Happy

Friday, January 27th @ 7:30pm

$10 Suggested Donation

The College of Adaptive Arts will be hosting a book signing by Beverly Wilmore, local author, mother, coach, consultant and inspirer, who has written a book entitled, “Motivating Greatness: Motivating Tips for Daily Greatness, http://www.ourlittlebooks.com/beverly-wilmore/ at 6:30pm followed by a small awards ceremony for their students.  We will start the movie at 7:30pm.

Click here for more information on the movie

RSVP to Jen@focusedtrainers.com

- FIT Family Gift Drive:  Ends Tuesday, December 20th.  We will deliver gifts to the Anderson family on Thursday, Dec. 22nd and will post pictures and updates after we surprise them with all of your generous gifts!

Gift Ideas still on the ‘wish list’:  inexpensive jewelry, size 10 athletic shoes, bike helmet (M or L), gas or grocery gift cards, or any other creative and fun items you can think of.  *Lightly used clothing is welcomed.  Donations can be made by writing a check to FIT (or charged to your account).  Email Jen@focusedtrainers.com with questions.

A HUGE THANKS TO OUR FIT FAMILY – I don’t want to spoil the surprise so will wait to fill you in on the specifics after;  but we have received many great gifts for the Anderson family and we look forward to providing them with a great Christmas surprise.  Thank you for making this possible!

- Waygu Beef from Thompson River Ranch:  As many of your know, we are now selling Thompson River Ranch’s Wagyu Beef.  You can read more about the benefits of Waygu Beef here.  You can pick up your dinner or holiday meal at FIT or order online (when ordering, put ‘FIT’ in promo code)

 - Last minute holiday gift ideas from FIT:  Looking for some last minute gift ideas?

Gift Certificates

Personal training

Massage

Crossfit

Cookbooks

Paleo Comfort Foods

Everyday Paleo

PB – Quick & Easy Meals

Healthy Reading

Primal Blueprint

Low Carbohydrate Living

Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill

Younger Next Year

Apparel

Shirts & Socks

Starting this week at FIT, we will be selling Thompson’s River Ranch Wagyu Beef.  At FIT, we believe in eating fresh, whole food that is not only good for you, but also taste good, which is why we want to make TRR’s Wagyu Beef readily available for you.

Below are the top 5 reason’s why TRR’s Wagyu Beef should be TOP on your list:

5)  Because you no longer have to wonder if your Butcher is skimping on the details.  Are you aware that Whole Food’s Beef is NOT rated?  Do you know exactly where your Beef comes from?  One of our very own clients at FIT, Clydene Bultman, pursued her passion for eating well and is now bringing us dinner directly from her Ranch.  She will answer ALL your questions and provide you with every detail from ranch to table.

4)  Because it is GRADED well.  The average USDA scale for meat is 3 levels – Select, Choice & Prime.  The Japanese scale has 12 levels.  TRR’s Wagyu beef is routinely graded on a Japanese level of 7-8 and over 90% are Prime cuts.

3)  Because it is not only WHAT the cow is fed but HOW LONG it is fed.  The average cow is slaughtered at 18 months but intense marbling does not take place until later in a cow’s life (28-36 months).  The combination of longevity and TRR’s nutrition program, which consists of a grass-fed/grain-finished regime, produces a slow healthy growth and fat production, intense marbling and incredible taste.

2) Because it’s GOOD for you!  Excellent source of protein, Vitamins B-6 & B-12, Beneficial Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids, 6:1 Ratio of Mono-Unsaturated Fatty Acids to Saturated Fatty Acids.  Still worried that it is Beef and Beef is “fatty”?  Take note:  Wagyu’s Beef fat profile is similar to that of Salmon.

1) Because it TASTE good.  Genetically different from the traditional American breeds, Wagyu (Kobe) beef are world renowned for their marbling abilities far surpassing the traditional American cut in taste and tenderness.

For more information about Thompson River Ranch, please visit their website, www.thompsonriverranch.com

Filed under: Uncategorized ]]> http://blog.focusedtrainers.com/2011/12/14/beef-its-whats-for-dinner-now-served-at-fit/feed/ 1 buddiesinaction http://blog.focusedtrainers.com/2011/12/01/dying-younger-from-heart-disease/ http://blog.focusedtrainers.com/2011/12/01/dying-younger-from-heart-disease/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:06:36 +0000 matt4fit http://blog.focusedtrainers.com/?p=3807 ]]> While I am not really one for scare tactics and fear-mongering, I couldn’t help but share this startling finding: Today’s Teens Will Die Younger of Heart Disease, Study Finds

In the article, the authors point to a study performed by researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine who found that:

-[many] children and adolescents, ages 12 to 19, … have high blood sugar levels, are obese or overweight, have a lousy diet, don’t get enough physical activity and even smoke

-”After four decades of declining deaths from heart disease, we are starting to lose the battle again,” Lloyd-Jones added

The article goes on to enumerate some of the glaringly poor health characteristics that the researchers found, including bad diets, high blood sugar, obesity or overweight, and low physical activity, among others.

These are all things that we at FIT can help to improve, as well as educate about.

Details:  This year, everything is listed online at MyRegistry  .  You may purchase gifts online and/or mail them to FIT or feel free to purchase elsewhere and just drop them off at FIT (monetary donations are also welcome).

*Being the selfless family that they are, we only got a few suggestions.  More information about the family is listed below.  Please feel free to get creative!!  They live a very simple lifestyle, in a very simple house w/ a wide range of abilities!

**If the above link does not work, go to www.myregistry.com and search for FIT Family

Dates:  Please deliver all gifts and/or money to FIT by Tuesday, December 20th.

Other ideas (not listed online):  hats, gloves, socks (basics), coats, family games, ipods or other musical devices, learning games (Wi games), cooking supplies or easy to follow cookbooks, basic living needs (toothpaste, shampoo, etc)

Questions??  email Jen@focusedtrainers.com

About the Anderson Family

Thirty-one years ago, Sky and Fay Anderson began their family with the Adoption of Jonathon (31), a month old baby who would prove to have a talent for and love of music despite such substantial issues as Autism, vision impairments (legally blind), and other physical challenges.  They soon adopted Francisco (32) who had suffered different debilitating forms of abuse which left him with cognitive limitations and behavioral issues but he can now win you in a heartbeat with his warm, friendly, and all-embracing personality.  Francisco understands that he suffers from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and has the ability to talk about it with a healthy attitude.  Sara was next to join the family, but due to severe medical problems she died in 1998 at age 14.  To this day, Sara remains an integral part of the children’s lives as they often speak lovingly of her as their sister “who is in heaven.”  Soon after Sara, this amazing couple had gone on to adopt a very sweet and lovely boy named Tim (20) who has Down Syndrome.  And the last to join the clan was Lisa (17) a girl on the Autism Spectrum with a sweet disposition who loves jewelry.

Sky suffers from a rare neurological disorder which keeps him in constant pain for which there is no relief.  Nevertheless, he is an ordained minister, and despite the physical challenges he endures, he continues to perform the duties of his ministry and has long been known to be an active advocate for the poor and marginalized in society.  To see him with his children is to see what it is to be a loving father.

Fay is a completely selfless individual who lives for her husband and children.  She is in a state of constant vigilance for the safety and welfare of each one, gracefully looking and turning, loving and supporting them with a gentle smile on her face while she, herself, manages diabetes and a bad right knee.  She has seven siblings in Arizona whom she calls every weekend but whom she has not seen since 2000.  She cannot leave her children due to their unique dietary, medical, and emotional needs.

Sky and Fay would be extraordinary under any circumstances, but the fact that they live in the most humble of homes while considering themselves among the most fortunate puts them in a league of their own.  As one finishes even a brief visit with them, one will be accompanied to the sidewalk and hear Fay’s lovely voice say to you, “God bless you.”  And after time spent with the Anderson’s, one has indeed been blessed.

A special thanks to Karen from CAA for the write-up

Tape "De"Spencer and Thom wrapping presents 2011

Name: Danielle Durante

Team: FIT BBC

Coach: Rob Earwicker

Hometown: El Dorado Hills, CA

Current Residence: Los Altos, CA

Birthdate: 10/1/1982

Weight class: 53kg

Height: 4’11″

What year did you begin lifting? 2003; serious training started in 2007

How did you get involved? While going to school at California State University, Sacramento I was introduced by Phil Alexander.

Favorite Competition Lift?  Snatch

Favorite Training Lift? Jerks from rack

Education: B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science

Personal Goals: make the Olympic Trials, be part of a World team.

Favorite Foods (I added the s): rigatoni and meatballs, deep dish pizza, and homemade Nachos.

Favorite Book: The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks, It’s Not About the Bike, My Journey Back to Life, by Lance Armstrong.

Favorite TV Show: 24, Greys Anatomy, Castle, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Restaurant: Impossible

Favorite song that gets you motivated: Poker Face, Lady Gaga

Hobbies/Interested outside of Weightlifting: Gymnastics, cheerleading, and hiking.

Most people don’t know that….

I’m on a mission to find the best:

-Cup of Coffee

-Chocolate Chip Cookie

-Plate of Nachos

I love fishing, especially with my family at Lake Shasta.  I love dancing and making room on the dance floor.  I enjoy going to Farmers Markets and making my own salsa. I have a sick, twisted sense of humor usually involving Adam Sandler and/or Ben Stiller.  I am a personal trainer at the gym I lift at.  I was born in Texas.  I love to sing on the top of my lungs.

It’s been a long journey for one of our own leading up to the olympic trials this spring. With a few competitions between now and then, along with many hours hours of training, we ask all of you to join us in wishing Danielle good luck this weekend and beyond!

Details

8am

- 5K Run/Walk for the whole family -

- Crossfit Workout -

*Email Rick@focusedtrainers.com with any questions regarding the crossfit workout

We hope to see you at FIT tomorrow morning but for those who are unable to join us, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

 ~Your FIT Family~

And the painting begins…

And Dave’s final masterpieces – a gym full of zombified trainers…

The one and only Elvis…

Join us next week on a much HAPPIER note for the screening of the movie, Happy.

Thursday, November 10th @ 6:30pm

RSVP to Jen@focusedtrainers.com

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