with soda water instead of juice to save on calories….and most importantly drink water in between cocktails.

Follow these tips and you’re more likely not to feel guilty after your vaca ends!

Written by: Jaime Gesl

To know more about Jaime or any of our trainers, go to the About Fit Life tab.

June Schedule

If your local to La Plata, MD, come check out our classes!! You are guaranteed to feel great afterwards!

How Many Calories Should I Eat?

This is a big question in the fitness Industry, and there is no one size fits all for this question. There are 3 things that have to be taken into account when figuring out calories:                              

Age

Body type

Activity level

A 40 year old man is definitely not going to need as many calories as a 20 year old. Furthermore, a woman who just walks 5x a week will not need as many calories as a woman who weight trains regularly.

Beyond this, not all calories are equal. Calories from fast food are not equal to a diet of organic vegetables and meats that are hormone free. Calories are important but nutrients are more important.

That being said, the average woman that doesn’t drink and eats pretty clean, and has a well-rounded exercise routine will need between 1500 & 2000 calories. Men in the same situation will need between 2500 & 3000. This may change greatly depending on what the end goal is……Obviously if you want to gain weight you may need more calories and if you want to lose weight, it may be on the lower end.

Written by: Gordon Schrader

To know more about Gordon or any of our trainers, go to the About Fit Life tab.