Calling All Kettlebell Kittens!

Core, Cravings, Curves and More...


How to Cut fat by attacking the Core and More



I am Natalie Pyles, owner of Kettlebell Kittens Workout in Phoenix, Arizona and creator of the “Art of KettleBell training the Core and more” workout series. I’ve seen, studied, and used almost every quality fitness tool and worthless infomercial gadget introduced to the marketplace over the last couple decades. Quite a few of them get regular use at Golds Gym… but I’d need three times the gym space to hold what’s been tossed in the dumpster out back!

I’m quite open-minded and will try just about anything with my clients. After all, mainstream folks need variety more than anything to stay motivated. We use bands, barbells, medicine balls, rings, punching bags, dumbbells, stability balls, spinning bikes, bosu balls, and about a dozen other fun tools.

My favorite tool (and the core of most of my training) is now the kettlebell. A kettlebell looks like a cannonball with a suitcase handle welded to the top. It’s a hunk of iron with a long, rich history that is virtually unknown in America. Kettlebells have been used for centuries in Eastern Europe and are beloved for the strength they impart. The kettlebell might seem completely unfamiliar to you… but think back to early childhood. Most people have a fuzzy recollection of the circus strongmen in Bugs Bunny cartoons tossing them about. Are you with me now?

I was originally drawn to the kettlebell because of its simplicity and unique shape. It is an undeniable chunk of iron. I can’t imagine anyone hanging the “infomercial gadget” sign on a kettlebell. This is clearly a serious strength tool. As I began to study this simple, utilitarian looking implement, I discovered a deeper training philosophy surrounding its historic use.

For hundreds of years, kettlebell use has focused on muscle integration rather than isolation. Nearly every drill recruits multiple muscle groups to work in unison. The body is trained as a whole and particular emphasis is focused on the core and back muscles. Isn’t it interesting to see the “new” paradigm in American fitness shifting to a radical “new” philosophy of functional training? Kettlebells represent functional training in its purest sense… and have been doing so since before the discovery of electricity.

You don’t technically even need a kettlebell to experience some of the philosophy surrounding it. The variety of kettlebell drills is staggering. Many of the more advanced drills simply aren’t possible to perform with a dumbbell. Two of most basic, fundamental drills can be (to some degree) experienced with a dumbbell if you haven’t purchased a kettlebell yet. To avoid turning this introductory article into a novel, I’ve prepared 5 short videos of a fellow fitness expert demonstrating the kettlebell swing and Turkish getup. Please watch each in its entirety. Then grab a dumbbell and give it a try. The swing will certainly feel awkward compared to using a proper kettlebell… but you should get the idea.

I recommend you then purchase a kettlebell or two and watch this training zone for future tips and articles.

View all article campanion videos.

P.S. Here is Melissa's Success story and this workout program is dedicated to her for all her hard sweat & tears! I love you girl!

Are you a Slim Seeker?

How to Cut Up to 900 Calories With these Simple Slim Seekers Substitutions

Even while you’re following our free and easy Slim SeekersWeight loss plan, we know you still need to splurge occasionally. But that doesn’t mean you need to blow your calorie count sky-high. One of the easiest ways to cut calories is to food-swap. Ditch a high-fat version for its lower-fat counterpart and you’re on your way to mega-calorie savings. Also try these smart Slim Seekers substitutions below.

Substitute this … With this…

• Grande White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino = 480 calories, 7g fat Grande White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Light = 180 calories, 2g fat
• 1 oz grated cheddar cheese = 115 calories, 9g fat 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese = 40 calories, 3g fat
• 4 oz whole wheat banana muffin = 430 calories, 23g fat 2 whole grain waffles = 160 calories, 2g fat
• 1 cup tuna salad = 420 calories, 34g fat 3 oz grilled chicken breast = 150 calories, 3.5g fat
• ½ cup granola = 590 calories, 29g fat 1 cup fiber cereal = 120 calories, 2g fat
• 4 oz turkey burger = 240 calories, 17g fat 4 oz lean turkey burger = 170 calories, 7g fat
• Bagel with cream cheese = 600 calories, 22g fat English muffin with no-sugar-added jelly = 160 calories, 1g fat
• 1 slice cheese pizza = 450 calories, 13g fat 1 slice cheese-less pizza with veggies = 250 calories, 2g fat
• Large soft pretzel = 400 calories, 4g fat 1.25 oz (2 servings) soy crisps = 140 calories, 4g fat
• 1 order General Tso’s Chicken = 1,300 calories, 11g fat 1 order steamed chicken and broccoli with ½ cup garlic sauce = 400 calories, 4g fat
• ¼ cup half-and-half = 80 calories, 7g fat ¼ cup skim milk = 20 calories, 0g fat
• 1 cup Ben & Jerry’s Half-Baked ice cream = 560 calories, 28g fat Frozen fruit pop = 90 calories, 1g fat
• 2 1.3-oz chocolate truffles = 340 calories, 22g fat 2 chocolate-covered strawberries = 60 calories, 3g fat

P.S. If you Want More Slim Seekers Weight loss tips ask Natalie Pyles with Fitness Elements Express www.myfitnesselements.com or fitnesselementsexpress.com today!

* Slim Seekers Weight Overview
* Your Meal Plan
* Your Strength Plan
* Your Cardio Plan
* Natalie Pyles Story
* Meet Our Experts

Are you getting enough protein?

Did you know eating enough of the right kind of protein may help curb appetite, improve heart health, and keep blood sugars in check.

Even if the low-carb diet craze ended up being a bit of a bust, the attention it focused on protein is a good thing. Researchers are taking a closer look at this often ignored nutrient and discovering its hidden health potential. full story
Real Simple

The gist of the latest research: generous amounts of the right kinds of protein --still within recommended levels but closer to the top of the optimal range experts recommend -- could curb appetite, improve heart health, and help lower risk for a laundry list of chronic ills. The key to unlocking benefits starts with taking a closer look at the quality and quantity of protein you eat.

The right kind of protein

Sure, a juicy T-bone steak will net you plenty of protein, about 53 grams for 8 ounces. Thing is, that protein package comes weighted down with 52 grams of fat, 20 grams of it the artery-clogging kind. To net the health-promoting benefits of protein, experts recommend tapping into lean, high quality choices: fish, skinless poultry, lean meat, egg whites, low fat dairy, and legumes. Real Simple: Make nutritious snacking choices on the go

How much protein is good? Government MyPyramid guidelines talk about eating about 15 percent of calories (68 grams for someone eating 1800 calories) from protein, a figure that is in line with what most Americans currently eat. The Institute of Medicine suggests as much as 35 percent of calories from protein is safe. Real Simple: 9 Healthy Predinner Snacks

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It's that upper end of the recommended range, in the neighborhood of 25-30 percent, that's keeping the scientific world all abuzz. At these higher levels, researchers find protein does everything from quench appetite to rev up fat burning to keep blood sugar and insulin levels on an even keel. A study from Johns Hopkins Medical Center finds that just shifting your diet to include a little more high-quality protein and a little less potatoes or rice could dramatically impact heart health. MyRecipes: 7 ways with black beans

Working on the Optimal Macronutrient Intake Trial to Prevent Heart Disease (Omni Heart), researchers found that people who replace just 10 percent of carb calories with protein (or a healthy fat like the monounsaturated variety) can significantly lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. RealSimple: 6 Ways to save on groceries
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* MayoClinic.com: Lean meats- 10 tips for low-fat cooking
* MayoClinic.com: Beans and other legumes- types and tasty tips

So far, this new thinking about protein is a work in progress. It doesn't change the fact that protein plays a role in grown and repair of all kinds of body tissues, including bone and muscle. These newer findings simply suggest the impact of protein on health is more far reaching than health experts first realized, and that perhaps protein is a key player in keeping the heart healthy, the blood sugar level, and appetite and weight all under control. As scientists debate the merits of all these provocative new findings, it's almost certain the 2010 Dietary Guidelines will include new advice about protein. MyRecipes: Go lean with protein

Protein advice

For now, don't worry about playing percentages or counting grams of protein. Instead, the best advice is twofold. Focus your fork on lean, high-quality sources of protein. And make sure to include them at every meal. Oh, and if weight loss is your goal, a little bigger serving of high quality protein is definitely in order. MyRecipes: 11 Simple ways to cut calories


Forwarded By, Natalie Pyles

Health & Fitness Expert, Wellness Coach, Author, NSA Speaker

Are You Ready For Functional Flexibility?

How Functional Flexibility Will Enhance Effective ways to allow for more resilience throughout the Pelvic Core Neuromuscular System (PCNS)

Mobility in three planes of motion is an effective way to allow for more resilience throughout the Pelvic Core Neuromuscular System (PCNS) and to wake up the neurological system propriopceptively. Traditionally, stretching has taken place in one plane of motion. By integrating triplanar stretching, you effectively stretch muscles from different angles.

For example, take any traditional stretch and add gentle motion in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. To stimulate the PCNS from a traditional runner’s calf stretch against the wall, turn the back foot inward approximately 45 degrees and drive the hips front to back (sagittal plane), side to side (frontal plane) and then clockwise and counterclockwise (transverse plane). Perform each motion for 30–60 seconds. This will allow for mobility throughout the lower girdle, including the PCNS.

Figure 1: The Pelvic-Floor Muscles

Breath and Core Support

When training a client with PCNS challenges, one important task is to teach her how to breathe using the respiratory diaphragm for core support against low resistance. Sounds arbitrary considering that we must breathe to live, but as we know, clients do not always know how to inhale and exhale appropriately upon exertion.

Your client may feel that holding her breath provides stability by locking down the core. Actually, it does not provide functional mostability (mobility and stability); what’s more, it doesn’t feel very good. Breathing through pursed lips provides greater stability, while slowly letting the system adjust through rhythmic, three-dimensional decompression and unloading. The following simple exercise shows how to integrate core stability into breathing.

1. Have your client stand with feet shoulder width apart with hands at shoulder height, elbows flexed to sides (you mirror her).
2. Instruct the client that she will take a deep breath in, and on the count of three you will give her hands a gentle push as she holds her breath.
3. Compare stability.
4. Do the same sequence—only this time instruct your client to exhale forcefully as you gently push her hands (compare with task 2).
5. Repeat the sequence, but now instruct your client to exhale through pursed lips (like blowing through a pinhole) as you provide gentle, increasing resistance to your push.
6. Compare stability.

Know Your Healthcare Professionals

Urogynecologist: specializes in the care of women with pelvic-floor dysfunction. This professional has completed medical school and a 4-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology. A urogynecologist has additional training and experience in the evaluation and treatment of conditions that affect the female pelvic organs and the muscles and connective tissue that support the organs.

Gynecologist: a physician who has completed specialized education and training in the health of the female reproductive system, including diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases.

Obstetrician: a physician who has completed education and training in the management of pregnancy, labor and puerperium (the time period directly following childbirth).

Obstetrician/Gynecologist: a physician who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth and disorders of the reproductive system. This field includes preventive care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening and family planning.

Physical Therapist: licensed professionals who work with people who have impairments, disabilities or limitations in their overall physical function. Physical therapists examine, evaluate and develop treatment plans on an individual basis. They use manual therapy, functional exercise and other modalities to restore function, improve mobility and decrease pain with the goal of re-establishing a patient’s prior level of function.

Women’s Health Physical Therapist: a physical therapist who has specialized skills and education in the care of the female patient. Areas of focus include pregnancy and pelvic-floor dysfunction.

Fellow of Applied Functional Science: a physical therapist, personal trainer, medical doctor or fitness professional who has specialized training in applied functional science through the understanding of functional principles, strategies and techniques appropriate for use with patients and clients of all types and for all purposes, including prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement. This professional will also be certified in functional manual reaction.

Pelvic-Hip Complex Pivot Shift Matrix

The following test (remember, tests become exercises and exercises are tests) assesses and exercises the functional flexibility, mobility and stability of the entire pelvic-hip complex. This is a “Pivot Shift Matrix,” in which we load from the bottom up.

1. Have your client demonstrate her ability to perform single-limb balance (SLB) on both lower extremities.
2. Start with the more successful side (in this case we will describe standing on the right leg, moving the left leg through space).
3. Sagittal Plane: In right SLB, instruct the client to swing the left leg, intentionally and with control, pivoting forward and back at the hips. Let her use the upper trunk to counterbalance. If this is difficult, allow her to toe-touch down in front, then in back.
4. Frontal Plane: In right SLB, instruct the client to toe-touch as far to the left as possible and then return to midline. After a brief pause, instruct her to reach the left leg to the right, across the body. Again, let her tilt the torso to counterbalance the full loading and unloading of the hip.
5. Transverse Plane: In right SLB, have the client rotate at the right hip, turning the body as a whole to the right and then turning across the body to the left. Again, if balance is deficient, instruct the client to toe-touch at the threshold of each rotation.

This exercise assesses glutes, hamstrings and calf muscles in the sagittal plane; hip abductors and adductors in the frontal plane; and hip internal and external rotators in the transverse plane. It also submaximally and subconsciously stimulates the pelvic core from the ground up. Synergistically you have allowed the abdominals to contribute by decelerating, loading and unloading the upper torso to counterbalance the excursion of the hips.

SIDEBAR: Recognizing Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction

While it is clearly not within the scope of practice for fitness professionals to diagnose pelvic-floor dysfunction, there are questions you can ask that will help in the allied health professional referral process. The answers will also help with program design.

• How often do you urinate during the day? (Every 2–4 hours, or 6–8 times per day is considered normal.)
• Do you get up at night to go to the bathroom? If yes, how many times? (Zero times to once per night is considered normal.)
• Do you ever have accidental leakage of urine during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, exercising or lifting?
• Do you ever have accidental leakage of urine associated with a sudden strong urge to urinate, or do you have trouble reaching the toilet in time?
• Do you do a lot of “just in case” toileting?
• Do you have trouble controlling gas?
• Have you ever lost bowel control?
• If you are sexually active, do you have pain during or after intercourse?
• Do you have pain before, during or after urination or bowel movements?

Source and References: Idea Fit
Forwarded By, Natalie Pyles

P.S. Natalie Pyles the owner of Fitness Elements is Now offering a New service and added value to all clients, and New customers the Integrated Flexibility Specialist - NASM. Call for your Muscular imbalance assessment today 480-212-1947 or fax assessment request to 623-399-4199 or e-mail fitnesselementsexpress to set up an assessment at your preferred time.

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Calling All Recipe Detectives!

Hello Health & Fitness Friends!

Fitness Elements and Ned the Nutrition Detective needs your assistance for our Memorial Day Recipe book. We are compiling a recipe book containing all the best healthy recipes for our subscribers, clients, and customers to enjoy! Would you be kind enough to share one or two of your favorite healthy recipes. Everyone who submits a recipe gets the book or (e-book) FREE whichever format fits your needs.

Go ahead and e-mail your recipe or two, a short story of why these are your favorites, and a picture would be great too! We can't wait to see what you have in store for our Memorial Holiday Recipe Book!

If you would like us to do an interview on how you prepare healthy meals we want You Now!

P.S. Have a great day! We are ready for your e-mails, faxes 623-399-4199, and calls 480-212-1947!

New Fitness Elements Success Story Fitness For Seniors!

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with Howard Wolfley

What can I say I love Howard Wolfley he is such s great guy. We have been working together for some time and he has conquered and overcome some great challenges with his life. Here is his story...

Starting Weight 238 - Now 166

Starting Waist - 44- Now 38

WoW Howard Your Awesome my Friend!

Love Ya,

Natalie

New The 5 Truths about Dieting and Deadly Food Conspiracies!

Hi Health & Fitness Friends,

This is nutrition week at Fitness Elements Express...

...and we're going to kick it off with a nutrition interview that
you are either going to love or hate.

Why?

Because some people have bought into too much scaremongering...so
nutrition expert and former supplement researcher and Sports Nutrition store owner me Natalie Pyles and Marianne Candice
cover 5 "nutritional sacred cows" in a fun interview:

- Organic Meat
- Aspartame
- Cooking with microwave ovens
- the 3 worst foods you can eat
- the truth about diet and longevity
- Bonus: You'll get Natalie's advice for living a long, healthy life

You'll find it all here:

www.http://intelligiblenutrition.blogspot.com/
Let me know what you think and post your comment on the blog. We've
already got a few controversial replies and the controversial
opinions are being thrown around. Nutrition is a hot, hot topic!

Personally, I think Natalie's simple approach to nutrition is exactly
what the world needs.

Instead of creating even more "issues with food" that nutrition
scaremongerers seem to do, Natalie does the exact opposite and tells us
what we really are able to control.

Check it out and let me know what you think,

Fitness Elements, Medical Exercise Specialist, Health, Fitness, and Weight loss expert, Nutrition specialist

PS - Natalie's diet program has been proven to help men and women win
the Fitness Elements Training Transformation Contest.

Each winner from the first 3 Transformation Contests used Natalie's
simple fat loss diet program.

1st Contest Winner - Sue Johnson
2nd Contest Winner - Catherine Giadonna
3rd Contest Winner - Hollyl Empson

In fact, Fitness Elements diet is so good, I even use it on the weekend. Yep, all
you need to do is follow his program once per week to lose fat.

If you want to win the F.E. Transformation contest and lose 20-30 pounds of fat, visit
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New Article- How to Make Green a New Family Value

Here are 6 Ways to start Your Green family values

• Green Your Baby
• Green Your Pets
• Get Outdoors
• Green Your Holidays
• Take a Volunteer Vacation
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Your friend in Health and Fitness,

Natalie Pyles

WHO ELSE DO YOU KNOW WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A "BIKINI READY BODY"?

Dear Friends,

Summer is right around the corner so it’s time make sure that you’re swimsuit ready. To help you get in ‘bikini shape’ we’ve come up with a special Bikini Body Makeover. What is the Bikini Body Makeover? It is a specifically designed program to help women shed those last unwanted pounds of unsightly fat quickly and safely.
Take a look at the amazing Before/After photos that are enclosed. In my studio, you can see more of these and we can even do a forecast to show you how many inches and pounds that you can expect to lose after participating in the Bikini Body Makeover.

Would getting ‘bikini ready’ increase your confidence when you’re by the pool, on vacation or shopping for the right outfit? Would it make you happier and enable you to enjoy this summer even more? Enhance your love life? It might very well do all of those things! Our Bikini Body Makeover graduates report remarkable changes thanks to this revolutionary program. (A few of their comments are in the enclosed brochure.)

By the way, be wary of those gimmicks from late night TV. In virtually all cases they’ll leave you disappointed when it comes to bikini season.

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Why not come in yourself or we'll come to you or send a family member or close friend and see just how easy and painless it can be to have a Bikini Ready Body this summer?

Sincerely,
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Fitness Elements Personal Training
480-212-1947
www.MyFitnessElements.com


PS: The FREE BIKINI BODY MAKEOVER OFFER is limited to a small number of new clients and it expires the first of June 2009. Please call now to schedule your appointment. There is NO COST, NO OBLIGATION. 480-212-1947 or fax request to 623-399-4199 or e-mail for your FREE session fitnesselementsassociates@yahoo.com

The Dark Side of Cardio Alone!

The Dark Side of Cardio Alone!


How Can you become a Jedi Master of Health and Fitness Techniques?

"I know there's still good in you. There's good in you, I can sense it."

Just remember, as tempting as it might be to move over to the Dark Side of your Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Well being, like all other influences and strategies in life, this is where I hope to persuade you to better habits, traits, attitudes, disciplines, and beliefs around exercise, better health, and nutritional therapies. May the Force be with You Always!

P.S. For Your FREE Amazing Report 'The Dark Side of Cardio Alone' call today 480-212-1947 or email fitnesselementsexpress@yahoo.com or fax request to send it to you snail mail at 623-399-4199 Now!

Sincerely Your Friend in Health & Fitness Eternity,

Natalie Pyles

Fitness & Weight loss Expert, Author, & NSA Speaker

New Program Luanch Stop! My Overweight Out of Control Teen

How much longer will you tolerate
dishonesty and disrespect when it comes to your Teens weight control issues?

How many more temper tantrums
and arguments will you endure over this on going battle?

Have you wasted a lot of time and energy
trying to make your child change their bad habits?

If so, then this may be the most
important letter you'll ever read that will ultimately change you and your Teens life for good:

From the Office of Natalie Pyles, A.Z.
Scottsdale Superior Court, Division 2
Author of My Struggling Overweight Out-of-Control Teen

The problem is that most parents of strong-willed, out of control overweight teenagers
have tried very hard to regain control -- but with little or no success. And
it seems the harder the parent tries, the more the teenager "acts-out."

I often hear the following statement from parents: "I've tried everything
with this child -- and nothing works!" But when they attend my fitfood parent-
program, they soon discover they have not tried everything, rather they have
tried some things. Learn more about the fitfood parent-program for Teens.

Now there is an online version and in-home version of the parent-program for working parents
who are struggling with their overweight out-of-control struggling teenagers, and you will experience
the same success as those who attend the program in person. Of course we can provide you with both in-home and on-line as well for ultimate Results!


You will learn cut-to-the-chase fitness, food, cooking, easy snack tips and recipes. Parenting strategies that work immediately
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you get your money back -- and you can keep the package I am about to offer
you. This is how confident I am that the online version and in-home version of the parent-program
is going to work for you.

The online version is called Online Parent Support (OPS). Your No more Overweight Teen struggling system.


CLICK HERE to learn more about OPS

The in home version is called In Home Parent Support (IPS). Your answer to your struggling overweight Teen.


OPS includes My Struggling Overweight Out-Of-Control Teen eBook (a digital book). In this
book, I share over 150 proven weight loss techniques to use with your strong-willed,
overweight out-of-control teenager. If parents don’t have these techniques, all they
are left with are conventional parenting techniques. And as they may
have discovered, conventional techniques don't work with unconventional
teenagers. Learn more.

IPS includes My Struggling Overweight Out-Of-Control Teen eBook (a digital book). In Home Personal training 2-3 days per week for 30 or 1 hour sessions depending on time constraints, 1 hour Nutritional Counseling per week, and one in home healthy cooking class with tips on easy food preperation techniques and 1 grocery shopping tour per month.

Does your child often:

* lose his temper
* argue with adults
* refuse to comply with rules and requests
* deliberately annoy people
* blame others for his mistakes and misbehavior


Is your child often:

* touchy and easily annoyed by others
* angry and resentful
* spiteful and vindictive

Did You know it could be a Result of what your child Eats and lack of Exercise?


CLICK HERE to learn more about OPS and the IPS Program or combination of both or e-mail fitnesselementsexpress@yahoo.com for FREE report and list of items you need to know about Now!


Believe it or not, your child doesn't need counseling. You don’t need
parenting classes. You don’t need -- nor would you want -- a 250-page
manual on how to be a better parent. Who has time for that? And you
don’t need to go through another year of pain and misery with rebellious,
unhappy, depressed, overweight teenagers with an "attitude."

However, what you may need is someone who has worked with troubled struggling overweight teens
and frustrated parents for nearly 17 years -- and does so for a living -- to show
you a set of very effective parenting techniques that are guaranteed to work.
That would be me, Natalie Pyles.


OPS includes:

* Live Audio Recordings of the entire parent-program I conduct at
Scottsdale Superior Court, Div. 2


* Power Point Presentations and Videos shown during the program
(plus dozens of additional videos on everything from ADHD to
Wilderness and Nature Programs)


* OPS Website -- updated daily with many additional parenting resources


* OPS Bonus eBooks Site -- I obtain re-distribution rights to other
parenting eBooks and offer them FOR FREE to members of OPS;
currently there are 44 additional eBooks for download ($318. value)


* Parent Forum and Blog -- where members of OPS support and seek advice from
one another; meet and talk (via forum or chat) to married and single
parents who are experiencing the same parent-child difficulties as you with their struggling overweight teens


* OPS Bi-Weekly E-Newsletter -- provides additional resources and strategies for
parenting today's struggling overweight teens and pre-teens


* Access to me via phone, email, or OPS Chat Room and Blog -- always feel free
to contact me as often as needed while you begin to implement your
new parenting strategies and techniques

With this kind of Support You can and will win this on going weightloss battle with your Teen once and for all!




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grandchild -- this material is guaranteed to work for you.

Initially, the parents who attend my Overweight out-of-control parent-program (the same program
you’ll get with Online and offline Parent Support) are at their "wit's end" and describe
home-life as “hell's kitchen.”

A few short weeks after they start the program (which is divided into
8-12 sessions, 30-60 minutes each session), the majority of parents report that
problems in their homes have reduced in frequency and severity
and are finally more manageable.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how simple it is to get started with these non-
traditional parenting strategies. Whenever you have a couple spare moments
sitting at your computer, you can see how to bring about positive change in
your household...

…change that will reduce parent-child conflict;

…change that will reduce your stress-level significantly;

…change that will increase the likelihood that your child will be a success --
both at school, with their weight loss and in life.


* Is your child in charge (the tail is wagging the dog)?
* Does she/he have an "attitude" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
* Is she/he resentful about something that happened in the
past and just can’t seem to get over it?


Are you concerned that your child is:

* Having social skill issues?
* Hanging with the wrong crowd?
* Experimenting with drugs or alcohol because they are depressed?


Has your child:

* Lied to you?
* Stolen from you?
* Skipped school?
* Destroyed property?
* Ran away from home?
* Had a brush with the law?
* Refused to follow any rules?
* Stayed out at night without permission?


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If not May is Your month and it is your time to get started Now!

At-A-Glance: A Fact Sheet for You and the 2009 Physical Activity Guidelines

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans At-A-Glance: A Fact Sheet for Professionals is designed for busy professionals as a quick desk-side reference to the 2009 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

These Guidelines are needed because of the importance of physical activity to the health of Americans, whose current inactivity puts them at unnecessary risk. The latest information shows that inactivity among American children, adolescents, and adults remains relatively high, and little progress has been made in increasing levels of physical activity among Americans.

Key Guidelines

Substantial health benefits are gained by doing physical activity according to the Guidelines presented below for different groups.

Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)

Children and adolescents should do 1 hour (60 minutes) or more of physical activity every day.
Most of the 1 hour or more a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
As part of their daily physical activity, children and adolescents should do vigorous-intensity activity on at least 3 days per week. They also should do muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.

Adults (aged 18–64)

Adults should do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes, preferably spread throughout the week.
Additional health benefits are provided by increasing to 5 hours (300 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both.
Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups performed on 2 or more days per week.


Older Adults (aged 65 and older)

Older adults should follow the adult guidelines. If this is not possible due to limiting chronic conditions, older adults should be as physically active as their abilities allow. They should avoid inactivity. Older adults should do exercises that maintain or improve balance if they are at risk of falling.

For all individuals, some activity is better than none. Physical activity is safe for almost everyone, and the health benefits of physical activity far outweigh the risks. People without diagnosed chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, or osteoarthritis) and who do not have symptoms (e.g., chest pain or pressure, dizziness, or joint pain) do not need to consult with a health care provider about physical activity.


Adults With Disabilities

Follow the adult guidelines. If this is not possible, these persons should be as physically active as their abilities allow. They should avoid inactivity.

Children and Adolescents With Disabilities

Work with the child's health care provider to identify the types and amounts of physical activity appropriate for them. When possible, these children should meet the guidelines for children and adolescents—or as much activity as their condition allows. Children and adolescents should avoid being inactive.

Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Healthy women who are not already doing vigorous-intensity physical activity should get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week. Preferably, this activity should be spread throughout the week. Women who regularly engage in vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or high amounts of activity can continue their activity provided that their condition remains unchanged and they talk to their health care provider about their activity level throughout their pregnancy.

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New Program Launch The Women's Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hips, and Thigh Makeover

By Arizona's Trusting Health & Fitness Expert and leading Nutritionist Natalie Pyles

Five Critical Facts You Must Know to Turn Your Lower Body Into a Firm and Sexy Work of Art with a Few Simple Exercises…


No Sweaty Gym, No Painful Weights, No Dangerous Machines…

-by Natalie Pyles, “The Female's Trainer”


Scottsdale, AZ - No doubt about it: The lower body trouble spots and problem areas of a woman can be extremely stubborn and quite depressing.

From ‘too fat, heavy and flabby’ to ‘very lumpy, unshapely and covered with cellulite’ - the female leg, butt, hip, thigh and tummy areas can be the toughest problem areas to fix.

But armed with the right information and a tiny bit of energy you can make definite, visible and permanent improvements. By the time you finish reading this article - you’ll know exactly what to do, to start fixing your worst body areas that cause you embarrassment and frustration every day…

Everything you need to know is in this article. So let’s get started…

There are five crucial secrets you must know:

1 - You have several hundred muscles in your leg, butt, hip, thigh and lower stomach area…

The major problem is, not exercising these muscles correctly will make your trouble spots worse and more pronounced - while risking serious injury… However, the right exercises that use these muscles in harmony with each other can bring definite results without spending unrealistic amounts of time on ineffective exercises and risking long term set-backs. You don’t need access to a gym - because this type of approach doesn’t require weights and machines…

2 - Regardless of your leg, butt, hip, thigh and tummy goals…

- from fat/flab/cellulite reduction to firming, slimming, building, toning, lifting and sculpting - the “right combination” of exercise variables will give you much better results in a shorter amount of time… Combine these variables improperly and you’ll just keep spinning your wheels, with no results to show for your efforts - just a lot of frustration, anger and wasted energy…

Here’s an important quiz for you - before you get to critical factor number 3…


QUIZ: Can You Relate to Any of This?…


Are you desperately unhappy with the unattractive condition of your lower body? Out of sheer embarrassment do you try to hide your problem areas and trouble spots (sometimes your whole body) behind big, baggy clothing?

Are you afraid of what’s going to happen to your body as you continue to get older?

Do you depressingly avoid social situations, like the beach or poolside gatherings, that require exposing parts of your body that make you feel extremely self conscious, as if others are staring at you in disgust…

Do you absolutely hate clothes shopping because of the pain and humiliation which comes from not being able to buy the latest sexy fashions? Do you hate settling for frumpy, ugly outfits that can cover all the fat layers inside and hide the nasty flab & horrible cellulite…

Are your relationships affected - especially with your man and the intimacy you share? Is your sex life basically withering away - and if “it” happens - do you only make love in the dark to avoid being ’seen’?

Is your self confidence and self esteem slowly wearing away? Does it feel like your personality and spirit are getting smothered into non-existence because of the poor self-image you have of yourself?

Are you obsessed with “how bad you look” and are your prevailing thoughts focused on anger, frustration and self disappointment…

Have you made efforts, maybe repeated failed efforts, at getting on ’some kind of program’ or trying some phony ’solution in a bottle’? Do you feel led astray, swindled or fleeced - and now just so confused as to what’s legitimate and what’s pure trash?

Have you wasted hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars out of desperation, on scam diet products, misleading beauty treatments and ineffective fitness programs in the past - only to become even more disgusted with your physical appearance - when none of those things did what they promised?
If you answered ‘yes’ to most of these, don’t worry - because it’s simply not your fault… and most importantly - You can fix all of this, and I mean ALL of it - with the things you are gonna learn in this article…

3 - Age, genetics and body type have much less impact on…

…how your body looks and feels, than you may have been led to believe by traditional media, your friend’s sister’s brother in law or your family physician. Truth be told, your body is quite adaptable when treated properly “with the right program” as opposed to trying to force change on it with inappropriate, heavy weight-training and uncomfortable machine type exercise programs…


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— Lynne Davies - Phoenix, Arizona


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Here’s What All This Means to You…

I assume you answered ‘yes’ to at least a few of those questions in the quiz above…

Well, imagine this…

It’s obvious there are some areas of your body that absolutely need improvements, and you believe you just found something that is going to work for you, finally… So, without hesitation you start doing some of these exercises - at the convenience of your own schedule - right in your own home…

Some days you do 20 minutes, some days you do 40 or 50 minutes because you want the improvements to happen even quicker…

Two or three weeks go by and you start to see and feel improvements in your lower body that you almost never thought could happen to you… But now it is…

And these welcome changes are positively affecting all other areas of you life… You are now able to shop for fashionable, sexy clothing that fits perfectly and comfortably - and looks attractive…

You get more attention from men in public and your self confidence improves dramatically…

Love-making and intimacy is so much better now - your husband or boyfriend is turned on and wants to make love to you more often - and so do you!

Your self esteem flourishes as you now love to see yourself in the mirror - with or WITHOUT clothes…

You love getting dressed, as all your cute outfits look amazing on you and your body is now in beautiful proportion…

You look forward to spring and summer as you shop for figure hugging shorts and eye-catching swim wear…

Your depression fades with every passing week as you get your body into firm & sexy shape and your happiness radiates because now you can enjoy life again as a ‘normal’ woman…

Read on, to make those changes happen…

4 - You CAN’T improve or enhance your leg, butt, hip, thigh or tummy areas with…

…cellulite creams, lotions, wrap treatments, diet/fat burning pills, butt enhancement supplements or any other money wasting scam that sounds to good to be true. (You may have already wasted A LOT of money on some of these). Deceptive marketing companies take advantage of advertising loopholes that allow them to lie to you on the packaging and in their advertisements. They don’t care about you at all - they just want your money, nothing else…

Dramatic Lower Body Improvements Can Happen to YOU


You can start fixing your lower body and seeing results very quickly when you combine the 3 types of muscle contractions into your exercises - here’s why…

I began training women in the early 90’s - just after I graduated from San Diego State University in San Diego(California) with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences...

Just like every other fitness pro - I started my career in the health clubs - using typical weights and machines to train my female clients - the results they got were good - but I knew they could be even better - …much better…

After one year in the health club scene - I decided to strike out on my own and start doing personal training in people’s homes - with my specialty being women…


No Painful Weights - No Dangerous Machines - No Crowded Gyms - Just Incredible Improvements

I falsely thought my biggest challenge would be to find ways to create effective home exercise programs without having access to all the weights and machines found in your typical fitness center… But this turned out to be a true blessing in disguise…

I was ‘forced’ to be creative and really find a way to help all my female clients get the results they were paying me for (I used to charge $4,080.00 for just 4 weeks of training with me.)

So I started doing research on the primary types of muscle contractions and how these came into play during certain types of exercises - I analyzed how they could be combined, varied, sequenced - you name it - I tried it…

My biggest discovery was that these 3 types of muscle contractions be only done with body weight exercises, If and only if, the exercises were done in a certain way in regards to movement tempo, order of the exercises and how they were grouped together…

Based on my findings, I immediately created a laser targeted program that was entirely focused on the most troublesome areas of the female body - the legs, butt, hips, thighs and lower stomach…

The results were absolutely mind-boggling - I became the busiest trainer in town - and I had a waiting list of female clients a mile long… The changes that these women were experiencing were actually surprising me - because they were far better than anything I had seen in the gym…
Here’s Where it Gets REALLY Exciting for You

As you can imagine… things are cruising along and business is beyond great…

I’m in a training session with Shanna, one of my first clients, who happens to be a marketing consultant…
Three Types of Muscle Contractions COMBINED Are the Magic Behind the Method

She asks - “Natalie how did you create this program - how did you know how good this would work for women - even though it’s so different than the mainstream stuff?”

Here’s my answer to her…

“I don’t mean to get technical here - but bare with me, you’ll be glad you did…

There are 3 types of muscle contractions:

1 - Concentric - muscle shortens as it contracts
2 - Eccentric - muscle lengthens as it contracts
3 - Isometric - muscle stays same length while contracting

There are long running debates in the fitness industry as to which type of exercise movement yields the best results for women…

But this is the foundation of the ‘Bigger Problem’ - see, exercise equipment is designed to use only one of these types of muscle contractions - and most of the time it’s Concentric…

Concentric - very limiting to say the least when used by itself (this is one of the reasons women get poor results, if any at all) - and most of the time - this is how people train with weights as well…

Eccentric - while very effective - is usually only occasionally used with weight training. Eccentric exercises with weights are very hard and very dangerous - especially for women.

Isometric - are extremely effective - but very few trainers know how to incorporate them into an exercise program, properly - and so you hardly ever see anyone doing isometric exercises - a crying shame because they work like gangbusters - when done properly…

But here’s where the real magic lies…
5- You’ll make dramatic improvements in your worst trouble spots and most stubborn problem areas…

…if you do simple, yet carefully structured, bodyweight exercises (no weights & no machines) which combine all three types of muscle movement: Concentric, Eccentric and Isometric. This is a crucial factor for women that cannot be addressed with typical weight and machine type exercise programs…

When these 3 types of muscle movements are combined - the results are almost baffling…

BUT - the only way to combine these for maximum results and SAFETY is by focusing on body weight type exercises - because its basically impossible to achieve this when using weights and machines…

But even more powerful is that…
You Can Do This Anytime, Anywhere - At the Convenience of Your Own Schedule

As you can imagine - this is very counterintuitive to the mainstream fitness industry - because the industry is built on weights and machines. And for the every day person - when you say ‘fitness’ - the first thing that comes to mind is weight training and exercise machines.

So making the switch to bodyweight exercises that don’t require any equipment or weights is pretty hard to grasp… hard to grasp until you experience this type of laser targeted, body improving workout, of course…

By getting rid of all the equipment and weights - you now have access to a program that you can do anytime, anywhere - this eliminates dozens of excuses that have held you back in the past and stopped you from fixing your lower body problems…”

Shanna then asks…

“So there’s no other program out there that combines all 3 types of muscle contractions into one method?”

I say “That’s right.”

She says, “That’s it, Natalie! - That’s why this program works - and that’s what women need to know! - We have to come up with a specific name for it…” …and so we did - but before I tell you the famous name of this method I have another client I’d like you to meet - her name is Mellissa Claudio…

Young ‘Looker’ Let’s Body Go to Pot - Then Gets it Back at 45


“Dear Natalie (please excuse my english ;-),

When I started your program I was an out of shape and flabby size 12 at 158 lbs. My lower body and tummy area was the worst. Jiggly inner thighs that rubbed together and cellulite on my buttocks and the front and back sides of my thighs.

It made me very self conscious and depressed - and at 29 years old this was not good. After just a few months of your program I am down to a firm and curvy size 6 at 131 lbs! To see Mellissa video or pictures just ask us for a request as a courtesy to Mellissa and her success.

I Looked puffy and bloated says Mellissa before she started with Fitness Elements. I always used to wear baggy black clothing to try and cover all my imperfections. I was trying to hide myself from the world. I hated being seen - and avoided many different types of social situations because of how I looked, and felt about myself.


I’ve been trying for years and years to get my body back… when I was young I was very sexy and desirable - I always had men after me… I never thought I needed exercise or to watch what I ate - but as the years went by - my body slowly fell apart - and everything was gone…

Worst of all it really took the passion and spontaneity out of my love life with my husband - and how could I blame him - I let myself go… and I knew it was time to do something about it…


Well, after only 7 months of following your advices - I have made dramatic changes - I am still amazed myself. I get so many compliments from friends and family - they all want to know how I did it and I just tell them, Natalie Pyles and her Firmetrics program!

You have changed my life Natalie - I feel young, healthy and sexy and desirable again! I have so much energy and my spirit is alive.

Please feel free to use my photos and information to help inspire other women who have tried many things but failed.

Millions of thank yous to you,”
- Mellissa Claudio, Nurse Practioner
— Anthem,AZ


I love Mellissa's story - it’s very rewarding for me to get these types of ‘thank you’ letters and this is the reason I have stayed in the Health & Fitness Industry for so many years I believe in Exercise, and Eating right and I believe in YOU…

Ok - back to how You can learn how to get great Results and honest Success Now call 480-212-1947 or fax request to 623-399-4199 or e-mail fitnesselementsassociates@yahoo.com

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Stop using Hydroxycut products, FDA says

Why These things happen when You go for the Quick Fix!

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Hydroxycut products, popular dietary supplements used for weight loss, have been linked to liver damage and are being recalled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.
The FDA has received 23 reports of serious liver injuries, including a death, linked to Hydroxycut products.

The FDA has received 23 reports of serious liver injuries, including a death, linked to Hydroxycut products.

The FDA said it has received 23 reports of serious liver injuries linked to Hydroxycut products, which are also used as energy enhancers and as fat burners.

The reports include the 2007 death of a 19-year-old man living in the Southwest, which was reported to the FDA in March. Other serious liver problems reported included liver damage that resulted in a transplant in 2002, liver failure, jaundice, seizures and cardiovascular problems.

The FDA is warning consumers to immediately stop using 14 Hydroxycut products manufactured by Iovate Health Sciences Inc. of Oakville, Ontario, and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, New York.

The company is voluntarily recalling the following products: Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets, Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets, Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix), Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Liquid Shots, Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink), Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed, Hydroxycut 24, Hydroxycut Carb Control and Hydroxycut Natural. Video Watch more on the FDA's concern »

According to the FDA, last year, Iovate sold more than 9 million units of Hydroxycut products, which were distributed widely to grocery stores, health food stores and pharmacies.
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"The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risks. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they experience symptoms possibly associated with these products," said Dr. Linda Katz, interim chief medical officer of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Liver damage is rare, but patients who experienced problems were taking doses recommended on the product label, the FDA said. Symptoms include brown urine, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, itching and light-colored stools.

The FDA has not determined what specific ingredients are responsible for the problems, because the products contain a variety of overlapping ingredients and herbal extracts.

Dietary supplements sold before October 1994 are not required to undergo any FDA review before going to market. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 required manufacturers to ensure a supplement to be safe before marketing. But manufacturers still don't need to register a product with the FDA or get approval before selling a supplement.

The agency can take action against an unsafe supplement once it's on the market. Since December 2007, any serious adverse event reported to the manufacturer must now be reported to the FDA within 15 days.
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The Council for Responsible Nutrition, the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement industry, said that both the FDA and Iovate "took appropriate action today."

"We commend FDA for warning consumers of a potential safety problem associated with these products, and were encouraged to see that the company -- Iovate Health Sciences -- agreed to recall the products from the market until further determinations can be made," said Steve Mister, the council's president and CEO.

References: CNN.com News

Forwarded By, Natalie Pyles

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