Midwest Nutrition Newsletter - September, 2013
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Special Event: 24 Fit Camp Starts September 28! - Camper's challenge: "WE ARE 24 Fit!"
NEW Must-Try Recipe: Formula 1 Pancakes - Flapjacks that are actually healthy for you!
Weight Loss Challenge (WLC) Update: Back to School, Back to Shape WLC - Registration going
strong - there's still time!!
Feature Video: Samantha Clayton's Core Ab Workout - 1 pack, 2 pack, 3 pack, 4!
Feature Article: Middle Age Spread - It's not inevitable if you act now!
Product Spotlight: Joint Support Advanced - Got pain?
Are you 24 Fit?? Registration is open! This is FREE to all members of
our email list and their friends. Our current 24Fit Boot Camp was a huge
success and ends this week - don't miss this next one!
Must-Try Formula 1/PDM Pancake Recipe
Wow, healthy pancakes - no simple sugars - no need to pinch yourself, but these
pancakes are creamy and dreamy and full of protein and nutrients!
2/3 cup egg whites (about 5)
2 scoops Formula 1 (any flavor)
2 scoops vanilla PDM
Mix ingredients on low in blender - do not overblend or you will get a meringue
Pour into cakes on hot griddle, turn once and enjoy hot!
Nutrition quick bits:
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calories 285,
21 vitamins and minerals,
3 grams fiber,
52 grams protein! (24 plant, 28 animal)
Exercise along with proper nutrition is a necessary component for achieving your goals. Check out this video for some
great tips!
CORE AB WORKOUT Samantha Clayton's Body Blast | Herbalife Fit
Tips
39,143 views
UPDATE:
The 2013 Back to School, Back to Shape Weight Loss Challenge is officially open for
registration! Orientations will be held Sept 30, Oct 2 and Oct 5 Remember that if
you refer 3 people to the challenge your registration is FREE!
Registrations close soon so get with the Coach who sent you this newsletter or send an email
[email protected] to Register Today!! Classes are held:
Mon, 6:15pm
Wed, 6:15pm
Sat, 10:00 am
...just come to one and COME EARLY!
These nutrition and weight loss classes are the talk of the town and we want YOU to be our next challenger!
Middle age spread is real but it’s not inevitable if
you act now
Middle age spread is real. Adults gain an
average of about a pound a year as they
age. But there are changes that can be
made along the way to help stop this
‘creeping obesity’.
If you were to ask a group of 40somethings if they have more trouble
managing their weight now than they
did when they were in their 20s, you’d likely hear a resounding chorus of ‘yes’ in
response. They know all too well the meaning of “middle age spread” (which always
sounds to me like margarine that’s been in the refrigerator too long) – the slow, steady
march towards a thicker waistline that seems to go hand-in-hand with getting
older. Many of my middle-aged patients consider this ‘creeping obesity’ to be
inevitable – something that just “happens to everybody” and is therefore completely
out of their control. But is it?
Why it’s harder to manage weight as you get older
There’s no question that weight management becomes a bit more of a struggle as we
get older, and there are several factors that come into play. For one thing, activity
levels change. People tend to exercise a bit less – and a bit less vigorously – as they
age, so their calorie burn drops and the middle age spread begins. Both men and
women experience hormonal shifts that can affect how much muscle mass they carry,
which can also throw their calorie burn into a minor tailspin. Lifestyles change,
too. When kids grow up and go off on their own, empty nesters may cook fewer wellbalanced meals since ‘it’s just the two of us’, or eat more meals out – both of which
can lead to extra calories.
What’s the average amount of weight that middle age
adults gain every year?
In a study published last year, nutrition and public health experts from Harvard
University analyzed adult weight gain in nearly 121,000 men and women whose eating
habits and body weight had been tracked every four years for 20 years. The subjects
in the study gained an average of almost 3 1/2 pounds every four years – and just
under 17 pounds over the 20 year period.
How is middle age spread linked to diet?
In addition to tracking total weight gain, the Harvard researchers were also able to
connect increased consumption of certain foods with a certain amount weight gain. The
list of foods isn’t that surprising, but the amount of weight they contributed is a bit of an
eye-opener. Regular consumption of French fries – just this one food – was linked to a
weight gain of nearly of 3 1/2 pounds over four years. Regular potato chip eaters
could count on that habit alone to pile on another 1.7 pounds, and soda drinkers gained
an extra pound over four years. Not surprisingly, those who ate more fruits,
vegetables and whole grains had the least amount of weight gain over 20 years, as did
those who exercised regularly, had good sleep habits, and curbed their time in front of
the television.
So, how can you keep from gaining weight steadily in
my middle years?
Simple. If you’re not exercising regularly, start now. Cardio is great for your health,
but you need to do strength training, too. Unless you challenge your muscles, you
stand to lose about five pounds of muscle mass per decade as you age – and that’s
calorie-burning tissue you can’t afford to lose. Exercise will also keep your stress level
in check, and will help you sleep better – both of which can help with weight control. As
far as your diet is concerned, your calorie burn in middle age isn’t quite what it once
was, so work on controlling portions and packing as much nutrition into those calories
as you can – in the form of lean proteins, vegetables, fruits and moderate amounts of
whole grains.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Joint Support Advanced
Overview
Contains glucosamine for advanced joint support,
along with an exclusive herb-mineral blend for
antioxidant benefits.
Key Benefits
• Contains glucosamine to support healthy joint function and comfort.
• Contains the herb scutellaria for antioxidant and healthy aging benefits.
• Excellent source of manganese, selenium and copper to support the body’s natural antioxidant
activities.
• Three easy-to-swallow tablets daily.
Details
Age and an active lifestyle can make people more prone to joint problems. Protect and cushion joints
with a specially formulated blend of glucosamine, antioxidant-enhancing scutellaria root, and an
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Nutrition and physical fitness go hand in hand when you
want to achieve weight loss and transform your body
shape. Contact us to find out about both our nutrition &
and exercise options to help you get the look you’ve
always wanted!
“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our
gardeners.” ~William Shakespeare