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Genetic Factors To Inform Personalized Fitness Programs

Genetic Factors for Personalized Fitness | Personal Trainer and Health Coach | Atlanta, GA | DNA Genetic Testing | Weight Loss Program

In this episode we discuss exercise and the genetic factors that inform personalized fitness programs. Great information on how knowing your genetic make-up and lifestyle choices impact your health and results.

I was a guest on “Reinvent Healthcare” podcast hosted by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalso. She is the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology (INE), an integrative holistic practitioner of 30 years, and passionate about changing the direction of healthcare for the better. I’m also one of her nutritional endocrinology practitioner (NEPT) certification candidates.  I’m also honored to be her online personal trainer. Lastly, I consider her a mentor to me, a friend, and someone I want to be when I grow up!!

RESOURCES:

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • [03:00] Genetic factors informing the way we coach people in order to exercise.

  • [10:00] Maria’s history with changing to a paleo diet.

  • [13:00] If a person has an alteration of the PPAR Alpha gene and is on the Keto diet, they are likely to have issues.

  • [16:00] Doing a five-mile run might not be the thing for you. Or instead of doing sprints that are short and go all out, maybe you are better off on an endurance run.

  • [22:00] Some genes will inform us of the likelihood of joint issues, muscle issues, and collagen which may assist the older, less confident population.

  • [30:00] People tend to listen to genetic information, because the piece of paper that measured their insides is actually there.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Testing for genetic factors will strongly assist the way we coach our clients to exercise.

  • Some genes will inform us the best diets to be on, such as if keto or paleo is right for us, the likelihood of joint issues, and muscle issues and collagen which may assist the older, less confident population.

  • People take notice when we discuss genetics and it may be easier for them to make changes with this information.

Genetic Factors for Personalized Fitness | Personal Trainer, Health Coach | Atlanta, GA | DNA Genetic Testing for Weight Loss| Weight Loss Program
Genetic Factors for Personalized Fitness | Personal Trainer, Health Coach | Atlanta, GA | DNA Genetic Testing for Weight Loss| Weight Loss Program
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Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts? Listen to Kathy’s Story

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Weight loss and fat loss are challenging objectives to achieve and sustain for many people, especially for those who have lost and gained weight. Many people find themselves, consciously or not, sabotaging their weight-loss efforts and/or their weight loss maintenance stage.

On August 6th, 2020, Kathy went to her dentist and he took her blood pressure.  When he read back to her “170 over 100”, Kathy felt fear come through her body. Her doctor was especially concerned with a high diastolic (bottom) number which indicates her heart is working very hard to pump blood to the rest of your body. If high diastolic pressure is consistent, it can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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Build Your Healthy Nutrition Template

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to Nutrition Awareness Month!  Thankfully, most of us are not starving. Lack of energy, mental clarity, and physical and mental strength, inability to manage weight, and aches and pains are NOT caused by the inaccessibility of food and water.

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PCOS Challenge Rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell

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Wow…Amazing!!!

I am so proud of Sasha Ottey and her team at PCOS Challenge and the daring advocates for continuous work on increasing awareness for PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). 2018 is the [beginning] year for PCOS!!! It impacts 1 in 10 women and girls… it’s about time.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Slaw

 

Broccoli Cauliflower Slaw
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

This recipe is simple, fast to prepare and super nutritious! 

Cruciferous veggies help us not only cleanse our bodies and minds but also fuel us with fiber, vitamins C, E, and K. It also offers phytonutrients that may reduce the risk of developing cancer. 

Course: Anytime
Keyword: Cruciferous Vegetables, Healthy Fats, Raw Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian
Author: Maria Horstmann, MBA, BCFWP, FDN-P
Ingredients
Slaw Ingredients
  • 2 cups broccoli (stems are best) (38.22 mg of magnesium)
  • 2 cups cauliflower (32.10 mg of magnesium)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut (90 mg of magnesium)
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds (768 mg of magnesium)
  • 1 glove garlic
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp salt (Himalayan or Celtic sea salt)
  • 1 tsp kelp powder (63 mg of magnesium)
Instructions
Slaw Directions
  1. Shred in a food processor and put in a bowl.

  2. Sprinkle with salt or lemon juice and massage until softened.

Sauce Directions
  1. Blend until creamy.

  2. Pour over softened broccoli and cauliflower.

Recipe Notes

Feeling adventurous? Separate a portion of the recipe and play with seasonings. Try adding mixing other spices such as paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder 🙂

Have Fun and Enjoy it!

 


 

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid issues, you may avoid consuming cruciferous vegetables raw. Goitrogens,  natural chemicals in these foods, can interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis.

Does that mean you should not eat them? Nope. No reason to stop getting health benefits they offer. All you need to do is cook them–light steam will do it, to inactivate the goitrogens. It is a WIN-WIN!

Enjoy it!

 

 

Recipe Credit: Ritamarie Loscalzo

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12 Days of Christmas 2017 Workout

In the Christmas spirit, I set Brian up for an exciting ’12 Days of Christmas’ workout. I recorded his last round. Watch this 55+ year-old man kill it!

How do we go about completing the workout?

Just like the song, complete in the order of 1 rep, then 2-1, 3-2-1, 4-3-2-1 all the way to 12-11-….2-1 reps. Brian used 20 lbs dumbbells (DB).

1x DB Manmaker

2x Thrusters

3x Sumo Deadlift High Pull

4x Goblet Squats

5x Single Arm Swing

6x Front Squats

7x Back Row

8x Deadlifts

9x Bicep Curls

10x Lunges (5 each leg)

11x Push Presses

12x B0x Step Ups

Cheers to health and wellness. Merry Christmas, everyone.

P.S. This is such a great workout. Try it at any time and share HERE how you enjoyed it 🙂

Not in Atlanta or do not want to battle traffic to come to Vinings for a training session with Maria? No worries. Maria’s motto is NO EXCUSES!  She can come to you or you work with her online.

Would you like to try online personal training with Maria?  Sign-up for a complimentary group online class HERE. It’s fun, convenience, effective, and awesome. I invite you to show up with an open mind and Magic may happen to you as it did to many others.

Give it try and you will not regret. Instead, you will love it and do it from the convenience of your home, hotel room, or office. Visit our testimonials page HERE  to read what people are saying about group online personal training with Maria.

If you would like to discuss your health, wellness, and fitness with Maria, sign-up for a video conference Energy Audit Session HERE.

Call 770-835-5490 or visit www.BeFabBeYou.com for additional awesomeness!

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Merry Christmas!

From Maria Horstmann at Be Fab – Be You to all of you at home, friends, family, supporters, and clients, I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday, and a FABULOUS 2018!

Thank you for YOUR part in my journey and the journey of Be Fab – Be You. Let’s together make 2018 the healthier, happiest, and most successful year yet. Are you in? I am in!

I am super excited about the opportunities I am bringing to you and us to stay engaged and connected in 2018.

I look forward to seeing you in person or online. NO EXCUSES!

Accept my big hug and love. Happy Holidays and see you soon. Thank you!

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PCOS And The Battle Of The Bulge by Maria Horstmann

Tired of fighting the battle of the bulge? Have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)? Yes, it is still possible to lose weight, feel better, and improve you overall well-being. If management of this awful disease is that important to you, you will get be accountability, disciplined, and get help as needed.

Check out my article and some great tips for women with PCOS to help them address unwanted “belly fat” in the March-April latest issue of PCOS Challenge magazine. Read it here.

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Maintaining Your Fitness Plans In The New Year

Planning and research is required to remain focussed and maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are lots to consider when designing an exercise program but what’s more important is staying on the right track for a lifetime. That’s called a lifestyle change. Here are a few tips on keeping up with the program of your choice.

  • Start with a Personal Coach – This is most important for your fitness plans. A personal coach can help you with having the right goals mapped out from the start. Invest in your health and well-being.
  • Pace yourself – Don’t go all out and burn 1000 calories in the first workout. You’ll tire fast and give up when the muscle cramps kick in. It’s best to take it slow and increase the time and work out targets gradually.
  • Schedule it – It is a part of your life just like your work goals and targets. You can schedule reminders each day on the type of activities or goals to accomplish.
  • Be versatile – Doing the same type of exercise every day might become a bore and your muscles get use to it. Add a variety of physical activities you can incorporate to achieve your workout targets. Remember, if you do not enjoy what you’re doing (or eating), it is not sustainable.
  • Use technology – Phone apps, pedometers and various other gadgets can be used to measure your progress and keep you on the road to success.
  • Get supportFamily and friends should be made aware of your goals and hold you accountable for achieving your targets.

There is a lot more to it. Yet, more is great but it means nothing until you GET STARTED.

Click here to learn ways to I can help you get started with personal training and/or health coaching. Stop the yo-yo.

Also, click here to schedule an ENERGY AUDIT talk. Let’s uncover what’s in your way to achieving your health goals and get a few tips to get you started. It’s FREE – what’s your excuse?

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Physical Activity, Sweat, and Hydration

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Rev Co-Ed Volleyball Tourney

What’s your favorite physical activity?

Want to improve your ability to do daily activities and perform at your best? Are you concerned that your health and lifestyle might, soon if not already, get on your way of doing activities you love? What are you waiting for? Allow ‘things’ to get out control? Don’t let yourself down. Be Fab – Be You can help.

My favorite physical activity is playing doubles volleyball, especially reversed co-ed on grass. Today, Todd and I got out there, moved our fannies, and had fun. Temperature got to 95º and humidity of 55% today. HOT, HOT, HOT Atlanta!! Staying hydrated is essential for overall performance, especially when we sweat a lot.

What is sweat?

It is a combination of water, trace minerals, lactate, and urea. Drinking water is great and replaces water. Yet, we must replace minerals.

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I am NOT a FAN of most sports drinks. I am a fan of making my own and I recommend you do the same. Most drinks out there have sugar and/or artificial sweeteners, vitamins (isolates and many synthetics) that our bodies don’t absorb entirely, coloring, and other junk. Sugar will interfere with performance, plus will make crave for more sugar and dehydrate you. A brand of consumer products such as pre-workout, post-workout, and hydration is IDLife.

So, how did you stay hydrated today? I brought juice of squeezed lemons and Himalayan salt. Added them to water and done! All natural, no added sugars and junk. Just about the electrolytes/trace minerals and liquid your body needs!

Next time you are sweating your fanny out, try the recipe above and/or Hydrate. Feel the difference!