I recently had the opportunity to travel to Haiti & spend a week there. I was able to travel around the country to visit local churches, & a couple of schools where I was able to meet students. It really made me think about the things we take for granted here in our country including our health & fitness.
Haiti is a county that does not have an obesity problem due to the lack of food supply from poverty. Most of us have taken for granted that we will always have our next meal and therefore have developed food addictions that have lead to overeating and eventually obesity. As American's we put value on luxury cars, homes with meticulous landscaping, & other "toys". We also take great pride in having nice hair, expensive clothes, jewelry & getting our nails done on a regular basis. We use these material things to hide behind & cover up our emotional insecurities or other weaknesses.
Have you ever stopped to think about how much time, energy & money that you put into your car, house, lawncare, boat, expensive dinners out, clothes, hair, etc.? Now stop and think about how much time, energy & money that you put into taking care of your body? I'm not taking about skin care, hair, massages, diet pills or plastic surgeries. I am talking about a well rounded fitness program that including sweating & getting your heart rate up along with putting proper foods for fuel into your body!
You will pay to put premium gas into your car so why are you putting the cheap fuel into the most important vessel of transportation that you own...your body?
If you are not where you want to be in life in your finance, career, personal life, or health, I would like to challenge you to quit making excuses and blaming others for your failures & take control over your own life today.
Begin by treating your body like it is your finest possession that you have.
If you would like help to take the next step in achieving your full potential in life, please contact me and I will be glad to help you develop a plan for your personal success.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Very Berry Smoothie
Very Berry Smoothie
This is one of new Smoothie recipes. Hope you enjoy it.
Very Berry Smoothie
Greg Hoff-Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book
Yields: 1 serving
4 TBS low-fat yogurt
3 medium strawberries
8 blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 TBS ground flaxseed
6 ounces cranberry juice
1 cup crushed ice
Wash fruits and add to blender. Add all other ingredients to blender. Slowly add ice while blending until smooth. You may add more ice for a thicker smoothie. Other fruits may be substituted for the berries.
Nutritional Information
Calories 155.5
Fat 3.4 grams
Protein 15 grams
Carbohydrates 10.4 grams
The Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book is available for download now at www.nmbeachbootcamp.com Get your copy today and begin making quick and healthy meals tonight for your family!
This is one of new Smoothie recipes. Hope you enjoy it.
Very Berry Smoothie
Greg Hoff-Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book
Yields: 1 serving
4 TBS low-fat yogurt
3 medium strawberries
8 blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 TBS ground flaxseed
6 ounces cranberry juice
1 cup crushed ice
Wash fruits and add to blender. Add all other ingredients to blender. Slowly add ice while blending until smooth. You may add more ice for a thicker smoothie. Other fruits may be substituted for the berries.
Nutritional Information
Calories 155.5
Fat 3.4 grams
Protein 15 grams
Carbohydrates 10.4 grams
The Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book is available for download now at www.nmbeachbootcamp.com Get your copy today and begin making quick and healthy meals tonight for your family!
Healthy Cooking for Today's Busy Family
Healthy Cooking for Today’s Busy Family
Do your children think that a good meal needs to be served in a cardboard box with a toy? Do you find yourself and your family eating most of your meals in the car on the way to soccer games, dance practice, dentist appointments or other activities?
In today’s busy world it is easy to get caught up in the trap of buying fast food on the go or prepackaged meals for at home. Most convenience foods are high in fat content, calories, and sodium. Did you know that one of the popular fast food chains serves up a burger that has over 1,400 calories & 107 grams of fat? If you would like to add the fries to that burger you will stuff down another 610 calories and another whopping 28 grams of fat! If you dare to get the combo meal including the drink at this restaurant you would consume fewer calories and half the fat if you ate 13 Hostess Twinkies. If you plan on making meals like this part of your eating plan, you should go ahead and find a good cardiologist!
You may wonder what alternatives you have when you feel like you spend more time in your vehicle or at work than you do at your own home. There are many healthy food choices that can be found at your local grocery store that can be turned into quick meals for on the go families. You can now find many pre-washed and pre-cut vegetables and fruits in the produce department. Something as simple as buying your produce pre-cut can save a lot of meal preparation time. Another good option to save on your grocery bill is to buy your produce in bulk and chop up your vegetables and fruit to store in a container during the week. You will then have it at your fingertips when you are trying to put together a quick and nutritious family meal. Some people also find it easier on their schedule to spend a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon preparing their meals for the upcoming week. You can then refrigerate or freeze those meals until you are ready to serve them for quick weekday meal.
If you are like most consumers you go to the grocery store to load up your cart with fresh ingredients to make your meals, only to come home and feel lost on how to prepare those foods in a healthy way. You may also get tired of preparing and eating the same meals each week.
Gregory Hoff, Owner of North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp recently contributed to a cook book project that compiles 106 healthy and convenient recipes that can easily be made at home. Introducing the new Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book! It’s Your Cook Book For a Lean & Strong Body (And your kids will love the food, too!)
The chapters are coordinated the way personal trainers coach clients to eat for health and fitness. The recipe contributors are among the best coaches in the country who each have reach in their community as local and some national experts. Included are practical tips for eating healthy, grocery shopping, cooking and dining out. This cook book includes a chapter on wholesome, easy-to-prepare, kid friendly recipes, which are of great interest to any parent! This is the opportunity you need to have 106 recipes at your fingertips that will satisfy your senses and trim your waste!
Very Berry Smoothie
Greg Hoff-Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book
Yields: 1 serving
4 TBS low-fat yogurt
3 medium strawberries
8 blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 TBS ground flaxseed
6 ounces cranberry juice
1 cup crushed ice
Wash fruits and add to blender. Add all other ingredients to blender. Slowly add ice while blending until smooth. You may add more ice for a thicker smoothie. Other fruits may be substituted for the berries.
The Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book is available for download now at www.nmbeachbootcamp.com Get your copy today and begin making quick and healthy meals tonight for your family!
Gregory Hoff-Certified Personal Trainer
Owner-North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.nmbeachbootcamp.com843-267-9359
Do your children think that a good meal needs to be served in a cardboard box with a toy? Do you find yourself and your family eating most of your meals in the car on the way to soccer games, dance practice, dentist appointments or other activities?
In today’s busy world it is easy to get caught up in the trap of buying fast food on the go or prepackaged meals for at home. Most convenience foods are high in fat content, calories, and sodium. Did you know that one of the popular fast food chains serves up a burger that has over 1,400 calories & 107 grams of fat? If you would like to add the fries to that burger you will stuff down another 610 calories and another whopping 28 grams of fat! If you dare to get the combo meal including the drink at this restaurant you would consume fewer calories and half the fat if you ate 13 Hostess Twinkies. If you plan on making meals like this part of your eating plan, you should go ahead and find a good cardiologist!
You may wonder what alternatives you have when you feel like you spend more time in your vehicle or at work than you do at your own home. There are many healthy food choices that can be found at your local grocery store that can be turned into quick meals for on the go families. You can now find many pre-washed and pre-cut vegetables and fruits in the produce department. Something as simple as buying your produce pre-cut can save a lot of meal preparation time. Another good option to save on your grocery bill is to buy your produce in bulk and chop up your vegetables and fruit to store in a container during the week. You will then have it at your fingertips when you are trying to put together a quick and nutritious family meal. Some people also find it easier on their schedule to spend a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon preparing their meals for the upcoming week. You can then refrigerate or freeze those meals until you are ready to serve them for quick weekday meal.
If you are like most consumers you go to the grocery store to load up your cart with fresh ingredients to make your meals, only to come home and feel lost on how to prepare those foods in a healthy way. You may also get tired of preparing and eating the same meals each week.
Gregory Hoff, Owner of North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp recently contributed to a cook book project that compiles 106 healthy and convenient recipes that can easily be made at home. Introducing the new Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book! It’s Your Cook Book For a Lean & Strong Body (And your kids will love the food, too!)
The chapters are coordinated the way personal trainers coach clients to eat for health and fitness. The recipe contributors are among the best coaches in the country who each have reach in their community as local and some national experts. Included are practical tips for eating healthy, grocery shopping, cooking and dining out. This cook book includes a chapter on wholesome, easy-to-prepare, kid friendly recipes, which are of great interest to any parent! This is the opportunity you need to have 106 recipes at your fingertips that will satisfy your senses and trim your waste!
Very Berry Smoothie
Greg Hoff-Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book
Yields: 1 serving
4 TBS low-fat yogurt
3 medium strawberries
8 blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 TBS ground flaxseed
6 ounces cranberry juice
1 cup crushed ice
Wash fruits and add to blender. Add all other ingredients to blender. Slowly add ice while blending until smooth. You may add more ice for a thicker smoothie. Other fruits may be substituted for the berries.
The Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book is available for download now at www.nmbeachbootcamp.com Get your copy today and begin making quick and healthy meals tonight for your family!
Gregory Hoff-Certified Personal Trainer
Owner-North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.nmbeachbootcamp.com843-267-9359
What's Really in Your Shopping Cart?
What’s Really in Your Shopping Cart?
Are you like millions of other American consumers? Are you confused and disoriented when you grab your shopping cart and hit the isles to stock up on food for your family? If you are like most shoppers you may think that they you are putting healthy and nutritious foods into the shopping cart but what you may really be putting into your cart could be the reason why you are gaining weight, unable to lose weight, experience headaches, hunger cravings, or even hyperactivity & attention problems.
I have found through working with clients in our fitness and nutrition business that most people think that they are buying foods that will help them achieve their weight loss goals or give their children much needed fuel for their growing bodies. However, it is most often the case that shoppers choose their products by looking at the front of the package and never really investigate what the REAL ingredients of that zero calorie, sugar free, or fat free treat are!
The front of a food package is basically marketing hype to get you interested in buying their product that they may have labeled as “all natural”, healthy, sugar free, or maybe even fat free. The real truth is hidden in the food label. Did you know that if you do a web search looking for alternative names for sugar that you will find over 25 names that are commonly used to describe sugar on a food label? The front of the package may say sugar free but manufacturers often find ways to “hide” sugar in foods under a name other than the word sugar.
Hidden sugar is just one way that consumers are often mislead when shopping for groceries. There are many other facts to consider before purchasing a food. Another common mistake that shoppers make is to assume that just because a product is listed as organic that it is going to be beneficial in losing weight or achieving a certain fitness goal. While organic products are certainly healthier for you because you are not ingesting the fertilizers and chemicals often used to grow produce, you will still find sugars and fats in certain organic foods. It takes an educated and determined shopper to be able to uncover the many hidden and artificial ingredients in your favorite foods.
Do you really want to get serious about losing weight, being healthier, or just learning to feed your family more nutritious foods? North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp offers a monthly Grocery Store Tour to educate you on becoming a food detective so you can uncover the foods that should stay out of your shopping basket and discover all the great foods that should be included in your basket!
The Grocery Store Tour is a one hour tour held by Krista Hoff, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant in North Myrtle Beach at a local grocery store. The cost is $20 per person and the tours are limited to 8 people so early registration is recommended! You can find out more information at www.NMBeachBootCamp.com or call 843-267-9359 to register for the next tour.
Krista Hoff-Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
843-267-9359
Are you like millions of other American consumers? Are you confused and disoriented when you grab your shopping cart and hit the isles to stock up on food for your family? If you are like most shoppers you may think that they you are putting healthy and nutritious foods into the shopping cart but what you may really be putting into your cart could be the reason why you are gaining weight, unable to lose weight, experience headaches, hunger cravings, or even hyperactivity & attention problems.
I have found through working with clients in our fitness and nutrition business that most people think that they are buying foods that will help them achieve their weight loss goals or give their children much needed fuel for their growing bodies. However, it is most often the case that shoppers choose their products by looking at the front of the package and never really investigate what the REAL ingredients of that zero calorie, sugar free, or fat free treat are!
The front of a food package is basically marketing hype to get you interested in buying their product that they may have labeled as “all natural”, healthy, sugar free, or maybe even fat free. The real truth is hidden in the food label. Did you know that if you do a web search looking for alternative names for sugar that you will find over 25 names that are commonly used to describe sugar on a food label? The front of the package may say sugar free but manufacturers often find ways to “hide” sugar in foods under a name other than the word sugar.
Hidden sugar is just one way that consumers are often mislead when shopping for groceries. There are many other facts to consider before purchasing a food. Another common mistake that shoppers make is to assume that just because a product is listed as organic that it is going to be beneficial in losing weight or achieving a certain fitness goal. While organic products are certainly healthier for you because you are not ingesting the fertilizers and chemicals often used to grow produce, you will still find sugars and fats in certain organic foods. It takes an educated and determined shopper to be able to uncover the many hidden and artificial ingredients in your favorite foods.
Do you really want to get serious about losing weight, being healthier, or just learning to feed your family more nutritious foods? North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp offers a monthly Grocery Store Tour to educate you on becoming a food detective so you can uncover the foods that should stay out of your shopping basket and discover all the great foods that should be included in your basket!
The Grocery Store Tour is a one hour tour held by Krista Hoff, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant in North Myrtle Beach at a local grocery store. The cost is $20 per person and the tours are limited to 8 people so early registration is recommended! You can find out more information at www.NMBeachBootCamp.com or call 843-267-9359 to register for the next tour.
Krista Hoff-Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
843-267-9359
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
10 Myths & Facts about Proper Nutrition & Exercise
Have you ever heard the phrase “all you have to do is eat right and exercise”? Is it really that simple? If you talk to 100 different fitness professionals you could get 100 different answers on how to eat right and exercise. Everybody seems to have their own opinion on this topic. If you combine this information with all of the different commercials, exercise gadgets, weight loss pills, and hundreds of books on this topic it can be quite confusing. You may think that you have a lot of answers from all the different weight loss methods in the media but in reality what you have is a lot of confusion, false promises and unrealistic expectations about fitness and nutrition.
I would like to help you sort out fact from fiction regarding nutrition and fitness. The first thing that you must understand is that there is no certain “magic” weight loss pill or piece of fitness equipment that will transform you into the image of yourself that you secretly desire to be. You must also examine the perfect image of yourself that you are trying to achieve. I have so many female clients who come to their first fitness evaluation with unachievable goals and who are looking for a “quick” fix to a weight loss problem that they have been battling for years. I just want to clarify that to realistically achieve your weight loss goals and to improve your total quality of life, you must make a lifestyle change. Did you hear me correctly? I did not say that you must begin an extreme diet, buy the newest gadget on television or buy stock in weight loss supplements….I said that you must make a lifestyle change. It begins with committing mentally and physically to doing whatever it takes to improve your quality of life and longevity. Remember that the road to a real life changing transformation is going to be filled with ups and downs and that true success will only come from perseverance not from being perfect
1. MYTH: Cardio activity is better for weight loss up than weight training.
FACT: If you do nothing but cardio, even if you eat less your results will not be optimal. You may lose a little weight but your overall shape will stay the same. If you began as a pear shape you will just be a slightly smaller pear when you end. That is not what I call a body transformation. Only through building lean muscle through strength training can you truly begin to change the shape of your body. So even though cardio exercise does help burn fat, when it comes to really changing the shape of your body, you can’t top proper strength training!
2. MYTH: If you exercise it doesn’t matter what you eat.
FACT: If you exercise, it matters even more what you eat. More and more Americans are exercising every day but the obesity rate keeps climbing to an all time high in our country. This is because people refuse to change the way they eat. It is only when you accept that optimal nutrition is just as vital to your success at a complete fitness program that you will begin to see the results that you desire.
3. MYTH: If a women lifts weight she will bulk up and become too muscular.
FACT: Strength training for women should not be underestimated. Women should actually be concerned about not having enough muscle rather than having too much.
4. MYTH: Weight training is only for competitive athletes and body builders.
FACT: People of all ages should include strength training into their fitness routine. As we become older we get fatter, we lose muscle mass, we lose strength, we become weaker, we become fragile, and we become prone to many physical disabilities. As a Fitness Professional I have seen people in their 80’s and 90’s benefit from regular strength training as a part of their fitness program. They are more agile and mobile and enjoy a better quality of life than those who are the same age and have not incorporated strength training into their lifestyle.
5. MYTH: Muscles grow while you are working out.
FACT: Muscles actually grow during your resting and recuperation period. Only through proper rest will you begin to really see the results of your hard work. Many people tend to overreach when strength training.
6. MYTH: The longer you exercise the better.
FACT: Too much exercise prevents results. This is like the million dollar question….how much is enough? The workouts that I recommend to my clients are brief, intense and highly effective. They stimulate the muscles and burn fat. These workouts take around 5 hours per week. Despite what you think, more is not better!
7. MYTH: To lose fat and improve your body, don’t eat.
FACT: To build a lean, healthy body you must eat and eat often. Eating 5-6 small meals per day will increase your metabolism and burn more fat than starving yourself with 1 or 2 meals daily.
8. MYTH: Skipping breakfast helps to prevent hunger.
FACT: The main thing that you need to know about skipping breakfast is if you want to be fat, don’t eat breakfast. Breakfast fires up your metabolism for the day and gives you the energy that you need to carry out your daily activities.
9. MYTH: Don’t eat after 6PM or before you go to bed.
FACT: You have been resting for 10-12 hours without food and your body has to slow down in order to conserve what nutrients it has. This snack shouldn’t include Ben & Jerry’s, cookies, cake or pie. You need to eat quality foods that are made up of proteins and fibers. Protein takes longer to digest and will keep you full longer. When you combine protein with a carbohydrate you will prevent spikes in your blood sugar.
10: MYTH: All fitness boot camps are for athletes and those who are already fit.
FACT: While some fitness boot camps may cater to those who are extreme athletes or those who like to be pushed to the extreme, not all are the same. You must look for a certified camp with a fitness professional who is a Certified Personal Trainer as well as a Certified Boot Camp Instructor. There are many imitation boot camps out there, but there is only one Adventure Boot Camp! At the North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp women of all sizes, shapes and fitness abilities are welcome to be a part of this unique fitness program that is like no other. You will be encouraged to do your best in a positive and friendly environment. Each camper works at their own fitness level as part of a group. You will experience Pilates on the beach, fun obstacle courses, strength training, cardio through walking or jogging, nutritional information, games, surprises & more at North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp. To register for the next camp and to see inspiring photos please visit www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
Gregory Hoff
Fitness Professional
North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
843-267-9359
Have you ever heard the phrase “all you have to do is eat right and exercise”? Is it really that simple? If you talk to 100 different fitness professionals you could get 100 different answers on how to eat right and exercise. Everybody seems to have their own opinion on this topic. If you combine this information with all of the different commercials, exercise gadgets, weight loss pills, and hundreds of books on this topic it can be quite confusing. You may think that you have a lot of answers from all the different weight loss methods in the media but in reality what you have is a lot of confusion, false promises and unrealistic expectations about fitness and nutrition.
I would like to help you sort out fact from fiction regarding nutrition and fitness. The first thing that you must understand is that there is no certain “magic” weight loss pill or piece of fitness equipment that will transform you into the image of yourself that you secretly desire to be. You must also examine the perfect image of yourself that you are trying to achieve. I have so many female clients who come to their first fitness evaluation with unachievable goals and who are looking for a “quick” fix to a weight loss problem that they have been battling for years. I just want to clarify that to realistically achieve your weight loss goals and to improve your total quality of life, you must make a lifestyle change. Did you hear me correctly? I did not say that you must begin an extreme diet, buy the newest gadget on television or buy stock in weight loss supplements….I said that you must make a lifestyle change. It begins with committing mentally and physically to doing whatever it takes to improve your quality of life and longevity. Remember that the road to a real life changing transformation is going to be filled with ups and downs and that true success will only come from perseverance not from being perfect
1. MYTH: Cardio activity is better for weight loss up than weight training.
FACT: If you do nothing but cardio, even if you eat less your results will not be optimal. You may lose a little weight but your overall shape will stay the same. If you began as a pear shape you will just be a slightly smaller pear when you end. That is not what I call a body transformation. Only through building lean muscle through strength training can you truly begin to change the shape of your body. So even though cardio exercise does help burn fat, when it comes to really changing the shape of your body, you can’t top proper strength training!
2. MYTH: If you exercise it doesn’t matter what you eat.
FACT: If you exercise, it matters even more what you eat. More and more Americans are exercising every day but the obesity rate keeps climbing to an all time high in our country. This is because people refuse to change the way they eat. It is only when you accept that optimal nutrition is just as vital to your success at a complete fitness program that you will begin to see the results that you desire.
3. MYTH: If a women lifts weight she will bulk up and become too muscular.
FACT: Strength training for women should not be underestimated. Women should actually be concerned about not having enough muscle rather than having too much.
4. MYTH: Weight training is only for competitive athletes and body builders.
FACT: People of all ages should include strength training into their fitness routine. As we become older we get fatter, we lose muscle mass, we lose strength, we become weaker, we become fragile, and we become prone to many physical disabilities. As a Fitness Professional I have seen people in their 80’s and 90’s benefit from regular strength training as a part of their fitness program. They are more agile and mobile and enjoy a better quality of life than those who are the same age and have not incorporated strength training into their lifestyle.
5. MYTH: Muscles grow while you are working out.
FACT: Muscles actually grow during your resting and recuperation period. Only through proper rest will you begin to really see the results of your hard work. Many people tend to overreach when strength training.
6. MYTH: The longer you exercise the better.
FACT: Too much exercise prevents results. This is like the million dollar question….how much is enough? The workouts that I recommend to my clients are brief, intense and highly effective. They stimulate the muscles and burn fat. These workouts take around 5 hours per week. Despite what you think, more is not better!
7. MYTH: To lose fat and improve your body, don’t eat.
FACT: To build a lean, healthy body you must eat and eat often. Eating 5-6 small meals per day will increase your metabolism and burn more fat than starving yourself with 1 or 2 meals daily.
8. MYTH: Skipping breakfast helps to prevent hunger.
FACT: The main thing that you need to know about skipping breakfast is if you want to be fat, don’t eat breakfast. Breakfast fires up your metabolism for the day and gives you the energy that you need to carry out your daily activities.
9. MYTH: Don’t eat after 6PM or before you go to bed.
FACT: You have been resting for 10-12 hours without food and your body has to slow down in order to conserve what nutrients it has. This snack shouldn’t include Ben & Jerry’s, cookies, cake or pie. You need to eat quality foods that are made up of proteins and fibers. Protein takes longer to digest and will keep you full longer. When you combine protein with a carbohydrate you will prevent spikes in your blood sugar.
10: MYTH: All fitness boot camps are for athletes and those who are already fit.
FACT: While some fitness boot camps may cater to those who are extreme athletes or those who like to be pushed to the extreme, not all are the same. You must look for a certified camp with a fitness professional who is a Certified Personal Trainer as well as a Certified Boot Camp Instructor. There are many imitation boot camps out there, but there is only one Adventure Boot Camp! At the North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp women of all sizes, shapes and fitness abilities are welcome to be a part of this unique fitness program that is like no other. You will be encouraged to do your best in a positive and friendly environment. Each camper works at their own fitness level as part of a group. You will experience Pilates on the beach, fun obstacle courses, strength training, cardio through walking or jogging, nutritional information, games, surprises & more at North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp. To register for the next camp and to see inspiring photos please visit www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
Gregory Hoff
Fitness Professional
North Myrtle Beach Adventure Boot Camp
www.NMBeachBootCamp.com
843-267-9359
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