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Schedule Online!Patsy’s Body Transformation
Over the past year I’ve had the most life changing experience by having Lloyd Garden and all of the other professional trainers at Thrive Fitness help me loose 65 pounds. I give credit to personal training for the reason I have been able to stick with this program. My beginner level of activity was welcomed at Thrive and now exercise has become my lifestyle!
Lloyd has developed a space where people with every level of activity will achieve their own personal results. The dedication to my health, my nutrition, and my overall fitness by each trainer at Thrive ensures I never get hurt or feel pain afterwards. The group fitness classes are also challenging and provide a social outlet as well.
Lloyd’s knowledge and experience of proper weight loss and nutrition combined with his unique approach to keeping me motivated has literally saved my life. I encourage anyone who is challenged with weight issues to let Lloyd and the other dedicated trainers at Thrive help you. I have seen great improvement in my body, my fitness level, my energy, and also in my confidence that I can reach my goal of 100 pounds weight loss.
John’s Transformation
I have been going to Thrive Fitness and working out with Lloyd Garden for almost 9 months. I have been a member of a lot of different gyms in the past and worked out with a personal trainer but never achieved results like I have been able to achieve with Lloyd at Thrive Fitness.
The culture at Thrive Fitness is encouraging and engaging. There is more to fitness than just working out or eating the right things. It is a way of life and the social culture at Thrive helped me to adopt the right attitude toward personal training and fitness.
The environment at Thrive and the encouragement provided by the staff helped me to stick with it and make it a way of life.
The Thrive staff combines nutrition, exercise, weight training and education to help you achieve the results that you want. That is the difference that I believe separates Thrive from other health clubs or boot camps.
How many calories do you need?
In last week’s blog, I listed a few Web sites you could visit to learn more about the nutritional info in some of your favorite fast foods. This week, I thought I’d continue the nutrition theme by providing you with an online calculator (courtesy of the American Council on Exercise) to help you figure out how many calories you need to be eating each day. Just click here to get started.
Look for Nutrition Info Before You Head for Fast Food
Well, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. If you ate and drank more than you should have, I’ve got something to help you get back on track this week. A lot of fast food restaurants have nutrition information listed on their Web sites. This is a great way to check out how many fat grams and calories are in your favorite foods. After all, if you’re trying to eat healthier, then it’s a good idea to plan out your meal BEFORE you even get in line to order. (Making decisions on the spot can be rough when those French fries are calling your name…)
Here are a few restaurants that offer this info (you can find this info on most restaurants’ sites — just look for information about “nutrition”:
Moe’s Southwest Grill
http://www.moes.com/Food.php?ii=1
Panera
http://www.paneranutrition.com/
Chick-fil-A
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/?#calculator
Happy smart eating! Also, if you haven’t signed up for our 10-day cleanse for charity, give me a call or send me an email!
Mix Up Your Workout Routine to Maximize Benefits
To get the best results from your workout regiment, individuals should work with a personal trainer to mix up their exercise routines to make the exercises more unique and beneficial. When people do the same exercises over and over again, they will at some point reach a results’ plateau and they will not meet their desired goals.
Improving Your Life Through Group Training and One-on-One Personal Training
In these stressful times, it is very important to remember to take care of your most important attribute which is your health. One of the best ways to do this is to take part in a group training program or one-on-one training program. The Financial Times newspaper in a recent article noted that personal training studios that offer exclusively group training and one-on-one training have been full. According to a personal trainer quoted in the article “Clients come in more to de-stress, and get away from the constant coverage of crashing markets on TV”. He also said that “members, especially now, see working out as a necessity not a luxury.” (more…)
Thrive Fitness Featured on Dr. Laura Beaty’s Newsletter
Thrive Fitness was featured this month on Dr. Laura Beaty’s newsletter. Dr. Laura Beaty, a local concierge physician, understands the importance of choosing the right trainer to achieve optimal fitness and improve health.
I am thrilled with the results I’ve seen in working with Thrive Fitness. I have more confidence and energy each day because of the work I do with Lloyd. I have reached fitness goals that I simply could not achieve on my own. Laura Beaty, MD
Dr. Beaty has practiced medicine in Atlanta since 1998. She founded Alliance Primary Care in 2005 to fulfill her desire of working in a practice where she could care for patients to her highest standards. The popularity of this unique practice has expanded and now, the additions of Dr. Saju Mathew and Kimberly Brewster NP allow a greater number of patients to experience primary health care the way it should be.
“In third grade I listed my desired future occupation as physician. It was only when I finished my training and began to practice that I questioned that very early decision. Starting this practice has resurrected my passion. I love spending quality time with my patients, I love our staff, and I now love my job!”
Eating Right to Build Lean Muscle Mass
To build lean muscle mass, your eating schedule should include the following.
Breakfast - oatmeal & Egg Whites
Mid Day – snack
Lunch – protein, complex carb, & fiber
Mid Day - shake **no fruit**
Dinner - protein, & fiber
Within your eating schedule, make smart choices for meals and snacks.
Good Carbs: brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread, whole grain cereals, potatoes, butter beans, corn, sweet beans, & navy beans
Bad Carbs: cookies, cakes, syrup, pies, sugar-sweeten cereal, & white bread
Protein: Chicken, Fish, Steak, & Bison
Fiber: Green Vegetables
Simple Healthy Snacks
- Raw vegetables, such as celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, green pepper, green beans, cucumbers, mushrooms or zucchini may be served with a low fat dip.
- Fresh fruit in season, cut in slices or halves, such as apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, grapefruit, grapes, melons, pears, plums or strawberries.
- Non-sugared cereals, snack mixes made with popcorn and whole grain cereal. Protein Shake
** After working out one low carb protein shake & also have them for snacks as well**
** No Pasta, Bread, Soda, & Soup**
