Breakfast is one of the most critical meals of the day. According to Kathleen Zelman’s WebMD article “The Many Benefits of Breakfast,” breakfast provides bountiful bonuses including: low cholesterol, more energy for physical activities, enhanced concentration and a higher amount of vitamins and minerals. However, when eaten poorly, breakfast can have flavorful, but unfavorable calorie intakes.
According to the Boston University Nutrition and Fitness Center, three slices of bacon have 45 more calories than lean meats, regular cream cheese contains 50 calories per tablespoon (light cream cheese contains 30 calories), and the Half and Half poured into a morning cup of coffee has 15 calories per tablespoon.
However, these extra calories do not mean that one should hit the snooze button and hold off until lunch time. As the Boston University Nutrition and Fitness Center shows below, it is still possible to have a fit and flavorsome morning meal while reaping nutritional benefits.
Oatmeal and whole grain cereals – such as Cheerios, Wheaties and Total – are perfect choices for a speedy morning burst. Whole grains and starchy vegetables are critical for providing a quick fix of energy.
However, in order to maximize that A.M. fuel, a non-starchy vegetable or a piece of fruit is required. Such breakfast items include apples, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, spinach and carrots.
Finally, in order to sustain the energy from your day breaking dish, a protein should be ingested. Eggs, hummus, nuts and seeds are excellent choices.
So, skip the plump Poptarts and dumpy doughnuts and kick your day off right with a healthy start.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
It Is What It Is - So now what?
From the words of Nike: Just Do It! - We'll even reward you for it!
The economic state of our country is turning around - you may not see it right now, but it's on a slow and steady incline. However, since it's initial decline, Americans have had a tendency to "bunker down", or stay at home more to be with family. They are working more, going out less, skipping meals, or skimping on their grocery lists, cancelling monthly dues to their favorite gym, taking road trips, and are more sedentary than usual. During these stressful times, we tend to neglect the one person who needs us most...Ourselves. How can we be expected to take care of others, or our work, or our home, if we ourselves are not fueled? The economy isn't going to change tomorrow...It is what it is. But, you can. You can take control of your life once again and still be within the comforts of your own home, near family and friends.
At Home Fitness, we make fitness fit. We make it fit in your schedule, we make it fit to your budget, and we make it work for you. Weight loss is a journey that very few can go alone and succeed. If your focus is clouded with the way things are, you won't get very far. If your focus is clear, your path is bright. To get going again, avoiding the pot holes in the road is a challenge left to those with incredible will.
At Home Fitness, we understand what you have been going through, and understand the will power and determination it takes to get back up. We will be with you every step of the way until you reach YOUR goal!
Starting this Sunday, we will be offering a free day of fitness! You'll need to create an account, or sign in if you're an existing member at http://www.wemakefitnessfit.com/ When you're finished registering, click on the fun, interactive video, and enter the coupon code: FREEFIT to receive your free workout on us!
The economic state of our country is turning around - you may not see it right now, but it's on a slow and steady incline. However, since it's initial decline, Americans have had a tendency to "bunker down", or stay at home more to be with family. They are working more, going out less, skipping meals, or skimping on their grocery lists, cancelling monthly dues to their favorite gym, taking road trips, and are more sedentary than usual. During these stressful times, we tend to neglect the one person who needs us most...Ourselves. How can we be expected to take care of others, or our work, or our home, if we ourselves are not fueled? The economy isn't going to change tomorrow...It is what it is. But, you can. You can take control of your life once again and still be within the comforts of your own home, near family and friends.
At Home Fitness, we make fitness fit. We make it fit in your schedule, we make it fit to your budget, and we make it work for you. Weight loss is a journey that very few can go alone and succeed. If your focus is clouded with the way things are, you won't get very far. If your focus is clear, your path is bright. To get going again, avoiding the pot holes in the road is a challenge left to those with incredible will.
At Home Fitness, we understand what you have been going through, and understand the will power and determination it takes to get back up. We will be with you every step of the way until you reach YOUR goal!
Starting this Sunday, we will be offering a free day of fitness! You'll need to create an account, or sign in if you're an existing member at http://www.wemakefitnessfit.com/ When you're finished registering, click on the fun, interactive video, and enter the coupon code: FREEFIT to receive your free workout on us!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Gym Memberships
The average annual gym membership is about $600, according to UK MSN Money. However, 800,000 members will only use that membership once or twice a month, says the same website.
With the price of membership, gas and a babysitter, joining a gym will lose you an arm and a leg, instead of that extra weight around your midsection.
Home Fitness understands the value of your time and money and has thus created the 75 Cent Exercise Video to fit your lifestyle and your wallet.
Visit www.wemakefitnessfit.com and watch dozens of exercise videos for only 75 cents a clip. Home Fitness has a large array of short workout films to target specific areas of the body including the abdominals, biceps, chest, back, shoulders, quadriceps and more. Plus, the videos are designed for people of all different training levels including beginner, intermediate and advanced.
You will never have to pay a pricey gym fee or waste your time traveling back and forth from your home to the gym again! Watch one video or watch them all. You determine your workout investment and schedule with the Home Fitness 75 Cent Workout Videos.
With the price of membership, gas and a babysitter, joining a gym will lose you an arm and a leg, instead of that extra weight around your midsection.
Home Fitness understands the value of your time and money and has thus created the 75 Cent Exercise Video to fit your lifestyle and your wallet.
Visit www.wemakefitnessfit.com and watch dozens of exercise videos for only 75 cents a clip. Home Fitness has a large array of short workout films to target specific areas of the body including the abdominals, biceps, chest, back, shoulders, quadriceps and more. Plus, the videos are designed for people of all different training levels including beginner, intermediate and advanced.
You will never have to pay a pricey gym fee or waste your time traveling back and forth from your home to the gym again! Watch one video or watch them all. You determine your workout investment and schedule with the Home Fitness 75 Cent Workout Videos.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Get Fit with Text 2 Fit
You have seen your teenagers do it. Perhaps, you have even picked up on the lingo yourself, such as lol or bff, to show your kids how “hip” you can be. I’m talking about text messaging – the phenomenon that has opened a new doorway in the world of technological communication.
Over 75 billion text messages are sent every month, according to cellsigns.com. Text messaging is a speedy and simple way to deliver a brief message when you are on the go. Now, with Home Fitness’s Text 2 Fit program, you can receive quick fitness and nutrition reminders wherever you are.
The Text 2 Fit program includes a personal phone consultation to determine your rapid weight loss plan, an activity calculator with a list of straightforward workouts that allow you to pre-burn half of your calorie intake, dietary suggestions – created by
President of Home Fitness and certified acupuncturist Trisha Phaklides – based on
Eastern nutritional tactics and up to 16 texts per day that remind you when it is time to eat and time to exercise.
Put your health at the top of your priority list and give yourself the little reminder to do so with Home Fitness’s Text 2 Fit. Visit the Home Fitness website www.wemakefitenessfit.com to learn more or call (414) 762-2460 to speak with your new bft (best fitness trainer) Trisha.
Over 75 billion text messages are sent every month, according to cellsigns.com. Text messaging is a speedy and simple way to deliver a brief message when you are on the go. Now, with Home Fitness’s Text 2 Fit program, you can receive quick fitness and nutrition reminders wherever you are.
The Text 2 Fit program includes a personal phone consultation to determine your rapid weight loss plan, an activity calculator with a list of straightforward workouts that allow you to pre-burn half of your calorie intake, dietary suggestions – created by
President of Home Fitness and certified acupuncturist Trisha Phaklides – based on
Eastern nutritional tactics and up to 16 texts per day that remind you when it is time to eat and time to exercise.
Put your health at the top of your priority list and give yourself the little reminder to do so with Home Fitness’s Text 2 Fit. Visit the Home Fitness website www.wemakefitenessfit.com to learn more or call (414) 762-2460 to speak with your new bft (best fitness trainer) Trisha.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
NARI Show in Milwaukee
Come and meet us at the NARI show in Milwaukee at the Expo Center this weekend on September 18, 19 and 20th.
Register to Win a $1,500 Corporate Wellness Package for your company.
Register to Win a $1,500 Corporate Wellness Package for your company.
Starbucks Addict
Hello. My name is Elyse, and I am a Starbucks addict.
How many of us can relate to this confession? Whether you’re an employee, a parent or a college student, like me, who is well acquainted with final papers and midterms, you may be one of the millions of humans on this planet who can’t even function in the morning without that quick fix of caffeine.
Now, when I say I’m a Starbucks addict, I mean it. I analyzed the coffee empire’s strengths and weaknesses for my final paper my freshman year (honestly, it was just a great excuse for me to visit Starbucks when I needed “inspiration” for my paper), and I spent the $40 gift card my dad bought me for St. Nick’s Day within a single semester.
There was even one time when a woman stopped me on the street and asked me where she could find the nearest hospital; I told her I had no idea and watched her frantically speed off. Two seconds later, a student asked me where she could find the closest Starbucks; I rattled off three locations.
Thankfully, Starbucks Coffee, Co. is familiar with coffee addicts, such as myself, and can provide temporary cures for cravings in the form of caffeinated beverages.
However, not all of these instant and roasted forms of therapy are healthy. That is why I have taken it upon myself to educate my fellow coffee fanatics about the nutritional values of three Starbucks beverages. The facts listed below all originate from the Starbucks website, www.starbucks.com.
First and foremost is the crème de le crème of my beloved beverages: the chai tea latte. Normally, I order a grande (or a medium) size chai tea latte, which consists of 16 ounces of deliciousness, with 2 percent milk. This luscious latte has a total of 260 calories, 60 of which are from fat, seven grams of total fat and four grams of saturated fat. It also has 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of sugar and 43 grams of carbohydrates. On the bright side, it has seven grams of protein, 4 percent Vitamin A, 2 percent iron and 25 percent of the calcium needed daily, at least this is what I like to keep reminding myself.
However, there is light to the end of this dark and decaffeinated tunnel. If I substitute 2 percent milk with nonfat milk, the total calories drop from 260 to 200; also, there are no fat calories or grams of fat! Furthermore, there are only 5 milligrams of cholesterol, and there’s a 4 percent increase in the amount of Vitamin A and an extra gram of protein.
This option is healthier than ordering your latte with soy milk. Nevertheless, both the carbohydrates and sugars increase by one gram with nonfat milk compared to ordering it with 2 percent.
Here’s a seasonal favorite for all of you frappuccino fans: the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Blended Crème. This fattening frapp not only taste like pumpkin, but it makes you look like one as well. If you order a grande frapp with whipped cream, you are ingesting 470 calories, 120 from fat, 13 grams of total fat and seven grams of saturated fat; according to fitday.com, that’s only 100 calories less than a slice of cheesecake. There are also 360 milligrams of sodium, 74 grams of carbohydrates and 63 grams of sugar.
However, there are 13 grams of protein, and the beverage makes up 15 percent of your daily amount of Vitamin A and 45 percent of your required intake of calcium for all of you optimists. To cut the total calories from 470 to 360, order the beverage without whipped cream.
For all of you who are currently fighting back tears as you reach for the scissors to cut up your Starbucks gift cards, don’t despair! Your Starbucks fixations can still be satisfied with the Strawberry Banana Vivanno Smoothie. This berry-filled beverage, when ordered with nonfat milk, has a total of 270 calories, 5 of which are from fat. There are also only 0.5 grams of total fat.
Even though there are 110 milligrams of sodium, 56 grams of carbohydrates and 41 grams of sugar, there are still seven grams of fiber and 16 grams of protein. Plus you receive 4 percent of your required amount of Vitamin A, 10 percent of your daily calcium and iron intake and 100% of your needed quantity of Vitamin C.
Now, please keep in mind that this article is not to bash Starbucks. I would be a dirty, rotten liar if I said I would never order another chai tea latte from there again (oh, I don’t even want to think about that happening). I just feel obligated to reach out to all of those who reach into their wallets everyday to pay for these $3.00 beverages.
If I didn’t mention your favorite beverage and you’re curious to discover its nutritional value, log onto www.starbucks.com/retail and click on the nutrition information button.
Be wise my fellow coffee enthusiasts. Be wise.
My name is Elyse, and I am a Starbucks addict.
How many of us can relate to this confession? Whether you’re an employee, a parent or a college student, like me, who is well acquainted with final papers and midterms, you may be one of the millions of humans on this planet who can’t even function in the morning without that quick fix of caffeine.
Now, when I say I’m a Starbucks addict, I mean it. I analyzed the coffee empire’s strengths and weaknesses for my final paper my freshman year (honestly, it was just a great excuse for me to visit Starbucks when I needed “inspiration” for my paper), and I spent the $40 gift card my dad bought me for St. Nick’s Day within a single semester.
There was even one time when a woman stopped me on the street and asked me where she could find the nearest hospital; I told her I had no idea and watched her frantically speed off. Two seconds later, a student asked me where she could find the closest Starbucks; I rattled off three locations.
Thankfully, Starbucks Coffee, Co. is familiar with coffee addicts, such as myself, and can provide temporary cures for cravings in the form of caffeinated beverages.
However, not all of these instant and roasted forms of therapy are healthy. That is why I have taken it upon myself to educate my fellow coffee fanatics about the nutritional values of three Starbucks beverages. The facts listed below all originate from the Starbucks website, www.starbucks.com.
First and foremost is the crème de le crème of my beloved beverages: the chai tea latte. Normally, I order a grande (or a medium) size chai tea latte, which consists of 16 ounces of deliciousness, with 2 percent milk. This luscious latte has a total of 260 calories, 60 of which are from fat, seven grams of total fat and four grams of saturated fat. It also has 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of sugar and 43 grams of carbohydrates. On the bright side, it has seven grams of protein, 4 percent Vitamin A, 2 percent iron and 25 percent of the calcium needed daily, at least this is what I like to keep reminding myself.
However, there is light to the end of this dark and decaffeinated tunnel. If I substitute 2 percent milk with nonfat milk, the total calories drop from 260 to 200; also, there are no fat calories or grams of fat! Furthermore, there are only 5 milligrams of cholesterol, and there’s a 4 percent increase in the amount of Vitamin A and an extra gram of protein.
This option is healthier than ordering your latte with soy milk. Nevertheless, both the carbohydrates and sugars increase by one gram with nonfat milk compared to ordering it with 2 percent.
Here’s a seasonal favorite for all of you frappuccino fans: the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Blended Crème. This fattening frapp not only taste like pumpkin, but it makes you look like one as well. If you order a grande frapp with whipped cream, you are ingesting 470 calories, 120 from fat, 13 grams of total fat and seven grams of saturated fat; according to fitday.com, that’s only 100 calories less than a slice of cheesecake. There are also 360 milligrams of sodium, 74 grams of carbohydrates and 63 grams of sugar.
However, there are 13 grams of protein, and the beverage makes up 15 percent of your daily amount of Vitamin A and 45 percent of your required intake of calcium for all of you optimists. To cut the total calories from 470 to 360, order the beverage without whipped cream.
For all of you who are currently fighting back tears as you reach for the scissors to cut up your Starbucks gift cards, don’t despair! Your Starbucks fixations can still be satisfied with the Strawberry Banana Vivanno Smoothie. This berry-filled beverage, when ordered with nonfat milk, has a total of 270 calories, 5 of which are from fat. There are also only 0.5 grams of total fat.
Even though there are 110 milligrams of sodium, 56 grams of carbohydrates and 41 grams of sugar, there are still seven grams of fiber and 16 grams of protein. Plus you receive 4 percent of your required amount of Vitamin A, 10 percent of your daily calcium and iron intake and 100% of your needed quantity of Vitamin C.
Now, please keep in mind that this article is not to bash Starbucks. I would be a dirty, rotten liar if I said I would never order another chai tea latte from there again (oh, I don’t even want to think about that happening). I just feel obligated to reach out to all of those who reach into their wallets everyday to pay for these $3.00 beverages.
If I didn’t mention your favorite beverage and you’re curious to discover its nutritional value, log onto www.starbucks.com/retail and click on the nutrition information button.
Be wise my fellow coffee enthusiasts. Be wise.
My name is Elyse, and I am a Starbucks addict.
Saying Goodbye to those Sunny Rays and Chubby Days
As we say goodbye to flip-flops, beach bags and the glorious aroma of sunscreen, we should also take this time to bid adieu to the summer beer belly that has accumulated from numerous grill outs and ice cream trips. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer with these sizzling workouts.
Swim: A person who weighs 150 pounds and swims freestyle at a leisurely pace for 30 minutes burns 257 calories, according to dietandfitnesstoday.com.
Swimming protects your joints, because it is a no-ground contact sport, and is even advised by the Arthritis Foundation, says medicinenet.com. Plus, swimming is a lifelong activity that you can do with friends and family, medicinenet.com acknowledges.
Badminton: Grab your birdie and your racquet because playing a social singles or doubles match of badminton results in losing 165 calories for a person who weighs 150 pounds, claims dietandfitnesstoday.com.
Badminton-information.com says that badminton strengthens the heart muscles and prevents the clogging of blood vessels. Remember, it is not whether you win or lose, but how many calories you lose.
Hiking: Aaaah! The great outdoors! There is nothing better than observing the wonders of nature while constantly blowing your nose because of your pollen allergies.
For those of you who can forgo the tissues, you may want to consider ending your summer with an adventurous hike, as hiking for 30 minutes can result in burning 220 calories for a person tipping the scale towards 150 pounds – says dietandfitnesstoday.com. Hiking is a great way to distress and clear your mind, without having to clear your wallet.
The sublime summer whether is not going to stick around forever, but unless you put some pep in that step and end your summer with a strong, active approach, that beer belly will. So, put down the brat and grab your friends for an active day of fun and exercise. You’ll be ready for the next bikini season in no time.
Swim: A person who weighs 150 pounds and swims freestyle at a leisurely pace for 30 minutes burns 257 calories, according to dietandfitnesstoday.com.
Swimming protects your joints, because it is a no-ground contact sport, and is even advised by the Arthritis Foundation, says medicinenet.com. Plus, swimming is a lifelong activity that you can do with friends and family, medicinenet.com acknowledges.
Badminton: Grab your birdie and your racquet because playing a social singles or doubles match of badminton results in losing 165 calories for a person who weighs 150 pounds, claims dietandfitnesstoday.com.
Badminton-information.com says that badminton strengthens the heart muscles and prevents the clogging of blood vessels. Remember, it is not whether you win or lose, but how many calories you lose.
Hiking: Aaaah! The great outdoors! There is nothing better than observing the wonders of nature while constantly blowing your nose because of your pollen allergies.
For those of you who can forgo the tissues, you may want to consider ending your summer with an adventurous hike, as hiking for 30 minutes can result in burning 220 calories for a person tipping the scale towards 150 pounds – says dietandfitnesstoday.com. Hiking is a great way to distress and clear your mind, without having to clear your wallet.
The sublime summer whether is not going to stick around forever, but unless you put some pep in that step and end your summer with a strong, active approach, that beer belly will. So, put down the brat and grab your friends for an active day of fun and exercise. You’ll be ready for the next bikini season in no time.
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