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A Note From Fran

Pickle Juice

What's your pickle juice story? You know that defining moment when life showed up and revealed to you who you are and what you should be doing with your life. Everyone has one, even if they realize it or not. My husband claimed that he didn't have one but I proved he did one day through a rigorous, yet tender couple's chat (well actually it was more like a debate) but in the end he saw my point.

In my favorite workshop for corporate execs entitled "The Face of Leadership", I describe my own pickle juice story. The moment that I realized that I should be a leader, entrepreneur and national speaker! I still remember the day, moment and hour of that crowning moment and my life's journey has proven I made the right choice.

To hear my pickle juice story in its entirety you'll have to attend one of my workshops, so let's just focus on you for now. So how do you define your pickle juice moment? And how can knowing it improve your life and your life's work? I'll tell you in next week's issue of Healthy Reflections. Till then if you want to find out more about our workshops or book one, visit us at www.myeqcoach.com.

SHAPE UP & SAVE!!!!

Challenge yourself (and even a buddy) with the MyEquilibriumCoach.com online (MEC). MEC keeps you motivated with 30, 60 or even 90 day challenges to track your daily activities, manage your weight and calories…and reach your personal goals!

Here's what you get with your MyEquilibriumCoach.com Membership:

Track Your Calories

Our extensive database of foods has all the nutritional data you need. Use the drop down menu to enter the foods you eat and we'll update your journal with the calorie content.

Monitor Your Activity

We've got thousands of activities in our database. Just select the activity and the duration, and we'll calculate the calories you burned!

Travel the Country

Tracking your pedometer steps daily will move you across a virtual map route. If you walk the minimum average steps per day, you will complete your route in 90 days or less!

Access a Personal Fitness Coach

Use our bulletin board to contact fitness professionals 24 hours a day!

SIZZLING SPECIAL- Take 15% Off…

By: Natalie Nickerson
Program Manager

Sure you know you've got to workout for at least 30 minutes a day to burn calories, but how can you eat right to lose weight and avoid eating more calories than you're actually burning? We've put together 10 great tips for morning, lunchtime and evening exercisers. Use these strategies to eat right and lose those 10 pounds that continue to plague your hips and thighs.

For the early morning exerciser:

• If you have approximately an hour before working out, eat something small containing 200-300 calories.
• Try not to eat foods high in fat or protein, these take longer to digest and can cause an upset stomach.
• Avoid simple sugars (fruit juices), which cause a quick rise and fall in your blood sugar level causing you to feel tired.
• Stick with whole-grain products such as bagels or rice, raisins, bananas or even a liquid meal.

• One to two hours prior to working out, consume 300-400 calories.
• Avoid high fat and/or high protein foods. Instead eat something that is 60% carbohydrate, 20% protein and 20% fat.
• Sticking with a meal replacement shake or bar, yogurt or a small bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit will get you through your workout.
• Be sure to have a BALANCED meal after your workout.

• Two to three hours prior to your workout, eat a small, balanced meal containing 400-500 calories.
• Try having cheese and whole grain crackers, cottage cheese and veggies or fruit with a whole grain muffin.

The MVe...Your In-Home Training System
A Refreshing Mind-Body Workout

Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Proper breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Last but not least, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.

Pilates elongates and strengthens. Improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility is the focus. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.

• Lightweight & Agile Frame – 100% powder-coated aluminum
• Patented spring changing system for fast, fluid movement and exercise ease
• Weighs just over 30 pounds
• 4 resistance levels challenge all abilities from beginner to advanced intensities
• Open frame expands range of motion and enables innovative movements

Pilates conditions the whole body. No muscle group is over trained or under trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned. Enjoy daily activities and sports with ease and less chance of injury.

Pilates is also an extremely flexible exercise system. Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty ranging from beginners to advanced. Get the workout that best suits you now, and increase the intensity as your body conditioning improves.

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Has this newsletter inspired you to take wellness to your workplace? Would you like to book a lecture or workshop for your company? Learn more about our corporate and leadership programs at www.myeqcoach.com.