Researchers in British Columbia have found a way to slow the progress of the disease.  Using mice, they tested their theory.  Since cancer cells rely on glucose (blood sugar) for fuel, they placed the mice on low carb diets.  These high protein, low carb diets slowed the growth of the cancer cells when compared to the mice that were fed a mixed western type of diet.  Scientists also used mice that were genetically prone to developing cancerous tumors.

To add to the research further, animals fed a low carb diet from birth showed no signs of cancerous tumors in the first year.  50% of the animals that were fed a western diet with in the first year of life developed tumors.

Although this research is based on the results of mice, human cancer cells also use glucose as fuel.  This science on low carb diets could offer hope for those who are fighting the disease, or would like to prevent it.  If you love this fitness tip, please send it to your friends and family using the “share” button at the top of the article!

This research was pulled from Fitness Rx.  ( Source:  Cancer research, 71: 4484-4493)

” We Love Helping You, One Tip At A Time.”

Adria Ali

BS, CPT, CES, PES

It’s time to get out of the office chair and seize the weekend!  Use these motivational pictures and quotes to give yourself the edge on your weekend workout!

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If you’ve participated in the toning shoe movement then it’s time you cashed in and got your money back!  Consumers who purchased Skechers Shape Ups and other Sketchers toning shoes,  are entitled to money from a $40 million settlement that the company made with the Federal Trade Commission. The Skechers lawsuit applies to 42 states and was passed on Wednesday (5/ 16/ 2012).

“Skechers put its foot in its mouth by making unwarranted claims,” said David Vladeck, director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection. Ads for Shape-Ups claimed that the sneakers with the rounded bottom toned muscles, improved posture, and encouraged weight loss., while reducing stress on knees and ankles (source).  

  If you purchased these shoes you are entitled to a refund via the FTC’s Website 

Besides Shape-ups, Skechers also made deceptive claims about its Resistance Runner, Toners, and Tone-ups shoes, the FTC alleged. Consumers who bought these “toning” shoes will be eligible for refunds either directly from the FTC or through a court-approved class action lawsuit, and can submit a claim here.

“Skechers’ unfounded claims went beyond stronger and more toned muscles. The company even made claims about weight loss and cardiovascular health,” said David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC’s message, for Skechers and other national advertisers, is to shape up your substantiation or tone down your claims (source).”

 

Why Did Skechers Lose The Lawsuit ?

• Unsupported claims on weight loss, muscle toning, strengthening using these shoes verses regular gym shoes.
• Shape ups used an endorsement from a chiropractor named Dr. Steven Gautreau, who did an independent study which was used as part of the advertisements.  However, the FTC says that the study’s claims were not verified.  To add to the drama, Dr. Gautreau is married to a Skechers marketing executive!
• Celebrity Endorsement worked against the company.  Kim Kardashian is seen ditching her trainer for a pair of Shape Ups.  Brooke Burke told consumers that newest way to burn calories, tone and add muscle was to tie their new Shape Ups shoe laces.  KA-WHaT!
• An ad that claims consumers who wear Resistance Runner shoes will increase “muscle activation” by up to 85 percent for posture-related muscles, 71 percent for one of the muscles in the buttocks, and 68 percent for calf muscles, compared to wearing regular running shoes. The FTC alleges that in citing the study that claimed to back this up, Skechers cherry-picked results and failed to substantiate its ad claims.

This could be a ripple affect.  While sketchers dominated the market in 2010 with sales of over $1 billion, there were other brands that attempted to cash in on this toning shoe movement.  Brands such as Reebok and New Balance could be next if they made similar mistakes.  If you know someone shelled out money for Skechers Shape Ups or other Skechers toning shoes, forward this fitness tip with the links below.  You can also chose to print it out and post it at work!

Adria Ali

BS, CPT, CES, PES

If you’re looking for easy, healthy recipes that are gluten free and paleo approved, then you’ve come to the right spot!!!   A friend turned me onto the Paleo Diet and I am now on a mission to banish ALL gluten and find the best paleo recipes to share with our awesome followers!  Today’s fitness tip is a recipe for Egg Cupcakes.  It’s easy, fast, cheap and fun.  One of the best “on the go breakfasts” so add it to your recipe book and share it with your friends and family!

PREP TIME: 15 Minutes

Cook Time:  20 -25 Minutes

Servings:   6 -8

Ingredients 

• 10 – 12 Eggs  (or egg whites)
• 1 green onion
• 2 zucchini
• 8 slices of bacon ( we prefer turkey bacon)
• 1 cup of roasted red and yellow peppers
• 4 cups of spinach
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease muffin pans with coconut oil or spray with olive oil.
2. Whisk all the eggs together in a bowl.  Add black pepper also.
3. Put green onions, zuchini, bacon and peppers into a food processor and process into finely chopped mixture.  Add the mixture into the eggs.
4. Next, add the spinach into the food precessor, finely chop.  Add this to the egg mixture.
5. Mix the egg mixture well.  Using a 1/4 cup fill each spot in the muffin pan (makes 18-20).
6. Bake the egg cupcakes for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set in the middle.

Use this easy paleo recipe to get a jump start on your day and your week.  Try making these on Sunday night.  Then place in a container and use them as low carb snacks and easy healthy breakfasts.  Don’t forget the “print link ” so you can share it!

” We Love Helping You, One Tip At A Time.”

Adria

CPT, BS, CES, PES

33 billion dollars is spent yearly by Americans trying to lose weight.  Even if the diets are successful 95% of the dieters will put the weight back on.  One of the biggest complaints by people trying to shed weight is ” I never feel full.”   Researchers have honed in on this factor and scientists may have pin pointed some the key to fighting  the “battle of the buldge.”

A hormone called ghrelin released in your stomach and your intestinal tract which  signals your brain and compels you to eat.  However, you can supress this hormone by eating certain foods to keep the ghrelin at bay and stay full.

This is where our title comes in.   If you knew which foods to eat to keep yourself full and aid in weight loss, would you eat them???

Which Foods Should You Choose To Stay Full ?

PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROETIN!!   Oh and don’t forget the fiber.   I advise my clients to fill up on protein every 3-4 hours.   From a scientific stand point, eating through out the day keeps your ghrelin levels low so that you can control what you eat.

The weakest point of the day is usually night time.  People hit the snacks late.    My solution is to fill your body with a protein shake that is low in carbohydrates BEFORE you hit the cabinet.

Since I’m gluten intolerant and sensitive to dairy I use the Jarrow’s Brown rice protein shake.  Another option that I recommend to clients is Isopure which is low in carbohydrates and calories.

Use the science and this fitness tip to help you fight the urgde to overendulge.  The leaner you is just around the corner so keep reading!

Adria Ali

BS, CPT, CES, PES

Try my outdoor workout:

Front Shoulder Raise

We admit that not all fitness inventions are created equal.  Some are fun ideas with little to no effect on the body.  Others, can really make a different in your fitness goals and create some amazing results.  Click through the products below, and view some new and some old ways to get in shape.

Start your workout the minute you wake up!  When the alarm clock sounds.  You must preform 30 reps for the clock to shut off.  Chances are you will either finish the 30 repetitions or use your groggy frustration to throw it out the window.  Neighbors beware.   _Lightinthebox 

If you’ve been searching for a way to ride your  bike to work and carry your suitcase, then this is it!!

The Tato bike has the added convenience of a cage that snugly fits many briefcases or laptop bags in the center of the frame. You could even add on one of these Travel Trac Book Caddies to get work done while you ride. Actually, on second thought, you might want to skip the book caddy if you are concerned about staying alive. $1,500 — (source).

Anything that allows me to get more workout gear into my life is always a plus!  This fashionable couch doubles as a punching bag set up.  So for those who don’t always have time to make it to the gym, you can lift the red cushion, and get started on your workout instantly.  This would be perfect for the busy executive with a lot of anger and frustration during the day. Tobias Fraenzel

When you start your day, the first thing you should do is rush to your computer to analyze your weight.   The Wifi scale sends the info directly to your data base to be stored and charted.  The beautiful aluminum and blue scale beams your weight back at you in a soothing blue glow.  You can view your progress via your computer or iPhone.   Just make sure you don’t leave weight loss data sheet open at work.  $164.99 — ThinkGeek

Forget taking your exercise bands to work, attaching this equipment to your desk allows you to preform 120 different exercise variations for your upper body and abdominal muscles.    We recommend keeping your clothes on at work while performing these exercises.  89.95 – Skytel 

The Hand Fitness Trainer is said to help people avoid the pain associated with carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and tendentious.  The device slips onto the hand like a glove and creates resistance when the hand is opened.  Personally, I used to make these when I was doing my hours to become an occupational therapist.  I have seen these do wonders for people with carpal tunnel!     $39.95 — Hammacher Schlemmer

Forget going to the gym after work, get started as soon as you punch the time clock!  This treadmill / desk is rolled into one.   The dangers of sitting have been publicized year after year.  Using the treadmill at work instead of a seated desk could be the answer.  Keep in mind that doing this type of exercise while on the job could call for a wardrobe change.  Ditch the shirt and tie and opt for some warm-ups.   $4,199 — Steelcase

 Fitness inventions are meant to open your eyes to new ways to get in shape.  Whether you visit the links above to buy these products or found them funny, these are great way to work fitness into your daily life.

Adria Ali

Fitness is better when it’s seen on a daily basis.  Using images to is a great way to stay focused on your goals.  Here are some of our favorite tumblr finding.  You can also print this post and hang it on the wall in your office or spread the love with our pinterest link, facebook “likes,” and email it to a friend.

Jillian Michaels With The Combination Move

Get On The Ball With Jillian Michaels

New Day, New Goals

Exercise In A Nut Shell

Get On It!

Get Started!

We hope that these motivational tumblr pictures brighten your day and get you moving.  ”We Love Helping You, One Tip At A Time.”

Adria Ali

BS, CPT, CES, PES

If you had to choose one color to promote weight loss, what would it be???   Some would choose red, others orange, and the rest might settle on yellows and greens.  However, research shows that the ONE COLOR that is best for weight loss is actually BLUE!!  The color blue and weight loss can go hand in hand around your house in many different ways.

Color Therapy Fitness Tips

• Blue is the least appetizing color.  So eating your food on a blue plate has been used for years to keep people from over indulging.
• If you think about the color blue, it becomes evident that humans shy away from this color because it is a signal of poison (in vegetables), and bacteria such as mold.  Look at this picture and tell me if you’d want to eat it.

Blue Eggs on Toast

• Watch what ABC news had to say about the color of your plate and the food you eat.  They have some interesting facts to add to weight loss and color therapy.

• Change the color of the light bulb in your fridge to a soft blue light.  The soft light will fill your fridge with the least appetizing color and help you to control those late night bindges.
• Use a blue table cloth to make every meal controlled.
• Fill your dinning room with pictures that contain the color blue.  These subtle hints will play a role in your appetite.

Sure, these fitness tips may sound a tad odd, but using using colors that your body already regards as “poison” of “less appetizing” could be something you’ve overlooked for years!!!   All you have to do is think about some of your favorite restaurants and restaurant chains, what color of plate do you get served on?  What color is the inside and outside of the building?  Do you see any blue in sight??  Probably not!!!  That’s because they already know that blue is the least appetizing, while white is the most.  If you love this fitness tips, share with all your weight loss buddies, they’ll be glad you did!

Adria Ali

BS, CPT, PES, CES