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12/7/07
When I meet people outside the studio and they learn what it is that I do for a living, many of them ask me why they are not seeing results. They tell me that they have been working out for months, and trying to watch what they eat, but they are not losing weight or tightening the belt.
My first question to them is simply, "What are you doing to change the way you're eating?" Some tell me that they have cut out all the carbs, others tell me that they have tried to cut down on portion sizes, and the list here goes on and on. In the end I ask them to see their food log for the day. Most of them don't have a food log with them, to which I reply, "Why not?" They will go on to tell me that they don't feel like they need to keep a food log because they do a good enough job of tracking it in their head, they don't like to count calories, etc. Some of my clients will try to take this same approach at times and 90% of the time it fails them. A food log or food diary is not there to make you count calories if you don't want to, but it is there to help you realize what your eating habits are. You may feel like you do a pretty good job of controlling your diet, but when you write it down you may be suprised.
If you are serious about getting back in shape, then you need to start a food log. You will help yourself see where your weaknesses are, as well as what your strengths are which will allow you to continue to talor a "diet" that is right for you and allows you to get results.
A food log does not have to be fancy. Go to the dollar store and by a small notebook that you can keep in a purse or your back pocket. Anytime you get something to eat write it down, and try to determine the nutrition breakdown of these foods (i.e.-calories, protein (g), carb (g), fat (g)).
Try a food log for a week and see if it helps you correct your eating habits. I bet it will, and I am willing to bet that it will help you see results faster.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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12/6/07
One of our new clients at MPT is one of those people who can inspire you in a single conversation (or even an e-mail). She is a business/life coach and at the young age of 56 and after two hip replacements she has decided that she would like to complete a marathon. A pretty aggressive goal, but not out of reach for someone with her mental strength.
The quote at the bottom of her e-mails reads:
"Whatever you can do- or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."
This quote pretty much sums up her attitude about life, and exemplifies the perfect mindset for someone beginning any new stage in life, whether it be a new career, or a new workout regimine.
If you have big ideas, go accomplish them. Quit sitting around thinking about it, and start doing it! If you want to open your own business allow me to introduce you to my new client and she can help lead you in the right direction. If you want to feel confident looking in the mirror again, then come see me and I can help you get there.
There is no reason that we cannot accomplish our goals in life. IF you are serious about following through with your big plans, then start working towards them. There are those of us who want to help you accomplish those goals.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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12/4/07
I just wanted to post a quick reminder that tonight (and every Tuesday and Thursday for the rest of the month) at 6:30pm on the Blossom Athletic Center football field we will be having a cardio session that is FREE for those of you who are signed up in our boot camps or are one-on-one clients and only $50 this month for those of you who are not yet associated with MPT. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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11/28/07
I apologize for not having "blogged" in a while, things have been a little hectic after returning from a wonderful weekend in College Station where my Aggies beat the Longhorns by a score of 38-30.
Here is an interesting article I found on the internet today: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/story?id=3922069&page=1
Basically, it says that scientists have found that there is a link between sitting and being fat. If you are interested in losing some of the body fat that is hanging on to your midsection or thighs, you might want to take this guys advice and stand up. Many of us sit in front of the computer or a desk for an extended period throughout the day. If you can find a way to stand up and move around rather than sit all day you may find that you will lose some of that body fat.
If you are interested in losing body fat, you also know that exercise should be an important component of that equation. Starting next week, the first week of December, we will be running two cardio sessions per week (Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm) out at Blossom Athletic Center (Bitters and 281). If you are already a member of one of our boot camps then these cardio sessions will be free. If you are not a boot camp member, but you would like to participate in these cardio sessions the cost is only $100 for the entire month. The goal with these cardio sessions is simply to help people burn a few extra calories throughout the week to help accelerate the results they are already seeing with the boot camp.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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11/22/07
Today is Thanksgiving, so I want to spend todays blog saying thank you. Thank you to everyone who has helped us make MPT a successfull fitness studio. Whether it is friends with encouraging words, neighbors handing out flyers, family dealing with a hectic schedule or clients working hard to acheive results, you have all helped us far beyond what you know. Thank you so much for helping MPT make it this far, and thank you for letting Jenn and I become a part of your life.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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