By SouthWest Fitness on January 26, 2012

1. Get Organized.  Getting and staying healthy requires you to seamlessly integrate a LOT of things into your life.  That’s why being organized is the key.  You’ll need to plan and prepare your meals in advance… get your gym clothes ready for the following day… make sure you allow yourself time to get your workout in, etc.  It sounds basic, but so many people fail to do this, subsequently, they never reach their fitness goals.
2. Create a ‘success’ environment .  Clear you kitchen and living space of any temptations.  If you have high-calorie foods you love that are accessible with just a few steps, chances are you will give in.  Avoid this in the first place by making sure your house only has healthy, body-transforming foods.  
3. Find ways to deal with stress.  Stress can literally put a screeching halt to all your goals.  It can cause you to emotionally eat, skip workouts, and more.  So start now by learning better ways to cope with and deal with stress.  Better yet, incorporate a daily stress-reduction program that works with your schedule. 
4. Get accountability and support.  No big journey should be undertaken all alone.  Getting help along the way is critical to staying the path, even when things get tough.  Find friends who can keep you accountable.  Join a group of like-minded people you can go to for support when things get a little hetic.  Every mega-successful person you read about had a little help along the way.  Give yourself the same advantage. 

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Zumba is offered a several times at SouthWest Fitness in the Five Towns.

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SouthWest Fitness Annual Food Drive is on again and we are counting on everyone to help make it our biggest year ever.  As if helping other members of your community wasn’t enough of a prize, you also get a chance to win a ONE YEAR Membership for every five non-perishable food items you donate.

So give early and often — Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away!

Donations will go to the Hempstead Salvation Army.

SouthWest Fitness has teamed up with Jenny Craig of Valley Stream to give you a fabulous gift of wellness.  SouthWest Fitness members are invited to a a FREE Thanksgiving Tip Seminar on November 12, 2011 between 2-3pm.

November 12, 2011

Jenny Craig – 207 W. Merrick Road.  Valley Stream, N.Y 11580

Call and Reserve your seat, 516-599-0857

To your best health ever!

Here’s what you need…

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces
• 5 egg whites
• 8oz grilled or smoked salmon, separated into small pieces
• dash of salt and pepper

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 225 calories, 7g fat, 557mg sodium, 6.5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 33g protein.

What FirstLine Therapy is:

FirstLine Therapy is a 12 week program run by Dr. Mark Ledar involving 3 individual sessions including measurement of BMI, percent body fat, nutrition assessment, and development of an eating plan, and individual sessions designed to inform, motivate and support individuals in making lifestyle changes. The FirstLine Therapy program’s basic principles are in accordance with the most current scientific research.

How FirstLine Therapy works:

One of the reasons diet and exercise programs fail is they are one-dimensional– that is, they focus only on weight loss. But FirstLine Therapy isn’t just about weight loss, it’s about achieving a lifetime of good health. So instead of counting calories, you’ll learn simple steps to help you take control of your specific health situation and easy ways to track your progress, tips for success, reminders, and other support that will help you achieve your goals and maintain your health improvement.

Why FirstLine Therapy works:

FirstLine Therapy has helped thousands of people regain their health and live fuller, more vibrant lives. FirstLine Therapy works because it addresses the underlying causes of disease, not just the symptoms. We’ll help you to take simple steps that you can make part of your lifestyle for life.

For more information visit: www.fivetownsfirstlinetherapy.com

Here’s what you need…

• 1/2 cup whole grain oats
• 1 cup water
• dash of salt
• 1 scoop high quality protein
• 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 tablespoon golden raisins

1. Mix the oats, water and salt together in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 to 4 minutes.
2. Stir in protein, top with nuts and raisins.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 325 calories, 7g fat, 41.7g carbohydrate, 10.2g fiber, and 25.7g protein.