Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Supervison, Denials and Laziness

For the next several weeks I will be blogging about lessons learned from "The Biggest Loser". Anyone who has been following my blog for a while knows that I like to watch that show and see the transformations. I then started to wonder if everyone understands the lessons that can be learned from the experiences of these people. So I am going to write about it and encourage you to comment back.

The first episode of the show aired last night. There are three important things to take away from this show.

Take Away #1: They started the competition off with a challange before they even entered the ranch. All the contestants were to run 1 mile. Now, to me 1 mile is not a big deal. But to people who weigh well over 300 and 400 pounds, it is a huge deal. One woman took off faster than everyone else and had a sizeable lead in the beginning. The problem came later as she started to run out of energy. She collapsed before the finish line and had to be helped (practically carried) to the finish line. There she proceeded to pass out and was non-responsive. They had to fly her out on a stretcher in a helicopter. The point is that NO ONE should EVER try what they are doing on this show. This is an extreme weight loss program that is monitored by health and emergency professionals 24 hours a day. This is a prime example as to why.

Take Away #2: All contestants are required to list medical conditions. A doctor asked a 29 year old male how someone who is over 300 pounds and considered obese can say he has no medical conditions. The contestant stated that he doesn't have anything like Type II diabetes and the doctor interrupted him and said that he does. I hear this and read about so many very large people saying that they do not have any problems. The doctor actually stated it correctly, he is in denial. So are all these other people. If you are over weight to obese, you do have problems and you need to face that fact now. Do not lie to yourself and say you are happy with the way you are because that is also a lie. One fact I want to point out here. Look around, you will notice that there are NO obese elderly people. That is because obese people WILL die prematurely if they do not lose the weight.

Take Away #3: The reason most people will not lose the weight is because they are lazy and quitters. A bold statement I know but proven last night. A 30 year old woman who weighs 476 pounds would not climb a ladder for 20 seconds. She walked out and then came back after some thought. She had previously said she never quits anything, that she is strong, and has 476 reasons to work hard. All words. I give her credit though for coming back. She lost 17 pounds that first week. Let's see if she can stay with it.

So, stop with the excuses and deal with your denials. If you want to live a normal, longer life, than find someone who can motivate you in the right direction. Also check out my products at www.askcoachb.com. For those in the Orlando area, I will do personal sessions and will work with groups. So get some freinds and get fired up.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Make Fitness Fun!

I am currently training a 7 year old boy at the request of his parents. We all agreed on some goals but the unspoken goal was to keep him motivated to keep active.

Today was an excellent example of how to keep anyone, at any age, having fun and staying in shape. My son worked out with us today and we played a game with a deck of cards. They both loved it!

He liked some of the other exercises I have done with him so much that he is doing them on his own at home. Today I gave him a sheet that had the exercises and he wants to play it with the whole family.

What a great way for the whole family to have fun together and stay active. Now you are wondering what was it that I had them do. But I can't just give it away. Sign up for my newsletter at www.askcoachb.com while you can still get it for half the price. My charter member rate is about to expire and you don't want to miss out on all of the fun.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time is Short

Time is a valuable asset. I have known this for years along with many of you who are reading this post. But yet we still waste it. As I get older I see how much I waste and I am not liking it. Once time has past you can not get it back.

My original profession in finance has really shown how valuable time is. It also has taught me to look for ways to better use time. That is how I have come up with my exercise programs. I use to spend 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day in the gym. Unless your profession is some sort of athlete, this is actually a huge waste of time. It is also the reason (read 'excuse' here) that many people do not exercise. Now I spend 20 to 30 minutes working out. And I am in better shape now then I was then!

Look at my programs. I promise you it won't be a waste of your time. As a matter of fact, if you email me at coachb@askcoachb.com, I will send you the 'Welcome Edition' of my newsletter to you absolutely FREE!

Try the exercises for a month. They will challenge you, and you will see a difference after that month. The recipe in there is also very good and flexible for any taste. You'll want to have more. Read my previous posts in this blog to hear about my other recipes.

This is NOT a diet. It is not a 'get fit quick' program (hint: there is no such thing). After the month is over and you see the change, go on to my web site and sign up for the monthly newsletter (www.askcoachb.com).

But you need to hurry. The Charter Subscription rate is going to end very soon. By the end of July you will have to pay twice as much if you don't act before then.

Trust me, I know the value of time and I will not waste yours. I would also like to hear what you think of my program after you try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Memorial Day Party Without the Guilt

Our party on Sunday before Memorial Day was a huge success. We had many friends and family over to eat, play and have fun. The kids played in the pool even though it rained part of the day. They were wet anyway!

The food we had was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the burgers and the cake. The best part is that they were very healthy for you and you wouldn't even know it. Here is a picture of the cake decorated for the holiday. Using fruits as decoration not only added to the presentation, it added more nutrition.

This just goes to show you that you can eat good without sacrificing the good things in life. I refuse to and I can show you how. I do not have to work hard at staying a healthy and steady weight. After my last physical my doctor said I will live another 100 years. I aim to prove him right!

If you want to learn how to easily maintain a healthy weight and learn these great recipes I mention, then log on to my web site at www.askcoachb.com and sign up for my newsletter today. My charter member price will only be offered for a little while longer. Then you can expect to pay twice the amount. So lock in at the current low rate. You'll be glad you did.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

High Fructose Corn Syrup Not Bad for Your Health

A recent conference of scientist found that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sugar (or sucrose) has little effect on satiety, overall energy balance, metabolic hormones or biomechanical metabolites such as triglycerides and uric acid. In other words, HFCS does not cause obesity.

HFCS has been around for 35 years. The amount of calories in HFCS have increased at a slower rate than calories from all sources. HFCS use has been in decline since 1999 which would suggest that are obesity epidemic is due more to the total calories Americans take in.

This goes along with my philosophy of living well. Most things in moderation are not bad for you. I still enjoy eating many things that most people eat a lot of, and I don't gain weight. You also have to be careful on what you read. You need to understand how they came to this conclusion to see if it is to be trusted.

For example, in this instance, everyone said that HFCS is the evil culprit. When in fact, the findings most studies were using were from pure fructose. There is a big difference and the two can not be linked. So don't be afraid of foods that have HFCS, just eat or drink these in moderation. It is the calories that count.

So how do you separate the fact from the fiction? The easiest way is to subscribe to my newsletter. I do the research and interpret it so that you can understand. Sign up at www.askcoachb.com today. There is a wealth of information presented every month. I know that when I talk to a lot of fitness professionals today, they do not know about the HFCS myth. I actively keep up to date and let you know what is relevant and what isn't.

Sign up today and see the difference in your life! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Calling All Chocolate Cake Lovers!



Mmmmmm good!

I am not a big cake eater but this cakes is fantastic. It was moist and full of flavor. It was also very easy to make and took me no time at all.

Now you may be wondering why I am talking about chocolate cake on a health blog. It is because this cake has a fraction of the calories, fat and carbohydrates of a regular chocolate cake. And you will never know the difference.

I have given this cake to many different people for their opinion (of course not telling them it is good for you until after). Everyone loves the cake and wants to have the recipe.

You can have the recipe also. But there is a catch. You have to subscribe to my newsletter. That is it. This is only a sample of the recipes that I put in my newsletter. Plus you get nutrition tips and an exercise routine that can be done anywhere, anytime, in 10 to 20 minutes, at any fitness level. Check it out at www.askcoachb.com.

Next month in my newsletter I will have a recipe for a hamburger that is out of this world. Chocolate cake and hamburgers. What a great health routine. But hurry because the next issue will be out next month and you may not get this cake recipe.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Obesity Tax

I am sure you have been following along as our new President tries to fix our ailing economy. But have you been paying attention to what some of the States want to do?

They are hurting jst as much as everyone else. There are a lot of states, if not all, that are having to cut budgets and are coming across shortfalls. The chances are that any tax breaks we get from the federal government are going to be offset by higher taxes by the states.

The one that really caught my attention is the one they call the 'obesity tax'. It is called that because there are some states that want to tax those items that are contributing to obesity. The State of Florida is looking at taxing all non-diet soft drinks.

I don't know about you but I don't need anymore taxes, especially on food. Luckily, I don't drink soft drinks. Most people shouldn't.

My tip to you this week will not only help your waist line but also your pocket book. Drink more water. Yes. It is that simple. Our bodies were made to drink a lot of water, not all of these sugary drinks. That is especially true during the hotter months. The sugar drinks will not rehydrate your body the way it needs to be.

Definetly stay away from sports drinks. They are made for athletes or people who work out intensly for more than an hour at one time. My son and I drink it when we train for soccer but that is because we will spend from 2 to 5 hours training in 75 to 85 degree weather. It is a myth that anyone who sweats should drink it.

I have many tips you can learn throughout the year through my newsletter. I only scratch the surface in this blog. Go to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe today.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Eat Candy to Lose Weight

How would you like to eat candy and lose weight? There is an active ingredient in licorice that has shown to help reduce body fat mass.

There are two ways this works. The first is complicated and involves blocking an enzyme that plays a role in fat accumulation. The second is simpler. Licorice can reduce your appetite.

Don't head for the Twizzlers though. You need the real thing, preferably with licorice extract high on its ingredient list. You need to look for this in grocery stores, not convenience stores. A handful is about 150 calories and will keep you busy chewing something sweet, flavorful, and satisfying for twice the time it takes to down a bag of M & M's.

If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter than do so now. The next issue to be released soon will have some quick tips for eating out without breaking your calorie budget. Subscribe at www.askcoachb.com today.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Weight Matters

As I wrote in my last post, we are getting fatter as a nation. I just read that the military is starting to have trouble meeting their recruitment numbers because they have to turn away more people because they are too heavy. They are turning down potential recruits for being overweight far more than for any other reason. They say the same is happening to fire fighters.

My wife, son and I are in the process of adopting. Part of the process is a medical examination of my wife and I. Weight, or more specifically, BMI is taken into account on determining if you can adopt. BMI is body mass index and calculates your height and weight to come up with this number. A BMI under 25 is considered a healthy weight. A BMI between 25 and 30 and you are overweight. Over 30 is obese.

When we applied for the adoption you could have a BMI of over 30 and still adopt. New rules went into effect in May of 2007 that stated the BMI could not be over 30. Hundreds of people were denied the opportunity to adopt because of this. Is it fair? That is a different debate for a different blog. Is there help? Yes, and I can provide it.

If you want to join the military, become a fire fighter or police officer, or just want to adopt but can't because of your weight, my program can help. Log on to www.askcoachb.com and subscribe to my newsletter. You will be able to lose weight.

And to help you start losing now, I will give you two free reports that will give you some easy changes to lose weight the first week and keep it off. A $50 value for free. Let me be your personal coach and together we will make your dreams come true.

Monday, January 12, 2009

America is Getting Fatter

Congratulations America! The number of obese American adults now outnumber those who are merely overweight! 34% of Americans are obese while 32.7% are overweight. Just under 6% are morbidly obese. There are over 72 million people who are obese!

Let's compare that to previous years. There were 33% overweight which means that there are still the same number of overweight people. There were only 22.9% obese compared to 34%. That means more people went from overweight to obese. The morbidly obese was a mere 2.9% and is now a whopping 6%! That means the number of people with weight problems continues to grow.

You have heard this before and I am going to say it again. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, arthritis and other conditions.

It is already bad enough that most Americans fit in this category, but in May, the CDC reported that 32% of US children fit the definition of being overweight, 16 percent were obese and 11% were extremely obese. I am not making these numbers up, you can check for yourself. Americans are raising FAT KIDS!!!!! STOPPPPPP!!!!!!!!

This issue gets me so mad because it can be prevented. I hear excuse after excuse as to why someone is fat (I am no longer going to be PC on this. A dog is a dog and fat is fat). I'm too busy, its too hard, its too expensive and on and on and on. Why don't people just act like adults and admit that the real reason is that they are just too LAZY! It requires a little effort.

I have a program that eliminates all of the excuses. The exercises are not too hard and can be done at your own intensity level. It is not too expensive because it requires no gym membership or expensive equipment. It requires very little time, about 10 to 20 minutes a day. You are given all the tools to create a better lifestyle. The only cost is $9.95 per month. Check out what you get at my web site at http://www.askcoachb.com/.

Just think, people maintaining a proper weight are in the minority. I feel and look good. You can too. Go to my site and sign up now. I want to help.

As an added incentive, if you leave a comment on this blog on how you are going to change your life for the better, then sign up for my newsletter, I will give you a chance to get 6 months of the newsletter cost back. After you have worked with my program and you have achieved success, write to me and tell me how your life has changed for the better. Include before and after photos. If I use you as a testimonial on my web site I will refund 6 months of the newsletter back to you. That is it. There is no limit on the number of people who I may pick. If I feel it is a really good story to share with others than I will use it.

When you sign up for my newsletter you will get an email to contact me with questions. You get a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost. go now to my site at http://www.askcoachb.com/ now.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

11 Tips to Losing Weight

Did you realize that the average woman gains 1 1/2 pounds a year during her adult life? That means women can gain over 40 pounds by the time she hits 50 years old! Women have to combat the roller coaster of hormones, muscle loss and stress that causes a slow down in her metobolism. This wieght gain is NOT inevitable. A proper exercise and diet plan can confront these issues.

My metabolism-boosting plan can help you lose weight while building firm, lean muscle tissue, which is the key to a robust metabolism. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter at www.askcoachb.com and receive coaching on how to live a better lifestyle. As soon as you start my program you will sleep better, have more energy, feel firmer, and notice your clothes fitting looser.

Here are 11 tips to get you started:

Eat Enough - Everyone knows you have to cut calories to lose weight. But did you know that if you cut too much you will actually gain more fat? Learn what and when to eat with my program.

Eat Breakfast - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn why and what you should eat.

Drink Coffee or Tea - Learn why these drinks can help boost your metabolism to lose weight. But there is still a little more to it. See what that is in my program.

Fight Fat with Fiber - Do you know what foods have fiber? Do you know how much to eat of them? Do you know why fiber can fight fat?

Drink Water - There are many reasons to drink water. Did you realize it can help you lose as much as 5 pounds a year?

Go Organic - It's not just a fad. Scientific research has proven the benefits of eating organic.

Include Protein - Body builders eat a lot of protein to gain muscle mass. But did you know that there are significant benefits of eating protein to lose weight?

Eat Iron-rich Foods - Do you know why iron is important to the body? Learn what are excellent sources for getting this important nutrient.

Get More D - Only 4% of Americans over 50 take in enough vitamin D through their diet. What does this mean and how can you make sure you get enough?

Skip the Second Cocktail - You don't have to quit drinking altogether, just cut back. Learn how alcohol affects weight loss.

Drink Milk - Not just because the dairy association says so. But what about the fat?

These are the type of things you learn through my newsletter each month. You are not overloaded with too much information. Just enough information is given so that you can understand your choices and how they affect you. Taking in a little each month will make it easier for you to learn the proper way to eat.

There are also exercises that anyone can do anywhere with no special equipment. The cost of the newsletter for one month is less than what you probably spend on coffee each week. Get in now at my charter rate of only $9.95 per month. You will be locked in at that rate, even after I raise the price.

Don't wait, subscribe now at www.askcoachb.com. Receive two free reports worth $50 when you subscribe.