Keri is getting ready for her wedding!

Yesterday, "Keri" (name has been changed to protect her from embarrassment) sent me an email asking me a question that I think you need to hear.

I'll tell you what that question was in just a sec ...

Incidentally, I am a nutritionist. I completed accredited course work in human nutrition at Fullerton College and have an incessant drive to learn and give the BEST body transformation advice.

With that said, I AM NOT an R.D. (REGISTERED DIETITIAN). The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association awards the "Registered Dietitian" credential to those who pass an exam after completing academic coursework and a supervised internship.

So, back to Keri...

She asked me for help finding a "nutritionist". Why? Her goal is to lose more weight for her upcoming wedding. Since the real goal is weight loss, the first step to make that happen really should be to measure her current body composition.

I recommend this company to measure body composition:

http://bootcampfx.com/bodyfat <--link to "Get Dunked".
 
I have no affiliation with them -- just heard good things from other BCFX members.

Keri can track her progress weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or bi-monthly.

I recommend bi-weekly body composition assessments.

She also wants a nutrition/meal plan to determine the number of GRAMS of protein, carbs, fat etc., that she needs during a typical day. Here is a great, FREE resource that does exactly that:

http://bootcampfx.com/dietitian

BUT....

Will knowing the number of GRAMS of nutrients she should be consuming with each meal be very useful?

Is she going to walk around with a food scale in her purse and WEIGH every-single-thing she eats?

If she wants to do that, great.

However, I believe that Keri can benefit from some EASIER, simpler solutions.

Chip and Dan Heath are brilliant psychologists and authors of the book, "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard". They suggest that you should focus on simple, daily progress -- this approach often works better at creating long lasting body change.

Below is a SIMPLE fat loss plan and behavior change tips that will help Keri lose more fat simply, daily and easily.

It works every time ... 

SECRET FAT LOSS MEAL PLANS

http://curtisludlow.com/Fat-Loss-Program.html

SECRET FOOD CONSUMPTION, BEHAVIOR CHANGE TIPS

Brian Wansink, Ph.D. Stanford, is the lead author of over 100 academic articles and books on changing eating behavior. He is author of the book, "Mindless Eating". Below are some simple solutions that he says AUTOMATICALLY change eating behavior, positively.

1. Eat your meals on smaller plates.
2. Use TALL, skinny drinking glasses.
3. Eat under natural light, not candle light.

How and why do these simple tricks work?

Dr. Wansink explains in this VIDEO.

Are you a veteran gym goer and are looking for the best in Orange County health clubs?  Or maybe you have never set foot into one of the many gyms in Fullerton. No matter your experience level, you will find that becoming a member of a club or gym can be very rewarding - or an absolute nightmare.

Take some time and make sure that you find the right gym for you. There are a lot of health clubs in Fullerton and the last thing that you want to do is to waste a lot of money on a gym membership that really doesn't suit you. How can you find the right gym for you and which of the many gyms in Orange County is it going to be?

In the first place, remember that research is key. This is an area that has a lot to offer anyone who wants to get in shape and to get more fit, but when you look at it closely, they are all offer you different ways of doing it. Most if not all of the Fullerton gyms have a web presence, and this is where you can start. What are their rates like, and what kind of services and facilities do they offer? Which ones seem like they would be perfect for you and which ones seem like a mismatch?



Remember to find a gym that is going to be convenient to you. You can get so caught up on finding the gym with the right facilities that you choose one that takes you a half hour out of your way! While some people can make that commitment, remember that finding a gym that is close to where you live and work can make it much more likely that you will actually go.

When you are looking to join a gym, remember that you need to consider what facilities you absolutely need and which ones you can live without. Most gyms will have the normal mix of stair steppers, recumbent bikes and elliptical machines, but how much do you need a racquetball court? Are you looking for fairly intensive or sophisticated weight machines, or do you feel as though you need a wide variety of free weights or maybe even kettle bells to get the full workout that you are interested in.

Have you considered a fitness boot camp? This type of membership will give you the benefits of personal training at much lower investment.

Finally, make sure that as you look complete your search for the perfect O.C. gyms, that you pick one that will serve and let's you try them out risk-free. It is important to make sure that you can find a gym that you feel comfortable in. Make sure that the staff friendly and makes you feel like family.

One more important point; make sure that the club culture of the gym members are a good match for your personality. Some people love to chat while they work out, while others simply want to get the job done. Take some time and make sure that you look into a gym that makes you comfortable.

If you are looking for the perfect orange county health clubs, you will find that there are a number of different options open for you. Weigh your options, consider a fitness boot camp,  find the one that suits you best and enjoy a healthier lifestyle today.

In this short video Jorge Cruise and Andrew Weil talk about the "calorie myth".