A big sticking point of supportive nutrition is how to eat healthy while out to lunch. In this video, Hagerstown fitness expert Chad Smith visits Siena Coffee and Bakery in Downtown Hagerstown, MD to get the answers you need.
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We recently wrapped up our first “Destination Transformation” fitness competition with great success. We thought you’d like to hear a little of what some of the competitors had to say about how they reached and even SURPASSED their fitness goals.
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Whether or not you’re a football fan there is a very good chance you’ll be heading to a Super Bowl party this Sunday.
And as you are fully aware, these parties can be VERY hazardous to your waistline. But hey, it’s not hard to keep the pounds from packing on while watching (or ignoring) the Colts vs. the Saints.
Here are three Super Simple tips to keep you slim this Sunday:
1) Take a 15 minute walk during halftime to stimulate your metabolism and improve digestion
2) Limit alcohol consumption. Not only are these “empty calories”, but they also cause you to make poor food choices. And if you’re hungover on Monday, well, you’ll make poor food choices the day after the game, too!
3) Sure, you can enjoy some of your favorite “guilty pleasures” but you MUST avoid hanging around the snack table nibbling on everything in site.
BONUS TIP: Oftentimes when we feel hungry it is our body craving the proper nutrients it needs to be fueled with. That’s a great reason to take a Whole Foods based multi-vitamin like Prograde Nutrition’s VGF 25+
See, it’s not so hard! Enjoy the big game.
Yours in health,
-c
PS – Yes, I’m a proud Prograde partner and I really believe in their Whole Foods based multi-vitamin Nutrition’s VGF 25+
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Are you getting much of these?
It’s recommended that we eat 6-10 fruits and vegetables a day. Here in the States it is reported the actual average of fruits and veggies eaten each day is just 2.
Yup, just 2.
Now, I don’t know where you stand on this, but overall, it really is a sad state of nutritional affairs.
But don’t worry It’s not that tough to get more fruits and veggies in each day.
Here are some super simple tips to get you started:
1) Buy ‘em pre-chopped
Look, I can be lazy, too 
There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to go through the hassle of having to chop up fruits and veggies. If you want to buy them pre-chopped go ahead. It’s much better for you than not eating them.
2) Carry ‘em with you
Load up a plastic baggie with your pre-chopped veggies and bring them to work. Seriously, see how easy this can be!
3) Add real fruit to your yogurt
Have some yogurt for breakfast and add some fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. It’s that simple!
Bonus tip: A great way to provide your body with the nutritional foundation you need each day is a Whole Foods based multi-vitamin. I’m a proud Prograde Nutrition partner and they have a terrific product called VGF 25+ that is made from 25 veggies, greens and fruits.
The best part is you can try Prograde’s VGF 25+ for FREE! (There’s just a small S & H charge)
http://hometeamfitness.getprograde.com/vgf25-free-trial.html
I hope you have an awesome weekend. Be sure to use these tips and let me know how they help you out. Or send me some of your own!
Yours in health,
-Chad
PS – You can see all the natural ingredients they use to make VGF 25+ at http://hometeamfitness.getprograde.com/vgf25-free-trial.html
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So it’s the day after Thanksgiving, and if you’re anything like me, you had just a liiitle too much to eat at one of your holiday edition meals. Love those yams, potates, corn pudding, and stuffing, but man does it do a number on your gut! I’ve heard people tell me that they’ve actually gained as much as 4 pounds literally overnight after Thanksgiving.
Well, here’s what you’re going to do. You are going to do this Post-Turkey Day workout “finisher” for some much needed additional calorie burning.
This will be a continuous work circuit, which is one of my favorite ways to train circuits. Get yourself a set of moderate weight dumbells, and a timer and set it for 10 minutes. The idea is to complete 10 reps of each exercise in the following circuit as many times as possible in the ten minute time limit. You should be able to get at least 4-5 rounds in, 8 if you really crank it. This is a great way to finish your regular workout, and give yourself a real metabolic booster shot to burn of some of the fat you gained yesterday.
Here’s the circuit:
- dumbell sqaut to shoulder press
- dumbell deadlift with row
- standing dumbell rotation
Once again, complete 10 reps of each exercise in the circuit as many times as you can for 10 minutes, and work as hard as you can! This 10 minute metabolic “finisher” can take your regular workout into overdrive, and put you on the path to a leaner, more toned physique.
-c
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