We want to congratulate our on-site nutritionist Scott Bassler on being accepted to the 2012 Iowa State University dietetic internship.  His last step before becoming a Registered Dietitian!

A great way to jumpstart your fitness goals this new year.  The BodyFit Bundle combines all aspects of fitenss to get you on the right track.  The BodyFit Bundle includes:

• Postural Analysis/Anthropometric Measurements (circumference measurements, Body fat)
• New Leaf Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment
• 2 Nutrition Counseling Sessions
• 2 Personal Training Sessions

The BodyFit Bundle is only $249 (regularly $379)

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According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, nearly 53% of Americans take a daily multivitamin, at an annual cost of $4.5 billion.  However, The American Dietetic Assocation says a nutritious diet, not pills, is the best way to promote health and reduce the risk of disease.  To find out if your diet consists of an adequate amount and variety of nutrient-rich foods come in to BodyFit and talk to our on-site nutritionist!

Some words of wisdom from Michael Pollan:

1.  “Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.”

2.  “Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can’t pronounce.”

3.   ”Don’t eat anything that won’t eventually rot…There are exceptions — honey — but as a rule, things like Twinkies that never go bad aren’t food.”

4.  “Always leave the table a little hungry.’”

5.   ”Eat meals together, at regular meal times.”

6.  “Don’t buy food where you buy your gasoline. In the U.S., 20% of food is eaten in the car.”

7.  “Don’t eat breakfast cereals that change the color of the milk.”

If you want to read more about eating clean and healthy some great books by Michael Pollan are In Defense of Food, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and Food Rules.

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We have teamed up with Optimal Nutrition to help make eating healthy a a little easier! Visit www.optimalnutritioninc.com for more information.

Holiday Nutrition Tip:

Do not arrive at holiday parties hungry! Most people think that by skipping meals they are “saving calories” for party eating.  However, 9 out of 10 people will overeat if they skip meals so this mentality is just setting you up for failure. Our bodies are designed to eat every four to five hours; therefore, eat a light meal before the party and then when you arrive you will be in control to make smarter choices.