Water and pH 7

Talking about pH and the significance of water in
conjunction with our health. Pure water should register as a pH 7 in order to be neutral. 

Book Resources:

The Seven Pillars of Health by: Dr. Don Colbert, MD
Healing by Design, Unlocking your body's potential to heal itself by:
Dr. Scott Hannen, DC

Follow up points~ Why is water (at a pH 7) so vital to the health of
our body?

Water is the single most important nutrient for our bodies and is
considered a "miracle cure" for many health conditions. It is involved
in every function of our bodies. Your body loses about two quarts of
water a day through perspiration, urination, and exhalation. If you
wait until you are thirsty to drink water, then you are most likely
already dehydrated.

Dehydration robs from certain areas of the body to keep the brain,
heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys well hydrated. Many symptoms of
disease are the first sign of the body needing adequate amounts of
water. Some symptoms of inadequate amounts of water intake may include
headaches, back pain, joint pain, dry skin, allergies, heartburn,
constipation, and memory loss.

Brain cells are mainly water (about 85%) therefore, water is a vital
nutrient to maintain your brain and memory. Your brain is always
active, even during sleep, so your brain needs to be well hydrated. It
is also known as a powerful nutrient which slows the aging process,
even more effective than all the anti-aging creams.

Water makes up about 60% of the body's total composition!

Some of the benefits to adequate water intake are cleansing, energy
production, and nutrient transport. Dehydration to the body can bring
with it great consequences. One of the first signs is fatigue.
Dehydration can be detected in the blood, saliva and urine.

Most people will say I get plenty of water or beverages and I am not
dehydrated because I don't feel bad. However, if you wait until you
feel bad then problems are already started and if you maintain this
consistently you will begin to believe this is a normal way to feel.

Some have the question about how to time your water intake and
here is a simple method to create a good habit:

The goal is to drink at least (6) 8oz glasses of water daily. Another
simple formula is (body weight divided by 2 = amount of water intake)

If you feel you may be dehydrated to some degree then try this:

Drink 4 ounces of water every hour on the hour while you are awake.
It is recommended to do this for at least 3 days straight and see if
you feel the difference, then continue!

So what if you drink a lot of beverages, isn't that sufficient?

No, most beverages contain dehydrating agents like acids, caffeine, or
alcohol. This is true for coffee, sodas, beer and wine. None of which
can count as water intake.

Oh, so much more I could share but, no need to bore you!

To wrap it all back up, keeping our body at a pH of 7 (neutral) with
adequate water intake then our body should remain close to neutral
which is a healthy state.

Sept. Class Fees

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO SCHEDULE & FEES!

There is a $20 one time starting fee and $5 per class. Please pay your starting fee and class fee at the first class. 

For the month of Sept you may pay $5 class by class or $20 (paid at 1st class) for the whole month and attend as many classes as you wish. 

One on One personal training is $20 for 1 hour and you must book that appointment with me in advance. Email me at: reginadunn@usattorney.com and make sure you receive a confirmation for the day and time requested. 

You must pre-enroll in each class prior to the class. Do this by going to the database (lifestyle fitness yahoo group-link in upper right hand corner) and adding your information. Any classes that drop to less than 2 members per class for more than 1 week at a time may result in a cancellation of that class. 

Finally, if you are planning to attend classes you will need to join this group as a member in order to get reminders, updates and any other information concerning this fitness group.

Last Call for Sept Classes

I will be assessing whether or not to keep or drop classes so sign up today!

You may sign up and access the calendar for dates and times on all classes by going to:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lifestylefitness/

I am looking forward to another great workout group!

September Fitness Classes- Updated!

I am exciting to share this opportunity beginning in September. Sign up (send an email to reginadunn@usattorney.com) quickly as space is limited to (5-6) per class at this time! (A waiting list will be made for future openings)

Classes will be held at my home gym and all equipment will be provided. (Details will be sent at confirmation of enrollment)

Cost is $20 starting fee or $30 per family and $5 per class per person or $10 per family according to enrollment. Payments will be collected at the first class for (1) month at a time. No refunds for missing class however, if I have to reschedule for any reason you will get credit.

All classes will be at the beginner level working on building a firm foundation in all around fitness. We will cover the basics about proper form & technique, safety, muscle isolation, toning, strengthening, cardio exercise, endurance, abdominals, stretching, nutritional tips and much more. 

Kids must be able to listen and follow directions. We will have praise and worship music as our background motivation. All classes will be a group setting, however everyone will be encouraged to work at within their personal limits. 

Here is the schedule for September:

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Tuesday's 3:30-4:30 is for Kids and Mom's (mom can participate or take a break)

Tuesday's 5-6 is for Ladies only

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30

Wednesday's 4:30-5:30 is for Ladies only

Sept. 10, 17, 24

Thursday's 4:30-5:30 is for Ladies only

Sign-up for Sept. Fitness Classes

Classes offered for Sept. ~ Sign-up today to reserve your spot! Go to the link below to sign-up.

http://groups.google.com/group/ladiesinfitnesstraining 

Tuesdays 4 to 5p m; 5 to 6pm

Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30pm

Thursdays 4 to 5 pm; 5 to 6 pm

Ladies only Beginning Fitness Class:

Cardo

1-2 muscle group isolation

Abs

Stretching

All around fitness program in a group setting, but geared for each person to work at their own level (weights or no weights) It's not a group competition~It's a group motivation! 

Class must have 2 people to make and a max of 6 at this time. One on one training is available upon request and must be scheduled at least 4 days in advance. 

Fees - $20 to start and $5 per class

One on one training is $20 per hour

All equipment is provided!

Nutrition & Fitness

The subject of nutrition is probably one of the most controversial when it comes to fitness. It seems that everyone has a different opinion about nutrition or diets (see definitions below). 

It's very interesting to me, how we have changed the meaning of diet as it relates to nutrition. The majority of society has been taught something about the basic food groups, the food pyramid or some form of nutritional guideline as a road map to health. However, having a little bit of knowledge does not guarantee good results. 

Once upon a time, 'diet' simply meant-what you ingest, liquid or solid. Nowadays, it means-how to get skinny quick or the method for losing weight. This is very misleading to a lot of people. Thousands upon thousand of people every year buy into 'The Diet' program in hopes to get fast results at minimal sacrifice or investment. Yet, in the same token, we will spend hundreds of dollars before we will spend an hour of our time.

In my opinion, the only way a diet, in this latter meaning, would ever be truly successful is when it becomes a lifelong commitment and only if it is beneficial to the body.  In this case it would become a lifestyle of nutrition rather than a 'diet program.' However, I am not talking about cases of serious or immediate medical conditions, which may constitute a different perspective as relating to the methods of achieving health. 

The methods of 'dieting' are plentiful, so let's just consider a few of the basic ones such as: Chemical diets, liquid only diets, and carb free diets.

Simply put, we will use our own common sense as we consider a few questions. 

• Was our body designed to live on man-made chemicals or natural vitamins & minerals? 
  
• How long can you live on liquid alone and how healthy would you be?
• Is ingesting a single carb truly the problem of being overweight?

Now, let's consider a few other options to ponder: 

• Are we looking for a quick, easy and simple fix in order to minimize our effort?
• Is the program we are investing in short term or long term?
• Do we stop before we eat to consider what nutritional value we are ingesting as well as the amount we ingest throughout the day?

Of course, like every other living person, I too struggle with the proper nutrition from time to time. Therefore, the evidence proves knowledge does not equal results. We must actively apply the knowledge we have as well as weigh every source of information (including this one) into the 'Big Picture' for the long term program rather than a quick fix.  

Nutrition is the backbone of health to our body and mind, which should be a lifestyle rather than a program!

(Post your comments and stay tuned for more information!)

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nu·tri·tion n

1. the process of absorbing nutrients from food and processing them in the body in order to keep healthy or to grow

2. the science that deals with foods and their effects on health

3. foods, or the minerals, vitamins, and other nourishing substances that they contain

Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

di·et1 n

1. the food that a person or animal usually consumes

2. a controlled intake of food and drink designed for weight loss, for health or religious reasons, or to control or improve a medical condition

Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Time Management & Fitness

Why is time management so important to fitness? 

Without time management, success and results will be minimal to non-existent, it needs to be planned on purpose! Proper planning is key while determination is the motivator.  

We need to make a goal, plan accordingly and then be determined to follow through. Then we will achieve the results and success we truly desire. Just know your determination will be tested. Have you ever made a goal and set your mind to be determined to meet that goal and then everything seems to work against you? Many might say only everyday!

We all have the same amount of time in the day, yet we all have different goals, circumstances and priorities and that is what determines our use of the time we have. There are also things beyond our control, which constitutes us to use some wisdom in our planning to allow for some flexibility. 

When we balance these things, life seems as if we are on a raft, gently flowing down a river, taking in all the beauty around us,  as we cruise at a steady pace. Yet, when we are out of balance it's like being on a little kayak rushing down a river of rapids, rocks and wrong turns and causes us to question our survival, or consistently trying to row upstream. In either case, it is less than the best use of our time and resources. 

So, the question becomes, how high of a priority is your health & your body, which is the only one you will ever receive? How important is it to you, that you care for the one thing, which you will live with, all of you days? And do you believe, that the things we do will affect our health and our body? So many more questions, I could ask, but sometimes keeping it simple is best. As you ponder these questions, I encourage you to consider the priority of fitness in your daily schedule and then spend a little time managing on purpose a plan for success. 

Time Management is the prerequisite of success in fitness!