This weekend I’ll be helping a friend look at her workout routine and sort out her dietary requirements.  Her main goal, on top of a number of others, is weight loss.  Whenever I’m approached about something like this, the key point that I try to get across to people is that to achieve their goals – a reevaluation of the things they eat is vital.

Each post this week has dealt with food in one way or another, and I thought it would be good to end the week with a little bit more specific information – so here’s what I’ll be sharing with my friend this weekend when we talk.  I hope you find the metabolism-boosting food tip helpful as well…

These are the types of foods that will help boost your metabolism and cut pounds over a gradual period. Try them out and mix things up to get to flavors that you enjoy in proper portions!

I love these points from Fitness Tips for Life…

• Each of these healthy weight-loss boosters fills you up and keeps you full longer on fewer calories.
• Water-rich fresh fruits, veggies and soup dilute the calories in your food and allow you to eat more without breaking the calorie bank.
• High-fiber fruit, vegetables and nutritious whole grains keep your digestive system on track and steady insulin levels, which prevents fat storage.
• Lean meat boosts metabolism and burns calories because it take more energy to digest than other foods.

 
If you maintain a proper diet along with a committed fitness routine – you’ll surely get to your goals.  That’s the main point, along with this information, I’m going to try to get through to my friend this weekend.  And I’ll be there with her for motivation each step of the way.

I’ll keep you all posted on her progress, and gladly share any information I share with her – with you all from time-to-time here on this blog and in FDF’s Facebook Page.  Feel free to ask me any questions as I’m working along with my friend, or if you have any questions in general that you would like to get a personal trainer for – don’t hesitate to contact us using the form in the upper-right portion of this web page.

Have a nice weekend, and remember to eat with a purpose and in alignment with your goals!

Hi everyone – I’m sticking with a food focused theme as the weather takes a positive turn in the KC Area because people eat differently once the weather changes.  Some will begin eating more outdoorsy-type foods (see the last post about Healthy Grilling), while others will consciously attempt to eat healthier items to coincide with their Springtime workout routines.

If you count yourself in the latter group – are you certain that the food options you’re going for as actually as healthy as their packaging or marketing would promote them to be?  Assuming that you may not be 100% sure that the “healthy” things you eat are actually as healthy as they say they are, I wanted to tell you not to worry.  Check out this informative (but quick) video from Howcast.com on the subject of identifying truly healthy foods…
 

How To Avoid Unhealthy Foods That Seem Good For You on Howcast

I think the video has a little something in there for everyone beginning their journey into healthier food choices and I hope you found something useful in it as well.

FDF can help you out with selecting proper food choices if you need someone to coach you through the process for starters.  Just contact us using the form in the upper-right portion of this web page and we’ll be in touch shortly.

Until next time, eat healthy and enjoy your day!  There will be one more food-related post this week, and then we’ll move on to something else.  And don’t forget to check us out on Facebook!

Happy Monday everyone!  I don’t know if you’ve seen the weather in the area lately, but it’s nice all around.  I just came back from the East Coast and left 70 degree temperatures, and now here in the Midwest it’s a week of upper-70′s and lower-80′s.  All of that said, I thought I’d share some healthy and delicious nutritional info with you from one of my favorite sites, EatingWell.com…

CLICK THE IMAGE to check out some great warm weather grill recipes!

Do you have any grill recipes you’d like to share with us?

Fitness isn’t all about exercise you know.  Sometimes it’s just about having a good time and enjoying the company of others.  Take advantage of this nice weather we’re having and eat something healthy with your friends and loved ones.  You’ll feel rejuvenated and proud of yourself for staying healthy while in the midst of a social environment with people you hold dear.

If you need to know any other great things to throw on the grill this week, feel free to contact us using the form in the upper-right portion of this web page.  As personal trainers, FDF also has a thought or two about what types of things you could eat to maximize your results.

Until next time, have a nice day!