How To Safely Labor Your Way to Fitness

I thought this photo was appropriate for my Labor Day today. I just went to visit a friend in the hospital yesterday that was having a hard time breathing due to too much fat on his body. His heart can’t handle his fat levels. His diagnosis so far is a fatty liver, fatty gall bladder and fatty blood!

I didn’t even know fatty blood was possible. When his blood was drawn, it hardened which means he can have a huge blood clot at any time and die. The real interesting thing is that he is only 20 years old! He is a son of one of my very good friends. He was a football player in high school but now that he is not playing, he isn’t very physically active anymore.

His doctor said If he doesn’t change his diet immediately, he will not live very long. Talk about a serious wake up call! I read over the nutrition plan that he was given and was very excited to learn that our family has been eating much of what was on the nutrition plan. It feels good to know that although we never know when our time will come, that at least we are doing our best to take care of our health.

The hospital visit also motivated me to get back on my exercise plan and get started with my last fitness challenge of the year. It’s been so exciting to lose so many inches this past year and watch my body transform back into the fit athlete body that I’ve had before my kids were born.

Be sure to safely labor your way to fitness by reviewing your fitness plan over the past year. What do you need to change? What do you want to do differently into the new year? Take this labor day to reflect on what you can do for the next 3 months and into the new year. Happy Labor Day!

Naomi Trower AKA
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My 2nd Fitness Challenge Results

I had several challenges with my 2nd Fitness Challenge of the year. I had an injury about mid way through the challenge called costochondritis. My injury set me back about 2 weeks but I believe in the 80-20 rule where those 2 weeks would not ruin my end results if 80% of the time I’m doing well with my fitness plan.

Summer time was another challenge for me as we were taking more trips and making sure that I kept to my nutrition plan. I did well with my eating at Disneyland. The security guards didn’t take out my almonds and dry roasted edadame! It worked out great to munch on these as we stood in line for rides.

I have noticed that I need to push myself more during my workouts. I’m getting stronger and my body is getting used to working out 6 days a week. I’m still continuously working on my nutrition. I plan to start the Elimination Diet but I’m not there mentally yet but it’s a goal of mine.

Here is an awesome quote that describes how to push through despite obstacles that I turned to often during this challenge:

“Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals – Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want” Marsha Sinetar

My goals for my fitness challenges have been to lose my belly fat, trim my thighs and get more muscle tone back to my arms. My main goal hasn’t been to lose weight but if it happens that’s ok. I am very happy with my body image. I just need a tune up in the above mentioned areas.

I’m very happy to say that although my stats don’t really show much change, I am now able to fit into my favorite pair of capri’s that I couldn’t even pull up 2 months ago. So with that, here are my Summer Transformation Challenge Results…

27-Mar-09			24-Jul-09
AGE:	35		AGE:	36
HEIGHT:	5′10″		HEIGHT:	5′10″
WEIGHT:	186 lbs		WEIGHT:	187 lbs	+1
SIZE:	10		SIZE:	10	-0
Belly:	32 in		Belly:	31	-1
HIPS:	39 in		HIPS:	39	-0
BUST:	36 in		BUST:	36	-0
ARMS:	11 in each		ARMS:	11 in each	-0
THIGHS:	22 in each		THIGHS:	21 in each	-2

Gain of 1 pound muscle and loss of 3 inches!

I will be taking a 2 to 3 week break and will start another fitness challenge to close out the year.

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
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Prograde Workout / Lean Meal Replacement Shake Review

There are a few Prograde products that I enjoy. My absolute favorite is Prograde Workout Shake. It has a great taste especially with Almond Milk. It tastes disgusting to me with water, so Almond Milk is a great alternative. Almond milk is only 60 calories per serving to add to the 200 calories of the Prograde Vanilla Recovery Shake. This is the second article of three in a series of product reviews of Nutrilite, Prograde and Shakeology Products.

I would love the Prograde Lean Meal Replacement more if there was a vanilla option. Chocolate is the only option for the Prograde Meal Replacement Shake. Yes, what a shocker that I don’t care for chocolate! I am a sucker for all things vanilla and caramel.

Prograde Cravers are great ORGANIC snack bars.They’re not protein bars per se, but rather “snack bars” containing 100% organic and nutrient-packed ingredients to satisfy not only your hunger and taste buds, but also your body’s nutritional needs.

They’re only 180 calories so they’re perfect for a quick on-the-go snack in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon to satisfy your appetite and keep your blood sugar stable until your next meal… a nice convenient snack to bring with you to work every day, or on a road trip, and help you avoid the junk-food snacks that are everywhere you look.

Cravers are also full of healthy fats from all-natural ingredients. Plus they’re coated with a delicious 100% organic antioxidant-rich dark chocolate coating.  Of course, I’m waiting for the white chocolate version. There are 3 different chocolate flavors: Almond Butter, Peanut Butter and Spirulina.

Let me know if you would like to try any of these products FREE!

Naomi Trower AKA
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My Summer Fitness Challenge Week 6 of 12

Wow! It is hard to believe that I am half way through my 2nd fitness challenge of the year. I hate to report that I have encountered my 1st injury in my life. I have been an athlete since 5 years old and I haven’t had any injuries until now. I didn’t even sustain this injury while working out or playing a sport. However, I blame it on OLD AGE!

I had a sharp pain in my chest after I reached in a diagonal direction for a pen. Is that ridiculous or what? The injury occurred 1 day before my 30-*something* birthday and I blame it on early preparation for my 40’s. Sure, I wish I could blame it on my super buff workouts, but honestly if a weight is too heavy for me, I quickly put it down and use what is just right to feel a burn without over-exerting myself.

Here is my official diagnosis:
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Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). It causes sharp pain in the costosternal joint – where your ribs and breastbone are joined by rubbery cartilage. Pain caused by costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.

Your doctor might refer to costochondritis by other names, including chest wall pain, costosternal syndrome and costosternal chondrodynia. When the pain of costochondritis is accompanied by swelling, it’s referred to as Tietze syndrome.

Most cases of costochondritis have no apparent cause. In these cases, treatment focuses on easing your pain while you wait for costochondritis to resolve on its own.

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The crazy thing is that I’ve talked to about 5 different people that have been diagnosed with this and there are different recovery time frames. My doctor said 2-3 weeks but most of my friends said 6 months and/or 18 months! Most of them said the anti-inflammatory meds didn’t work for them.

I did home physical therapy that included taking deep breaths with my mouth closed and breathing through my nose. This helps to heal the area. Another exercise that helps to ease the pain is to clasp your hands together behind your back and lift your arms up and down. These exercises along with the anti-inflammatory meds helped me to get back on track after about 2 weeks.

Thankfully those meds are helping me and I don’t feel that much pain. I took 1 week off from my workouts which was hard to do since I have been making so much progress. I was bummed that my chest hurt a bit after doing a light workout. Doesn’t my rib area know that I’m in a fitness challenge? Ha!

Oh well. I will listen to my body and see where these next 6 weeks take me. At least I don’t feel myself filling out my jeans which is always my 1st indicator to weight gain. I haven’t stepped on a scale in 6 weeks! I will probably do a weigh in this Friday just to see where I stand. These are just the ups and downs of life and I have to learn to adjust to obstacles. I feel a quote is appropriate to end this post.

“Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals – Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want” Marsha Sinetar

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
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Summer Fitness Challenge May 1st – Join Me!

Are you ready to lose your belly fat, your muffin top, tone your arms and slim down those jiggly thighs? I have been losing so many inches in only 15 minutes a day! I’m so excited about it that I’m shouting it out from the roof tops! JOIN ME in my next summer fitness challenge!! These targeted and specific exercises are bringing drastic results all over the world. As part of the challenge, here is what you get for a $4.95 trial:

20 week exercise plan with pictures & explanations – targeted to sculpt the main mommy trouble spots such as losing your belly fat, losing your muffin top, toning your arms and slimming those jiggly thighs. You will also receive 10 others bonues that include recipes, cellulite tips, new mom workouts, etc.

6 Live Training Coaching Calls from a certified personal trainer Holly Rigsby. This alone is incredible to have a personal trainer at this great $4.95 trial offer. The cost for a personal fitness trainer far exceeds this great price. I have priced out several fitness trainers at my local gym and I’m elated that I’m saving $300 / month.

Online Menu Planner from Nutrition For Results is normally $120 / year but with the summer challenge you will have FREE access that customizes your meal plans for you. You can choose from various built in meal plans or create your own plan that stays within your calorie range. I love that it shows me which foods that I need to add to my diet to make my nutrition more well balanced which enhances my weight loss efforts.

Club FYM Online Support Group one of the biggest complaint from people is staying motivated and encouraged. Holly has done a great job of keeping us motivated, energized and encouraged by having a great online support system with opportunities for real live events which just occurred over this past weekend. Club FYM is a great place to meet other women with similar fitness goals.

Steps to Join the Challenge:

1. Get Exercise Plan $4.95 trial offer, $35.00 21 days later (non-recurring, 1 time charge)

2. Sign up with Club FYM

3. Sign up for the Summer Challenge on Club FYM

4. Have fun with the Summer Fitness Challenge!

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
QuickMomWorkouts
Club FYM

Fitness Challenge Winners Are….

The final votes were collected last night at midnight and we have the Top 3 Challenge Winners!

Once again, this has turned out to be one super close challenge….please take a moment to meet your top 3….and know that All of the women who made a commitment to this 12 week challenge are Winners!

New Year’s Transformation Challenge Grand Prize Winners are….

Third Place

Alison Liddic Completely Reshapes Her Body As She Loses 5 Pounds and Over 2 Inches Offer Her Hips and Over 2 Inches Off Her Mommy Belly!

Congratulations Alison!!!
You have won a 1 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month program

1 Month One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call
One 15-minute call

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Second Place

New Mom Annik Wagnes Gets Her Body Back And Then Some As She Sheds 15 Pounds Of Baby Weight And Over 4 Inches Off Her Mommy Belly!

Congratulations Annik!!
You have won a 3 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching program
3 Months One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call each month
Up to two 15-minute calls used as needed
Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Grand Prize goes to….Jane Hale

Jane Hale Has Bikini Confidence Losing Over 21 lbs of fat, 21 inches and A Dress Size!

Congratulations Jane!!!
You have won a 6 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching Program

~ Free DVD package mailed to your door
~ Free Newsletter
~ Free Access to Private Forum with exclusive access to bonus workout videos, audios and coaching calls.
~ Free access to the Nutrition for Results Online menu planner

6 Months of One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call each month Up to four 15-minute calls used as needed

Flip Ultra Video Camera

PLUS $500 worth of Prograde Supplements – in addition to a Yummy New Bikini Ready Body!

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Yay! Congrats to the top 3 and what an honor to be chosen! I’ll see you gals in the next challenge!

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
QuickMomWorkouts

My 12 Week Fitness Challenge Final Results

I just completed my first 12 week fitness challenge. This is the first time that I used an online nutrition planner which was really awesome! It allowed me to see if I reached my daily goal for all of my nutrients. It also allowed me to see which foods that I normally eat are really good or bad for me. It is still amazing to me that due to my current height, weight, age and activity level that I need to consume between 2000 to 2200 calories / day just to lose weight! There are so many people that aren’t even eating enough calories let alone eating the right things.

I want to share the most important thing that I learned during this time. Our bodies are very similar to our relationships with our spouses and our children. We need to find their love language to communicate effectively with them. We also need to find our love language for our bodies. I’ve been tweaking my diet and fitness plans for years and still learning new things about MY body. It takes time to learn to work with our hubbies and kids and that changes over time just like our bodies change over time. What you did 3 years ago might not work for your body today.

I see fitness as a journey to learn my body even though I may not get the right answers for some time but each and every physical body is so different. I can’t base my success or my journey on everyone else’s flat belly results. What I can do is go that extra mile, like try the elimination diet to see which foods have the most negative effect on my body.  You have to figure out YOUR body’s love language to be most effective in your weight loss efforts.

I have also embraced that the scale doesn’t tell the whole story. I’ve lost so many inches and gone down 2 dress sizes but I tend to gain muscle really fast. This muscle gain really shows on the scale. I have seen great results but this is just the beginning. I can’t wait to see my flat belly results by the end of this year since I have found the best fitness plan for this target area.

I have had the busiest year of my life but yet have found the most amount of energy due to focusing on my fitness and health goals. It’s been fun to watch my kids exercise with me and ask me why I’m doing so many exercises.  This is instilling a great value in their lives just as we give them other moral values. Ok on to my initial and final stats!

3-Jan-09			27-Mar-09
AGE:	35		AGE:	35
HEIGHT:	5′10″		HEIGHT:	5′10″
WEIGHT:	188 lbs		WEIGHT:	186 lbs	-2
SIZE:	14		SIZE:	10	-2
Belly:	36 in		Belly:	32	-4
HIPS:	41 in		HIPS:	39	-2
BUST:	38 in		BUST:	36	-2
ARMS:	12 in each		ARMS:	11 in each	-2
THIGHS:	23 in each		THIGHS:	22 in each	-2

Total Loss -2 lbs -12 inches!

These were my goals back in January:

My Goals: To get rid of my belly fat (YUCK!). I used to have a perfect flat belly before kids and I want it back. My arms and thighs used to be very toned (even with kids) so I want my toned, chiseled arms and thighs back. It’s hard to say what that weight loss goal is but I will keep at it until I reach my flat belly and toned arms and thighs. I see the most progress (2 months on my own and 1 month with FYM) on my back and the back of my thighs. I used to have 3 rolls of fat on my back and a lot more cellulite on my thighs. I don’t know what I’m doing to get the most progress in those areas but I want some progress in my BELLY!!! LOL

I initially started my weight loss journey in March 2008 and I started out at 200 lbs. As you can see, I started to lose the most amount of weight in the beginning and the most amount of inches during my fitness challenge. The loss of 2 lbs in 12 weeks was actually a fluctuation throughout the entire time.

I had a hard time consistently intaking the high amount of calories that I needed on a daily basis. I am more encouraged that I actually met my goals which wasn’t based on the scale. I lost 4 inches in my belly! WOOHOO! This is an incredible start to an even greater journey. My arm definition is coming back, my thighs have slimmed down and are in now in a position to develop muscle definition again.  I plan to take a 2 week break (my body does better with weight loss after breaks) and jump right back into another 12 week challenge!

I also have to add that I have seen more results with my belly fat in 3 months with Quick Mom Workouts than my 3 years with Curves! These results also stem from working out less time with only 15 minutes a day for 6 days/week! Here are the key factors that I believe are the reasons:

1. Change of my workout every 4 weeks
2. Online Nutrition Planner with FYM
3. Club FYM support forum
4. Interval Training
5. Eating every 3-4 hours

Go for your weight loss goals and I’ll report back the awesome results from my next fitness challenge!

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama

My Fitness Challenge Update Week 8 of 12!

It’s hard to believe that I only have 4 weeks left of my fitness challenge! I am already looking forward to the next 12 week challenge. The progressive workouts are kicking my butt..but in a good way. I’m so pumped to see my muscle definition coming back in my arms.

I have had no problem losing inches, (YAY!) but I’ve noticed that I’m still not eating enough daily to continue losing the pounds. I’ve been slacking lately on my meal planning. I’ve got 4 weeks to get back on track with that.

Quick Mom Workouts has a great nutritional online planner that I have access to for 1 year which is a great benefit of the challenge. It tells you which nutritional elements that you are lacking and what foods that you can add to your diet to meet those needs. It’s been a great tool for me to stay on track.

Here are my latest stats for the past month:

I am 5′10″ tall and during the challenge I’ve fluctuated between 188 and 186 lbs but I was 198 pounds before the challenge. I’ve been losing inches like crazy though which is awesome!! I’ve lost 1 dress size from a size 14 to a size 12.

Lost 1 inch in both arms
Lost 1 inch in both thighs
Lost 1 inch in my hips
Lost 1 inch in my waist
Lost 1 inch from my belly

For an awesome total loss of 7 inches! My pants are falling off and I’m loving it! I don’t know if I’m brave enough to post my before and after pics here on my blog so send me some encouraging comments that will build up my courage for the next 4 weeks! I’m off to do a workout…

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama

My Fitness Challenge Update!

I’m in week 3 of 12 of my fitness challenge. This is my version of The Biggest Loser. I’ve been learning so much! I’ve been averaging 1850 calories per day and it is still not enough! After I inputted my weight, height, age, body fat and exercise level, I need to be eating 2200 to 2300 calories/day to start losing weight! Wowzers! I had no idea that I have to eat so much and I’m sure there are others out there that aren’t aware of this either! Here is an online body fat tester and a customizable calorie calculator calorie_calculator2 for you to input your stats.

I’m not getting caught up in weighing myself every single day because the scale is only one indicator of progress. I’ve actually tried on a pair of jeans that I couldn’t even pull over my thighs. They now fit over my thighs but now I can’t button them up! LOL PROGRESS! I can’t wait to be able to button them up and observe how loose they feel.

I also have 2 local friends that are in the challenge with me and they have noticed some drastic results already! It’s been exciting, fun and challenging to keep eating healthy foods every 3-4 hours but we are making it happen. Stay tuned for more details to come!

Oh wait! Speaking of The Biggest Loser, I was looking at an ad with Jillian Michaels and I thought to myself, “My fitness trainer, Holly Rigsby looks more hot than her!” : ) Let me know what you think! Here are more details on Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy program.

Jillian Michaels

Holly Rigsby

Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama

New Year Fitness Challenge!

I’m excited to announce a 12 Week Fitness Challenge Contest that I’m going to participate in this year. I’ve seen incredible success for many women with this program and I want to journal my progress here as well.  Here are the details…

It’s time to begin your Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge and win Fabulous Prizes for your Results!

Challenge Details

2009: The Year of Yummy-ness! 2009 is Your Year to Shine and WIN one of a kind Prizes to Enhance Results!

Start Date: Your Challenge will begin on the Day you Post your Photo.

You can register anytime between December 31st and January 9th by midnight EST.

Deadline to register is Friday, January 9th.

Everyone who Registers and Participates will Receive:

- FREE 12 month access to Online Menu Planner There you will be able to create unlimited, nutritionally balanced meals using your favorite foods. This same exact program sells online for $119.40 per year. ($119.40 Value)

- Save 20% off your Prograde order

- Access Expert Interviews
I will be inviting additional fitness experts to interview during your 12 week challenge as well…from Dax Moy – author of the Elimination Diet to Jayson Hunter – Prograde’s dietitian and author of the Carb Rotation Diet.

- A ton of additional audio and video resources to help you maximize your results each step of the way!

- Coaching Calls with Holly Rigsby
To help assist you in the transformation, I will be holding 6 LIVE bi-weekly group coaching calls to help answer questions and keep you on track during the transformation challenge. During the last Challenge, coaching calls were recorded and will be shared during this challenge as well.

I will also be offering a BONUS Coaching Call next Week to help Jump Start the FYM”s who are rearing and ready to go – plus I am excited to get everyone on the call too!

Prizes: Deluxe Coaching Program Packages

Doing something a little different this year! Take your Results to the NEXT Level!

Grand Prize – 6 Month

6 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Program

~ Free DVD package mailed to your door
~ Free Newsletter
~ Free Access to Private Forum with exclusive access to bonus workout videos, audios and coaching calls.
~ Free access to the Nutrition for Results Online menu planner

6 Months of One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call each month
Up to four 15-minute calls used as needed

Flip Ultra Video Camera

Video camera will be used to enhance coaching experience. Since I cannot personally be there to help guide you, use your camera instead! Film clips of exercises, workouts, trips to the grocery, etc. Any experience you wish to share with me that allows me to give you more specific feedback to assist you as needed. Yes, these are super easy to use and super fun!

PLUS over $500 worth of FREE Prograde Supplements!

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Second Place 3 Month

3 Months Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month program
3 Months One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call each month
Up to two 15-minute calls used as needed

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

Third Place – 1 Month

1 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month program
1 Month One on One Phone Coaching
One 60-minute call
One 15-minute call

Fit Yummy Mummy T-Shirt/Tank

EVERYONE WINS Not only will you come Shining Brightly out of the next 12 weeks with a New Body and a totally New Life – there will be a special prize awarded to every single FYM who starts and finishes the entire 12-week challenge.

Where do YOU see yourself in 3 months?

Let’s make it happen!

Be sure you have ….

1. your copy of Fit Yummy Mummy
2. join The New Years Transformation Challenge Group at ClubFYM.com
3. your before photos
3. your measurements
4. your goals
5. and of course your commitment and pure enthusiasm….for this is going to be one amazing 12 week experience!!!

Join in this contest with me and watch us melt away the fat!