Why Most Diets Fail

Odds are you know WHAT to do when it comes to dieting for fat loss …

The tough part is actually DOING it 🙂

And this is the exact reason why most diets fail.

Sacramento Mindful Eating Expert Dr. Sean Cook wants to explain this concept in more detail – and what to do about it – at his workshop at FVT on November 8th. For more details and to grab a spot (and claim your early-bird sign up bonuses), click here:

=> Mindful Eating Workshop

 

Also going on this week …

If you have shoulder pain, you need to at LEAST check out my friend and colleague Rick Kaselj’s Fix My Shoulder Pain program. It’s on sale for 50% for a couple more days – and I have a special bonus that I’m including for you when you buy it. Find a quick tip to fix shoulder pain and more details about the program here:

= > Fix My Shoulder Pain

 

Thanks to all who attended last weekend’s anniversary party! We had a great turn out and a lot of fun. I just posted up a few pics of the action here:

=> FVT on Facebook

 

And finally, some client recognition from this week’s band challenge action.

Keri S with seven pull ups! Holy smokes! 🙂

And Scott S a new black band earner.

We also had lots of folks show some great improvements this time around … so great work to all.

That’s it for now – have a great one and talk soon –

Forest

Announcing: Mindful Eating Workshop from Dr. Sean Cook @ FVT

Wow! We’re still recovering from last weekend’s FVT 2nd Anniversary Party … it was a great success, and many thanks to everyone who attended. We’ll have the full scoop on that for ‘ya soon in our weekly update email …

But today’s focus is our upcoming Mindful Eating Workshop!

Learn about the Mindful Eating Workshop with Dr. Sean Cook @ FVT == <<

If you want to know why most diets fail …

If you want to learn more about why we overeat and undereat … and how to stop the cycle …

If you’d like tips on retraining your brain toward healthier habits …

You should check out our upcoming Mindful Eating Workshop. And even better news is that you’ll save a few $$ and get some special “fast-action” bonuses when you grab your spot now … click the link below to check it out:

== >> Mindful Eating Workshop with Dr. Sean Cook @ FVT

Thanks, and talk soon –

Forest Vance
Owner, Head Trainer, Forest Vance Training, Inc.

FVT Studio 2 Year Anniversary Party (reminder)

2011’s FVT “re-grand opening” bash was awesome, and we’ve already confirmed attendance for at least 50% more folks this year … it’s one you won’t want to miss!!

This Saturday, October 13th at 9 am, we’ll have:

  • Two free ‘Bring-A-Buddy’ boot camps (just a few spots remain, please RSVP ASAP if you’ll like to reserve one)
  • Over $500 worth of free gifts raffled off, including one month of unlimited boot camp sessions, two personal training sessions, boxes of Perfect Foods Bars, FVT Boot Camp T’s, and much more …
  • Awesome “one-day-only” deals on training for new clients and a “10-20-30” pro shop sale (we’ll have the lowest prices on FVT pro shop items EVER!!)
  • Complimentary food and drink

And much more!

Be there or be square –

– Forest
PS – I sent out an message yesterday about the five worst exercises you can do for your shoulders … it includes a special five video series that you won’t want to miss, especially if you have shoulder pain. Check it out here:

=== >> Five Worst Shoulder Exercises (never do these)

PPS – News and registration details about next month’s Mindful Eating Workshop at the FVT studio also coming very soon … keep an eye on your email inbox for details!

October 2012 Challenge Workout Results

The October 2012 Challenge Workout again, in case you missed it:

  • KB Swings (two hand, one hand, or hand-to-hand – your choice)
  • Push Ups (“regular” for guys, knees for gals)
  • Body Weight Squats
  • Plank Hold
  • Jumping Jacks

Get as many reps as you can of each exercise in one minute. Rest :30 between exercises. Upon completion of one round, rest :60 and repeat the circuit two more times for a total of three rounds. Keep a running total of reps throughout the workout. Your total number of reps for all three rounds is your final score.

 

And the results:

(ranked from lowest to highest):

P.T. 539
S.S. 568
B.D. 574
R.K 594
B.A. 615
J.V. 648
E.A. 657
A.S. 657
P.A. 676
B.P. 679
M.W. 682
R.M. 684
M.W. 693
F.R. 702
S.Y. 706
L.C. 717
M.A. 721
K.S. 724
B.C. 726
J.M. 729
M.T. 731
S.F. 749
C.A. 765
S.K. 772
J.J. 788
S.G. 931

 

Great work this month – ’till next time

Forest

3 Quick, Easy & Healthy Breakfast Ideas

October 2012 FVT Nutrition Challenge – Eat breakfast every day this week!

 

You know you need to be eating breakfast every day. But for a variety of reasons, you don’t.

Maybe the thought of food early in the morning doesn’t sit well with you. Maybe you’re typically running short on time in the morning, and (think) you don’t have time to eat.

If for whatever reason(s), if you don’t consistently eat a morning meal, I’ve got three quick, easy and healthy ideas snap you out of your “no-breakfast” rut!

 

WHY you need to eat breakfast

First, three great reasons WHY you need to eat breakfast (according to http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/student-affairs/Breakfast):

  • It provides you with nutrients and energy first thing in the morning
  • Studies show that it can help maintain a healthy body weight
  • If you skip breakfast, you’re likely starving by lunch time – and are more likely to make bad food choices

Three quick, easy and healthy breakfast ideas

1

1 egg
1 corn tortilla
1 tbsp avocado

2

1/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 apple
6 almonds

3

1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 strawberries
1 tsp almond slivers

 

To sum up, you know you need to be eating breakfast every day – but for a variety of reasons, you don’t.

Well – not only does breakfast provide you with nutrients and energy first thing in the morning, but if you skip breakfast, you’ll likely end up starving – and making bad food choices at lunch time.

Use the three quick and easy meal ideas in this article to get you started – and happy breakfast eating to you!

– Forest

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October 2012 Challenge Workout

October 2012 FVT Challenge Workout

  • KB Swings (two hand, one hand, or hand-to-hand – your choice)
  • Push Ups (“regular” for guys, knees for gals)
  • Body Weight Squats
  • Plank Hold
  • Jumping Jacks

Get as many reps as you can of each exercise in one minute. Rest :30 between exercises. Upon completion of one round, rest :60 and repeat the circuit two more times for a total of three rounds. Keep a running total of reps throughout the workout. Your total number of reps for all three rounds is your final score.

Good luck! Workout results will be posted at the end of the week.

– Forest

Two Year Anniversary Party Saturday, October 13th @ 9am

Man oh man … last year’s “re-grand opening” party was a great success – and we had so much fun …

That’s why I’m EXTRA pumped about our upcoming two year anniversary bash! It’s going to be bigger and better than ever.

Now introducing …

The Two Year FVT Anniversary Party

  • When: Saturday, October 13th @ 9am
  • Where: The Forest Vance Training, Inc. studio

For all the details about the FREE “Bring-A-Buddy” boot camps (and to reserve a spot), $500 of free giveaways, “one day only” deals on training for new clients and items in our pro shop, and much, much more, click here:

== >> Happy Anniversary FVT

Be there or be square!

Forest Vance

Owner, Head Trainer, Forest Vance Training, Inc.

Boot Camp Exercise Ideas

Forest and Lisa, instructors at the Sacramento, CA FVT boot camp show us three cool and unique boot camp exercise ideas (part two in the FVT Boot Camp Exercise Idea video series):

Video Recap

Today we’re going to demonstrate three boot camp exercises for you. These are going to be bodyweight based. These will be great if you are a boot camp instructor yourself or if you like this style of workout so you can follow along at home.

We’re going to start off with the side plank and knee tuck. This one is going to start off just like a side plank, the body is in a straight line, feet are stacked on top of each other, elbow is right underneath the shoulder. So it’s hips up, tuck the knee and the elbow at the top, and lower yourself back down.

Exercise number two is a squat thrust and power jack combo. So start with a squat thrust, land with a wide foot position. Then we’re going to do a power jack which is like a squat and jumping jack combination. Then we’re going right back down and doing another squat thrust.

Third exercise is a clock lunge. This is a combination of three different lunges. We’re going to start with a forward lunge, go to a side lunge, and then a backwards lunge all on the same leg. You can switch legs after each rep (one rep is the three lunge combo move) like Lisa is doing here or you can do all the reps on one leg and then switch legs and do all the reps for that leg.

That’s your three boot camp exercise ideas. Thanks for watching.

PS – In the Sacramento, CA area? Contact us today to learn more about our programs and to grab your free trial training session!

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