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DON'T DETOX

In our continued effort to bring you no-bs advice and information, we’re here to tell you that you cannot detox your body into shape by purchasing a special food, drink or chemical.

Most of the reason a detox works for someone is because for a set amount of time they aren’t eating all the crap they normally are during the detox. But once the detox is over however, in comes the junk and out goes any results they gained from the process.

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TWO IMPORTANT FACTORS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN SETTING UP YOUR NUTRITION PLAN

HOW TO AFFECT YOUR BODY WEIGHT: We use ENERGY BALANCE to affect a client’s body weight.  Remember, energy balance is how many calories you are eating verses how many you are burning.

HOW TO AFFECT YOUR MUSCLE TO FAT RATIO: We use MACRONUTRIENTS to affect their body composition (meaning their ratio of muscle to fat).  Remember, macronutrients are how much protein, carbohydrates and fat you get from each meal.

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4 Things To Expect When You Start an Exercise Program

by Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher

It can be a little daunting thinking about starting a workout regimen and often that fear leads people to avoid taking action.  So let’s talk about what you can expect and put those fears aside so you can start changing your health today.

Share this with a friend who might need a little nudge getting going. There is never a better time to start than right now, so let’s go!

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Does food quality really matter?

by Blakley Fletcher

Growing up my mom would get her “information” from magazines (in lieu of the internet that we use these days). Around the table she would tell us a fact or two that she had learned and would use the term “they say” you should or shouldn’t do this or that. One of us would be just about to embark on something “they said” not to do and she would let us know their stance on the matter. It became a running joke in our family (since we usually didn’t like “their” advice) and we would say to her “who is they”?

So, "they” say eat real food. This is true. WE say eat real food… but why and how do I know if a food is good for me to eat?

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4 SIMPLE STEPS TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FOOD

by Jonathan and Blakley Fletcher

Taking control of your food can be a lasting change if you step into the plan with a sustainable approach.  Don’t go cold turkey!  Use the guidelines we discussed at our last nutrition seminar to master your nutrition.  Let’s start today! 

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What To Do If You Hurt Your Back

by Jonathan Fletcher

In the past, If something caused me pain during or after a workout I would typically stop what I was doing, immediately put ice on the affected area while simultaneously beginning to worry about all of the terrible things I may have just done to myself.  I would immobilize myself as much as possible to minimize the damage and take the maximum allowable dose of ibuprofen.  As I went about my life I would notice every little “feeling” in the affected area and start to worry about what was causing it.  Was I broken? Was there something messed up in there? Should I just continue to rest it? Should I take up yoga?

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DE-LOAD AND RE-NEW

by Blakley Bonds

What is a de-load week and why do we do them? 

A de-load or back off week is a reduction in volume and intensity while still moving each day.  Move through your normal work cycle but with a reduction in volume and load. Most often this is done with about 60-70% of your normal load.

A de-load gives your body (and mind) a period to recover and rebuild and come back stronger. 

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