October 2010

October 28 2010

Haunted by the Halloween Candy???

Haunted by the Halloween Candy

Halloween is just a few days away, and you know what that means… CANDY! Those little “Fun size”- “Bite Size” candy bars are deceiving and a trap to get you munching all day long. Picture this. You have kids, get them all dressed up, take a few pictures in their over priced Halloween costume, walk around the neighborhood till your feet hurt, and the mayhem begins. “I’ll trade you 3 tootsie rolls for your Reeses!” After the big exchange takes place, as the good parent that you are, you place the candy on the top of the fridge in a bowl and tell the kids they can have a piece a day. But this is the downfall… You’re tall enough to reach the top of the fridge.

You start off grabbing one little bite size piece in the morning, go back and grab another piece around lunch, a kit-kat sounds great for an afternoon snack, and for dinner and dessert… why not? They’re bite size, right? Before you know it, 6 of those bite size pieces makes up a full candy bar and a half!

According to an article written by NBC, Sweet and Spooky Facts About Halloween, about 90% of parents admit to dipping into their child’s stash. So, how do we monitor this monster mash for you and your kids? Here are some great tips!

Be a role model. If you eat a bunch of candy, your kids will eat a bunch of candy.
Buy the candy off your kids. Give them a nickle for each piece of candy they want. This will stop the calorie intake and you can get rid of the candy.
Don’t be afraid to throw it out. The thrill of Halloween is walking around the neighborhood getting all dressed up. Don’t hesitate to get rid of the candy calorie loot.
Monitor the amount of candy you eat, and make sure you don’t forget your healthy meals after Halloween. It’s okay to have a little candy fun for a night, but after that… don’t binge.
Keep the candy in a place that is not visible or easily reachable. If you or your child has easy access to the candy, it’s easy to keep munching, and munching, and munching!

Help out the neighborhood and help out yourself.. Try giving out different trick-or-treat snacks such as mini bags of popcorn, granola bars, dark chocolate, trail mix, boxes of raisins, little toys, stickers, pencils… this list can be endless.

So this Halloween, be safe, be smart, and most of all… don’t let that Halloween candy haunt you the next day while you’re at the gym! 🙂

October 14 2010

Fitness Trainer or Well-Paid Actress?

Fitness ResultsArticles, Exercise

Controversy over fitness trainer, Jillian Michaels, (The Biggest Loser) is being questioned if she actually knows what she is talking about . Recently, author Jeff. S. Fell, from the LA Times wrote an article criticizing Michaels and stated, “Michaels is not actually a real fitness trainer — she’s an actress playing the role of fitness trainer on TV and in a line of popular DVDs.” Michaels recently came out with a new workout DVD called “Shred-It With Weights.” Fell criticizes Michaels’ video stating that she doesn’t know what she’s doing with and confirmed with another source that her technique with the kettlebell was all wrong. Fell accuses Michaels of being in the industry strictly for monetary value, and not because she actually a fitness guru.

The important point to Fell’s article, and what we believe is truly important at Fitness Results is doing things the right way. There are thousands of articles out there about quick weight loss, supplements, etc., that sound enticing… but make sure it is a credible source and legitimate. Sometimes these things take time and it’s important to take care of your body rather than look for the quick fix.

Read more about Fell’s article about Jillian Michaels for more information.

Pictures by:

Lóránt Dankaházi and rockymountainhigh Kim Pardi

October 5 2010

La Verne Online: Pilates with Jill McAlpin

Fitness ResultsArticles, Exercise, Sucess Stories

FITNESS: To Your Morning Cup of Joe, Add a Joseph Pilates Workout

La Verne online did an excellent article about how one of our personal trainers, Jill McAlpin, incorporates pilates into your fitness well being.

Here’s a little peak of the article. To read the full article visit La Verne Online.

Walk into Fitness Results in Upland, and you’ll be dazzled by the beauty of the gym. There are machines to work and challenge every muscle of your body under the close and careful supervision of top personal trainers.

Walk up a flight of stairs, and behind the row of treadmills, bicycles and ellipticals are also two Pilates machines (Reformers), which are becoming more popular every day with clients who want to expand their total range of fitness and flexibility.

“It’s a great way to strengthen, lengthen and sculpt your muscles,” said Jill McAlpin, who likes to incorporate Pilates and weight training to produce the ultimate fitness results for her clients. “I have yet to have a person who hasn’t benefited greatly from performing these exercises.”