Fit Chick Training

Monday, July 16, 2012

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp is celebrating our 3rd Birthday! Here's our gift to you!

TFC just turned 3!!!

We are thankful for each and every one of you that are with us, and we have an amazingly fun and FIT chick community!! We wanted to celebrate our Birthday by offering you a deal!!

Sign up for Boot Camp with any of the participating locations below and get 5 weeks for just $99!

This offer is for current Fit Chicks, returning chicks, or brand new chicks! You don't have to find a friend to sign up with you ~ although we'd love for you to invite a friend, to get in at this great rate, this offer is unique! Hurry! Offer ends 7/22

Here is a list of all of our locations and times ~ including several NEW camps & trainers!

Prosper/Cynthia 5:15-6:15am MWF
4331 E Prosper Trail

Prosper Evening/Corrie 8pm-9pm M,Tu,Th
4331 E Prosper Trail

Anna/Trina 5am-6am Tu,Th,Fr
1325 White Street

College Station/Melody 6am-7am MWF
1298 Arrington Rd

Allen/Elizabeth 5-6am or 6-7am MWF
2035 W McDermott Rd

Allen/Michelle 9:30-10:30am M,Tu,Th
902 Pelican Dr

Allen Evening/Katrina 7-8pm M,Tu,Th
919 Medical Drive

Plano Evening/Tia 7-8pm M,Tu,Th (child care option)
6225 Chapel Rd (near Willowbend mall)

Mckinney/LeighAnne 5-6am/6-7am/9:30-10:30am MWF
2012 Stonebridge Dr.

McKinney Evening/Meridith 7pm-8pm M,Tu,Th
2012 Stonebridge Dr.

Richardson/Keali 5:30am-6:30am MWF
1343 W Campbell Rd

Frisco/Michelle 5:30am-6:30/8am-9am MWF
4851 Legacy or 1549 Legacy (for 8am camp)

NW Frisco/Aimee 5-6am/6-7am MWF
11999 Dallas Parkway

Frisco Evening/Angela 7-8pm M,Tu,Th
8501 Wade Ave

Dallas/Emily 5am-6am MWF
3864 Oak Lawn Ave

Fairview/Debbie 5am-6am MWF
301 Stacy Rd

Garland/Keali 10-11am M,W,Th
1300 E Plano Pkwy (Child care option)

Camp must begin by Monday, July 30.

Offer good for any chicks! New, Returning or current Fit Chicks! This deal cannot be combined with any other offer, or discount. Additional free week for referring a friend does not apply for this promotion, though we'd love for you to share with the chicks you know, that might be ready to be our next FIT chick! :) our Plano 5am and Wylie 5:30am camps are currently full and not able to accommodate this deal.

Ready to grab this deal before it's gone?
Here's how you can:

Click HERE

Click on the 2nd daisy that says 5 week boot camp
Select your trainer/location from the drop down (be sure there's only one product in your cart. It should say just one $99 product - no coupon code required)
Register - and you are IN! Your trainer will contact you shortly to schedule your first day!

Here are a few of our TFC transformations!!

We are excited to have you join our womens only fitness camp, or get a great deal if you're already one of our FIT chicks! Thanks so much again for your support and letting us serve you for the past 3 years!!

Melody Chandler
Owner/CPT
Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp
www.texasfitchicks.com

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Healthy and QUICK Recipes the family will love.

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Summer Recipes that are QUICK and HEALTHY (2 of my favorite things when it comes to cooking :)). These are also all kid-tested by my 2 little ones....and approved! Our family enjoyed the oatmeal pancakes last night for a fun weekend dinner. They were so filling and so much healthier than a bisquick mix. Hope you and your fam enjoys!!

Oatmeal Pancakes

Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 1/4C Old Fashioned oats
1 1/4C skim milk
1 Egg
1T light olive oil
1C whole wheat flour
1t baking powder

1) Mix oats and milk, let stand 5 minutes.
2) Add egg and oil, then mix
3) Add Add dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
4) Drop by 1/4 cup measure, flatten, shape and cook on hot, nonstick skillet until golden

Optional - add 1/2C blueberries to the batter before cooking! Top with maple syrup, yogurt or applesauce (not incl in calorie count)

Nutrients: Calories: 271.3 Fiber: 6.2g Protein: 11.3g
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Lean Chicken Fingers (packs 40g of protein!)

Serves: 2
Ingredients:
Nonstick Cooking Spray
2 raw ckn breasts/sliced into strips
¼ C egg whites
½ C Rolled Oats
¼ C Sliced almonds, crushed
1T Italian seasoning
Sea salt and pepper to taste.

1) Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray
2) Place chicken strips into large ziplock bag. Pour egg whites in bag and shake to coat
3) In blender, combine oats, almonds and seasonings. Add to bag and shake to coat
4) Place coated chicken on baking sheet. Bake for 20 mins serve.

Nutrients: 270 cals Total Fats 8g Sat Fat 1g Sodium 140 mg Total Carb 11g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugar 1g Protein 40g

~ Oxygen Magazine (also my favorite)

Chili Mac

Serves 10 (1 cup servings)

Ingredients:

1lb lean ground turkey

1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic, chopped

3T chili powder, or to taste

1t ground cumin

2T tomato paste

1 can red kidney beans

1 cup yellow corn, frozen

1t salt

4C water

1pkg Whole wheat penne pasta

1) Brown turkey meat with chopped onion until no longer pink

2) Clear area in middle of pan and add chili powder, cumin and chopped garlic. Cook for about a minute.

3) Add tomato paste and mix with turkey mixture. Add red beans, corn and water.

4) Mix and bring to a boil.

5) Add uncooked pasta, bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat down to low and simmer for 20 mins.

Nutrients: Calories: 194.5, Fat 8.4g, Carbs 17.9g Dietary Fiber, 4.8g, Protein 12.5g

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Monday, July 2, 2012

NEW College Station Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks starts soon!

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp has arrived in

COLLEGE STATION!

New camp starts Monday, July 9!! Meets MWF 6am-7am

Located at First Victoria Bank (Arrington location)

Melody will lead camp and get you results, GUARANTEED!

$99 for 5 weeks of bootcamp when you sign up with a friend, this week ONLY!

Why Texas Fit Chicks??

Women only supportive environment ~ with female trainers! We are a non-military boot camp that makes losing weight fun and you will have support along the way. All exercises shown at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, so you're working at your own pace.

Full Body Comp before and after your session

30 day Meal Plan with printable grocery lists

15 Full Body Workouts guaranteed to get results

Take a look at a few of our clients before and after TFC:

To grab your deal and get boot camp for just $99, email Melody@texasfitchicks.com to get the coupon code and save your spot!

More Information Here

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

FREE Saturday Boot Camp With Texas Fit Chicks

FREE SATURDAY BOOT CAMP with Texas Fit Chicks!

Saturday, June 23 7:30am-8:30am

Come get a great workout with Melody and our group of TFC trainers! Burn tons of calories and start your weekend right with a fantastic bootcamp workout!

Lots of Freebies too! Bring a friend and you both will get a FREE tank top, Urban Extreme will be giving out goodies as well as My Fit Foods! Limited space so RSVP today!

LOCATION - behind Urban Extreme Nutrition

(Allen location near 121 and Lake Forest)

What to bring - Water bottle, yoga mat, lots of energy! Bring a friend and you BOTH will get a FREE tank top!!

MUST RSVP via email

melody@texasfitchicks.com

Limited space - only 10 spots left, so secure yours today!

Monday, June 18, 2012

WYLIE Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp $99 Friend Deal This Week Only!

This week ONLY you can get 5 weeks of Texas Fit Chicks boot camp for just $99 each when you sign up with a friend for our new WYLIE Boot Camp location!

(available for new clients only)

PLUS

Free Meal Plan

Full Body Comp Before/After your camp!

Camp starts Monday, June 25 (or you can jump in on any Monday that works for you!)

921 S Westgate Way, Wylie 5:30am MWF

Details of the deal:

You and a friend both sign up for our 5:30am women only Fitness WYLIE boot camp with Sandy, and get it for $100 the regular price!

What you get:

5 wks of full body (amazingly FUN and effective) workouts with Sandy, your trainer + Free 5 wk meal plan to get you even faster results than our workouts alone + Amazing support on your weight-loss journey + Training for just over 6 bucks an hr!! It's a steal!

Texas Fit Chicks is so confident that you will experience results after just one 5 week session with us, it's guaranteed! When you attend each class, and follow the meal plan suggestions provided, you will see changes in your body!

All of this for $99!! That's a savings of $100!

Hurry...offer expires June 24.

Sandy will get you to your goals, and you will have amazing support along the way. She's an experienced boot camp leader and Personal Trainer with amazing energy and will get you results, GUARANTEED. One more perk - meeting other 'chicks' that have the same goal as you ~ to live a healthier life! We help you build a great body and even better relationships with our community of FIT CHICKS.

Want to grab this deal?

Find a friend that is ready to get FIT and email Sandy to secure your spot today!

Sandy@texasfitchicks.com

or contact her through the website

HERE

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

NEW PLANO EVENING Texas FIt CHicks Bootcamp $99 Deal!

Brand NEW Plano Evening Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp - June 18!
$99 Friend Deal this week only!

This week ONLY you can get 5 weeks of Texas Fit Chicks boot camp for just $99 each when you sign up with a friend for our PLANO evening 7pm-8pm boot camp with Tia!

Boot Camp meets M,Tu,Th 7-8pm at 6225 Chapel Hill Rd

Grin Pediatric Dentistry

Details of the deal:

You and a friend both sign up for our 7pm Plano boot camp with Tia and get it for $100 the regular price!

What you get: 5 wks of full body (amazingly FUN and effective) workouts with your nationally certified female trainer + Free 5 wk meal plan to get you even faster results than our workouts alone + Amazing support on your weight-loss journey + Training for just over 6 bucks an hr!! It's a steal. + Full Email access to your trainer. Got a question you don't want to ask in class, we are always happy to help even when we're not training you.

All of this for $99!! That's a savings of $100!

Hurry...offer expires June 17!!

Tia will get you to your goals, and have amazing support along the way. She's an experienced NASM Personal Trainer with amazing energy and will get you results, GUARANTEED

Want to grab this deal?

Email Tia for details on how to get this deal and sign up!Tia@texasfitchicks.com

Our 5 wks are already a low $199 ($13/hr) if you can't find a friend, and you can start any Monday! All fitness levels welcome. Still not sure? Read these testimonials from a couple of our fit chicks...

"I lost 15 lbs and 7 inches in my first 5 wk bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!" - Tonja N. Age 51

"Joining Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp has been a life changing experience for me. I have finally found the motivation that I was lacking for so many years. I was very nervous when I joined boot camp that I would not be able to keep up in the classes. From the first day of class I have felt comfortable and confident in my abilities. The trainers show you different levels for each exercise and allow you to increase to the next level at your own pace. I also enjoy how every class is different and the exercises are fun. After 3 months I have lost 24 lbs and 18 inches. I could not have done it without Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp" - Brooke R. 4/11

"This boot camp helped me push myself harder than I ever would have pushed myself at the gym.The large variety of strength and cardio exercises kept me from ever getting bored and the accountability of being in a class setting kept me from making any excuses! I lost weight and inches in my first five weeks and am looking forward to losing even more!" Karen M.

Join us today and start Monday! Let us get you to your fitness goals.
Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp ~ Get Up. Get Out. Get FIT!

$99 5 wk Fit Friend deal is only good for our Traditional "NO EXCUSES" 5 wk bootcamp, and not offered for the flex card. Friends must start on the same date and the same class time/location for offer to be valid. Not valid with any other offers *Both clients must be new clients only, never having previously been enrolled in a TFC camp at any other location.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

NEW Houston Braes Heights Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

*NEW* Houston Texas Fit Chicks
Braes Heights starts Nov. 5!

Get ready to be in the best shape of your life. Our program guarantees results! We are so excited to be expanding to the Houston area! Texas Fit Chicks is a womens' only boot camp that meets 3 days a week for 5 week sessions. You can start any Monday, so no need to wait for a new camp to begin! Our program is non-military with trainers that will inspire and motivate you. We don't see the need to yell or scream at our clients.
All exercises are shown at 2-3 levels, so no matter how fit (or sedentary) you are, everyone will get a great workout and results!
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BONUSYou receive a meal plan that we provide with healthy recipes that the whole family will love. You will also get a full body comp for you before and after your 5 weeks to see your results!

Get all of this for 1/2 price when you sign up with a friend before camp begins! You and your friend will each get a 5 week session for just $99! That takes boot camp with your trainer down to just over $6 a session - it's a steal!
This offer only lasts until Nov 5 - and has limited availability, so sign up today

Here's the scoop:

Located at:

Pershing Middle School
3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd

Braes Heights
MWF 5am-6am
Starts Nov. 5!!

Our boot camp is the premier Womens Only fitness camp in Texas, and has helped hundreds of women lose weight and get FIT. Texas Fit Chicks enjoy a meal plan that we provide with healthy recipes that the whole family will love. You will also get a full body comp for you before and after your 5 weeks.

Ready to save your spot? Limited space ~ Email Karen for more information or to get the discount code for $100 off!

Karen@TexasFitChicks.com

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Sign Up for Braes Heights Boot Camp Here

Thursday, May 17, 2012

NEW Northwest Frisco 6am Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks!!

*NEW* 6am Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks in NW FRISCO!

Meets MWF at Eldorado and the Tollway. Start date June 4!! Contact Aimee for more details - Aimee@TexasFitChicks.com Check out what some of her chicks have to say about training with her....

"I have never enjoyed working out. I have been a member at every gym, tried every DVD workout, tried running, basically tried everything. Nothing every keeps me interested. Well back in October I heard about TFC and decided to try it since I had a big event to get ready for..
After five weeks of getting up at 4:30, I decided that I actually did like working out. I finally found a program that kept my interest and kept me motivated. It's the first time in years that my back doesn't hurt, I'm wearing my pre pregnancy jeans, and even contemplating a bikini again:).
Aimee has continued to encourage me and push me. I continue to surprise myself each week with exercises I can now do. Aimee changes up our workouts so that we Are always learning new things and pushing ourselves to the next level. I could never have done this on my own. Thanks Aimee!!"
-- Katie

"Aimee,
I can't thank you enough for getting my bootie back in the gym. I have always been an athlete, but as life has moved on I have neglected taking care of myself. I knew it was something I have needed to do for a while but knew how out of shape I was and was embarrassed to be 'weak'. Your classes have made me swallow my pride and have made me stronger. NO EMBARRASSMENT for being 'weak' only motivation to be a better me!! When I first came I could not do 1 burpee.........I can do them now! Push ups....same thing along with endurance and self confidence that I am on my way to a stronger, healthier, more confidant me!! Thank you for the kick in the pants I needed! I dislike you at 4:15 when I wake up but I love you when the cool down starts!! It is going to be a marathon, not a sprint, and I am glad you are there for me in my journey. TFC and Aimee Storm are changing my life!" ~Donna

"Like many women, I looked the best I have ever looked on my wedding day. Since then, I put on a "happy layer" and we've moved to a new city because of my new job which all added up to not looking or feeling my best any more. I started training with Aimee about 3 months ago and this weekend for our anniversary dinner, I'm going to rock the dress that I originally wore to my rehearsal dinner. The very best part is that I'm feeling my best again because I'm strong and healthy. The encouragement and positive attitude of my trainer and the other women in my boot camp keep me coming back for more and I'm amazed at what I'm able to do now. Aimee, I really do hope you know how much you are changing my life. I have always struggled with weight and feeling good about myself physically and it has just been so good for me to be in boot camp with you and the other ladies." ~Jen

Read more about Aimee or Sign UP HERE

Texas Fit Chicks boot Camp serving women from McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Allen, Fairview, Prosper, Richardson and Dallas Texas - coming soon to College Station!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Prosper Morning $99 Friend Deal with new trainer Cynthia! This week ONLY!

New Prosper Texas Fit Chicks Trainer Cynthia!!

This week ONLY you can get boot camp for just $99 each when you sign up with a friend for our Prosper MWF 5:15 am bootcamp with new trainer Cynthia!*

Boot camp meets MWF at Lighthouse Church in Prosper - 4331 E. Prosper Trail

Details of the deal:

You and a friend both sign up for our 5:15am Prosper camp with Texas Fit Chicks, training with Cynthia ~

All of this for $99!! That's a savings of $100!

Hurry...offer expires May 20!!

Cynthia will get you to your goals, and have amazing support along the way. We motivate without the megaphone ~ but will push you in a way that makes you get the results you want. Just in time for summer :)

Want to grab this deal?

Email Cynthia for details on how to get this deal and sign up! Cynthia@texasfitchicks.com

Read more about Cynthia HERE

"I lost 15 lbs and 7 inches in my first 5 wk bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!" - Tonja N. Age 51

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

$99 Friend deal for our 5am Allen Boot Camp! 1 week ONLY with Texas Fit chicks Bootcamp

$99 Friend deal this week only with ALLEN Texas Fit chicks trainer Elizabeth... Hurry - deal ends May 10!

This week ONLY you can get boot camp for just $99 each when you sign up with a friend for our ALLEN M,Tu,Th 5am bootcamp with Elizabeth*

Boot camp meets MWF at McDermott and Custer Rd in Allen

Details of the deal:

You and a friend both sign up for our 5 am Allen camp with Texas Fit Chicks, training with Elizabeth ~

All of this for $99!! That's a savings of $100!

Hurry...offer expires May 10!!

Elizabeth will get you to your goals, and have amazing support along the way. We motivate without the megaphone ~ but will push you in a way that makes you get the results you want. Just in time for summer :)

Want to grab this deal?

Email Elizabeth for details on how to get this deal and sign up!Elizabeth@texasfitchicks.com

"I lost 15 lbs and 7 inches in my first 5 wk bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!" - Tonja N. Age 51

Click HERE to read about Elizabeth!

20 Tips for packing a HEALTHY lunch from Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

Sometimes it seems difficult to plan a healthy lunch for yourself when you're working in an office. It does take a little prep time, but you will have much more energy to make it through the rest of your workday if you do! Here are some quick and easy ideas to make your planning less difficult

Boil a dozen eggs on Sunday...then put them back in their crate in the fridge. Perfect and quick snack filled with protein that takes around 10 mins for the entire week!
When shopping at the grocery store for lunch items, purchase processed foods and prepackaged products sparingly. Those items are the easiest way to overload on carbs, preservatives, sugar and sodium.
When toting oranges, bananas or even apples, seal them in a small plastic baggie. if you don't, the flavors of the fruits can permeate the rest of the items in your bag, making everything take on the flavor of "the fruit of the day."
Grill or bake 3-4 breasts of chicken on Sunday (skinless/boneless). Have one for dinner that night then keep in the fridge for an easy topping on your salad or main dish for lunch
When toting a salad, place the salad in a large plastic baggie with the dressing sealed in a sandwich-sized baggie, placing the small bag in the larger one. At lunchtime, pour the dressing over the salad in the larger bag, seal tightly, and shake. No soggy salad, no messy cleanup, and no containers to tote back and forth between home and work!

Pack Easily Portable foods - Think apples, bananas and pears.
Keep a small jar of nut butter in your cooler or fridge at work, for a great combination with your apple mid day. Protein packed clean - eating snack. Be sure to get the natural Peanut Butter. Keep an eye on serving size too.
Carry a pre-measured amnt of protein powder, or Shakeology with you for afternoon slumps
Carry Wraps - Whole grain wraps are ideal to transport food to work. Try feta/chicken you've already cooked and spinich. YUM and easy
Prepare tons of raw veggies - You can have limitless amounts of these, so be sure to include them in your day. If you're not disciplined to cut them up when you get home (that would be me) buy them pre-cut. Spending a little more on them at the store will get you to eat them!
Low-fat Dairy - Small cups of plain greek yogurt/1 pkt truvia/fresh (or frozen) blueberries is an Amazing snack. Low-fat cottage cheese or cheese sticks are also great to take with you.
Keep a Protein Bar Handy - Make sure it's the clean-eating type. Lots of them out there are candy bars in disguise. I personally love Quest Protein Bars they are all natural, and tasty!
Best-Kept SecretWhen toting a salad, place the salad in a large plastic baggie with the dressing sealed in a sandwich-sized baggie, placing the small bag in the larger one. At lunchtime, pour the dressing over the salad in the larger bag, seal tightly, and shake. No soggy salad, no messy cleanup, and no containers to tote back and forth between home and work.
Low fat cheese and seedless grapes make a delicious side dish for sandwiches or wraps.
Chop some assorted veggies and pack a little container of bean dip, hummus, or salsa.
Make tuna salad with light mayo and eat with a lowfat cracker like Trisciuts
Try wraps made with whole wheat tortillas, containing either lean cold cuts or lowfat cream cheese topped with veggie slices.
Mini-burritos are great - made with rice and black beans low fat cheese in a whole wheat wrap with tomato salsa. These can be heated or eaten cold.
Greek yogurt with Kashi Go Lean crunch cereal on top for a yummy crunch is a great afternoon snack
Quick salad - take grape tomatoes, a chopped avocado, some sweet corn, a little red onion, chopped cilantro and parsley, lime juice, evoo, salt, and pepper. So good!!!

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Found a fun website - http://www.lunchtaker.com/ Has great ideas for packing healthy lunches!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The sneaky little devil that might be slowing your weight loss.

If you're trying to lose fat, one of the first things that should go from your diet are empty calories. If you're not reaching your goals and not seeing results, alcohol could be the problem. Interesting blog I wanted to share with you that captures just what it can do with regards to training and weight loss.

"Alcohol is a sneaky little devil. Humans love it, we consume it often, we consume it in relatively large quantities, some people abuse it, and sometimes we have it when we shouldn’t. When it comes to alcohol and how our bodies process it, many people who are trying to lose weight, think of alcohol from a “calories consumed” perspective. I usually don’t do this. Alcohol creates a very specific, very different situation in the human body from normal nutritional digestion. I will, in this blog, attempt to go over the basics of alcohol metabolism and give people a clearer idea of why you should be very careful when consuming alcohol when trying to lose weight.

The first thing we need to know is the basics of alcohol as a nutritional product. Alcohol doesn’t contain any micronutrients at all, that means no vitamins, no minerals, no means of helping the body maintain the tens of thousands of chemical reactions it needs to function correctly. Essentially alcohol does three things, it “messes” with the brain, it forces the liver to change the way it handles energy, and it provides calories, 7 calories per gram in fact, that’s more energy than both carbohydrates or protein, and just slightly less than fat. Alcohol, similar to some simple carbohydrates, begins digestion the moment it enters your body, and is rapidly absorbed into the blood stream for transport to the brain and liver. On it’s way into the blood stream alcohol enflames both the stomach lining and the intestines causing reduced nutrient absorption. Consistent, regular use of alcohol can also lead to all kinds of long term problems, one of the biggest being alcoholism, and the other being liver diseases; but lets leave these issues aside for this discussion and just look at how alcohol affects you right now.

The body requires fuel, because the body sees ethyl alcohol as a poison, it tells the liver, “HEY, if you see any alcohol, drop what you’re doing and oxidize it, because that stuff is dangerous!” And so no matter what your liver was doing when you take a drink, it’s priority changes, and that food that you were digesting and using quite happily until you drank, now becomes extra, and generally will be stored as fat. Why? Because what your body was going to use as energy is now not needed (the alcohol provided the energy instead). Even a moderate amount of alcohol can retard weight loss for days after consumption. It takes a few days for your body to repair the damage to the stomach and intestinal lining after a moderate session of drinking, during which, you will absorb less nutrients, meaning even if you eat perfectly, you won’t be receiving the required nutrients. Alcohol is also a diuretic, meaning that it forces the body to excrete more water than normal. Even mild dehydration can really throw your metabolism out of whack, it takes 24 to 48 hours for the adult body to fully recover hydration and electrolyte levels after a moderate to heavy day of drinking. In more severe instances, blood vessels in the brain become dilated and the accompanying lack of glucose causes that ever popular “hangover headache” that many people receive after a night of heavy drinking.
And of course we should never leave out the psychological and physical aspects of drinking. Drinking lowers inhibitions, which means the foods you would normally avoid when trying to lose weight, are not as “taboo” as they once were, along with that, portion sizes are judged differently, and those who count calories lose track.

Add to this how one feels the day after drinking. Many people who would have normally exercised the day after drinking, will no longer do so, claiming strong feelings of exhaustion or nausea as the reason. This, of course, only heightens the effect alcohol plays on the body. Add to this the dehydration and loss of electrolytes from drinking, and even those who do exercise are at higher risk for exhaustion related situations, and will almost always perform at a lower level of effectiveness, claiming “sluggishness” or fatigue as the main reason, dehydration and lack of proper electrolyte balance can cause this.

In summary, alcohol does some bad things to us from a weight loss perspective. It usurps energy usage from normal nutrients causing increase fat production and storage, it causes us to lose perspective of our food intake, it reduces our desire and ability to exercise, and it reduces our body’s ability to extract nutrients from the food we eat. While I won’t sit here and say “you should never drink again!” I will say that limiting one’s alcohol consumption during an attempt at weight loss is probably a pretty good idea. Trying for 1 to 4 drinks (depending on your size, sex, and age) once every two to three weeks is probably fine, but just be aware, alcohol in any amount will slow fat loss progress, possibly setting you back days or even weeks in some cases. Be aware of it, and keep the alcohol in check, especially if you’re attempting to lose body fat."

article found at
www.Bankshealth.wordpress.com

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

Why is Texas Fit Chicks the BEST bootcamp?

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We love to hear our chicks feedback on why our bootcamp program is the best in Texas!! We've had a great response from our latest promotion and wanted to share the feedback we've received, in case you were wondering whether or not to give Texas Fit Chicks a try :)

"I didn't know a single person when I started with Texas Fit Chicks & I must say they made me feel very welcome! Very nice group of ladies & I would highly recommend anyone join this great team!!"

"The instructor is great."

"The boot camp is like a total health and weight loss package for me"

"The trainers are very compassionate while being very encouraging. It dosen't matter what your level of fitness is-just show up and do what you can and you'll get stronger. In great shape? Just put on the gas and go farther!"

"The instructors, energy and encouragement is awesome! Everyone benefits from this environment!"

"My trainer Michelle is great! She explains the moves very clearly and always makes sure we are in good form."

"Emily is awesome! I'm signing up again!"

"Thank you so much! This gives me the kick in the butt I needed to get back to working out!"

"I am so sore and having a blast! I feel like I am achieveing something even though it's too early to see results."

"Michelle Rodriguez is a great, great teacher! Love her!"

"I am absolutely loving this program. I fully intend on staying on after my five weeks is over!!!! "

"I love this. I'm planning to cancel my gym membership and go with TX Fit Chicks!"

"Love the total core workout!"

"Excellent workout and concept! I love it..it is nice to get a great workout without the "crazy" military style. I will spread the word!"

"I am sore from all the exercise, but it is an awesome boot camp!"

"Only my 2nd day and I love it!!"

"It is fun and challenging!!"

"Everyone should give it a try!! :-)"

"They are so nice friendly and helpful"

"Titia is fantastic!"

"I'm only on Day 2, and I LOVE IT!!!!"

Come find out for yourself why Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp is the best fitness program in Dallas AND Austin! 5 weeks to a new YOU!
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Monday, July 16, 2012

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp is celebrating our 3rd Birthday! Here's our gift to you!

Monday, July 9, 2012

Healthy and QUICK Recipes the family will love.

Monday, July 2, 2012

NEW College Station Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks starts soon!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

FREE Saturday Boot Camp With Texas Fit Chicks

Monday, June 18, 2012

WYLIE Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp $99 Friend Deal This Week Only!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

NEW PLANO EVENING Texas FIt CHicks Bootcamp $99 Deal!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

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