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Beware the Weekend

jeff — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:43:01 +0000

Sure, you’re working for the weekend. You workout hard during the week and reap the benefits on the weekend when you drive farther off the tee, work in the yard without soreness and look good at the pool. Why not relax and enjoy with an extra beer or a big cheeseburger?

Not so fast…

Research long ago documented “normal” holiday weight gain, now a Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis study has linked your slower than expected weight loss to overindulgence on the weekends. Researchers followed 48 individuals between 50 and 60-years-old over the course of a year and found a consistent reversal of weight loss on the weekends, not just over the holidays. In fact, Saturday was identified as the day on which the most calories were consumed, according the participants’ food journals.

Think about it, if you burn a consistent 500 calories more than you consume over the course of 7 days, you’ll lose a pound (3500 calories). Go out for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda, or a big steak and a loaded baked potato –don’t forget dessert – or name your favorite weekend treat and it adds up to weight-loss frustration.

JAY GONDEK, personal trainer

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:14:15 +0000

Jay, a recent transplant to Nashville likes the big-city-small-town feel here. Spending time running barefoot in Werner Park, riding horses, competing in triathlons and marathons makes it easy to motivate clients and friends to be active. Volunteering at Alive Hospice … Continue reading →

MICHAEL CALLADO, personal trainer

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:13:04 +0000

He comes to us with over 8 years of experience and a passion to help society become fit and healthier one session at a time. When Michael is not training he enjoys spending time with his wife, Carla, and Capone, his 7 year old Boston terrier. Michael believes that the first step to living a healthy and active lifestyle is to embrace your weaknesses and be grateful for your strengths.

MIN KIM, personal trainer

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:12:24 +0000

Min, a South Korea native, has made Nashville his home for the last 20 years. He got a culinary arts degree from Johnson & Wales University and worked in various restaurants and hotels before embarking a career in fitness in … Continue reading →

MARIANNE WILSON, personal trainer

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:11:34 +0000

Marianne Wilson, from Pleasant View, Tennessee, is a graduate from Middle Tennessee State University and has been a personal trainer since 2005. When she’s not training, Marianne teaches lifetime wellness at Harpeth High School and enjoys playing the piano ,guitar, … Continue reading →