Want to know the secret...

To reducing your cholesterol? To shedding unwanted pounds? To feeling better about yourself?

Eat Clean and Exercise. Yes, it is that simple. Yet how many of us are willing to
commit to this type of lifestyle?

How did I change my diet? My Fitness Together Personal Trainer introduced me to the Zone Diet, which he followed, and he gave me an Accountability Journal into which I logged everything I ate. I did not lose significant weight immediately, but like anything
worthwhile, these changes took time. He inspired me to eat healthier as I wanted to
follow his example of proper nutrition and I wanted to become a better athlete like him. I
could not have a better role model. In April of this year, my trainer helped me to refine my diet to Paleo-Zone; many of you will recall Bryce Wood’s article on this topic. If you haven’t seen it, here is the link: http://ftdeerfield.blogspot.com/2009/06/bryce-explains-paleo-diet.html. My trainer also had me incorporate the following supplements into my diet: Fish Oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Manganese (for stronger bones), Magnesium (as a muscle relaxer on lift days), and a multi-vitamin.

How did I refine my exercising? While I come to FT 3x per week, I also exercise on
my off-days. FT’s theme for all of us is “Intensity”. We need to be intense about the way we eat, and how we exercise, and that includes doing “something” on days you are not at FT. Go for a 20 minute walk. See how many sets of 5 push-ups/ 5 sit-ups/ 5 squats you can do in 10 minutes. Do 100 Burpees for time. Just get moving! If you need additional exercise ideas, just ask your trainer.

The numbers don’t lie!
This chart shows the results of my blood work done at my annual physicals:
(When I started at FT in Feb ’07, I weighed 196lbs. I am 5’10”.)

While diet and exercise are critical, I have to give ultimate credit to my FT Personal Trainer. After years of getting nowhere, I gave up complete control of what I thought was best, (obviously my diet wasn’t working), and I placed my entire trust in him. Trusting someone to help me was the key to my breakthrough.

Positive Results can happen but they take time. So many health magazines in the
grocery aisles have headlines that shout “Overnight!” or “Immediate!” when it comes to
results. There is no such thing. Real progress take real time. So be patient; the trainers
at FT are extremely knowledgeable and are here to help you. Please let them and you
too, will find success.