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December 13th, 2007
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I hear that a a lot. Given the yo-yoing that most people do it is understandable.
The good news = as long as you continue to do what you did to get the weight off it will stay off.
The bad news = you have to continue to do whatever it is you did to keep the weight of.
Weight gain is caused by two things - lack of exercise and/or poor nutrition. So as long as you do not repeat the poor habits that added the weight on, you will keep it off.
June 28th, 2010
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bendearman |
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June 27th, 2010
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bendearman |
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Hi Jamie
I would like to sign up for the moms exercise class starting July 7th (I think) can you put me on the list? I have a few questions so will chat with you on Friday if you have a few minutes.
I have never exerted myself exercising or learned/practiced the true meaning of exercise until visiting kdr fitness. You both have a tremendous amount of patience which I am very grateful for. I want to thank both you and Ben for showing me I have more ability than I give myself credit for.
See you Friday.
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June 24th, 2010
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bendearman |
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When or at what point do you start storing fat?
Any time that you consume more then you burn. That is a general answer. Really that’s a hard question to answer because it just depends. For instance:
Let’s say you eat a big meal of sugar and protein. As soon as that food starts to be broken down the nutrients will be shuttled into your blood stream and sent to areas of the body that need protein and/or sugar. If no areas need those nutrients then they get stored as fat. Except for protein that is handled a little differently, i.e. typically excreted. However, after exercise this scenario is a little different. Your body can handle more carbs after exercise and upon waking then at any other point in the day. So less carbs are turned into fat to be stored.
When do you start losing weight/inches?
When you call 632-1229 and sign up for fitness coaching.
How many calories a day would you have to burn before you start to lose inches?
Depends on your caloric intake and output.
BW x 9
12
15
Why is it these numbers? Why not 10, 11, 13, 14?
It actually is those numbers too. But if you strive for 15 cals per lb then you may actually hit your sweet spot at 12.765 cals per lb. Those are just estimates to aim for.
How do I count calories for my kids? You don’t. You should be counting hours of play/exercise.
Is the BW x 9,12 or 15 same for kids? Yes, but it can actually be higher because of their incredibly active metabolisms. But don’t worry about that, just feed them good food and have them play lots of active games. The Wii does not count.
Often time’s doctors tell you that you need to lose weight to bring your blood pressure down; assumption is genetics are not an issue and your exercise above average. Would you still say muscle build vs. fat loss is just as effective in this scenario? Weight loss will absolutely lower your blood pressure. So will diet though. Short term success, cardio and diet. Long term success, weights and diet with cardio added in as extra work.
Do you do HIIT at your gym and how that done without cardio?
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is “cardio”. Cardio is a mis-used term that is really a “catch all” to mean anything that brings your heart rate up.
We do HIIT pretty much exclusively.
Have you ever worked with someone who has celiac disease (no gluten) on their nutrition to work on weight reduction?
I actually prefer our members to try and eliminate gluten and processed foods from their diet. It is just bad news. It is safe to say that over 50% of the population is allergic to some degree to gluten. Seriously.
June 23rd, 2010
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bendearman |
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A lot of you don’t know that I have a TV show on CATV (T/TH at 7 PM…primetime baby!!!). Anyway I just got an email from a fan! Lots of exclamation points in those sentences.
Thanks Ben,
Since I sent you this e-mail I have watched your show every week. I really love the idea that there are no excuses just hard work. I want you to know that I walk at least a mile a day now. I have cut out some sugars, and drink at least 6 classes of water a day. Your right water does curb my appetite. I am going to physical therapy for my neck and lower back. So I thought that once the damage I had done to myself from yrs of self abuse of my body. I could never improve my range of movement. I was wrong I have also noticed my pain level has decreased. Thank you so much for doing a show that is both educational, and empowering to me. Keep up the good work. Oh I wanted to tell you My Dr said that swimming would really help me too so I am going to begin that next week.
Sincerly thank you!!
XXXX XXXXXXXXX
June 22nd, 2010
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bendearman |
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Scientists have learned that even though we’re all born with a certain number of fat cells, that number increases during infancy and again right before puberty. After that, most of us won’t make any more fat cells unless we gain more than 160 percent of our ideal weight. If your ideal weight is 130 pounds, for instance, you wouldn’t be adding any more fat cells until you reached 208 pounds.
Yet another reason to turn your children into pack mules.
June 22nd, 2010
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bendearman |
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Where do you work out at? You look great!
A lot of our members hear that. “Where do you work out at? You look amazing!”
Really?! Like the GYM that you work out is what gives you the results? How does the gym that you go too give you results? A gym is just a collection of equipment. Furthermore how can a GYM give you results? A gym is a location. Does the supermarket give you results? Nope. But there are skinny people and overweight people that shop at the same super market. That is like saying “Wow, you look great. Where do you eat?” or, “Geez that girl looks great in her bikini. I wonder where she got it from”.
Duh. Recognize the hard work that someone puts at the where. Unless they work out with us…then recognize the hard work they put in with us. It’s the person that ultimately is in control of their own destiny.
Hard work, intelligent exercise, consistent nutrition and a systemized approach are what get results. Not a specific gym, health club or spa. Unless it’s KDR Fitness.
Just to cap it off, “Your skin looks so healthy. Where do you get your spa treatments from?”. Hellloooooo…it’s called broccoli and fish. Try some, they are located on the corner of Smart and Healthy.
Ok, now where is the skinny grocery store?
June 4th, 2010
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bendearman |
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Jamie and I went to the beach this past weekend for a short vacation. We stopped (meaning I, because she doesn’t believe in sunscreen. But my pasty ass sure enough believes in sunscreen.) to get some sunscreen and I was stunned to see SPF 100 being offered. 100! Serious!!! 100. I remember when not that long ago the highest SPF I could find was SPF 30 and at some rare locations SPF 50. No one ever bought the SPF 50 though. That was for the people that lived in a cave.
That was just a few years ago! Sweet Jesus! We went from SPF 50 to SPF 100 in approximately 10 years. What is it going to be 10 years from now? Are we going to wrap our selves in black cloth and all carry umbrella’s?
June 1st, 2010
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bendearman |
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I was talking to one of our members today and she was telling me how this Gold’s gym near her kids house closed down. She asked me how can a gym close down?
It really comes down to overhead via equipment. See, most gyms lease or buy their equipment out right. This requires a huge amount of capital out lay or a large monthly payment. Most gym owners don’t understand that the Hammer Strength Bilateral Leg Press is not really a required piece of equipment. Does anyone reading this even know what that piece of machine is?
I have belonged to gyms where I didn’t use 90% (no joke or exaggeration) of the equipment. Gyms are like tool chests. When I see tools in a tool chest I get over whelmed!!! I know each tool is specific for a particular use, but I have no idea which one does which.
I mean what the hell does a five fifths allen wrench go to besides a five fifths allen…screw? Why does a gym need 8 difference pieces of cardio equipment that do the same thing? Or 3 different types of leg extensions (come to think of it, why does a gym have leg extension machines in the first place?). Members are paying for all that fancy stuff that they will never use. It’s like buying a 116 piece tool chest for the hammer. Show me a gym that has squat racks, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, a pull up bar and medicine balls….and ill show you a successful gym.
Or just come to KDR Fitness and make it easier ;)
I don’t know man big commercial gyms are just crazy. Need more tools? Nah…just give me a hammer.
March 24th, 2010
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bendearman |
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