January 31, 2010
Worthless Fitness Gadgets/Infomercial Product
One of the things that gets me the most mad are all the infomercials out there that come up with the most worthless inventions to take advantage of desperate people looking for a quick fix. Click here to check out a previous post I wrote about this subject. Check this video out from the Ellen show. At least she is making fun of it and not endorsing it! By the way, I still haven’t heard back from Ellen, but I am determined to get on her show!
Have you ever bought an infomercial product and regret buying it later because it didn’t work or you never used it? Please share with us in the comment box below!
Filed under Abdominal Training, In the news by admin
January 21, 2010
Interview With Biggest Loser Contestants Kristin and Cathy!
This past weekend I was able to get an exclusive interview with season seven’s Biggest Loser mother/daughter team Kristin and Cathy! They were both so amazing and definitely have a passion for helping people begin “living their lives” instead of just existing.
Here are some of the biggest take aways I got from this interview:
1. Weigh your food using a food scale, you need to measure it to manage it. Our society has lost all perspective on proper portion size and the only way to be sure is to buy a scale. I recommend a digital one, you can get them at a Target or Walmart for about $30.
2. Surround yourself with people who are going to support your new healthy behaviors.
3. Get out of denial and stop living a “comfortable life.”
4. Work with professionals.
5. Don’t focus just on the scale, but overall health benefits. Focus on getting off meds, and decreasing aches and pains.
6. Find enjoyment in physical activities.
7. Don’t just do one form of exercise. Cross train and find new activities that you can try out.
8. Prepare as much food yourself and don’t rely on eating out.
9. If you have to eat out, plan ahead and know what are the better choices at restaurants.
10. Make a food journal.
11. You don’t need the Biggest Loser to get what you want. Dig deep and realize you have what it takes inside of you.
12. You need to make the COMMITTMENT!
Inside Secrets of the Biggest Loser
One of the most interesting things Kristin said about the BL behind the scenes is that they weigh-in the morning of the TV weigh-in under medical supervision. But, the contestants don’t know the results until the official weigh in. In order to prevent extreme dehydration measures, they are required to give a urine sample right before the weigh-in and if it doesn’t meet BL standards, they have to drink water until it does.
Also they had to prepare ALL their food on the ranch, there was no one who cooked it for them.
The weigh-in actually takes a lot longer than you see on TV because of all the takes and retakes that is required for TV.
The contestants still keep in touch with each other since the show and also are close to contestants from past seasons and newer seasons.
Are you ready?
If after watching this interview you have become inspired and are ready to take that next frightful step towards becoming the YOU that you deserve, I would be honored to be your “Bob and Jillian.” Whether you are in the Madison area and can come to a Fit Fun Bootcamp, or if you workout with me in the comfort of your own home through the Fit Moms For Life DVDs, or if you are just wanting some quick workouts to target your midsection through my Got Core program, I would be honored to have the pleasure to work with you! If you are uncertain which program is best, or just need a little guidance, I am giving you permission to email me directly at dustinmaherfitness@gmail.com, this will go directly to my inbox instead of my assistants inboxes. I will try to help as many of you as I can!
Filed under Behavior Change, In the news, Mindset, Nutrition by admin
August 11, 2009
Personal Trainer and Fitness Model Gains 90 lbs
Thank you Brian Petty for emailing me this very fascinating video. This video really struck me in so many ways!
Watch the video now! It will blow you away!
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=14984444
One of the most frustrating things clients and others I meet tell me is that I have it easy because I have good genes and I am a trainer. As to say: you were born with a six pack and you don’t have to work at it. I often times get internally upset when I hear those comments, because I know it is so far from the truth. More on Personal Trainer and Fitness Model Gains 90 lbs
Filed under Behavior Change, Fitness Modeling, In the news, Mindset, Nutrition, Transformations by admin
July 30, 2009
Madison Mini Marathon
I have been asked by a few organizers and sponsors of the Madison Mini-Marathon to help promote this event. This is a brand new event this year and it features a half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 5K race. The race is August 29th at 7 AM. They are limiting the races to 2500, so you need to register soon if you are interested.
I hesitated to promote this, because as you know by now, I am very against marathons as a form of weight loss. The research out there shows that it is an awful way to try to lose weight. I personally haven’t met anyone who was trying to lose weight and did a marathon and actually lost weight. But, I have received countless emails, and had many conversations with people who gained weight and fat during the training of such long endurance events. I even had friends doing 50 mile running races and training 6 hours a day, and they continue to put on weight. Long slow cardio eats away at muscle and will spike cortisol levels, leaving your body no other choice, but to conserve all the fat possible in order to survive.
I am also very hesitant to promote the half marathon because it is still quite a long distance and takes at least 2 hours for most people to run, but it is a much better option than the full.
The 5k race is much better!
http://www.madisonminimarathon.com/ More on Madison Mini Marathon
Filed under Cardio Workouts, In the news by admin
Today’s topic might hit a nerve with many people. I want to first say, that I am not an eating disorder specialist in anyway, and I am not giving specific guidance. I am just sharing my experience with you.
I received an article from one of my readers and Fit Fun Bootcampers, that really hit me hard.
Click here to read this article and watch video
Hollywoods portrayal of attractiveness!
Eating disorders can be devastating, and cause the person to battle it their whole life. I have dealt with many clients who have had, or are still struggling with an eating disorder and just feel very overwhelmed and frustrated. From a physiological side, metabolisms seem to get so messed up when people go from a healthy weight to a very unhealthy weight and back up again. It seems like their bodies try to store as much fat as possible once they begin getting help and eating a healthier diet.
I am writing this not really because of the topic of eating disorders, but rather the example you are setting for your kids and friends. I too have been guilty of this, especially with past female college friends. I have made little comments here and there that have made them question their body image (even though I never realized it at the time).
The mom who sent me this article has two young girls and is concerned if she is sending the right messages to her daughters.
If you have been following this blog, and my views for any amount of time, you know how important family is to me, and the role it plays in the developmental process of a person. So I want to ask you a question? If you have kids, are your words and actions supporting a healthy behavior or hurting it? In your circle of friends, are you building your friends self image up or shooting it down? Are you encouraging healthy behaviors of those around you?
So what does this all mean? How can you lessen the chances your kids or friends will develop eating disorders or body image problems, or low self esteem related to their health/appearance. Here are some of my suggestions. More on Are You Causing Your Kids Or Friends To Become Anorexic?
Filed under Behavior Change, Fit Moms For Life DVD, In the news, Kids Fitness, Kids nutrition, Mindset by admin
April 1, 2009
Patrick Ivison An Inspiration To Us All!
For those of you who know me, you know I love inspirational stories of people who don’t let their physical limitations get them down. I get so upset when I see able-bodied people wasting their life away by becoming inactive, overweight, and lazy. Sometimes I feel like they should give their bodies up to someone with physical limitations who would give anything to walk, run, jump or climb, since they seem to not want to use their own bodies.
I want to thank Fit Fun Bootcamper, Meagan for sharing this story that was on the Today Show. I would like to think that if life dealt me the hand that it dealt Patrick, I would be just as positive and determined to be the best I can be and not look at what I can’t do, but rather what I can do.
Warning: Only watch this in a place where it is appropiate to cry!
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Here are a few links to a couple more inspirational stories of people overcoming the odds. More on Patrick Ivison An Inspiration To Us All!
Filed under Behavior Change, Blog, In the news, Mindset by admin
December 10, 2008
5 Ways To Help Oprah Overcome Obesity
Oprah has made it official. She is back over 200 lbs. I watch the show frequently (yes I am proud of this) and it is pretty apparent that her weight has once again sky rocketed since her 2006 weight of 160. At her current weight her BMI (body mass index) is 31.5 which put her in the obese category and at a much higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol and diabetes.
She writes in her new January More on 5 Ways To Help Oprah Overcome Obesity
Filed under Behavior Change, Blog, In the news, Mindset, Nutrition by admin
November 18, 2008
Workout for Baby and Mom
There are very few times in a mom’s day that allows for her to exercise (or do anything else for herself for that matter) This is especially the case when the kids are very young. Sometimes it is just best to multitask (I know you as a mom are already good at that!) and exercise WITH the baby. I am not talking gentle yoga though, I am talking exercises that will burn fat and tone muscle. Here is a clip of three exercises that you can do with your baby to tone up those muscles!
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Filed under Core Training, In the news, In-home workouts, Kids Fitness, Lowerbody toning, NBC Morning Segments by admin
September 30, 2008
Michael Phelps helping kids get Active: It’s all a Conspiracy
You may have seen that Phelps has teamed up with Kellogs to encourage kids to increase their activity levels. I applaud their efforts, since the kids of this generation spend so much more time in front of the TV, playing video games, and eating highly processed junk food. It is no wonder why kids are getting so fat.
The problem that I have with Phelps endorsements is that his pictures are on the cereal boxes of Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, and other Kellogs products. Kellogs has no interest in helping kids, if they did they would immediately stop selling parents and kids sugar ladened crap that has very little nutritional value, and focus on providing healthier, less processed and more natural ingredients. It is amazing how much of this world is dictated by money at the expense of healthy and wellness.
Don’t even get me started with Phelp’s endorsement of McDonalds!
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Keep moving,
Dustin
Filed under In the news, Kids nutrition by dustinmaher
