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New 28-Day Clean Eating Program with SloBody!

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I’ve partnered with SloBody and created a 28-day Clean Eating Program. Many people may not be familiar with clean eating so I’m going to break it down for you!

What is Clean Eating?

There are so many different diets out there and all of them promise a sleek, slim, and sexy new you in just a couple of days or weeks. Many of us have tried too many to count AND can count more failures than successes in these endeavors AND have gained back all we have lost and then some.

When deciding what to eat, how often do you listen to YOUR OWN BODY instead of listening to the ‘media health experts’ reporting on what food is supposed to be the best new food? 10 years ago margarine was the best choice, now butter is back. Eggs are good; eggs are bad; eggs are good again. Who can keep up? The problem with cookie cutter nutrition guidance is that some foods may not be good for your unique body.

So what way of eating truly works and is something you can follow for a life time? The Clean Eating way of eating is your answer. This means you eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods most of the time. Using the rule of thumb 90/10 or 80/20 if you are just starting out. You don’t have to eat perfectly clean 100% of the time, it’s what you eat most of the time that counts!

Clean Eating does mean planning meals ahead, but as the saying goes, “when you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” If you are new to this way of eating, seeking an expert to guide you is your best move. An expert such as a Certified Health Coach, can help you plan meals that you will actually eat, and meals that work best for your body. Most diets do not consider your individual needs and that just sets you up for failure. Hiring an expert to learn the Clean Eating way of eating can ensure your success not only in the short term, but in the long run as well.

So what is Clean Eating you ask? Here are the basics:

· Eating whole, minimally processed foods. Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store. Skip frozen meals, packaged snacks, cookies, crackers

· Fresh produce, think fruits and veggies (local and organic are best). Stick to the clean fifteen and dirty dozen list for guidance: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews

· Lean and clean proteins: See Clean Protein Sources section in this manual for details, think fish and animal proteins from sustainable and organic sources, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils

· Whole, intact grains: rice, quinoa, millet, rolled or steel-cut oats, amaranth, sorghum, cous cous (contains gluten), barley (contains gluten)

· Healthy sources of oils and fats, your body needs fat to absorb important nutrients, cushion your joints, give you soft skin and silky hair, helps you feel full longer. High quality olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocados, nuts, coconut oil

· Focus on drinking water as your best beverage, avoid sugary and highly caffeinated drinks

· There is no perfect way of clean eating, follow the basics and you will achieve better health, aim for 80% clean eating, 20% discretionary

Are ready to discover what actually fuels your engine properly and get your body running as efficiently as a racecar?

Check out the 28-day Clean Eating Program: http://slobody.com/training/kickstart/.

And one of the best parts, you can do it from anywhere! All your tools and coaching are online.

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New 28-Day Program: Partnering with SloBody

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7! SloBody is celebrating their 1st Anniversary in their beautiful space in Delray Beach with a huge event! I wrote about them last year when they first opened up.

The day starts with free yoga from 9:45 – 10:45 AM, call to reserve a spot: 561-400-0608.

After a great yoga session, stick around for the party for food, fun, and raffle prizes! Sample delicious and yummy clean eats provided by yours truly of Total Health Counseling, The Olive Taste of Delray, and Fit Food Express of Delray.

Food samples will be straight from the recipe guide in my 28-day program. There will also be samples from Lori of The Olive Taste – she has amazing gourmet vinegar’s which will be available at the fruit sundae bar. Olive Taste also has high quality olive oils loaded with healthy fats that your body needs to absorb nutrients, vital for healthy organs and to give you glowing skin and silky hair. You’ll want to use Lori’s olive oil for many of the dips and dressings in my 28-day program to make them extra delicious and gourmet. Dean from Fit Food Express will also have delicious fresh juice and food samples. Fit Food is right around the corner from SloBody so you can zip over after a great SloBody workout if you’re short on time. Dean offers high quality healthy foods on the quick.

You will also learn about my new partnership with SloBody to bring you a whole new experience of exercise and clean eating. I have created a new 28-day Clean Eating Program to work alongside their new program SloBody Kick Start. Janine and Kirk are the exercise experts and I am the clean eating expert!

I will show you how clean eating can improve your health with weekly eating plans for 28 days.

You’ll get:

· A full guide explaining the entire program

· how to successfully transition to clean eating

· plus tips on self-care for reducing stress

· Full recipe guide with 66 recipes!! Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, and dessert.

· Weekly menus and shopping lists

· Plus a food diary to track your eating and how you are feeling

Additional handouts:

· Eating out 101, tips for keeping it clean when dining out

· Staging your kitchen for success

· Carb Tolerance on choosing the best carbs to eat

· Plus juicing recipes for those who like to make juice

My new 28-Day Clean Eating program is loaded with all delicious and healthy meals you can make each week. Everything is made from fresh and simple ingredients. Easy to make and keeps well in your fridge for a couple days. So you can cook once and eat several times. This program is customizable, you can add your choice of protein if you are vegetarian or eat meat. I make recommendations for both in the program guide. Everything is very flexible.

We are also super excited to open up a special Facebook group just for you to be able to ask questions and get support in a private group setting. I’m also giving each participant a free 30-min power session over the phone with me for 1:1 support anytime during the 28-day program. You will also get weekly check in e-mails delivered right to your inbox.

My practice, as a Health Coach and in life is based upon the idea that there is no one way of eating for everyone – we are all individuals. I grew up eating based on the food pyramid, like most people, but it didn’t work for me. I never felt that great, but after changing my diet, based on the foods that worked for my body – everything changed. I learned more about this way of eating in my education at Integrative Nutrition. And many of my clients have benefited from eating based on their own bio-individual needs.

Another important aspect to overall health is the concept of Primary Foods, which describes everything around food that affects our well-being including exercise, career, creativity, spirituality and relationships. Encompassing healthy foods and healthy lifestyle changes is a whole person approach to a healthy and balanced life. In my own life having a family, busy life, high stress corporate career, and my own business – clean eating is crucial for me on a daily basis to not only get through my day but feel great in the process.

For more info about the event please call: 561.400.0608 or check out http://slobody.com/training.

Hope to see you there!

XO

SloBody – New Yoga Studio Opening in Delray Beach!

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

You may have heard the saying, “Abs are made in the kitchen!” While there’s a lot of truth in those words, it’s so important to workout most days of the week and finding the right workouts for your body is key.

Enter, SloBody – an infusion of traditional yoga with functional training. The SLO in SloBody stands for “Strengthen, Lengthen, and Open Your Body”. This class delivers just that! I took a free class during their soft opening week on Saturday, June 8 and loved it! I went in thinking I signed up for a yoga class but was pleasantly surprised by the class led by owners Kirk Slobody and Janine Tiede. While many of the poses were true to yoga, the transition of poses were executed in a more functional training method. I really enjoyed the workout and felt I did indeed strengthen, lengthen, and open tight areas of my body. This workout is great for seasoned athletes or anyone looking to start a new exercise program at any age.

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

Come meet Kirk and Janine for the SloBody Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 11 5:30PM – 6:30PM. The event kicks off with the ribbon cutting ceremony then take a tour and join the quick class session. Enjoy complimentary food samples by Fit Food Express (located a few blocks away!)

A few new client specials worth taking advantage of:

  • 2 week of unlimited classes (plus 3-month of access to SloBody online) for $35
  • Intro Package #1: 3 Private sessions + 1-month of unlimited classes plus access to Slobody online for 3-months  = $300 (valued at over $500)
  • Intro Package #2: 1 Private session + 1-month unlimited classes plus access to Slobody online for 3-months  = $150 (valued at over $250)

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

SloBody is located in the heart of Delray beach a few blocks from Atlantic Ave. The setting is beautiful, clean, and welcoming. The parlor area has those cute cubbies to place your shoes and bags. The SloBody room fits 20 comfortably. Kirk and Janine explain the moves well and walk around to assist clients during class. The class I took was entry level, perfect way to start any new workout routine! They will be offering a range of different level classes to suite needs of all clients. They also offer online classes for purchase so you can train at home whenever you like! http://slobody.com/online-training/

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SloBody

209 NE 5th Terrace

Delray Beach, FL

561.400.0608