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Can decide what i should do for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner :(

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:03 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I have decided to get in shape and eat healthy. My biggest problem is what i eat. I work Monday-Friday and i just cant get myself to get up in the morning to make breakfast. Is there food that i can get that is healthy and can help me stay on track with my weight loss. Before i would eat Lean Cuisine Meals but they are so high in Sodium so it's really not a good idea. Does anyone have ideas what i can make for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and some good snacks?

Thanks,

Aleksandra

Is there a way to keep track of caloric intake and exercise on the LifeTime site?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:54:19 GMT

It would be really helpful to be able to track nutrition and exercise on this site... is that available? If not, is there a free online version that someone would recommend? Thanks!

Why Shouldn't You Drink Diet Soda

mfreeman@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:34:09 GMT

I thought this would be a good topic because so many people don't know the truth about diet soda.

Nutrition: Why You Shouldn’t Drink Diet SodaThose who drank one or more soft drinks a day had a 31 percent greater risk of becoming obese. Consumption of sugar-laden sodas with multiple risk factors for heart disease, also found the link extends to diet sodas. They found adults who drink one or more sodas a day had about a 50 percent higher risk of metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors such as excessive fat around the waist, low levels of "good" cholesterol, high blood pressure and other symptoms. "When you have metabolic syndrome, your risk of developing heart disease or stroke doubles. You also have a risk of developing diabetes," said Dr. Ramachandran Vasan of Boston University School of Medicine, whose work appears in the journal Circulation.DIET COKE PLUS^™Dr. Hull's Comments: Vitamins mixed with chemical toxins...it's hard to make a logical comment on something so ridiculous. To start with, the vitamins added to this chemical drink are not natural, but manufactured replicas of real vitamins from foods. Mixed with the carbonation and the toxic acidic levels in a diet cola, any vitamins and minerals are quickly destroyed in the bottle. Then, the same toxins that make up aspartame, two manufactured amino acids connected by methanol, still make this diet cola just as nasty as it was before. Nothing's changed. Sorry, folks, this new "vitamin" diet cola is another diet product with misleading marketing.

Lose Weight Without Dieting!

mfreeman@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:20:56 GMT

I never put anyone on a diet because diets are designed to make you drop weight but not keep it off. The biggest problem with diets are as soon as you get off of it you gain all your weight back and more.
Start a healthy lifestyle and your body will lose weight and keep it off.

Follow these three guide lines for a healthy diet.
1. Portion size. Chew the food slowly, taste is, and savor each mouthful. By doing so, you'll need far less quantity to be satisfied, and you'll be content to eat a smaller portion.
2. Eat a big breakfast rather than a big dinner
3. Eat to fuel your body not because you are bored or stressed.

Learn to manage your favorite foods, not deny yourself of them. All it takes is appropriate portions of what you like to eat. Learning about nutrition and add weight loss without denial of deprivation.

The fear that meals are fattening is sad because you don't gain weight from a balanced meal. You won't gain weight from eating a substantial breakfast or lunch. You'll have more energy to exercise and burn calories. Even if you were to eat too much at those meals, you could compensate by eating less at night. The problem with skipping daytime meals is that you develop a deep hunger and you are more likely to over eat at night because of the strong physiological drive to eat. I know what you are thinking if I eat a healthy lunch it is going to be like a soup or salad. Well, that isn't enough. It does make a good dinner though.

About Diets:

Zone Diet:
This 40-30-30 plan prescribes 40 percent of calories from carbohydrates, 30 percent from protein, and 30 perfect from fat, the philosophy being eating fewer carbs will reduce insulin and consequently fat storage. The truth is, excess calories (of any type) promote fat storage, not excess carbohydrates. (If carbs are fattening, why are not the people in rice-eating countries fat-such as the natives in Japan and China?)
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution:
Based on high-protein, high-fat foods, this diet eliminates carbohydrates to the extent that the body goes into ketosis. Ketosis is an abnormal condition in which the carbohydrate-depleted body resorts to fueling the brain with ketones (a fuel created when protein is burned for energy. The question arises: Do you never want to eat another potato or bagel for the rest of your life?
Ultra Slim-Fast Plan:
Drink this canned beverage at breakfast and lunch , and then eat a normal dinner, the pounds are supposed to drop off. Seeing that there is only 150-calories in a can of Slim-Fast which is way too low. Your body goes into a starving mode and needs almost 500 calories for breakfast and lunch, if not more. Adequate daytime meals provide needed fuel so your body does not shut down, conserve energy, and leave you feeling lifeless and unable to enjoy an afternoon workout.
Fat-Burning Thermogenic Program
The primary ingredient in any of the thermogenic products is ephedrine, ephedra, or Ma Huang. These are powerful stimulants so powerful that they not only boost the metabolic rate and contribute to (short term) weight loss but also kill people. At least 70 deaths and 1,400 adverse events have been linked to ephedrine-containing products. Weight loss is not worth dying for.

What has worked for you???

Eat up some coconut butter

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:44:33 GMT

Coconut butter is delicious!! I can eat the whole jar if I don't watch it. Common misconception is that it's not good for you because it is a saturated fat. Fact is that it is a medium chain fatty acid which has been associated with major health benefits such as improved fat metabolism, immune support and nerve protection. It actually helps with weight loss. Coconut butter (not to be confused with coconut oil) is the meat of the coconut. You can get it in the health food store or my favorite brand at www.tropicaltraditions.com. YUMMY>> Add a tablespoon to your oatmeal, smoothie or yogurt and let me know what you think.

ROSIE< Nutrition Coach

Berkely Heights, Lifetime Athletic

Nonfat Yogurt

denglund@exitinnovationrealty.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:23:57 GMT

I was wondering if someone could give me the pro’s & con’s of eating Nonfat Yogurt. I have recently starting eating Yoplait Light yogurt. I am not a big fan of plain yogurt, so is it ok to be eating the flavored light yogurt?

Thanks for any input!

Soy milk. Good or Bad?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:28:22 GMT

I've read a lot of conflicting stuff about drinking soy milk. Lately it's all been negative. So what's the deal? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

supplementing protein intake

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:09:17 GMT

I read an article written by the personal trainer who worked with Adam Sandler for the Zohan movie http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/trainer_duffy_gaver.htm. In the article, the trainer down-played the role of protein powders because it's processed so that you don't get the thermogenic effect. Does this mean that the protein isn't as good or it's that one doesn't burn as many calories from having to work to digest protein?

Where is your favorite Farmers Market?

tnikkola@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:45:38 GMT

There are a lot of resources to find a local Farmers Market on the internet, but if you have a favorite in your area, please share! Where is it and what do you like about it?

Vitamin E

aseminara@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:54:17 GMT

Vitamin E is actually not a single substance. It includes 8 fat-soluble vitamins that are active throughout the body. Some of the vitamins considered tocopherols; while the others are considered tocotrienols. Alpha-tocopherol is the only form of vitamin E that is actively maintained in the human body; therefore, it is the form found in the larges quantities in blood and tissues (1).

What is the function of Vitamin E?

Prevents Oxidative Stress (aka anti-oxidation)

The principle function of vitamin E is that of an antioxidant. Free radicals are formed in the body during normal metabolism and when we are exposed to environmental stressors, such as smoke and pollutants. Fats are especially vulnerable to destruction by free radicals. Prevention of damage from free radicals depends on a complex protective system of which vitamin E plays and essential role. Other nutrients involved include: vitamin C, glutathione, selenium, and vitamin B3. Some researchers believe vitamin E is the most important member of this oxidative stress-preventing group.

Heart Disease. Clinical trials with vitamin E along and with other antioxidants suggest that vitamin E may decrease LDL-cholesterol oxidation (2,3,4). In fact, evidence of high intakes of vitamin E was shown to be associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease in both men and women (5,6). Research also found that supplementation with 800 IU alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) reduced the rate of nonfatal heart attacks in a group of patients with symptomatic heart disease after 1 year of treatment (7). These findings have implication in preventing atherosclerosis, which is an accumulation of fatty materials in the artery.
Cataracts. Vitamin E has been suggested for the treatment or prevention of cataracts (8,9). Cataracts results in part from oxidative damage to proteins that aggregate and precipitate in the lens of the eye, which causes cloudiness.

Protects Against Cancer

Bladder Cancer. According to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research (Orlando, FL, May 23, 2004), eating foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts, seeds, spinach, mustard greens, peppers, and olive oil can decrease one’s risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 50%. Bladder cancer kills 12,500 Americans annually, and is the fourth leading cancer killer among men. Whether intake was from foods or supplements, the reduction in risk was roughly the same.
Prostate Cancer. Research shows that vitamin E could inhibit the development of prostate cancer. According to the researches from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vitamin Es suppressed the production of a receptor for testosterone, which is the marker of this cancer’s development (10). By lowering the number of testosterone receptors in a prostate cancer cell, the genes that stimulate cancer growth are less likely to be activated. However, the form of vitamin E is essential. It is suggested that gamma-tocopherol, but not alpha-tocopherol, inhibits prostate cancer proliferation, without affecting healthy prostate cells. In another study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that it can be dangerous to take high doses of vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol without consuming gamma tocopherol. Gamma-tocopherol plays a critical role in the defense against cancer (and cardiovascular disease) by decreasing inflammation (11).

Protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease

A high intake of vitamin E from food, but not from supplements, was shown to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Chicago Healthy and Aging Project, participants with the highest intakes of vitamin E from food (contains other tocopherol forms besides alpha-tocopherol) had a 67% lower risk of Alzheimer’s (12).

Deficiency Symptoms

A deficiency of vitamin E in humans is rare. Usually the population groups exhibiting deficiency symptoms include premature, low-birth weight infants and people with malabsorption syndromes. Some of the common symptoms of vitamin E deficiency include retinal degeneration, hemolytic anemia, muscle weakness, incoordination of limbs, and peripheral neuropathy (pain tingling, and loss of sensation in arms, hands, legs, and/or fee)

Nutrient Interactions

As mentioned above, the recycling of vitamin E in the body is connected to four other nutrients: vitamin C, glutathione, selenium, and vitamin B3. Thus, vitamin E is heavily dependent on these substances. On the other hand, moderately high levels of 1,000 mg or more of vitamin E can interfere with the function of vitamin K.

Food Sources

According to the World’s Healthiest Foods…

Excellent sources of vitamin E include:

1) Mustard greens
2) Turnip greens
3) Chard
4) Sunflower seeds

Very good sources include:
1) Almonds
2) Spinach

Good sources include:
1) Collard greens
2) Parsley
3) Kale
4) Papaya
5) Olives
6) Bell peppers
7) Brussels sprouts
8) Kiwi
9) Tomato
10) Blueberries
11) Broccoli

How much?

The Recommend Daily Allowance (RDA) is 15 mg/day (22 IU) for adult men and women. However, literature provides strong evidence that vitamin E intakes much For example, the amount of vitamin E needed to protect polyunsaturated fats against oxidative damage is at least 135-150 Ius (13, 14). Additionally, Vitamin E intakes of at least 200 IU/day enhanced immune responses (15) and intakes of 100-400 IU/day decreased platelet adhesion to the arterial wall. Scientist at the Linus Pualing Institute feel there is credible evidence that support taking a supplement of 200 IU (134 mg) of natural sources d-alpha-tocopherol (RRR-alpha-tocopherol) daily with a meal may help protect adults from chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and some types of cancer (17). The amount of alpha-tocopherol required for such beneficial effects appears to be much greater than that which could be achieved through diet alone. Life Time Fitness’s Men’s and Women’s Performance Multivitamins provide 200 IU in the AM formula and 200 IU in the PM formula.

References

1) Traber MG. Utilization of vitamin E. Biofactors. 1999;10(2-3):115-120
2) Nike E, Noguchi N, Tsuchihashi H, Gotoh N. Interaction among vitamin C, vitamin E, and B-carotene. Am J Clin Nutr, 1995; 62(suppl):1233S-26S.
3) Jialal I, Grundy S. Effect of dietary supplementation with alpha tocopherol on the oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein. J Lipid Res, 1992;33:899-906.
4) Esterbauer H, Dierber-Rotheneder M, Striegl G, Waeg G. Role of vitamin E in preventing the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein. Am J Clin Nutr, 1991;53:314S-21S.
5) Stampfer M, Hennekens C, Manson J, Colditz Gm Rosner Bm Willett W. Vitamin E consumption and the risk of coronary disease in women. N Eng J Med; 1993;328:1444-9.
6) Rimm E, Stampfer M, Asherio A, Giovannucci E, Colditz G, Willett W. Vitamin E consumption and the risk of coronary heart disease in men. N Eng J Med, 1993;328:1450-6.
7) Stephens N, Parsons A, Schofield P, Kelly F, Cheeseman K, Mitchinson M, Brown M. Randomized controlled trial of vitamin E in patients with coronary disease: Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study (CHAOS). Lancet 1996;347:781-6.
8) Varma S. Scientific basis for medical therapy of cataracts by antioxidants. A, J Clin Nutr, 1991; 53:335S-45S.
9) Robertson J, Donner A, Trevithick J. A possible role for vitamin S and vitamin E in cataract prevention. Am J Clin Nutr 1995:62suppl):1337S-46S.
10) Jiang Q, Wong J, Fyrst H, Saba JD, Ames BN. gamma-Tocopherol or combinations of vitamin E forms induce cell death in human prostate cancer cells by interrupting sphingolipid synthesis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Dec 21;101(51):17825-30. 2004. PMID:15596715
11) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. April 1997;94;3217-3222.
12) Morris MC, Evans DA, Tangney CC, Bienias JL, Wilson RS, Aggarwal NT, Scherr PA. Relation of the tocoperol forms to incident Alzheimer disease and to cognitive change. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;81(2):508-14. 2005. PMID:15699242.
13) Haegele AD, Briggs SP, & Thompson HJ. Antioxidant status and dietary lipid unsaturation modulate oxidation DNA damage. Free Rad Biol Med, 1994;16:111-115.
14) Summerfield FW & Tappel AL. Effects of dietary polyunsaturated fasts and vitamin E on aging and peroxidative damage to DNA. Arch Biochem Biophys, 1984; 233:408-416.
15) Meydani SN, Meydani M, Blumberg JB, Leka LS, Siber G, Loszewski R, et al. Vitamin E supplementation and in vivo immune response in healthy elderly subjects. A randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 1997;277:1380-6. [PMID: 9134944]
16) Pyror W. Vitamin E and heart disease: Basic science to clinical intervention trials. Free Rad Biol Med, 2000;28:141-164.
17) Linus Pauling Institute: Micronutrient Research for Optimal Health. Oregan State University. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminE/

Post - Anorexic Nutrition

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:51:57 GMT

Is there anyone else who has actually HAD anorexia, who may have some tips? The simple answer is "eat more", but sometimes that is easier said than done!

About 3 years ago I made a resolution to get healthy. I committed to therapy twice a week for a year which helped beyond belief. Although anorexia was not a primary problem, it was always an emotional solution for me. About a year ago I started training for my first half marathon. I dropped from 147 to 130. (Please note that I also just had a baby so some of that is still baby-pooch!) I completed the Mpls 1/2 and am now training from the Monster 1/2 on October and Disney 1/2 in January. I have hired a personal trainer and am now GAINING weight. I know it is about the inches, but it is really really freaking me out! He keeps telling me to eat more and, logically, that makes sense. My clothes still fit the same as when I weighed 130, but I am tipping the scales closer to 140 now days. I work out 6-7 days a week; strength training 3-4 and run 3-4 days with total miles between 12-18. Today I would consider myself to have eaten a lot. Here was my day -

Rasin Bran cereal with skim milk

Piece of Beef Jerky

Sandwich w/low fat cheese, 5 slices of deli ham, 2 slices whole wheat bread, no fats (mayo etc)

"Taco Salad" my way - lean ground turkey, rice, lettuce, tortilla bits, green pepper, onion, tomato, black beans, salsa

Water

1 Diet Coke

Glass of red wine - YUM!

My problem is - I need dense foods that are nutritous. I don't like meat very much and skimp when they are in a meal. Now I find myself needing more protein and actually eating less because I am thinking "Ooooh, the protien value in that is not very high, I'll wait for something else". The protein that I am getting is giving my body a run-for-it's-money, if you know what I mean. I do like the protien shakes, but they fill you up SO MUCH!

??? If you have any suggestions, send them my way!

Healthy Eating?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:22:51 GMT

I live in a house with my mom and three younger siblings so there are always snacks snacks and more snacks. I tried to get her to buy more healthy things but my brothers are so picky! I really want to change my eating habits and not eat junk but its hard when your surrounded by all the cookies and chips we all love. Any ideas?

Nutrition Label Trivia

tnikkola@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:26:07 GMT

Can you name the brand and product that these ingredients make up?

Coating (sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, whey, nonfat dry milk, soy lecithin, sorbitan monostearate, salt, polysorbate 60, artificial flavor), corn syrup, soy protein isolate, fructose, sugar, semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, artificial flavor), rice flour, soy protein concentrate, toffee bits (sugar, butter cream, salt), crisp rice (rice flour, sugar, malt extract, salt, rice bran), corn syrup, sweetened condensed skim milk (sugar, skim milk, salt), partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, contains two percent or less of inulin from chicory root, whey protein isolate, cocoa processed with alkali, magnesium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, nonfat dry milk, natural and artificial flavor, salt, gelatin, malt flavoring, glycerin, sodium ascorbate (vitamin C), Vitamin E acetate, soy lecithin, Vitamin A palmitate, partially defatted peanut flour, niacinamide, wheat flour, egg whites, almonds, pecans, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), thiamin hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12. Less than 0.5 g trans fat per serving.

Take a guess. The answer will be posted July 6.

Nutrition Label Trivia - July 13

tnikkola@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:11:07 GMT

Can you name the brand and product that these ingredients make up?

Sugar, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin B2], folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, skim milk, cocoa (processed with alkali), glycerin, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, mono- and diglycerides), leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, calcium phosphate), gelatin, cornstarch, modified corn starch, chocolate, salt, potassium sorbate added to preserve freshness, artificial flavor.

Take a guess. The answer will be posted July 20.

Previous Nutrition Label Trivia:

Favorite Healthy Recipes

mfreeman@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:41:09 GMT

Here is one for you!

Are Super Shakes the Perfect On-the-go Meal?

It would be wonderful if we could all eat 5-6 regular, well balanced and nutritious meals a day, but the reality is that life often gets in the way of this. Who has the time to cook 5-6 meals a day? Nothing beats a wholesome meal, but often we need on-the-go nutrition. The problem is that if you’re on-the-go, all that’s really available to you is fast food. If you’re a fitness enthusiast you’re probably thinking the solution is simple - protein shakes and meals replacements will fit the bill here. Whilst this is probably better than Macky Dee’s the problem with meal replacements is that they’re not really that nutritious, despite what the label may say. This is about to change though. We’re going to turn these shakes into super shakes.

The basic idea here is to take a fairly non-nutritive protein shake and blend in healthy foods to make it a complete meals, with fibre and lots of vitamins and minerals too.

How to build a super shake
Firstly, we’re going to start with the base. For this we use either filtered water or green tea. You’ll need to prepare your green tea in advance, because we want it chilled.

Next, we’ll add a quality protein powder supplement to get the bulk of our protein. Stay away from the meal replacement formulas – they usually contain a lot of high glycemic carbohydrates and often quite a lot of saturated fat. You’ll also want to stay away from the mass builders – they are usually packed with maltodextrin and will play havoc on your blood sugar levels. Great for post-workout, not too good any other time. The powder you choose should be at least 90% protein and preferably a protein blend containing whey, casein and egg protein.

Although not necessary, I like to add Plain Low Fat Yoghurt and Cottage cheese to my super shakes. It bumps up the protein levels and also means that I’m not reliant on the powders for all my protein needs. I try to eat real food where possible.

Now that we have our protein requirements taken care of we need to think about adding some good quality carbs. Fruits are a great option here. If you’re trying to loose bodyfat then you might want to steer away from things like bananas and pineapple, but everybody should add berries. I usually throw in a handful of strawberries and blueberries. Not only are they low on the glycemic index, but berries are packed with cancer fighting anti-oxidants and add a healthy dose of fibre too. It a good thing I’m not on a diet though, because I love adding pineapple. The sweetness really comes through and depending on your protein powder, you might need it. You’ll have to play around with this because all the protein powders seem to have different levels of artificial sweetners in them. I also often add apples or some type of citrus fruit.

Now this is where things get a little weird. I like to add veges to my shakes! When I first heard of adding spinach and broccoli to a shake I baulked, but after trying it I was pleasantly surprised. You can’t actually taste the veggies, but they can make the shake quite thick and fibrous. I also add carrots and beetroot. I’ll admit, the veggies aren’t exactly gourmet, but I promise they are a whole lot better than you’re imagining now. Besides, are you getting your minimum 6 portions a day? This is a great way to get them down.

If this isn’t your cup of tea, you can always add a greens supplement, like Greens Plus or Biotest’s new Superfood.

The final piece of the puzzle is the healthy fats. are a must here. Nuts are also a good choice. I use walnuts because of there high omega 3 content, but any nuts will do. I also like to add some avocado pear to my super shakes. Sounds gross I know, but because of its subtle flavour you really can’t taste it and it adds a nice creamy texture.

Lastly, I add some creatine, but that’s entirely up to you.

So to recap, here’s what a typical shake for me usually looks like:

Green tea or water
Protein powder blend (3 scoops)
Low fat plain yoghurt (500ml)
Fat free cottage cheese (125ml)
Strawberries & blueberries (1 handful each)
Large slice of pineapple
2 spinach leaves
Small handful of broccoli
Half a beetroot
2 medium carrots
10-15 walnuts
2 tablespoons ground flax
1/3 to 1/2 avocado pear
5g creatine

This all then goes into the blender and will make enough for 3 super shakes, which I drink in between my 3 regular meals.

Some Tips
Experiment. The first super shake I made was so bad I couldn’t even finish it. This was probably because it was too thick. Water it down so that it is pretty runny otherwise you’ll have a hard time chugging it down. You might want to start off easy and leave out the veggies altogether. You can always slowly add them once you have the rest of your recipe just right. You also want a bit of sweetness in it. The protein powders usually do a good job of this, but I still find it a bit bland without the pineapple. The berries really aren’t going to add much sweetness to the mix.

Final thoughts
This might seem in contrast to the whole concept of the super shake, but I’m a firm believer that food needs to have an emotional element attached to it. It shouldn’t always be about protein, carbs and fat and getting your calories intake just right. Food needs to be enjoyed. By drinking my super shakes, I’m still able to have 3 regular meals to enjoy and allow myself a few indulgences. We should also not forget that chewing stimulates saliva production, which aids in digestion. The super shake work well to keep me on track nutritionally and is a god-sent when I’m on the road. Why not give them a try?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE?

Nutrition Label Trivia - July 6

tnikkola@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:19:55 GMT

Can you name the brand and product that these ingredients make up?

Stone ground wheat flour, water, high fructose corn syrup, wheat gluten, yeast, brown sugar. Contains 2% or less of each of the following: vegetable oil (soybean and/or cottonseed oils), salt, honey, wheat bran, dough conditioners (may contain one or more of the following: mono- and diglycerides, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides, ascorbic acid, azodicarbonamide, enzymes), yeast nutrients (monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate), corn starch, distilled vinegar, calcium propionate (preservative), soy lecithin, soy flour.

Take a guess. The answer will be posted on July 13.

HEALTHY COOKING CLASS AT COMMERCE LTF

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:41:34 GMT

HI Everyone,

I wanted to let you know about a FREEHealthy Cooking class at the Commerce LTF on Tuesday the 14th in the education room. It starts at 7:00pm and I will be having a live demo with foods to be tasted. Please come and experience how to cook healthy and have it taste good as well. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 248-668-7370. Thank you, Erica

What is your fitness success story?

mfreeman@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:26:34 GMT

I know we all have stories to share. What is yours?

Monday Night Massage Special - $75

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