Processed food: a silent assassin?

Processed food: a silent assassin?

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WHY FISH OIL

Fish Oil lowers Triclycerides – Elevated triglycerides greatly increase risk for heart disease. Omega-3s can significantly reduce triglyceride levels and help correct other cardiac risk factors that accompany metabolic syndrome.1-3 In fact, omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oils are now available in the form of a prescription drug, which has been approved specifically for the treatment of elevated triglycerides.

Reduced Inflamation – An important marker of inflammation in the body known as C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Measuring high-sensitivity CRP is an emerging method of detecting hidden inflammation and its associated cardiovascular disease risk.17 Some scientists have observed that people who consume a greater amount of omega-3 fatty acids demonstrate lower levels of this cardiovascular risk factor, suggesting that omega-3 supplementation might help prevent cardiovascular disease by fighting inflammation.

Omega-3s Slow Plaque Growth and Prevent Blood Clots – Heart attacks can result from unstable atherosclerotic plaque. The rupturing of unstable plaque inside a coronary artery has been compared to a kernel of popcorn bursting open and occluding (blocking) the flow of blood through the vessel. These kinds of heart attacks can occur suddenly, without typical symptoms such as angina and shortness of breath. Omega-3s from fish oil may help to modify the structure of atherosclerotic plaque in ways that make it less dangerous. In fact, studies show that omega-3s can slow the rate of atherosclerotic plaque growth.

Fish Oils and Omega-3s Counter Dangerous Metabolic Syndrome such as Type II Diabetes. – Fish oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids provide special benefits for people with metabolic syndrome, an increasingly prevalent condition associated with a greatly elevated risk for heart disease and diabetes. Approximately 47 million US adults are affected by this condition, which is characterized by low levels of beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL), increased triglycerides, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and elevated C-reactive protein. Omega-3 supplementation provides important cardiovascular benefits in people with metabolic syndrome by improving both blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.

A major clinical study provides more good news about fish oil. In this large study of more than 11,000 adults, those who consumed 1000 mg of EPA and DHA daily had a 30% reduced rate of cardiovascular death and a 20% lower rate of sudden death. Moreover, the protective benefits of fish oil were apparent after only a few months of supplementation

IF YOU TAKE NONE OF MY ADVICE GET ON A HIGH QUALITY FISH OIL SUPPLEMENT AT ABOUT 4 GRAMS PER DAY – TRY USANA HEALTH SCIENCES BIOMEGA

It worked for Phelps

Last week, I was watching the Olympics and former Olympic Gold Medalist Tim Dagget was asked what you think of on the medal stand his response was profound
“You think of all the tough times when it would have been ok to quit but didn’t.”

Think about how easy it would have been for Micheal Phelps to quit he made the finals of the 200 fly in the Olympics at 15 years old at 19 he won 6 gold medals but neither of those was enough. He had a goal in mind and would not be deterred. Do you have a goal, will you be deterred.

Micheal was asked after a race if he thought he could go that fast before his swam he replied I hoped to go that fast I have some target times (goals) on a sheet of paper and this time is close to those! The greatest swimmer of all time has a sheet of written goals!!!!!! If that is good enough for the greatest Olympian of all time isn’t it good enough for your most important resource your health?

What are your goals not only for Fitness but every area of your life? Once, you have your goals written down head to www.fitnessquestpt.ning.com for all the resources you need to succeed!

Check back Wednesday for my very first DVD release!!!!!! This cd is packed with info. That will literally redefine what you think you can achieve.

C.Todd Lowder “ The Fitness Guy”

Rock That Bikini .com

Have you ever wanted that bikini body?  Are you tired of your bathing suit picking you; that is having to pick the bathing suit that covers all the right parts not the one that you think looks rockin.  We have the answer www.RockThatBikini.com.

Rock that bikini is dedicated to helping you achieve that bikini body you have always dreamed up.  Let our fitness experts, Registered Dieticians, and board certified plastic surgeons reveal there best inside tip to help you look Rockin!

Sincerely,

C. Todd Lowder “The Fitness Guy”

Osama and Fast Food

I don’t think we need to worry about Osama Bin Laden anymore.  He is taking too long to kill us off and there are too many of us anyway.  However, according the the video below from the CDC obesity is doing a great job!  The spread of obesity in the United States is killing us with degenerative diseases like High Blood Pressure, Heart disease, and Type II diabetes….

The sad thing is many have been incorrectly been duped into thinking this is natural aging. WRONG!!! We were not meant to age this way.  There is an alternative check out the many tools we provide to help you live the healthy, vital life you were meant to live at www.fitnessquestpt.ning.com.

Check out the Spread of Obesity in the United States

Strategies

Do you need new strategies?

As you progress in your physical, professional, or even personal life your strategies to succeed must change. This is just a simple truth. You know how hard it is to lose that last 7 pounds. Usually, this is because you are attempting to conquer new ground with old strategies. In simple terms your body has adapted to your old techniques and it will no longer produce results.

This principle is also easy to understand in regards to earning money. The strategies used to earn $20,000 certainly will not work to produce $100,000. You improve the efficiency of your strategies and develop new ones which will produce results in new ways. To make such a jump you usually need to learn a new skill or leverage your time in a manner which will allow you to earn money even when you are not physically at work.

When it comes to weight loss its easy to lose that first 8-15 pounds with just minor dietary and or exercise modifications. When it comes to amounts above an beyond this initial loss we must start to make intelligent dietary adjustments beyond just starving ourselves, next we must adhere to an exercise program that has some meat to it not just hours of boring cardiovascular exercise. You must employ a that is nutrient dense with the proper meal timing, consistently employ resistance training methods, and take advantage of metabolism raising interval training.

Now as your motivation begins to wain you must begin to focus on the most powerful tool you have and that is your brain. You must analyze your motivation and focus! You must condition your brain to success. I could spend hours on this one but suffice it to say that without this piece you will never conquer the weight loss game once and for all.

If you are truly ready for a break through analyze your strategies. One area where most need a strategy adjustment is their nutrition habits. The Fitness Quest Precision Nutrition program may be just the thing for those stuck and in need of a new strategy. If you are interested in cutting edge materials, cookbooks, dvds, audio, and best of all a live grocery store tour and cooking class.

C.Todd Lowder “The Fitness Guy”

www.fitnessquestpt.ning.com

Sea Shells

As many of you know I have been with my family on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the past week.  I spent most of the day yesterday playing on the beach with my two boys ( Ethan 6 and Evan 4). We spent a ton of time searching for the perfect sea shell.

It struck me that finding sea shells is a lot like chasing your dreams.  There are an infinite number of shells in the ocean just like possibilities in your life. Like life the ocean just keeps coming at you whether you choose to grab the shell of your choice or not.  Like life there are external factors you must contend with like the height of the surf, the temperature of the water, the temperature of the air……. Ultimately you can either get hung up on these external factors or set your mind and go after the shell you desire!!!!

I hear alot about external factors but I assure no matter what your excuse there is someone one with the same busy schedule, kids, genetics, metabolism or whatever that has gotten in great shape and achieved their goals. This means you can too!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day- I am going to claim the shells and dreams - of MY choice-  how about you?

C.Todd Lowder “The Fitness Guy”
www.fitnessquestpt.ning.com

Random Fitness

Just some random thoughts I had while traveling.

1. “We are born into greatness and conditioned into mediocrity” – James Ray

Look at the general condition of American and this is so true. I think lots of people are rationalizing being out of shape because of “the there is always someone worse mentality”

2. I can’t believe how many people still drink full sugar “type II diabetes in a can” Soda! This is just asking to have a HUGE waist type II diabetes and eventually heart disease.

3. We don’t have a fitness problem in this country we have a food problem. We are constantly surrounded by food for people who want to be unhealthy and well sorry for being harsh but fat.

So what is the point here. 1. Everything counts hold your self to a higher standard. 2. Dont drink your calories 3. Choose nutrient dense foods not the crap most people eat. Stand at the door of the place where you plan to eat and if 50% of the people leaving are fat then don’t go in.

C. Todd Lowder ” The Fitness Guy”

www.fitnessquestpt.ning.com

What are your Results Saying

“Results tell an interesting story….they tell the truth” – Bob Proctor

What story are your results telling? Are your current thoughts, words, and actions serving you well? You must come to grips with the hard truth that your current situation is a reflect of your past thoughts, feeling and actions.

Your beliefs go hand in hand with your actions. Ask yourself right now and make a list of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that are keeping you from the body, health and life you desire. Now go burn that piece of paper! This is liberating. Now make a list of 3 actions you must adopt to move toward the body, health and life you desire! Keep this list where you can read it everyday multiple times and take action.

Dax Moy has created a great system “The Magic 100″ which will super charge your efforts!

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C.Todd Lowder “The Fitness Guy”

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Wow

I received this video via “The Secret” newsletter. Take the 3 minutes and watch the video – you owe it to your self. On a side note I loved the book – some do some don’t but like a respected colleague of mine once said I have never gotten dumber from reading a book. You can get some thing out of anything!

So take a moment and watch – believe in god or not that is your choice but after watching you have to realize how prefect this world we live in is. Hard to believe it happened by just chance! Have a great day!

C.Todd Lowder “The Fitness Guy”