Lose up to 30 pounds in 30 days

4th time running... Fat Fall Off!

This time we are adding a BIGGEST LOSER competition!

Our program was developed by Licensed Clinical Nutritionist, Cheri Soraparu, MS & Mike Liberato, long time Certified Personal Trainer.  They designed the program to be a la carte, meaning you choose what piece(s) intrigue you the most.  All components are fat loss services and are discounted up to 60%.

Cheri & Mike are passionate about helping other become healthier and this program has proven it's self each time with indisputable results in body fat reduction (tested hydro-statically, aka under water) substantial grains in energy levels and fitness and a general change in lifestyle.  Many of our participants have literally told them "this program has changed my life"

One participant in our fall session said "I have felt the best I've ever felt during the program, my digestion was better, my mood was better, I didn't have ANY sugar cravings and I finally GOT it the food is fuel... I never understood that!"  KD

Visit our You Tube  http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamFitnessLLC  page to listen to four ladies experiences with the program and read our blogs titled Fat Fall Off for Lacie's experience with it.

For more info come to our meeting  Thursday January 20th 6:30pm in Snohomish or Friday January 21st 6:30pm in Lake Stevens for all the details!

The glory of the gut! Friendy Microbes.

Our gastrointestinal track houses about four pounds of bacteria!  We have more bacteria in our body than cells of the body!  That being said we hope those bacteria are “friendly,” providing us with nourishment by manufacturing vitamins, helping to absorb minerals, strengthening our immune system and regulating positive genetic expression and detoxification.

Our bacteria is determined initially by our mother’s bacteria as we move through the birth canal. We continue to colonize through exposure while breast feeding, breathing and living.    Bacteria exposure is necessary to gain a healthy immune system!  Let those kids play in the dirt! 

If we have a disruption in our friendly bacteria then we get overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria or pathogens.  These pathogens cause inflammation in the GI tract and can lead to allergies, GI distress, auto immune diseases, hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, nutrient deficiency and more. 

All health begins with digestion and if we have symptoms of digestive distress (gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heart burn, etc.) then our long-term health will be compromised.

Gut flora imbalance is widespread today partly due to a sterile environment (too many antibacterial cleaners) which wipes out 99% of bacteria, but allows that resistant 1% to thrive, creating “super bugs.”  Also, children do not get exposed to the beneficial bacteria creating a space for pathogens to flourish, and we are bombarded with over prescription of antibiotics which are also present in our food and water supply.

Where do we get probiots?  We can get them from cultured foods: yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, lasi, kim chee, miso, kombucha, temph and kefir, however these foods need to be made by traditional preparation.  Much of the yogurt of today is a sugary processed food; sauerkraut is not naturally fermented but made with food chemicals.  Your local health food store or co-op will carry naturally fermented foods.

The other way to get probiotics are through supplementation.  Supplementation is necessary if we have known bacterial overgrowth or if we have been exposed to antibiotics, highly chlorinated water, high levels of stress, foreign countries, unclean water, do not eat naturally fermented foods or have any digestive complaints.

Quality is so very important when choosing any supplement, but especially living bacteria.  Your best bet is always a professional line of supplements.  These are put through higher standards and quality control than what is generally sold over the counter.  Look for refrigerated, freeze dried powder or capsules with 1+ billion CFU’s that has many different strains.  Another consideration is that some symptoms and disorders are strain specific, your nutritionist can recommend which strains are best for your unique needs.

Happy digesting!

Cheri Soraparu, MS, CCN
Functional Nutrition for a happier you!
Nutrition@teamfitness.info
bewellbalanced.org

Kids Classess for January

Holiday Cheer!

During the holidays there is a lot of stress , candy , and most people are strapped for time . Exercise is the thing that people tend to cut down on most. Once the holiday season is over and we’ve all gained a few lbs from all the chocolate and food and lack of exercise, it becomes more difficult the shed the weight off.

As a trainer I’ve learned its much easier to keep fit if I keep my exercise consistently and use the online nutrition guide at www.TeamFitness.info .  It helps me to keep track of the calories and nutritional content of the food I'm eating so I'm less likely to bing on the sweets.

This holiday keep the weight off, (buy a pant size smaller for motivation), switch up your exercise routine to accommodate your busy life, (we need exercise most during this stressful time of year), get a trainer who can help you to stay motivated during these challenging times, take a second look at the calories your consuming, try a week free trial of the online nutrition guide, ask Cheri about her 15 minute free consultation.

Look forward to feeling energized and good about your self image!  Most of all no more new year resolutions .

Let me know how I can help you achieve your goals!

Holiday Cheers,

Shelby Carpentar

Team Fitness

Certified Personal Trainer

sc79carp@hotmail.com

Revolutionary Health Care

Returning from the Functional Medicine seminar on prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic disease, leaves me with great enthusiasm toward the future of our world as the current health paradigm of a “pill for the ill,” moves to nutrition and lifestyle based medicine.

The goal of functional medicine is to pair every Medical Professional with a licensed, functional based nutritionist.  YEA! 

Functional Medicine or Functional Nutrition is assessing the unique biochemistry of an individual through a physical exam, nutrition and lifestyle assessment, medical symptom questionnaires and biochemistry lab work if needed.  From there the practitioner can make interventions based on removing harmful and deteriorating factors and providing nutrients and foods to create optimal function and self healing. The best part is that Functional Medicine and proper nutrition care has been proven may times to be just as, or more effective than pharmaceuticals at reversing signs, symptoms and lab markers of chronic disease

The body always heals its self when harmful factors are removed and proper nourishment is given.  By nourishment I include moving the body, feeding with un-processed clean non-inflammatory food and positive thoughts and feelings.

We at Team Fitness are very excited to participate in this revolution!  We have paired with licensed and talented professionals who can provide Comprehensive Wellness care.  We will continue to strive to be on the cutting edge of the wellness industry in order to provide our customers with the right tools and support to make lasting positive changes in their health and wellbeing.

Our goal is that you look and feel FANTASTIC!

The choice is yours!  We are here when you are ready!

Be Well,

Cheri Soraparu, MS, CCN

Functional Nutrition for a Happier YOU!

Director of Nutrition & Personal Training

Team Fitness & Well Balanced Nutrition

Lake Stevens & Snohomish, WA

http://www.teamfitness.info/
http://www.bewellbalanced.org/

These gals have experienced incredible wellness by working with personal trainers and changing their nutrition!

Fat Fall Off Body Fat Results - 30 days!!

GREAT JOB!! KEEP UP YOUR HARD WORK!   
REMEMBER THESE ARE LIFESTYLE CHANGES.  NO FAD DIETS OR HORMONES USED HERE!  :) 
JC Female 40 - Lost 10% body fat. 41% to 31%. Lost 28# body fat, added 5 # lean body mass!


(60 days)  DG Female 41 - Lost 13% body fat. 31% to 19%. Lost 26 # body fat, added 10 # lean body mass.
NK Male33 - Lost 6% body fat  21.5% to 14.36%, Lost 14 # body fat, added 12# lean body mass

EH Female 27 - Lost 3.2% body fat. 31.9% to 28.75%, Lost 9# body fat, no lean body mass gain

JO Female 39 -Lost 7.29% body fat. 39% to 31.79 % - Lost 18 # body fat, added 4.4 # lean body mass


EA Female46 - Lost 4% body fat. 31.6% to 27.5 %. -Lost 8 # body fat, added 5.4 # lean body mass

AS Male 42 - Lost 5.5% body fat. 30.55 to 25%. Lost 12.8# body fat, added 8.6# lean body mass

MS Female 53 - Lost 3.55% body fat. 40% to 36.5%. Lost 8.6# body fat, added 2# lean body mass


KD Female 39 - Lost 7.5% body fat. 38% to 30.7. Lost 16# body fat, added 12 # lean body mass

DP Female 56 - Lost 4.6 % body fat. 44% to 39%. Lost 14 # body fat, added 3.2# lean body mass

Day 23- Great NEWS!

FFO - Day 23

My blood sugar is 98!!! My doctor said next week if I get tested again I can get off my diabetes medication. I have been taking Metformin for two years. My blood pressure is normal and I still have some work to do on my cholesterol! I can not believe this! The scale has not moved hardly at all, but that seems insignificant to the fact that I am saving my life! The pounds will come no doubt! I printed and showed my doctor my blog. He reviewed all of my food an is very impressed. He said he puts a lot of people on Metformin and rarely takes someone off. He is very proud of my progress and is excited for the results of my blood tests next week. I am too. I have been really wrapped up in the numbers lately. My husband is ready to throw away the scale…and thinking about it, it may not be a bad idea.

The best part is how great I feel. I have so much more energy and my outlook is much better. I have not had a binge eating episode in a long time and feel very proud of that fact. My clothes are fitting a bit better and the muffin top over my jeans is smaller.

This isn’t like the biggest loser where you lose 13 pounds a week, but it is something. I spoke with Ryan last night while I was waiting for Mike and he said his weight has not changed, but his body fat is much less. I am really hoping for the same kind of results. I am nervous to weigh in and feel like my numbers won’t be good enough, but I guess It all depends on what is good enough. The proof is in the blood sugar right?  I am really proud of how much I have changed in the last 23 days and I know this is life long.

I have tried to do this so many times, and this is the first time I have been able to do it. I owe it all to the nutrition coach, personal trainer and my workout team. Again, if your thinking about this program, don’t wait. You may not see 27 pounds in 30 days, but it is what you can’t see that’s makes the sweat worth it.

Today’s food:

Breakfast: Detox shake

Snack: Three Clementine oranges

Lunch: Tuna over lettuce with fresh lemon and dill and crushed Mary’s crackers

 Snack: Paleo almond and coconut bar 

Dinner: Zucchini Boats  ***Incredible***

I took a pound of ground turkey, 1 whole white onion, shredded a carrot, sliced mushrooms and fresh spinach and browned it all. I drizzled some oilive oil in the pan to get it to stick together a bit. I added a ton of fresh basil and garlic and a little bit of salt.

I sliced 6 zucchini’s length wise and hollowed them out with a teaspoon then filled them with the mixture. I baked them at 400 degrees for about 15 min until the zucchini was tender. They were incredible!  The whole family gobbled them up. I served them with a side of brown rice.

This took less than 30 min to prepare. While they were cooking I did up the dishes. Perfect timing.

 My Fitness:

I did the Boeing 2 mile loop today. I knew I would not have time to go to the gym and prepared for the busy evening.