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Do you know your Family History?  If you do, do you know exactly what you inherited?

I am not sure if I mentioned this, but I was adopted when I was 3.  I was put in a foster home and stayed there for about 2 years when I was adopted.  I was blessed with very loveable parents who had such good morales, they were school teachers and oddly enough I find myself as a college professor.

So, why am I explaining all of this?  Well, I have always been an active girl.  I really enjoy playing basketball, I enjoy playing volleyball, tennis, and doing fitness.  I wanted to be a PE teacher and a coach.  I went into the USAF and raised a family and during that time I was off and on about working out.  I did bodybuilding back in the 80’s.  I finally went to school and got my bachelors’ degree in Physical Education and went back to school and received my Masters in Fitness and Wellness.

It was during this time that my professors kept asking, “Do you know your family history?”  I keep saying to myself “No” because I truly do not know my family history.  I do not know what I inherited from my mother or father or grandparents.

The point is this, I exercise as a preventive measure.  Since, I do not know my history I keep the diabetes and heart disease at bay with exercise and diet.  Being part hispanic and native american, I am more susceptible to these diseases.  I totally believe also that the environment that you are raised plays a big role.   My mother always cooked a protein, veggies and something else.  LOL

When you are conceived you are made f rom both DNA of your parents. 

Unfortunately, you can not pick your parents, but what you can do is through exercise and a clean diet you can help prevent or keep off certian inherited diseases.

Research show that Heart Disease is the number killer for Americans. Heart disease is known as the silent killer.

 If you are over weight you are certainly putting stress on your heart.  You store fat around the heart and eventually make the heart sufficate.

So, lets get going people, let get off the couch and move your body.  It is never too late, it will be too late when you are 6ft under.

“A Year From Now You’ll Wish You Had Started Today”

Okay, so the title may not be all that great. 

Sitting here outside waiting for trick or treaters.  LOL 

I have not written on here in a while.  Just wanted to give you all the heads up on what my life has endured this year.

My post at the beginning of the year was about how this year was not going to be like last year.  I have held true to my end.

This year I really dedicated myself to getting organized, working out hard and really pushing the beachbody biz.

I have gotten more organized eversince my truck got repoed last month.  That point in my life really woke me up.

I have really enjoyed some new programs from Beachbody.  I tried Insanity, I have tried TurboFire.  I tried some of Tony Horton’s One on One.  I tried Rev Abs.  I am so excited about trying the new Body Gospel.

I tried some of the new supplements.  OMG!  The shakeology is awesome, the Recovery Drink is amazing.

I sat at coaches status until just last week of October 28th.  I finally made it to Emerald Status.  It is such a good feeling when you have worked hard and it pays off.  So the next step is the Ruby Status.  What a great company to work for, that it does not even feel like work.

I partnered up with a very good friend of mine and doing some great things.  He is both amazing and an awesome athlete. 

So, as the year closes out.  I will have to get on this blog a  little more to keep you all informed on what is going on with my life. 

I started a Fitclub in late September after me and a few other coaches went to Summer of Success.  Awesome turn out and great to see Carl, Donna, and met a whole bunch of awesome people. 

Got to go see Tony Horton again in September.  I was able to keep up with him alot better.  So fun to be around him.  He is very motivational.  Love that guy.

See you soon.

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Do you ever get tired of the same ol stuff like protein bars,  protein smoothies, and protein shakes.  Sure I like all that stuff.  I like to eat just regular hard boiled egg whites.  I like those for breakfast.

I decided to help my ladies out by home baking some muffins.  I found that the ladies don’t eat breakfast too much and that after a great workout they leave my studio hungry.  I too leave kind of hungry.  I have found that if you are hungry after you eat, that some people (not everyone) will tend to grab the first thing they can get their hands on.  It is usually a bag of chips and a soda.  Just because you workout doesn’t mean you can fill those calories burned back with junk.

So, I decided to help them make a better choice.  I started making some low-fat, protein muffins. All kinds, blueberry, apple spice, and the choices are just unlimited.  I substitute the milk with non-fat milk, and I use the egg whites instead of the whole egg, and if calls for vegetable oil I use olive oil.  (i know any kind of liquid oil is really not good). I figure this help tie them over until they get home and can get something better.  Oh, for the protein I use a powder from Arbonne (check out my go figure page).  I use the vanilla flavor.

Just have one for a snack, don’t eat them as a whole meal or eat like a dozen. 

So, if you want to try something different and look after your hard work in the gym, try a low-fat protein muffin.

“A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.”  -Karen Lamb

Got your attention.  :)  Well, I’ve  talked about different exercises  and that a variety is good for the body. Now I am going to do the same for the blog. I have decided to write about getting the body to work for you.

How do I get rid of this darn body fat that keeps sticking around like a bad wart.

The theory is that do more activity like exercise to increase output of energy while decreasing food intake.  Okay, I can see how that would work in the beginning for someone just getting started on a reasonable program.  There are some programs that are totally out there.  Listen to your body definitely.  Know what you are able to do.  Just remember that if you are starting out on a weight loss program to take baby steps.  You did not put the weight on all in one day and you are definitely NOT going to take it off in one day.

Now, for those of us who exercise like crazy almost  into an obsession mode (not good either), what can we do to help us a little more.  Well, diet is the key.  Okay, so you started eating salads and maybe not so much at dinner and you  cut down the amount that you eat.  Well, okay so the next question is, what kind of foods are you eating?

Awwwww, that is the question.  Are you eating foods that are going to help increase the metabolic rate to work for you instead of maintaining.  Well, let’s just look at this for a moment.

In order for you body to burn effectively it has to work hard, just like you have to work hard to pump those weights to build muscle. 

You have to work hard, you have to maximize your output.  Well, your metabolic rate also has to work hard to rev up the burning effect.  This is known as the “thermic effect” is the increment in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate due to the cost of processing food for storage and use. 

Great, now what kind of foods allows for this kind of affect?  How about proteins?  Okay proteins like wild caught fish, (sockeye salmon, herring, mackerel, claims and halibut. Meat (beef) from range or animals that eat grass from the land.

How about those eggs whites?  Great as a snack and filler.  Free-range of organic chicken.  Again, ones that eat grass.

Eat good fats and good carbohydrates.  Another words, stay away from the simple sugars.  Your body makes sugar anyhow, don’t add more to it.  It knows what it needs to survive the rest is put into storage for later use.  But if we never use it guess what?  Body starts to change in ways we don’t want it to.   

So, you don’t have to eat like a rabbit so to speak.  You just have to eat foods that work for you.  Find the right combination.  Everyone is different so listen and pay close attention to how your body reacts to certain foods that you eat.  If  your plan is not working change it up so that it does, just like your exercise routine.

I get lazy sure.  I will tend to graze on foods that I shouldn’t and guess what, I pay the price for it.  I have to work extra hard and now I really have to eat good clean foods.  My health is worth more to me and can’t not afford to go see a doctor.  I work hard so that I stay healthy and not end up at the doctors.   You should to.

“A year from now you’ll wish you had started today”

The human body is made up of  six elements which include oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus and at least eighteen minerals are of importance in general human nutrition.

With this being said, there is one important element that is always forgotten.  It is the “Forgotten Nutrient” or also called “Water”.

The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. Water is very essential to the body.  It is very important for the body to function properly.  It is recommended that to avoid dehydration the body requires between one and seven liters of this great nutrient.  You can ingest water through foods and beverages.

Most people are in a dehydration states.  Mositure is excreted daily by the mouth (talking), sweating (hopefully from exercise), urine (you should be going to the bathroom regularly), and crying (cause your broke).  So, whether you realize it or not, are you replacing your water intake after all of these actions? 

Drink your water will help in carrying the nutrients and oxygen to all cells in your body, cushion the joints in your body, protects, and cushions the vital organs, helps break down food, keeps your body temperature balanced and keeps your skin elastic. 

As you can see, the nutrient called “Water” is very vital to your systems.  You hopefully keep your car in good running order, why not always keep your body in good running order. 

Just like keeping your car in good running order, your body will be physically and mentally alert with a good supply of water. 

Listen to your body, drink the right amount of water and you will be own your way to a new you.  Just like restoring a car to mint condition. You should treat your body the same.  Drink the good natural stuff.  Drink water during water break instead of tea or coffee.

Have a great day:)  Drink your water.

I have started eating breakfast again.  I have to do something.  I am not extremely overweight, I look good, but I just have a little body fat that I would like to get rid of.  Wait, let me back up.  I have a blanket that is protecting my muscles that now the summer is approaching that I need to peel off and put in the closet until winter hits again.  Yeah!  That it!  Did that sound good or what?

Okay, so I started eating this cereal “Go Lean”  and it is full of protein, fiber, and low fat.  Check out the nutritional info.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Some people put blueberries, strawberries, bananas and other fruit to help.  But, I have learned to eat this cereal just plain.  I like it.

Since, I have starting eating this cereal, I have been regular lately and I feel so much better.  I have energy in the mornings to teach my classes. 

I would definitely recommend this cereal to start your day.

Kashi also has oatmeal cereal which I am going to try.  Even though the weather is quit warm, I can still eat the warm cereal. 

Why don’t you give it a try and do the body some good.

I have sort of been on a writers block, if you want to call it that.  I have been extremely busy teaching classes since the semester started.  Ever feel like things all of a sudden come out of nowhere and then you are left sprinting trying to catch up.  What the heck, I had all Christmas break to prepare, which I did a little.  Then I started the push-up challenge which now I have to start over.  I think I may drop down a column.  I have been doing well on it but not great.  I feel like the goals for the push-ups were rushing me a  little so, I backed off, then I totally stopped. 

I gain a few pounds over the holidays.  You didn’t?  The month of January I started a newsletter for my ladies at the studio in which I incorporated a healthy recipe. 

Do you really want your performance to improve?  Well, you have to eat-clean and eat the right foods.  You have to start learning and listening to your body.  Do you really know what works or are you just going through the same boring routine?  Time to really start listening to your body and feeding it with good stuff.

So, this post I decided to drop you a little Healthy Recipe that I get from a couple of places.

Here it is:

Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Salsa

This Recipe Serves: 4

Preparation Time :  20 minutes

Cooking time :   20 minutes

IngredientsFor the chicken:
1 cup low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 to 6 oz. each
For the salsa:
1 avocado
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
8 warm wheat tortillas

Cooking Instructions
1. For the chicken: Mix all the ingredients except the chicken in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the mixture and coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. Preheat the grill or broiler.

3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. (This protects against cross-contamination.) Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.

4. Place the chicken on the grill or under the broiler and cook until the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

5. In the meantime, peel, core and chop the avocado. Place the avocado in a clean bowl and toss it with the lime juice quickly so that it doesn’t discolor. Add the tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add the jalapeño peppers and salt to taste.

6. Serve the salsa on top of the chicken with the warm tortillas on the side.

So give it a try during the SuperBowl.  You won’t feel guilty. 

Come back and tell how you liked it.

More recipes you can go to www.teambeachbody.com/pkayfit02  Click on join the club and have access to meal plans and tips from the experts like Tony Horton, Chalene Johnson, Debbie Siebers etc…  Very low price, it is not like all the others.

 This recipe I got from http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/recipes.aspx

Have you ever felted like you were working you butt off, keeping track of nutrition, how much you lifted, and even keeping track of your calories intake and burned and nothing is working?  Gosh darn it, I have been working my tail end off and nothing (the FAT) is not budging.  I am following the nutrition plan to the key.  I have not had any fat for like two weeks.  I have been eating my protein and drinking my shakes.  I have incorporated my fruits more and vegetables with my salads.  Nothing!  I tell you nothing!  I have been burning about 500 calories extra a day.  Now, I know the magic number is 3500.  So, this week I am already up to 1328.  Two days and I have burned that many calories.  I am getting ready to get on the Treadmill again.

I am really bummed out.  I am just going to quit eating all together.  No, I really like to eat.  My deadline is getting closer and I can’t even tell the difference.  The tape measure doesn’t even move.  What to do.  Am I going to have to go to really extreme?  How much more can I go you guys? 

Okay, I am going to have to pull out all the punches.  Time to step it up again. 

Time to start eating more of the Top Metabolic Foods.  Next week, I had better see something.

This last week, I was able to get at least 3 cardio session in.  Yes, with finals of summer session two and having to sub 4 additional classes.  I was exciting to get my run in on Monday and two Turbo Kick classes into my schedule. 

Still sticking to the nutrition plan which I have placed on the fridge, which really helps me stay accountable.  If you have a way to track your progress you will stay with it longer.  I haven’t craved any sweets at all for the past two weeks.  I have been drinking my water and my protein shake, which is awesome by the way.  I have been trying to eat the foods that rev up my metabolism, which I am writing an article about that. 

I have reached my 2 inches of inches lost.  Yes, it is really starting to come together.  I only have a couple more week, but I think I can get there.  Of course, I will not stop there.  I will keep going until my body fat gets to where I want it to be.

By the way, I am excited to receive Tony Horton’s new One-on-One DVD.  I have the Plyo Legs already and I am excited to see what is next.  I have had so much going on this past week, that I did not get any sessions in for myself.  I think I ended up taking a weight lifting break.  I will get back on track next week.  I was really trying to focus on burning the calories in the Cardio part of my routine.  It is really hard to juggle several things at once.  Next week should be better because I won’t have the summer school to teach.  It cuts into my morning.  So, now I can focus more on the workout part of the routine.  It is a juggling game.  I should see more results next week.

By the way, I filmed my yoga video yesterday. It was awesome.  This will be my first video ever.  I am really excited about it.  Now, just have to edit it and put it together.  It will be available on my website www.myphysiqueinc.com shortly.  I will keep you posted.  The video is easy stretching, very basic yoga, and I have two 30 minute segments on the dvd. 

Keep up the good work people, and keep encouraging others to workout and get healthy.  It all starts with you and setting the example.

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