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Did you know that
all of this is reversible at any age? That
there are specific ways to move, eat, and think that tell
your brain to STOP this rapid aging process... and even SLOW
IT DOWN to the point where you're aging less than a year for
every year? That means you can look younger at 40 than you
do at 35... or if you're like me, younger in your 50’s than
I did in my 40’s!
This is not fantasy talk. This does not require a boatload
of anti-aging drugs, supplements, or gimmicks. And, this
works for anyone, male or female, and works at any age. 35,
45, 55, 65, 75... you name it. The biology is exactly the
same.
My years as a fitness professional have allowed me to pick
up SO many tips, tricks, and strategies that have allowed me
to literally
reverse the aging process,
at least from a cellular level. That means my body looks,
feels, and MOVES younger than my chronological age.
With that being said, I
have to warn you: What you are about to
hear may go against all the conventional diet and exercise
advice you've been hearing. "Core training", hot yoga,
cycling classes, tai chí all of these are just fine, but
they won't slow your aging, and they certainly will never
shape your muscles or burn off stubborn body fat. No way!
What you need is a splash of cold water, a touch of Old
School, and the honest truth. Sound good? Let's dive in!
Step 1: Forget Low-Fat Diets
Low fat everything has been the craze now for decades
and look around. What has that wonderful bit of advice done
for the bodies you see? We're fatter, sicker, and more
addicted to sugar and carbs than any other time in history.
And, we're passing these habits to our kids.
Fats are not to be feared – they're to be embraced. They do
not make you fat; rather, they help your body
regenerate your power hormones.
Testosterone, the 'strength' hormone, for example, is the
direct result of
cholesterol and dietary fat intake. That's
right: "Cholesterol" isn't a dirty word! Your body needs
dietary fat and cholesterol in order to produce ANY AND ALL
vital hormones.
People on low fat diets look drawn, gaunt, older and weak.
They are often sick, sometimes to the point of literally
breaking down. And, they can never just
enjoy eating out. Every meal and every gram
and/or calorie must be accounted for. Do you really think
this will make you
younger? Of course not... it will worry you to
death if it doesn't kill you first!
Step 2: Stop Running in Circles
Big Box Gym classes can be fun, if you like sitting in one
place and torturing yourself. But have you noticed how
little people change their bodies in these
classes? Sure, it's good "cardio", but cardiovascular
conditioning can be gained with far less time and effort.
Treadmills, and any form of endurance training (especially
running) do very little to help the age reversal process.
Many times, these long-duration exercise bouts
accelerate the aging process by increasing
free radicals. These free radicals are scavengers that prey
on your body's essential nutrients and tissues.
Step 3: Stop Blaming Everything On How Old You Are
We don’t gain weight and become fat because we’re old—we're
fat because we
eat, think, and move like fat, old, dying people!
Listen: Our bodies don't own a clock. Studies have shown
that men and women
in their 90s are able to gain muscle tone in
just a matter of weeks of simple weight training!
If you're around those naysayers who are constantly talking
about growing old, all their aches and pains, and how life
is just down hill after 40, 50 or 60—LEAVE! Surround
yourself with positive thinkers who absolutely
crave a challenge. A challenge is what
keeps you YOUNG, and the best challenge there is happens to
be taking control of your health and body.
Step 4: Avoid Chronic Dehydration
Water isn't just "good for you" — water
burns fat. Water
suppresses hunger. Water renews your skin.
Just drinking 12 ounces of pure water every day can take a
few years off your face in a matter of weeks. You'll also
drop fat, have more energy, and save your kidneys and liver
from chronic overwork.
When your kidneys are taxed from too little water, your
liver has to take over. Now, get this: Your
liver is your
number one fat-burning organ. Do you REALLY
want it processing liquids and toxins rather than BURNING
FAT? No way, right? Well, grab a glass of water, and watch
the mirror. Within a few weeks, the change to your face and
body will be noticeable.
Step 5: Work Out!!!!
If you don't work out at all, you're going to lose muscle
tissue every year. That means you'll get fatter and flabbier
each and every year with less shape and more sag. Is this
what you desire? No way, right?
Here’s the answer to weight loss and to reverse the aging
process….strength
training.
If you want a complete body transformation, you have to
change your patty-cake workout! If you want to look like
you workout, its time to introduce strength training into
your exercise program!
Many women make a huge mistake when stepping into my fitness
gym! When I announce, “Grab some weights”, they run to grab
the lightest weights on the rack (5 lbs). If they’re new to
my class I will usually overlook their *girly* selection!
But if they’ve been exercising with me regularly, they
know….8 lbs for light lifting, 10 lbs for moderate lifting
and 15-20 lbs for heavy lifting!
Unfortunately, most women assume that strength training will
turn them into a man-woman!!! Of course, we don’t want to
get big and bulky so we gravitate towards exercise programs
that include the use of light weights or no weights! A total
body transformation cannot and will not take place picking
up a five pound weight.
“But won’t I get bulky?” No! Men have higher testosterone
levels than women; women have higher estrogen levels than
men. Men produce higher levels of testosterone because most
of their testosterone comes from their testes. We don’t
have testicles, we have ovaries! Our ovaries produce
testosterone in a very small dose and testosterone is
the primary muscle-building hormone in the body.
Since we have significantly less testosterone, we cannot put
on muscle mass as easily as men. Even women who want to
build bigger muscles and work extremely hard to bulk up,
still build less muscle mass as men. So stop worrying – I
promise, you won’t turn into the Incredible Hulk!
The second reason you won’t grow Hulk*ish* from strength
training is that women don’t eat enough calories to create
the same mass as men. Think about it, when was the last time
you over-ate to gain weight? Most of us want to be slimmer,
not bigger. To become the female version of the Incredible
Hulk, you’d have to eat excessive calories daily, add daily
supplements to your diet and lift heavy weights regularly.
Getting huge isn’t easy. It won’t happen just because you
learn how to bicep curl.
So now let’s talk about the benefits of strength training.
Heavier weights offer us a higher metabolic rate. Lifting
heavier weights creates tiny muscular tears throughout the
body. You burn more calories post-work out to repair those
tiny tears! The next benefit to lifting heavier weights is
you’ll see better muscle definition. When you train with
light weights (3-5 lbs) your muscles are barely challenged.
So, your muscles won’t grow!
You have to push yourself harder and be willing to lift
heavier, that’s when you see muscle definition and form
improve. Of course, you must also follow a proper diet for
weight and fat loss; heavy weights will create the greatest
change to how your body looks!
The best benefit of lifting heavy is you become stronger.
Everyday activities will get easier over time. You won’t
need to call your husband or brother to move a couch or
carry your suitcase anymore. While building muscle, you
also lower your chances of injury while participating in
sports or other activities. Stop wasting time lifting the *purse*
(5 lbs) weights and grab the *change your look*
weights (8 lbs and up)!
You want to look and feel 10 years younger, Forget Low-Fat
Diets, Stop Running in Circles, Stop Blaming Everything On
How Old You Are, Avoid Chronic Dehydration, Exercise
Regularly and Strength Train!!
If any questions, please feel free to contact me!!!!
Angela R. Steward
Owner & Head Instructor
FABULOUSLY FIT *GEM*
1855 S. Reynolds Rd., Suite C, Toledo, OH 43614
Classes: Mon 9am, Tues – Fri 6pm, Sat
9am & Sun 3pm.
Email: Fabfitu@yahoo.com
Cell: (419) 699-9399
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