Client Q&A's

 

 River Oaks Fitness clients are dying to know how to kick start their fitness programs for the New Year. Here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions!

How can I burn more calories throughout the day?

-- THAT’S EASY! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM!

REMOVE LAZY FOODS---> they congest your liver (metabolic downer)

• ·         “Bad” carbohydrates (foods that are high on the Glycemic Index)
• ·         Saturated and Trans fats
• ·         Foods of little or no nutritional value, adding calories, but not nutrition to your body
• ·         Alcohol (can slow or stop fat metabolism for 8-18 hours the following day)
• ·         Artificial Stimulants (e.g. caffeine, tobacco, etc.)
• ·         Artificial Sweeteners

What are the benefits of the Liver Cleanse?

A healthy liver is the key to weight loss. Did you know your liver metabolizes (burns) 80% of your fat?  Fat storage and water retention are two side effects of an unhealthy liver (both resulting in weight gain). Milk thistle pills, unsweetened cranberry juice & Bragg’s apple cider vinegar can help you clean your liver.

MyFitCocktail:

• ·         8 oz. water
• ·         ½ c. Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
• ·         Lemon Juice
• ·         1 Tbs. Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar

How can I build Lean Body Mass?

Control your blood sugar levels! This will increase natural energy levels and speed up your metabolism. Your body will begin to burn calories before your next meal. It is important to maintain a diet of low glycemic carbohydrates in order to regulate blood sugar. My Fit Foods meals always contain low glycemic index foods (less than 55 on the GI).  Another important factor in building lean muscle mass is eating the right balance of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). My Fit Foods whey protein isolate should be used as a post-workout shake to increase protein intake while on your fitness program. The amino acids in whey protein will help you build and maintain lean muscle mass. Other sources of protein such as lean ground turkey, chicken and fish should be eaten throughout the day. However, they are not the best source of protein for after a workout. This is because they will be digested much slower than a yummy chocolate or vanilla shake! The sooner you can get your post-workout nutrition the better!