Carol Whitaker Coaching

FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY...   Everything has energy--EVERYTHING!  Your thoughts, feelings and emotions all have an energy frequency.  Happy, cheerful thoughts have high powerful high energy.  Sad, resentment, anger, contention all have a very low vibrational energy frequency.   Even food has energy.  Whole foods are high in energy while processed foods are basically dead energy foods.  You will naturally crave foods that match your emotional state of mind and energy you are radiating out which will attract like people, experiences and events into your life to validate that which you are thinking…  (If you would like to learn more about the energy of food visit this site, it will explain in further the energy in food is,  http://energyfanatics.com/2009/09/29/raise-your-energy-vibration/ ) Take a moment to contemplate how you feel right now… What is your body telling you?  What are you craving?  A high positive mindset will only crave healthy foods because it is a v

HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT I'm always asked how to lose belly fat... We all want a slim midsection, yet for some it often more difficult to achieve. Genetics obviously have a big role to play in it; however, we are responsible for what we put in our mouth, an most often than not we're actually not feeding our body healthy wholesome foods. If you have a large belly odds are that you are insulin resistant. That means your body cannot process carbohydrates in your diet so it is stored as fat. The best diet to shrink your midsection is a high protein & veggies with selected low glycemic index fruits. Aim for having at least 20 to 30 grams of protein with each meal & snack.   Eat nuts and have Omega’s to aid in your weight loss and health.   Be sure to drink lots of purified water to keep you well hydrated and to remove toxins from the body. LET'S GET MOVING! Society as a whole is overweight, obesity in children is also at an all time high, quite frankly

FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY I had an awesome weekend with my amazing family!  We had our family and friends over for a big celebration in honor of our oldest son's high school graduation.  After an eventful weekend with lots of good food and fun it's now time to pay the piper.  I love Monday's!  It's a new beginning to a wonderful week.  I cherish being able to start fresh with setting my fitness goals.  To start the week off right exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and eat a small meal consisting of lean protein, complex carbs & veggies along with drinking a lot of purified water throughout the day. This is an excellent way to jump start your metabolism and burn away the extra calories from a festive weekend.  Happy training! :)

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER Water is often overlooked as an intricate part of the fitness equation.  Too many people run around all day and forget to drink water.  Drinking at least 80 to 100 oz of water daily has many health benefits, not only does it keep your cell hydrated and your organs cleansed by removing toxins and waste but it also  curbs cravings and raises the metabolism, inducing weight loss.  Water hydrates the skin which will make you look younger and youthful.  When the body is well hydrated it has more energy and vitality as well.  

BURN FAT!  BUILD MUSCLE! Before hitting the gym, about 30 minutes prior to lifting weights, eat a small pre-workout meal consisting of a slow digesting carb such as oatmeal, an apple, banana or an orange with a high quality whey protein drink (aim for about 30 grams) to increase stamina and strength in the gym.  Be sure to stay well hydrated before, during and after you train.  Drink a L-Arginine based supplement during your workout to ensure your muscles have the nutrients and energy needed to get you through your tough workouts.  Within 30 minutes of training eat a post-workout recovery meal consisting of a complex carb such as oatmeal and about 30  grams of whey protein.  Take another serving of L-Arginine on an empty stomach before bed to build and repair muscle tissue while you sleep. An excellent L-Arginine product that gets results fast is Liv International's product, GO Nitrimax .  When I started using it a year ago my body fat dropped and I went from toned to ul