MEET ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PEOPLE
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED ACUPUNCTURE?
Amadea Bell is an instructor of acupuncture and the owner of Pure Acupuncture, located just a few blocks south on Clybourn from SuperSlow®. A licensed acupuncturist since 2003, she has been doing SuperSlow and treating our staff with acupuncture for over a year now. Amadea's treatments are created specifically for each person's body and concerns, and may include various modalities, including cupping, moxabustion and tuning forks. Acupuncture addresses many aspects of health, including:
-Pain, injuries and prevention
-Fertility, pregnancy and menopause
-Mei Zen Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
-Emotional health and well being
-Digestion and immunity
With a caring and lighthearted manner, Amadea tailors acupuncture treatments that are both impactful and very relaxing.
Pure Acupuncture is happy to offer SuperSlow members a discount on their initial visit.
Please call 312-523-4675 to schedule your initial visit or a complimentary consultation. Visit Pure Acupuncture's website for more information: www.pureacupuncturechicago.com
THE FAMOUS PEER TRAINER ENERGY SOUP CWSS client and self-proclaimed foodie, Marcey Stamas, loves this nutrient-dense soup and says her kids eat it too.
*1 large yellow onion, chopped
*1 Tbsp olive oil
*4 cups chicken stock broth
*3 stalks of broccoli
*1 bag of frozen spinach
*1 cardboard box pk of mushrooms
*6 peeled carrots
*1 can of coconut milk
*4 1/2-inch chunks of fresh ginger
(chopped in Cuisinart)
*7 cloves of fresh garlic (minced)
*Bay Leaf
Final Steps at end:
*2 fresh limes
*Crushed red pepper, about 5 shakes
*Handful of fresh cilantro (chopped)
*Pinch of Salt
Place broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, carrots, bay leaf in a large stock pot with the chicken broth and the coconut milk. Turn on high, then once boiling, turn down to simmer. Saute onion in large skillet in the olive oil, until translucent and slightly soft and golden. Add onions, ginger and garlic into the stock pot of begs and broth/coconut milk. After mixture has come to a boil, turn to simmer for 18 minutes. Using a hand immersion blender (can be purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond), puree until smooth.
After pureed, add juice of two limes, a bit of crushed red pepper (more or less depending on how hot you like it), and a handful of cilantro into a sauce pan. Saute at high for a few minutes. Pour into pureed soup and puree again until "pureed." Add a pinch of salt to taste.
***Time Saver: Eliminate final step ingredients and just add 1/2 of a jalapeno.
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WHY I LOVE THIS WORKOUT
 Q and A with CWSS Client Mary Jane Arons
Born in Detroit, Mary Jane, or MJ, turned 60 this month. She moved to Chicago in 1979 to work in Advertising after attending Wayne State University. Married with one son, she works at the Menonomee Club for boys and girls in Old Town.
Q: MJ, you've been active throughout your life. When you started with SuperSlow three years ago, what were you doing for exercise?
I've always loved being active, and when I was younger I never seemed to run out of energy or time. I played tennis three times a week, ran and walked several times a week and did yoga. At one time, I practiced karate three times a week.
Q: You are a Black Belt in karate, correct?
Yes, and along with being physically active, I developed some injuries, specifically both shoulders were injured, I had surgery on the right shoulder about six years ago.
Q: What brought you to CityWide?
My neighbor told me about a great workout he was doing called SuperSlow. Because I had injuries, I was not able to play tennis or practice yoga. I did however want to stay strong, so I went online and checked out CWSS. I loved the idea of 20 minutes of intense lifting.
Now I have so much time for other things. I can still walk everyday, and I have been able to get strong even with my shoulder issues. They are much better because I am able to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder joints.
Q: You say you've seen changes in your body composition since strength training at CWSS.
Yes, since I don't workout as much, I cut down on my meals, nothing drastic, just smaller portions. My body has really changed with SuperSlow and smaller meals. Two inches gone from my waist, one inch on both legs, and three inches on my chest. Which is great because my t-shirts fit much better now.
Q: Do you have any hints for someone just starting their strength training program because initially it can be very challenging?
Yes, this workout is very tough. It does not seem to get any easier. That's a good thing! When I feel I can't do another rep, I focus on a spot on the wall ahead of me and dig. My trainer Katie helps too!
-MJ's trainer, Katie, says that not only does MJ work hard with good form during each workout, she is also consistent, rarely missing a weekly workout, and often comes in twice a week.
HEALTHIER OPTIONS "ON THE GO"
By Becky Diebold
CWSS Trainer
With our hectic schedules, it is often hard for us to plan out our meals. Even though it is ideal to eat your meals and snacks at home, we all have to eat "on the go" from time to time. With CWSS's Weight Loss Challenge, we found that people often choose foods that they think are lower in calories but those choices were actually loaded with calories. After researching the nutritional content, many items come as a shock as to how high their caloric intake really is.
The challenge has given the trainers the opportunity to research popular restaurants and provide feedback to the WLC participants about the healthier options offered at those particular places.
1. POTBELLYS
*Uptown Salad w/ Creamy Vinaigrette or Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette = 873 calories
Healthier Option: Choose Non-fat vinaigrette and save 315 calories making the salad = 558 calories
*Turkey sandwich on wheat (swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, italian seasoning) = 602 calories
Healthier Option: Eliminate mayonnaise and save 100 calories. Order the wheat bread "thin-cut" and that makes the sandwich = 422 calories
2. MCDONALDS
*Big Mac = 540 calories
*Angus Bacon and Cheese = 790 calories
Healthier Options:
- Cheeseburger = 300 cal
- Hamburger = 250 cal
- Caesar Salad w/grilled chicken = 220cal
- Bacon Ranch Salad w/grilled chicken = 260cal
3. CHIPOTLE
*Chicken burrito (flour tortilla, rice, black beans, tomato salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole) = 835 calories
Healthier Option: Order as a salad or in a burrito bowl which will eliminate the flour tortilla (290 calories). Also, eliminate rice which will save 130 calories making the total calorie count = 412 calories
4. STARBUCKS
*Banana Nut Loaf (slice) = 490 calories, 75g carbs
Healthier Option: Egg White, Spinach and Feta Wrap = 280 calories, 33g carbs
*Tall Eggnog Latte = 350 calories
*Tall White Chocolate Mocha = 270 calories
Healthier Option: Tall Nonfat Latte = 100 calories
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