HBO Weight of the Nation Clip 7: Are All Calories Created Equal?

It is great to be aware of the calorie-content of your food, but don't make calories your primary focus in weight loss.  While portion control is important (KNOW YOUR SERVING SIZES), your focus should be on fueling your body with the things that it NEEDS to function.  Skip the saturated fats; stick with the unsaturated guys.  Try to get enough protein, and always, always, always eat lots of vegetables and fruits!! 

 

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Club Snappenings: May 27th - June 2nd

Sunday 27th:
NO staffed hours! Enjoy the holiday weekend!
 

Monday 28th:
NO staffed hours!  Happy Memorial Day! 
 
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM;

Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:30 PM.

 
Tuesday 29th: 
Nothing scheduled.  Say hi to our new Personal Trainer, Aaron!


 
Wednesday 30th:

Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM;
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:30 PM.

Thursday 31st:   
Kathy with "Transitions" will be here at 6 PM to talk to you about losing 10 pounds or inches by July 4th!  Just in time for the BEACH!  Lose weight the healthy way and enjoy your summer CRAVING FREE!

Friday 1st: 
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM.

Saturday 2nd: 
Equipment Orientation/easyFIT class with Jess @ 10 AM;
Boot Camp with Mike @ 10:30 AM.

Class Cards for Purchase: $100 for 10 Classes!

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HBO Weight of the Nation Clip #6: Tips for Weight Loss

Give people the support structure they need to succeed!!

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HBO Weight of the Nation Clip 5: Healthcare Costs are Greatly Impacted by Obesity

This is not good news for ANYONE.  This is why small businesses can no longer afford to offer health insurance benefits to their employees.  Perhaps free gym memberships and a certain number of personal training sessions should be free through health insurance agencies as a preventative cost.  Maybe even a monthly visit to a dietician or nutritionist should be included to help people understand what healthy eating is, how to read food labels, and what to look for in the grocery store.  It's a small step but it could have a great impact on our obesity crisis.  After all, the healthier your employees are, the more productive.  And the fewer sick days they take!

 

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Calling Team Snap: Iron Horse Half/10K/5K Sunday, June 3, 2012

So listen, it's time for TEAM SNAP to step up to the plate and hit this one out of the park.  I'm willing to do the 5K, and could possibly be persuaded to run the 10K.  Carly is in, and I'm looking for some more people to join us.  Let us know, we'll be happy to have you!  We can certainly get some longer runs in these next few weeks together to help prepare for it as well!  LET US KNOW!

Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

  Hartford Marathon Foundation  Events  Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sunday - June 3, 2012
Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury, CT

Start Times:

7:30 AM (Kids 10:30 AM)

The Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon is a scenic two-loop course which begins and ends in the center of Simsbury. Runners will enjoy the picturesque course along the Farmington River and the farmlands of Simsbury. The charming town center is loaded with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants.
Come see for yourself why the Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon was selected as one of Bart’s Favorite Picks in Runner’s World.

Click here to see what Cool Running has to say about our race!

The 2012 Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K has partnered with Purple Heart Homes, a veteran owned and operated 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization founded to give back and make a difference in the lives of Service Connected Disabled Veterans. This year we are supporting Marine Corporal, Manny Jimenez a squad leader in Afghanistan who lost his left arm, hearing, and partial sight when an IED detonated while on routine foot patrol. Manny grew up in New Britain, CT and has a goal to go to college and become a physical educator instructor. Help us raise money to build Manny a home in Glastonbury, CT.

 

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HBO Weight of the Nation- Clip #4: Obesity Puts You at Risk For Variety of Illnesses

Comorbidities to obesity include hypertension, cancer, arteriosclerosis, Type II Diabetes, and many other ailments which are PREVENTABLE!!!  Learn the best ways to prevent them, and find healthy ways to fit activity into your life DAILY.  A great way to start is by monitoring your activity with a pedometer (or our easyFIT accelerometer, only $49!); after a week you find our your average daily activity, and then you begin to set goals for "X" number of steps or points a day.  You can slowly build yourself up to specific activities like jogging, biking, or swimming.  You'll be amazed at not only the amount of weight (and inches!)you lose, but how GREAT you feel after some moderate to high intensity work outs!!  Check in with us if you have questions about pedometers, easyFIT, activities, or ANYTHING else.  We'll be happy to help!

 

 

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Club Snappenings: May 20th - 26th

Sunday 20th:
NO staffed hours! Enjoy the warm Spring weather!
 
Monday 21st:
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM;

Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:30 PM.

 
Tuesday 22nd: 
Nothing scheduled.  Say hi to our new Personal Trainer, Aaron!

Wednesday 23rd:

Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM;
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:30 PM.

Thursday 24th:   
Nothing scheduled.  Say hi to our new Personal Trainer, Aaron!   

Friday 25th: 
Boot Camp with Mike @ 6:00 AM.

Saturday 26th: 
No Staffed hours; Memorial Day Weekend!

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Be Aware: May is American Stroke Month!

Know the signs of a stroke, and be aware of the symptoms!  We want to have you around for a long time!

	Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
	Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
	Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
	Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
	Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Before my stroke, I was a ballet dancer.

 
I am a dancer and a stroke survivor. September 7, 2007 changed my life forever and has given me the gift of opportunity to change the lives of others.

The day before my first performance of the New Orleans 2007 Cultural Season, I awoke at 4.30 a.m. with a piercing headache behind my right eye. As I rose from my bed, I realized that something was terribly wrong. Hours before, I had been balancing effortlessly on the tiny tip of a pointe shoe, and now, I was unable to walk across the room without holding onto every piece of furniture on my right side. Unaware that the left side of my body was already paralyzed, I went about getting ready for my day. When I wasn't able to fully dress, my husband picked me up and rushed me to the emergency room.


In the emergency room, I learned that I had suffered a stroke. While on my way to my angiogram, I slipped into a coma. There were many challenges along the way. On my first day of physical therapy, I spent the day learning to hold my head straight, as all the muscles on the left side of my body had weakened from the stroke.

I have come a long way from the half-paralyzed girl who couldn't hold her head straight. I am a proud stroke survivor, able to accomplish things that in the beginning seemed impossible. I have performed acting and dancing roles and proudly modeled a red dress in the New Orleans Go Red for Women Fashion Show. Because of the work of the American Heart Association, through its stroke division, the American Stroke Association, I was able to receive the most advanced stroke treatments and best possible care during my hospital stay.

Please support the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association by donating today. You never know whose life it is that you will save. I would never have believed that a 29-year-old non-smoking vegetarian ballerina who works out for 4 hours each day could have a stroke. Please donate today.

Sincerely,

Sarah Abrusley

P.S. May is American Stroke Month. Learn more about stroke warning signs and symptoms.

HBO Series Weight of the Nation: Clip #3 - Where Your Fat is Stored Matters

Abdominal (visceral) fat is the life-taking culprit that you need to avoid.  Disturbances to the hormone, "leptin" can occur if you have too much, which can influence your insulin sensitivity and appetite!  Both are factors in Type II Diabetes, and changing your diet and lifestyle can greatly decrease your risk for developing these problems; stop by the club to chat with one of personal trainers today if you would like some more information!

HBO's Weight of the Nation Video #2: The Impact of Obesity on the Heart

This is disgusting.  And scary.  And preventable.  Watch and learn, then talk to your doctor about ways to prevent this not only in yourself, but your family members and friends.  We have to set the tone for the next generation today.  No if's, and's, or but's about it.  We need action NOW.

The Weight of the Nation: Video 1: Obesity Epidemic Increasing At Alarming Rate

If you haven't viewed this series yet, you should. Share it with everyone you know. Make it the new "Kony2012" ... do whatever you need to do to ensure that as many people see this as humanly possible. This is the first generation with a shorter life expectancy than the last. Our children are obese. And it is ALL preventable.

Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program May eNewsletter

Here is some information from the American Diabetes Association on Living with Type 2 Diabetes!

Dear Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program Member, Did you know that people with diabetes are at greater risk for depression?  Everyone feels down every once in awhile.  But feelings of sadness that just won't go away could be a sign of serious depression. Below are some common signs of depression.  If you think you have depression, it's important to talk with your healthcare provider. Symptoms of Depression Loss of pleasure – You no longer take interest in doing things you used to enjoy. Change in sleep patterns – You have trouble falling asleep, you wake often during the night, or you want to sleep more than usual, including during the day. Early to rise – You wake up earlier than usual and cannot to get back to sleep. Change in appetite – You eat more or less than you used to, resulting in a quick weight gain or weight loss. Trouble concentrating – You can't watch a TV program or read an article because other thoughts or feelings get in the way. Loss of energy – You feel tired all the time. Nervousness - You always feel so anxious you can't sit still. Guilt – You feel you "never do anything right" and worry that you are a burden to others. Morning sadness – You feel worse in the morning than you do the rest of the day. Suicidal thoughts – You feel you want to die or are thinking about ways to hurt yourself. Learn more about depression and diabetes. 72nd ADA Scientific Sessions Next month, more than 13,000 of the world's leading diabetes experts will gather in Philadelphia for the 72nd ADA Scientific Sessions. This world-class event brings together leading-edge scientists and healthcare providers to share updates in the latest research and insights into diabetes health care. The goal: To Stop Diabetes®. The media attention this event receives will help put diabetes at the forefront of the national conversation, while giving researchers an opportunity to network and learn of new advances. It also connects healthcare providers with their colleagues to share best practices in diabetes healthcare. Learn more about the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. "I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the end of September 2011.  I felt very alone, afraid – overwhelmed.  I immediately looked everywhere for support.  I joined the message boards on the ADA website where I read other people's stories and how they too were coping and learning to live with it. I didn't feel a lot of support from my healthcare provider so I knew I was going to have to be very active in getting my diabetes under control.  It's been six months and my blood sugars have come down quite a bit, I go to the gym and enjoy it and I don't have to go back to the doctor for six months.  So all in all I must be doing something right!  Thank you to all the people who supported me on the ADA website, their knowledge has been invaluable to me." DK, in Denver, CO How did you feel when you were first diagnosed with diabetes? How has the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program helped you? Share your story with us. Submit your story by email at lwt2d@diabetes.org. Give Mom the Gift of Helping Others Mothers are always giving – even on Mother's Day! This year, she'll be proud to know that through her flowers, a gift of $18 was donated to the American Diabetes Association. Order your flowers by Saturday, May 12, 9 p.m. EST to ensure delivery by Mother's Day! Click here to order now! Diabetes Talk So I was just diagnosed type 2 on April 18th. Ugh. I am still so freaked out. I go to a dietician this week and I cannot wait. I need to learn what I can eat. Right now I am just having egg whites for breakfast, a string cheese for snack, a salad and some chicken for lunch, a pickle for snack and then salad and chicken for dinner. I have already lost 6 lbs since last week. Boy this is hard. Read more and add your own comments. photo credit: Jackie Newgent, RD. Recipe Of The Month Szechwan Tempeh Vegetable Stir-Fry Craving Chinese? Instead of ordering out, try this tasty and healthy recipe. Stir-fry is a healthy and easy way to eat more delicious vegetables! Find more recipes, nutrition information and healthier alternatives at diabetes.org/myfoodadvisor. Delicious Recipe Tips from Jazz up egg or tuna salad with a little curry powder—it's a mix of turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and coriander. For more tips from Kraft, go to www.kraftfoods.com/diabetes. Connect with Others Join the conversation in our online community! Post your questions, comment on others' posts and meet others living with diabetes. Meet others living with diabetes in our online community! Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend

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Jessica is Going Hiking in Utah!

Hey Members!

I just wanted to write you a little note to not only let you know that I won't be here this coming week, but also that I'll be posting some photos from the places that I visit!  I am heading out to Utah with my hiking boots and camel back in tow!  Be on the look-out for some cool destinations!  I'll be quizzing you on my location, and sharing my travels with you!  Be sure to follow our Facebook page, that is where I will be posting the photos for you!

Arches National Park: Delicate Arch!

I will miss you all this week, but I am sure going to be having some fun on my trip as well!! :)

In case you want to know what the landscape in Utah tends to look like, here are some photos from my last trip: https://plus.google.com/photos/114470032222340415463/albums/5451627053086843841

Canyonlands National Park: The Grand Viewpoint

See you all soon!

Jessica :)