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Healthy Reflections
IN THIS ISSUE A Note From Fran Three Keys to a Healthy Diet  Have you noticed the quiet disappearance of the low-carb diet craze? For me, it couldn't have left fast enough. But it makes me wonder what the next trend will be.
The dairy industry is promoting three servings a day to help lose weight. This comes from a recent study that shows calcium may aid in weight loss. Aren't we already supposed to be getting 2 to 3 servings of dairy anyway? Most of us learned that back in Nutrition 101. Here's some useful research I've learned regarding properly fueling your body:
(*Stokes, 2005) To your health, 
franb@aerobodiesfitness.com Executive Coach and CEO – Aerobodies Fitness, Inc. *Stokes, D.M. (2005). Correcting common diet blunders. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2 (5), 81. Featured Article What is “Coaching” Anyway? I get asked this a lot. When I tell people that I'm a fitness coach, I sometimes get a blank stare and then they say, "Oh, you mean a personal trainer?" Well, not exactly. So what is coaching? It is a collaborative relationship with a client who is ready to make changes in his or her life, facilitated through goal-oriented conversations. Coaching can be related to work, lifestyle, family or health and because each area of our lives is not compartmentalized but flows into another, most coaches work with their clients on more than one aspect of their lives. Fitness' newest trend is coaching. The concept originated in the 1990s and has since proven itself by allowing the average person to see the "big picture" of their lives and then help them put together what we coaches like to call a 'life vision'; a working plan that addresses not just your health but your whole life. Personal training is centered on the trainer's physical presence during a client's workout which, if not monitored, can foster a client's dependence on the trainer. Alternatively, coaching steers clients in the opposite direction by ensuring that they become independent and take ownership of their choices and actions, making lasting changes in their wellness. Coaching uses non-judgmental support to help clients identify obstacles and move past them, allowing them to make breakthroughs that before were not possible. Clients are never made to feel that they are wrong. There is no comparing themselves to anyone else. It is about being their best self. The changes my clients make are astounding when they enter into a coaching program. They identify their ideal or future self goals in the areas of health, lifestyle, family and work. Then we put together a plan of action, that develops through the coaching relationship, that helps them achieve those goals. While some of my clients have similar goals, how they get there is often very different. Each client is unique. When we meet, some are already taking steps toward self improvement, but not seeing the results that they want in their lives. Others may be stuck, unsure as to what the next step should be or inconsistent with their decisions or actions. Through the use of accountability tools, journaling, goal setting, strategizing, and the use of motivational activity monitors (exercise tools that give my clients immediate feedback) my clients are able to achieve real results that translate into healthier, happier more prosperous lives. It is truly a triumph to witness! I always remind my clients that they are the experts in their own lives. My job is simply to support them and hold them accountable in finding their own answers…reaching their own dreams. At the end of each week, I often review what has transpired and I smile to myself… I love my job! Vacation Tips to Stay Fit Summer is finally here! It's time for those family trips to start. But this doesn't mean your exercise program should stop! In fact, traveling gives you an opportunity to get some variety into your workouts. The key is planning, of course. Some destinations make this easy for you. In Las Vegas, you can ride a stationary bike or walk on a treadmill while playing a slot machine! Recently many hotels have included exercise equipment in their guest rooms along with a videotaped workout. There are many ways to get a workout in, no matter your destination. Call ahead to your hotel to see if they have an exercise facility. If they do, find out what equipment they have so you can be prepared. Bring your walking shoes with you and sightsee while working out. Take advantage of the pool to swim laps. If swimming isn't your thing, try deep water running. All you need is a lightweight water belt that should easily fit in your suitcase. Strap it on, jump in, and cool off while getting exercise! For strength training, a simple resistance band or tube will take little room while packing. With this basic tool, you can workout each muscle group in 10 to 15 minutes. (For equipment sources or to develop a strength program, please call or email our office). Here are some ideas to blend vacation and exercise:
Wellness Resources These are resources that our clients have found helpful in their quests for weight loss, fitness and balanced living: Books:  Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch  Un-Dieting: Undoing the Diet Mentality and Staying Trim Forever by Jackie Jaye-Brandt with Diana Lipson-Burge  The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management by Hyrum H. Smith  The Power of Full Engagement - Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.  The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change by Christiane Northrup M.D Websites:
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Volume 1, Issue 6: June 2005 |