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5/11/09

One of my favorite TV shows is The Office.

I realize that it drags out office life in a very exagerated way, but there are some realities to the Office that may relate to you.

On "The Office" they seem to have a party every other episode.  People order cakes and bring in cupcakes and ice cream.

This weekend I went into a couple of different real- estate offices and saw jars of candy on the receptionists desk, much like Pam has on The Office.

If your office resembles the show at all, then you have plenty of tempting moments to cheat on eating healthy.

So, how do you combat that?

My recommendation is to create your own food jar.  In your jar though, instead of having candy, have almonds.

When someone has a birthday, bring cupcakes for everyone else, but bring a healthy option as well.  A good choice is a fruit tray as it is sweet, but not an unhealthy food like cupcakes!

Being good with proper eating is not easy!  Once you establish some decent habits though, it will be easier and easier to repeat them.

Do you have any tricks on how eat better in the office?  If so, send me an e-mail and let me know!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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Rob's Blog- Why Listen to an Out of Shape Personal Trainer PDF Print E-mail
I work out at a certain corporate gym from time to time and cant help but notice that most of their personal trainers are out of shape.  Why in the name of god would anyone take fitness advice from a “portly” personal trainer?  Seriously, you should only take advice from people who practice what they preach.   Example: Dr. Phil has a weight loss book.

Honestly...is Dr. Phil in good shape at all? If he wrote a book on how to have a successful talk show, then I would buy it if that is something I was looking to do. I would not buy a weight loss book written by him.

Even if your personal trainer is certified and out-of-shape, don't listen to them! If they don't have enough discipline to get in shape themselves, how are they going to motivate you? That is a big part of being a personal trainer. I'd much rather listen to someone in good shape, than listen to someone who is certified.

Here is a question...would you rather get a Masters Degree in Business from Harvard, or get mentored by Bill Gates for 6 years? The difference is huge! I would chose to hang with Bill, no question about it! Harvard is a great University with great teachers, but Bill Gates is a man who "walks the walk" (even though he isn't "certified" and dropped out of business school).

Bottom line...be careful about who you take advice from!  Keep training SA!
 Regards,Robert Clark  
 
It's Not Rocket Science...Do I have to Sweat? PDF Print E-mail

5/6/09

The other day I was talking with some clients after our first boot camp and we were discussing what type of exercise they should be doing on their days when they are not here at boot camp.

After describing the cardio workout I wanted them to complete, one of them asked what intensity they should do the cardio workout at, by asking, "Do I have to Sweat?"

Now, getting in shape is not rocket science.

There are techniques that you can follow to get in shape faster than other techniques.

But, there is no substitute for hard work!

They call it working out because you have to work to get results!

If you are not sweating during your workout, then you simply are not pushing yourself hard enough!

So, put the fork down, and start sweating!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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Applebee's and Weight Watchers PDF Print E-mail

5/6/09

Did you know that Applebee's has a Weight Watchers Menu?

I didn't!

Today, one of our boot camp members, who is a waitress at Applebee's was telling me about this program and I was suprised to hear about it!

She said that the "Weight Watcher Cops" will even make Applebee's take something off of the menu if it doesn't meet the Weight Watchers guidelines.

Now, I have not done a lot of research on this program, but I do know that many of you like to follow the weight watchers guidlines and I know that even more of you like to eat food that you know is healthy, so I thought you should hear about this program!

For more information, visit: http://www.applebees.com/Menu_WW.aspx

If you want to help out one of my clients, give me a call and I will tell you what location she works at and you can sit at one of her tables!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words PDF Print E-mail

4/30/09

A few days ago I had a prospective client stop in the Thousand Oaks studio to discuss their fitness goals and how MPT could help them get in shape.

As they came in, one of my long time clients was leaving.  I introduced them and then the prospective client and I walked around the studio as I showed them around.

When we arrived at the back of the studio, I pointed out a picture on the wall to the prospective client and I asked her if she recognized anyone.  She looked at the picture for a minute and said, no, I don't think I do.

I think pointed out the girl in the picture, whom she had just met minutes ago in the studio.  She looked at me and said, "You're lying, that's not her."  After another second or two of looking at the picture, she finally came to the realization that it really was her!

She then took out her checkbook and she is now a client here at MPT.

I am not writing this to brag to you about the success we have had here at MPT.  What I want you to realize is the importance of taking a picture every few weeks as you go through your fitness program.

A picture at the beginning of your workout program and a picture 6-8 weeks down the road will show a big difference.  Even if the scale is only down 5 or 6lbs, you will see massive changes in the picture.

If you rely on the mirror, you are setting yourself up for dissapointment, because you won't see the dramatic changes you have made as these changes will be gradual and won't show up in the mirror.

So, if you are trying to motivate yourself, then go take a picture.  Every few weeks, take a new one and see what kind of progress you are making!  You will be happy you did.

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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