J.J. Flizanes- Fitness, Health, Life and Love

Isn’t it too hot to exercise?
How 60 seconds a day can change your life
I had a question last night from a participant on the 6 Week Beach Body Program and she started out by saying, “can I ask a stupid question?”
I replied of course with “there are no stupid questions”
She asked “it’s been very hot [...]

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First off, I need to give credit to Dr Allen for passing this story onto me. I really appreciate my relationship with Dr. Allen and Jeanne because I will always trust that I have up to date, sound medical advice that uses food and natural remedies FIRST.
This article was written by [...]

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So why am I recommending that chocolate be considered over other dessert choices?

Chocolate has antioxidants: I have to first explain to you what an antioxidant is and why it’s a good thing. Imagine your body is like your car-the engine makes it run.  The engine produces the energy for the car to run just [...]

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I am going to address 2 populations:
1.       the people who think or are diagnosed as depressed
2.       everyone else who experiences ups and downs
I have talked about this before for those of you who have been with me for awhile.  I wanted to bring it back into focus during this time of our experience because of [...]

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I wrote this post for a blog months ago but Jeanne Peters just found it and commented on it so I thought it was important to post here–and again!
What if I am just NOT motivated?
I have gone through some major life changes in the last few months and I myself have been extremely exhausted–sleeping 10-11 [...]

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Oprah’s been at the weight loss challenge for years.  Do you really want to follow her?  Maybe.  But take a look at this first.
Watch this first: http://twitpwr.com/Oprah/
1. Oprah’s exercise form is AWFUL.  She is probably doing a few different exercises for the camera but she has not control, she is swinging her arms and she isn’t [...]

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Do you always make similar resolutions EVERY year?  Do you wonder why you have to keep doing it year after year?
Lasting change comes from 5 things:
1.    Beliefs
2.    Plan of action
3.    Tools
4.    Support
5.    Accountability
Most of us get gung-ho about New Years and say things like “I am going to lose 25 pounds in January” or something [...]

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Yes, you heard me right. Let me explain.

Have you seen Oprah’s new magazine about her weight issue? She talked about her busy life and her thyroid. For those of you that don’t know, I work with an anti-aging program with Dr Allen Peters and Jeanne Peters RD. They do a very comprehensive program that looks [...]

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I am realizing that I need to take my clothes off.  I am writing a book.  It’s very exciting.  It’s all about how I live and maintain (and even lose) my weight over the past 10 years.
The first picture with Mom and Dad was in Kauai in August before the wedding.  I had been Gluten [...]

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Resistance training is adding force to movement to build strength and muscle. Building muscle is the key to long term success because muscle is active tissue that requires energy (calories) whereas fat does not. If you have more active tissue, your body requires more energy. (You get to eat more!) Building muscle is key [...]

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