Monday, October 31, 2011

LULULEMON TRUNK SHOW and GRAND OPENING PARTY!!


It's happening folks! Lululemon Trunk Show and Grand Opening Party at Studio-R! Tell everyone because it's going to be quite the event...

DATE: Sunday, December 4th from 1pm-4pm
LOCATION: Studio- R 1600 Lena Street suite A6

See you there! More details coming soon...

xx
r

Eat like a Swede


I just stumbled upon a great (albeit hideously designed) blog called "Eat like a Swede" that is all about lower carbohydrate, higher fat (LCHF as they call it) dietary movement that is apparently all the rage in Sweden right now. They give a breakdown of what it means to 'eat like a swede' and it goes long with what I often recommend people so I thought I would repost it here. Here is their advice in their own words (picture is of ABBA, the other thing Swedes are famous for ;):


Are You Ready To Eat Like A Swede?

Have you decided to join the ever-growing LCHF (Low-Carb, High-Fat) movement that is going on in Sweden? You don’t have to be a Swede to eat like one! Here’s a simple plan for starting your own low-carb, high-fat plan that will help you lose weight and get healthier than you ever thought possible:

Foods you want to eat often on your healthy LCHF plan include–
Full-fat meats, eggs (preferably organic), non-starchy vegetables, butter, cream, full-fat hard cheeses, cream cheese, coconut oil, olive oil

Foods you want to eat in moderation on your healthy LCHF plan include–
Nuts, seeds, berries, dark chocolate, wine

Foods you want to avoid on your healthy LCHF plan include–
Sugar, rice, corn, grains, pasta, bread, fast food, artificial sweeteners, root vegetables, processed foods, seed oils, starchy vegetables, potatoes, margarine, beer, fruits, skim milk, anything “low-fat”.

Eat until your hunger is satiated and don’t feel guilty about eating fat which becomes the fuel for your body in the absence of carbohydrates. Don’t try to eat a low-fat, low-carb diet! The high-fat part of LCHF is an essential element to making this work for maximum impact! And you’re certainly not counting calories if you are eating when you are hungry and allowing the fat and protein to satisfy you.

Beverages you want to include as part of your healthy LCHF plan include–
Coffee with heavy cream, black coffee, tea and water

For more detailed information about starting your own LCHF plan, read the recommendations (in English) from Swedish low-carb physicians Dr. Annika Dahlqvistand Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt.

John Hopkins study affirms that low carbohydrate, higher fat diets more efficient for weight loss and DO NOT negatively impact cardiovascular health!


SEEE???? I been sayin it! In all my years of being a trainer I have never seen a low fat diet to help anyone efficiently (or happily) lose weight. Low-carbohydrate/ low-grains diets with unrestricted quality fat intakes, however, have proven to be effective for my clients over and over again. People may look at me like I've lost my marbles when I tell them I eat bacon and eggs for breakfast but it looks like the research may finally catching up with me...

check it out here.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

STUDIO-R Is now OPEN!!!

YAAAHOOO!!!!!
I am pleased to announce the opening of my very own fitness studio in the Lena Street Lofts! Its a gorgeous space full of light and fabulous things and I encourage you all to stop by and check it out. I will have a video or at least a few pics to share with you soon. For now I wanted to post the october class schedule and simply let you all know that the PARTY IS ON in unit A6 in the Lena Street Lofts.
Hope to see you there!

SEE LINK ON RIGHT TO SCHEDULE YOUR CLASSES! First class is FREE!
note: if you cant read the schedule because it is impossibly small (not sure why :) click the scheduling link on the right to see a weekly view of classes and sign up online.