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Fitness Success News - Issue 51

Saturday May 10th, 2003

(C)2003 http://www.achieve-fitness.com 
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Table of Contents
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1. Fitness Q + A

2. EFA's - why you need em and where to find them!

3. Genetically Modified Foods, Inc.

4. Success Quote

5. Quick Fit Tip: Blast Thru That Plateau

6. Healthy + Tasty Recipes

7. 2 FREE Personal Training Sessions 
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Fitness Q + A
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Juliet M asks...

Q. What type of foods should one trying to loose weight take 
and which ones should one avoid? 

A. sugar and excess starchy, empty carbs - ex. soda, candy, 
cookies, juice, yogurt, ice cream, chips, bread, pasta, 
rice (eat small amounts) fruit by itself - combine it 
w/ proteins and or fats

Mark U asks...

Q. I,m 50 yrs old and in good shape. I play basketball 2 to 3 
nights a week, if I don't I run 3 miles.I do sets of pushups, 
and crunches. My abs are stuck in limbo. I can't seem to 
improve any more in that area. Can you help me?

A. I sure can Mark... here are a few quick tips:

1. stop storing new fat 
2. burn off existing fat 
3. strengthen, tighten, tone and reshape the abs by performing 
progressive ab exercises 

You might also want to read my article “4 Secrets to a Flat 
Stomach” here: http://www.achieve-fitness.com/free_resources.htm 

Plus, a friend of mine David has a great book on abs – you can 
check it out here: http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_books.htm  


I want to hear from you - please send me your questions 
to the address below: mailto:jesse@achieve-fitness.com 

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New look for my website
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I just made a few changes to my website and I'd like your 
feedback. Please take a quick second to check it out and 
let me know what you think.

Here's the link: http://www.burn-fat-fast.com  

You can email me your feedback to:
jesse@achieve-fitness.com 

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Essential Fats 
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Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce 
the risk of heart disease. The best sources of these nutrients 
are certain types of fishfish, including albacore tuna, 
bluefish, trout, and all kinds of salmon. But if you're a 
vegetarian, or if you just don't like fish, there are other 
food sources of omega-3 fatty acids:

- Leafy green vegetables (e.g., spinach)
- Tofu
- Ground flaxseed
- Canola oils
- Olive oils
- Flaxseed oil
- Walnuts

Most people aren't getting optimal amounts of omega-3 fatty 
acids (EFA). The classic symptom of EFA deficiency is dry, 
flaky skin. Smooth, velvety skin is just one of many benefits 
of EFA's. There are at least ten other important benefits of 
EFA's in your diet:

- EFA's improve insulin sensitivity
- EFA's are required for absorption of fat soluble vitamins
- EFA's are essential for joint health
- EFA's are required for energy production
- EFA's are required for oxygen transfer
- EFA's maintain cell membrane integrity
- EFA's suppress cortisol production
- EFA's are growth promoting
- EFA's increase metabolic rate
- EFA's help burn fat

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Flatten Your Abs!
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As you may have noticed, we recently added a great new 
e-book to the site titled 'Secrets Steps to Rock Hard Abs'. 
After getting this book I was so impressed I asked the 
author if I could offer it to my clients and customers.

If you are interested in targetting the mid-section, you 
MUST check out this book! It's full of tons of training 
tips and routines with detailed photos and descriptions. 
You can check it out here: 
http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_books.htm 

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Genetically Modified Foods, Inc. 
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Many are not aware that genetically modified food is funded by drug 
companies like Pharmacia and large, well-known corporations such as 
tobacco giant Phillip Morris, which owns Kraft Foods. Concern over 
the use of these altered foods has grown among many well-respected 
scientists, as the effects of such foods are virtually unknown. 
http://www.mercola.com/2001/aug/8/gmo_crops.htm 
New York Times, August 2, 2001

Further troubling is the fact that Kraft Foods is not telling you 
that genetically modified foods have made their way into many of the 
company's products -- Post cereals, Boca burgers, Lunchables and 
hundreds of others -- and may be putting your family's health and the 
environment at risk. Little testing has been done to gauge what 
consequences these altered foods will have on our world. You can view 
an entertaining animation that illustrates the controversy behind 
Kraft's use of genetically modified foods and offers an easy way for 
you to speak out against this experimental 
practice. http://www.krafty.org/flash/  


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Success Quote
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'Life does not require us to make good; it asks only that 
we give our best at each level of experience.'

- Harold Ruopp 


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Quick Fit Tip
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Vary your exercise (strength training and cardiovascular) program 
by trying a new exercise and/or activity. You don't need to quit 
your current program; just add something new and vary the order. 
Studies show that walkers who occasionally ride the stationary 
bike, for example, achieve a higher fitness level than those who 
don't. This will also prevent boredom and help you overcome plateaus.

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step-by-step guide for the bride to be that is guaranteed to get them 
into the dress of their dreams.

Please take a minute to check it out: 
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Healthy + Tasty Recipes
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Veggie Patties

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 15 oz. can fat-free black beans, mashed
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tbsp. fat-free bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Directions:

- Preheat broiler on high heat. Line broiler pan with foil 
and lightly spray with nonfat cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. 
(If mixture is too moist to shape, refrigerate 1 hour).
- Shape mixture into 8 patties and place on prepared pan.
- Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, 
until lightly browned.
- Great as a sandwich on fat-free roll with lettuce, tomato, 
and deli style mustard or fat-free honey mustard sauce.

Nutritional Information:

- Calories: 190
- Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sodium: 37 mg

You can find more great recipes in our Low-Fat Cook Book. You can 
check it out here: http://www.achieve-fitness.com/fitness_books.htm 

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Thanks again for your time and I hope you have a great week!

Until next time,

Jesse Cannone

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