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WQ Weight Loss Challenge Update!

Here is the latest news on our Weight Loss Challenge Participants:

Since starting the challenge on October 12th the women have had very positive results!

The most impressive being the loss of inches and body fat!

The group as a whole has lost a total of 25 inches in the past three weeks. (that's 5" per person} primarily from their waist and hips.

They also have dropped an average of 4% of their body fat in the first three weeks.

To… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 3, 2009 at 11:13pm — 1 Comment

Low-Carb or Low-Fat? Which is better for Weight Loss?

Yes, there’s a lot of controversy out there about the kind of diet you should eat for weight loss. – Low carb, low fat or low calorie. One of the reasons low-carb and low-fat diets work is that cutting carbs and cutting fat ultimately cuts calories. Remember, a calorie deficit is needed for weight loss, and these diets work to reduce calories, pure and simple.

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center put four popular diets --… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 3, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments

TUNE INTO YOUR OWN CHANNEL - FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF

Think you'll never look like your favorite actress? You won't.

Believe me — your favorite actress doesn't even look like your favorite actress in real life!

Face it: We're bombarded with images of ideal beauty everywhere — on television, in movies, in magazines, you name it. When we compare ourselves with these unattainable, airbrushed images of perfection, we're always going to come up short. No wonder we pick ourselves apart and get depressed!

The only way out of… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 30, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

Help! I Can't Lift My Arms! My Trainer is EVIL! LOL

OK: It's two days AFTER your session with me and you can't raise your arms?!

Don't panic! This is a normal reaction when building muscle!

What Causes Muscle Pain and Muscle Soreness After Exercise - What is DOMS?

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes a phenomenon of muscle pain, muscle soreness or muscle stiffness that is felt 12-48 hours after exercise, particularly at the beginning of a new an exercise program, after a change in sports activities, or… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 28, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

What Is a Detox Diet, and Who Needs It?

What Is a Detox Diet?

So-called detox diets, like the Master Cleanse, are seen as a quick way to lose weight, especially among celebrities like Oprah and Gwyneth Paltrow. But what is a detox diet? Is it a healthy way to cleanse your body, or a dangerous way to lose weight?

Yo-yo dieter Oprah went on the 21-Day Cleanse back in the summer of 2008, singer Beyonce Knowles has admitted to following the Master Cleanse to shed 20 pounds for her movie… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 18, 2009 at 10:04pm — No Comments

IS FOOD LOGIC KEEPING YOU FAT ?

Keep your diet on track by avoiding the food logic that makes you fat.

It's Free!

Think about how often you eat food that you don't even want: the free cookie that came with your sandwich; the second helping of paella you accepted just to be polite; the unsatisfying fat-free ice cream that you kept dipping into each night because you didn't want to waste it. The trouble with such rationalizations is that they can add up to extra pounds. "These… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 18, 2009 at 8:26pm — No Comments

SOLID GOLD STRETCH – DON’T SKIP IT!

Stretching is more important to an exercise program that most people think.

There are definite benefits to incorporating a stretch workout your current workout program. Stretching improves your flexibility, which can definitely help you increase your level of physical fitness.

This means that you may be able to hold a position for longer when exercising or it may also mean that you can better play a sport that requires you to be in flexible positions. (golf, tennis,… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 6, 2009 at 3:17pm — 1 Comment

BURN MORE CALORIES BY BOOSTING YOUR METABOLISM!

METABOLISM BOOSTING TIPS!

See My Fit Tip of The Week Video - Metabolism Boosters

When you want to create a lean, firm body, the best way to accomplish it is with an effective workout program and a healthy eating plan. But that's not the end of the story . . . . Because no matter how much you're putting into your exercise sessions, practicing a range of healthy habits the rest of the time can give your metabolism an even bigger… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

IS YOUR SCALE STUCK?

Many times, clients become worried when they notice a weight gain instead of a loss after their first few weeks of exercising. Or they're concerned because they've added plenty of movement to their day, but the pounds just aren't dropping off.

If you're exercising and eating right, the most likely explanation for why you don't weigh less is actually good news: your increased activity is building muscle!

Don't panic: Additional muscle mass can cause you to weigh more, but… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 21, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

P90X - What's It All About?

Follow along with my blog as I tackle Beach Body's P90X Fitness Program.

If you are currently doing P90X and need help or have questions about the program please contact me through my profile page here on WQ Mag or via my website @ www.traineratyourdoor.com

Modifications of many of the exercises seen on my blog are used in my boot/core camps.

Next Boot/Core camp begins Monday, September 21st - $20 off for WQ Mag… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 17, 2009 at 11:09am — 2 Comments

FITNESS AND THE FLU - WHAT TO DO........

If you're exercise consistently--and I hope you are--you'll run into this problem from time to time. According to the American Council on Exercise, the average adult has two to three respiratory infections every year.

Ok - today I woke up with the flu. I never get sick and this is really bumming me out! My body is telling me to rest but I feel worse lying around than if i am up and active. What should I do?

I went straight to reliable medical sources such as the Mayo… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 16, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Find more videos like this on WQ Mag HI, My name is Patti-Linn and I am your Shape Up Chick coming to you from WQ Mag.com. I will be providing you with weekly fit tips on exercise, weightloss and l…

Find more videos like this on WQ Mag

HI, My name is Patti-Linn and I am your Shape Up Chick coming to you from WQ Mag.com.

I will be providing you with weekly fit tips on exercise, weightloss and living a healthly lifestyle.

I am a certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor with over 20 years of experience with all ages and levels of fitness.

My… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 15, 2009 at 8:17pm — No Comments

DAILY METABOLISM BOOSTERS

When you want to create a lean, firm body, the best way to accomplish it is with an effective workout program and a healthy eating plan. But that's not the end of the story . . . . Because no matter how much you're putting into your exercise sessions, practicing a range of healthy habits the rest of the time can give your metabolism an even bigger kick.

So here's a full day's worth of metabolism boosters. Any one of them may have a relatively minor effect, but when put together,… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 11, 2009 at 9:37am — 2 Comments

Tell Yourself To Get Out Of The Way - What You Can Do To Acheive Your Fitness Goals

We all have set fitness and health goals in the past. The problem is that for some reason we never seem to achieve those goals. Why is that?

People by nature are lazy. We want instant gratification for everything! Unfortunately when it comes to fitness there is NO instant gratification.

You have to work hard to achieve the goals you set for yourself. So what I want to know is: How hard are you willing to work to achieve your goals?

How much time are you willing… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on August 11, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Eating "Next to Nothing" and Still Fat?........Time to Set Your Body on Fire!

When your body turns nutritious food into nutrients it releases heat. When ever heat is released, you metabolism is set on fire! If you don't eat the right foods or try to starve yourself your body has no reason to release heat which stalls your metabolism and keeps you from losing weight.

Check out the Metabolism Boosting List below and if you have any questions feel free to contact me via phone or email.

Metabolism Boosting List

1) Train your… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on August 2, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

What Are You Willing To Do To Achieve Your Fitness Goals?

We all have set fitness and health goals in the past. The problem is that for some reason we never seem to achieve those goals. Why is that?

People by nature are lazy. We want instant gratification for everything! Unfortunately when it comes to fitness there is NO instant gratification.

You have to work hard to achieve the goals you set for yourself. So what I want to know is: How hard are you willing to work to achieve your goals?

How much time are you willing… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on July 31, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Yes.....You Can Afford A Trainer - Fitness Tip Number One!

If you bulges won't budge, nothing beats having your own personal pro. Studies show that trainees lose almost three times more weight working with a trainer than alone. Too pricey? Try these tips.

Buddy Up

Train with a friend for one hourly price (usually only slightly higher) and split the cost!

Boot Camps and Fitness Camps

Train with others in a small group setting of 6-10 people. This way you are dividing the cost and yet… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on July 29, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

Clean Eating Plan - What to do if you can't seem to lose weight

You are exercising but still not losing weight? Most likely you will need to change your eating habits.

Try following the Clean Eating Principles below for two weeks and let me know if you see a change in the way you look and feel!

1) Eat 5-6 small meals every day

2) Combine lean protein with complex carbs at every meal

3) Drink at least 8 cups of water every day

4) Never miss a meal especially breakfast

5) Carry a cooler with Eat-Clean foods to get… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on July 27, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT IN THE NEW YEAR.......

Read the information below and then join me as we embark on our own local BIGGEST LOSER SARASOTA CHALLENGE!

For more information on entry fees, deadlines and official rules contact me at: shapeupchick@mac.com or via phone: 941-993-9007

Overview

The new year is a time for resolutions, and one popular resolution is weight loss. Losing weight is difficult but attainable, particularly if you take some… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on January 1, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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