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Yoga is a passion that I discovered quite by accident and in a later part of my life. It is the bridge between working with my and others bodies to live a healthy life and looking at the mind and how much it affects our being. It is the answer to all the questions I have about how the human mechanism works. I am impassioned every time I take a class and excited every time I teach a class.
I was looking for a way to calm my mind and reduce the stress in my life when someone suggested I try Yoga. It brought together all the hard work I had been putting into my health at the gym and the relaxation I received from meditation training. It was a light bulb.
I have since fallen in love with Yoga and all the medical benefits it offers. I have been getting more and more of my clients to try Yoga class with some great results for injuries that are healing and for weight loss just to name a few of the benefits.
It has become my mission to teach and eventually open my own studio. It is what I want to do more than anything and it will help me and others for the rest of my life.
~Seek knowledge, not for what you may hold onto, but for what you may share with others. Freely this exchange occurs in truth and compassion.
May your day be blessed, awe inspiring, and filled with warm smiles~(anonymous quote)
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Greetings!
Hello. The time change and earlier dark hours have thrown some of our clocks into disarray. Vacations and family times together are going to cause more schedule challenges. Now is the most important time to stay focused on those fitness goals and pencil in the time to workout. Being creative comes into play now
I am trying to keep on the cutting edge of the fitness industry by reading the latest books and trying new products to keep myself stimulated in the fitness world and to be better informed.
I am currently reading You the Owners Manual as the author is getting so much attention in the media from Oprah. I am also testing a pure fruit and the most natural and potent anti-oxidant available to man right now called Mona Vie. I will report to you if I notice any results in my one week experiment of taking it everyday.
Whatever it takes to keep you going forward and moving everyday, a book a new product, my wish is that you stay inspired and go into the new year healthier and happier.
Remember if you do not have time to eat your vegetables and fruits, use my secret: sign up for Juice Plus-
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Controlling Calories
If personal trainers could manage their clients 24 hours a day, weight loss and goal attainment would be easy. But personal trainers only see their clients 2-3 days per week, with an average training session of 60 minutes. The reality is for most clients to reach their desired weight loss goals they must do some work on their own, which includes following behavior modification strategies.
Trainers must point out the areas of concern and provide methods which serve avoid or prevent the pitfalls, thereby vastly improving the likelihood of goal attainment.
1. Plan and prepare food (make less food) - When preparing food for meals at home, it is relevant to pay close attention to the amount of food that is being prepared versus the actual amount of calories required for energy.
2. Avoid eating out - For many individuals, this can be difficult to avoid. Due to work-related functions, tendencies for convenience, real or perceived lack of time, or family/social gatherings, many individuals find themselves in a restaurant-type setting 3-4 times per week. The problems with eating out include the large portion size, the inability to control how the food is prepared, hidden and large quantities of calories, and the increased likelihood of social eating ("I'll get dessert if you do").
3. Set portions (do not take the whole bag or box) - Learn the serving sizes and measure them out so you have a better idea of the calories being consumed by portion. Oftentimes consumers take the entire bag or box that the food comes in with them to watch TV or work on the computer rather than measure out food and use a bowl or plate.
4. Eat before going out - If going out and finding yourself at a social gathering where food and drink is unavoidable, many calories can be cut from your consumption at the event by eating before you leave the house. Consuming a moderate, calorie controlled meal or snack that you have prepared at home will reduce hunger and consequential appetite which often causes one to splurge on the many appealing food and drink selections at social gatherings or on today's menus.
5. Eat two servings of fruits and vegetables everyday!Snack on fruits and vegetables - Simply replacing typically unhealthy snack foods such as cookies, candies, and pastries with more nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables can help calorie control. Whole fruits and vegetables are low in calorie by weight.
6. Moderate alcohol consumption - Similar to the previous reminder about drink calories, alcohol consumption can quickly lead to increased caloric intake. Alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer contain approximately 90-180 calories per serving. Have fun but in moderation: Dont Drink and Eat.
Happy Holidays
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I will be on vacation until the 19th in Orlando Florida. I am happy to report that I will be working with Diane Ross my meditation and relaxation teacher and will be bringing many of her CD's back to California to share with all.
I will also be seeing what the Yoga scene in Florida looks like.
Monday Nov 19th
Ladera Ranch 24 Hour Fitness 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Nov 20th
Ocean Ranch 24 Hour Fitness 10:00 a.m.
La Paz Road Awakenings Book Store 5:30-6:30 p.m. (donation based Restorative Yoga)
UCI 24 Hour Fitness 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday Nov 21st
Suan Juan 24 Hour Fitness 11:00 a.m.
Thursday Nov 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! | |
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Eat healthy, move often, live free.
Sincerely,
Troy Cox
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