One pound of fat loss a week. When we are coaching our weight loss clients and ask them to set an outcome goal, usually it breaks down to losing 1-2 pounds per week, which is a realistic and achievable goal. But with that goal comes a challenge, an objection really - and it goes like this: "One pound a week doesn't seem like very much". "I mean really, that's only 4 pounds a month, shouldn't … [Read more...]
Karl Does It! 102 Pounds Lost This Year @ Get Fit NH Bootcamp
A few shots of the 6:00pm class celebrating with Karl for reaching his goal of losing 100 pounds this calendar year. Karl and Jill started with us January 4th of this year (2010) and made amazing progress, with Karl losing 102 pounds and Jill 63 - In less than a year! More from this power couple coming up, but here's a few shots we thought you oughta see! By the way - Karl had already set his … [Read more...]
Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Give your traditional old chicken dinner some spunk with this exciting new marinade. Your taste buds will celebrate over the tender taste of yogurt and garlic with a hint of spice. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 … [Read more...]
What’s The Big Deal About Exercise Anyway?
So you've slacked off a bit and avoided exercise. Maybe your job demands too much of your time or you simply fell out of the routine. I have good news for you. Whether you've taken off one year, ten years or haven't exercised a day in your life - it's never too late to start. You see there are problems with living a life devoid of exercise. Big problems. Your weight rises along with your … [Read more...]
Help Me, I’m Frustrated!
Often times I'm approached by a frustrated person who can't seem to drop the weight they need to. They tell me that they exercise, they eat healthy, and they drink plenty of water. “So why can't I lose weight?”, they ask. Not only are they frustrated, but they are getting close to losing hope that they will ever lose the stubborn pounds that plague them. Do you want to know what I ask … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Shake
I love the tastes of autumn - who can resist a crisp apple eaten right off the tree? Here's a great way to enjoy a power packed protein shake with all the flavors of apple pie! Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 scoop UMP Vanilla Protein Powder 2 Tablespoons dry oatmeal 1 Tablespoon flax seed 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons mixed nuts 1 apple cored and sliced ½ teaspoon … [Read more...]
Local Concord Area Fitness Professional Earns Prestigious Certification
Epsom, NH based physical preparation coach Dean Carlson becomes the first person in New Hampshire to achieve the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. Get Fit NH Bootcamp is pleased to announce that co-owner and coach Dean Carlson has successfully completed the rigorous requirements for the successful completion of the industry’s premier nutrition designation. Dr. John Berardi, founder of … [Read more...]
Are You A Sugar Addict?
Tired all the time? Grumpy and can’t shake the blahs? Do you have trouble losing weight? Do you walk around in a fog? What about digestive issues? Constantly battling a stuffy nose? Major health issues like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and auto-immune diseases are dramatic examples of how sugar can wreak havoc in your life. There are less dramatic ways sugar affects our bodies before we … [Read more...]
Zucchini Boats
Here's a favorite of Anne from the 8:30 Concord class. In keeping with the zucchini theme: Zucchini Boats (makes 8 boats) Preheat oven to 400 degrees 4 medium (8") zucchini 1 medium onion, diced 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 8 oz low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese paprika, salt and pepper to taste Cut zucchini in half … [Read more...]
Cucumber Cups
Here's a fun recipe for hot summer days that was just family-tested by Greg and Judy at 6:15 Road Crew... Cucumber Cups 2 seedless cucumbers, trim ends 1 cup hummus (can substitute cottage cheese) finely chopped green onion finely chopped red/orange bell pepper (can substitute carrot - fresh bell pepper doesn't agree with Greg) Score sides of cucumbers with fork (can skip this if in a … [Read more...]
