Fitness Success News - Issue 53

Tuesday May 30th, 2003

(C)2003 http://www.achieve-fitness.com 
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Table of Contents
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1. Fitness Q + A

2. Genetically Modified Foods????

3. Book Review: Flatten Your Abs

4. Success Quote

5. Test Your Fitness Knowledge

6. Healthy + Tasty Recipes

7. Why Are so Many Toddlers Obese? 
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Fitness Q + A
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Since starting the Fitness Q + A I have been flooded with 
hundreds of emails - so if you sent me a question and I 
have answered it yet, please hang in there. I will try to
get to all the questions over the next few issues.

Here's a few questions that I've received lately:

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Q. Hi I've had a pain in the butt(HA HA). Really it's in 
the back of my thigh and goes deep into my backside. 
Sometimes when I'm lying down it really throbs. Any 
suggestions? 
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A. It sounds like sciatic or reffered pain. Without knowing
you personally or your physical condition, I can't give you 
specific advice... BUTT (Ha, Ha) I can say there are a few 
things you can try:

1. stretch your glutes by lying on your back, cross your
leg and place your foot over your knee. Gently lift your
bottom leg up towards your chest until you feel a stretch
in your backside.

2. get a sports massage and have them work on your glutes
and lower back

3. read my article, "Aches, Pains, and Injuries" here: 
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/free_resources.htm 

4. if it doesn't imporve, get it checked out by an expert

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Q. when is the best time for cardiovascular exercise?
is it early in the morning(before breakfast) or late 
afternoon?? why? 
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A. There is no best time and forget what the "experts" in
Shape or Muscle + Fitness say. What matters is what you do 
during your workout.

Never exercise on an empty stomach! Many people do this 
thinking they will burn off more fat. Trouble is when you 
exercise on an empty stomach you actually are more likely to 
burn off muscle tissue. It's like going on a road trip with 
no gas in your car!

For a more detailed explanation please read my article,
"Take Control of Your Metabolism" which you can find here: 
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/free_resources.htm 

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That's all for todays Fitness Q + A - read on for more
great health and fitness info.

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Prominent Scientists Form Group to Counter GM Food 
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Dozens of well-known scientists have formed a group to 
counteract GM food, which is reportedly being promoted 
by the government and the scientific community in the UK 
as being scientifically sound.

The group, named the Independent Science Panel (ISP) on 
GM, has released a report, The Case for A GM Free 
Sustainable World, which puts together a wealth of 
evidence to support their recommendation of a ban on GM 
crops and a widespread adoption of organic sustainable 
agriculture. 

The report comes after many of the scientists have felt 
frustrated by the lack of open public debate on a variety 
of scientific and other issues. According to the group, 
meetings organized by the government to discuss the topic 
are stacked with GM-supporting scientists who promote the 
potential benefits of GM and say there has been no 
evidence of harm. 

The scientists hope to spur the GM debate with their 
report, which has already attracted considerable attention 
internationally. To view the entire report please visit: 
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/  

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Flatten Your Abs!
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As you may have noticed, we recently added a great new 
e-book to the site titled 'Secrets Steps to Rock Hard Abs'. 
After getting this book I was so impressed I asked the 
author if I could offer it to my clients and customers.

If you are interested in targeting the mid-section, you 
MUST check out this book! It's full of tons of training 
tips and routines with detailed photos and descriptions. 
You can check it out here: 
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_books.htm 

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Success Quote
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"All glory comes from daring to begin." 

- William Shakespeare 

So don't keep putting things off - it may never be the 
perfect time. This goes for your fitness too!

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Test Your Fitness Knowledge
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As a certified personal fitness trainer and get tons of 
calls and emails from individuals who tell me that they’ve 
tried everything but they still can’t seem to see any 
results. They tell me, “I’ve been exercising for years” or 
“I read Muscle + Fitness Magazine all the time”. After 
digging a little deeper I find out that they don’t know 
nearly as much as they thought.

So I’d like to test your fitness knowledge… let’s see how 
much you know. Ready?

Question 1 – What nutritional breakdown is best for fat 
loss?

a. low carbs, high protein, and moderate fat
b. low fat, high carbs, and moderate protein
c. moderate protein, moderate fat, and moderate carbs
d. no carbs, low fat, high protein

Question 2 – Which exercise or activity is best for fat 
loss?

a. walking
b. aerobics/cardio
c. pilates
d. strength training

Question 3 – What type of workout should you do if your 
goal is muscle toning?

a. pilates
b. yoga
c. aerobics/cardio
d. strength training

Question 4 – Which foods should one avoid when trying to 
lose weight?

a. high fat fods
b. carbs
c. proteins
d. sugars

Question 5 – You shouldn’t eat after 7pm

a. true
b. false

Question 6 – If your goal is to build muscle, how often 
should you strength train?

a. 1-2 x per week
b. 3-4 x per week
c. 5-6 x per week
d. everyday

Print out this newsletter and write down your answers. 
I’ll give you the answers in next weeks issue. 

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Healthy + Tasty Recipes
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Rice Pancakes

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked wild or brown rice
1/2 cup whey or eggwhite protein powder
1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute or 4 egg whites
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup green peppers, diced
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions:

Cook wild rice according to the package directions and allow 
to cool.

Blend together the flour, egg substitute or egg whites, and 
milk until smooth. Add the wild rice, peas, corn, green 
peppers, green onions, and parsley. Stir to mix well.

Coat a pan with nonstick cooking spray (nonfat), pour 1/4 
cup batter onto pan. Cook over medium heat until golden 
brown. Flip and repeat. Serve with plumb or sweet and sour 
sauce.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 3 pancakes
Calories: 170
Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 200mg

You can find more great recipes in our Low-Fat Cook Book. You can 
check it out here: http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_books.htm 

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Why Are so Many Toddlers Obese? 

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More than 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Many U.S. 
toddlers are also obese and are even showing signs of diabetes and 
other diseases associated with obesity, according to researchers.

Moreover, when obese children were sent to specialists they still did 
not achieve healthier weights. 
Researchers examined the medical records of 385 children, most of 
whom were already obese, defined as being in the 85th percentile for 
weight. The children were seen by endocrinologists, or hormone 
specialists, between 1984 and 2002. 

Although the parents were educated on proper diet and exercise for 
their children as well as advised to meet with a dietician, after two 
years the children weighed, on average, even more than before. 

According to researchers, it is clear that referral to pediatric 
endocrinologists and dieticians is not effective in treating 
childhood obesity. Instead, they suggest a weight-loss program that 
includes the children, parents and the school system. 
The children in the study, some as young as 4 years old, also had 
high insulin levels, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, and 13 
percent of 147 children tested had abnormal liver function tests, 
according to researchers. Such tests indicate a common condition with 
obesity known as fatty liver, which can lead to cirrhosis. People who 
are obese or overweight have an increased risk of diabetes, heart 
disease and certain cancers. Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in 
Seattle May 4, 2003

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Thanks again for your time and I hope you have a great week!

Until next time,

Jesse Cannone