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Los Gatos Health & Fitness Newsletter  July 16, 2009
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WORKOUT.com
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Do you ever go to the gym and wonder what you are suppose to be
doing or
get burnt out by your regular routine?
Should I
do cardio or weights? ...Maybe I should try a different exercise or routine?
Now, here's your workout 4 the day at Workout.com I will post them each day for you
and one for the weekend.
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| Try them out and let me know what you think! - Joe
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CARDIO DANCE
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Have you tried the new evening class
with Geno Torres yet?
'Cardio Dance'
Tues & Thurs 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Don't wait, try something new today!
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Contact the club at
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GROUP 'X'
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Group X updates:
'ZUMBA'
Tuesday 8:30am
with Judy Gadbois
'Cardio Sculpt'
Thursday 8:30am
with Kisa Harris
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| *No more Saturday Kickboxing class* |
JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ
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It's summer time which means Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos! Come enjoy the music and wine and say 'Hi' to us! We'll have our booth with fun prizes and giveaways. Next event is:
Wednesday
July 22nd
6:30 to 8:30p.m.
Located at the Los Gatos Town Plaza, at the
intersection of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Los
Gatos.
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See you there!
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CROSSFIT
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Have you tried CrossFit yet?
We offer world class strength and conditioning in small
group classes taught by experienced and credentialed coaches at Crossfit Los Gatos.
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| Contact Sam (831) 234-1365 for more information. |
NO MORE CLEAN PLATES!
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You know that portions are now larger than ever. Do you really need to
eat all of that food? Of course you don't. It is time to release
yourself from the obligation to eat every morsel on your plate. Start
by always leaving one or two bites. Soon you will find that you
naturally stop eating when you're full - even if your plate isn't empty.
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OUR FACILITY
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Los Gatos Health & Fitness
285 East Main
Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408)
354-5808
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Dear Valued member,
Summer
is here in full swing and I am enjoying this season of sun, working out
in this gorgeous weather, keeping fit and family vacations.
 This week I wrote a blog on changes. We can all make lists of areas in our lives that need changing, but too
often we continue along our same path, repeating things over and over.
Albert Einstein once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." ...Read the rest here.
See you soon at the gym... or follow me on Twitter and let me know what you are doing this week for your workout routine! "Your gym membership is a cheap form of great entertainment!" -Joe G. Enthusiastically,
Joe Gigantino Owner
Find me on:
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Lite for Life
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If you haven't heard yet, we have introduced Lite For Life, a brand new Weight Loss
Center and Lite Food
Market within Los Gatos Health & Fitness!
Lite for Life is
open and is based temporarily in the downstairs office just to
the right of the men's locker room. Please stop by any time!
This modern, successful, research-driven program focuses
on regulating blood sugar to control food cravings, improve mood, and shed
unwanted pounds. Lite For Life members
have access to one-on-one counseling with a certified nutritionist and receive
unlimited support - no appointments, no scheduling.
We are offering a special15% off only until July 31st so stop by and get your FREE consultation with Laurie today!
In the next few weeks you should see the finished product, complete with
frosted sliding glass doors for the counseling offices, and
a Lite Food Market located in the former training office. The food will include
LFL'S
private-label goodies including muffins, bars, and desserts, along with mainstream foods found inside your local market. These foods will be
available to
LFL members and non-members, as well as the general public.
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3 Steps to Overcome Overeating
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Overeating,
it can happen to all of us. Let's face it, the extra pounds you're
carrying around are due to overeating - plain and simple.
Why do you overeat? Here are a few likely reasons:
Habit:
Whether you realize it or not, you eat in a learned
pattern, rather than out of need. You clean your plate because that's
what your mother taught. You eat what is served without stopping to
check if you are full. You butter two pieces of toast for breakfast
rather than questioning if one piece would do the job.
Absentminded:  You forget to pay attention when you eat. Mindless munching while
watching a movie, snacking while driving, or picking at food while
cooking - these absentminded calories really add up.
Something
Deeper:
Sometimes you use food for recreation or to change your mood.
These calories may lend you a temporary sense of comfort or pleasure,
but ultimately your body suffers from the indulgence.
Here are 3 Steps To Overcome Overeating - read these, and apply them to your life.
Step #1: Pay Attention
Be aware of what and how much you eat. This simple concept will save you from hundreds upon hundreds of calories each week.
To apply this rule, don't eat while your attention is distracted by
another activity. Only put food in your mouth when you are hungry and
conscious of it. This means turn off the T.V., get out of your car, and
no matter what you do, don't graze in the kitchen while cooking.
Step #2: Practice Balance
Be aware of the types of food that you eat during each meal, and make
sure that it's balanced. When you eat a balanced diet filled with lean
protein, whole grains, lots of veggies, a few daily servings of fruit
and limited fat and sweets, your body will be satisfied and you'll lose
the urge to overeat.
This means you shouldn't always eat carb-based meals, and you also
shouldn't always eat high-fat meals. Make a mental checklist of the
food groups that you've eaten each day. Did you eat lean protein? Did
you have plenty of vegetables? Did you refrain from eating more than
one or two primarily carb-based meals? This mental checklist will save
you from making food decisions that you'd later regret.
Step #3: Be Tuned In
Your body will always tell you when its hunger has been satisfied -
you've just gotten so good at ignoring the signs that you barrel
through your meal only to feel like you've been hit by a ton of bricks
once all that food hits your stomach. It's time to take a deep breath
and listen to your body.
An important part of being 
tuned in is to eat slowly. Once you start to
pay attention you'll notice a point when each bite becomes less and
less satisfying. That is your body's way of letting you know that
you've had enough and that each continued bite is simply overkill (yes,
even if you're only halfway through that plate of pasta).
By learning how to control your eating habits, you'll find weight loss to come simply and naturally.
Want to speed up your weight loss, make it permanent, and shape your
body at the same time? We've got what it takes to get you there! No
guess work, no fad diets, and no super long workouts.
Call (408) 354-5808 or email Mary today to get started on an
exercise program that will make you look great on the beach, and all year round.
For more inspiration and
motivation like your read above, check out my Workout blog or follow me on Twitter!
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Laugh it Up!
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I came across this funny video recently and lost it
laughing so hard! I forgot how hilarious Jim Carey was in his younger days with
'In Living Color' sketches. Click on the video below and laugh
away!
Well, yes it's ok to have a sense of humor, but I
promise you wont see us acting like Vera at the club! Want a real trainer with
real results? Contact (408) 354-5808 for
a trainer that fits your needs.
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Rainbow Kebabs
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These fresh fruit kebabs are simple to prepare and make a stunning
display. It's perfect to bring to a barbeque or to enjoy as a healthy
dessert. The fruit selections below aren't set in stone - use any fruit
that is fresh and colorful! Yield: 10 servings
Here's what you need...
- 10 wooden skewers
- 10 strawberries
- 10 bite-sized watermelon pieces
- 10 bite-sized cantaloupe pieces
- 10 bite-sized mango pieces
- 10 bite-sized pineapple pieces
- 10 bite-sized kiwi pieces
- 10 blueberries
- 10 blackberries
- Put the chunks of fruit on each skewer in a rainbow pattern - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
- Place skewers on a platter and serve.
60 calories, 0g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 1g protein.
Motivate your friends, family and
co-workers by forwarding this
newsletter!
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Get a FREE consultation with
LITE for LIFE!
 Introducing Lite For Life, a brand new Weight Loss Center and
Lite Food Market opening within Los Gatos Health & Fitness! This modern, successful, and research-driven program focuses on regulating
blood sugar to control food cravings, improve mood, and shed unwanted pounds.
Lite For Life members have access to one-on-one counseling with a
certified nutritionist and stay until you feel confident and can leave with a
smile on your face. Los Gatos Health & Fitness now meets all your health
and nutrition needs! We are offering an additional special of 15% OFF only until July 31st!
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Contact Laurie today (408) 354-5808 for your FREE
consultation!
Offer Expires: 7-31-09
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