In August 2011, the Trust for America's Health and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released its annual rankings of obesity. South Carolina came in as the No. 8 fattest state in the country.
written by Ebony Looney
Are you stuck in a fitness rut? Do you want to jumpstart your fitness regimen, but not sure how to do it? A fitness boot camp may be what you need. It is one of the best ways to jumpstart your way to a healthy lifestyle because of the commitment level and group experience. A local boot camp taught by fitness trainer, Michael Thomas in various
locations in Columbia, SC, has designed a program to reduce body fat, tone muscle and improves women's health. The boot camp fitness program consists of fun and challenging cardiovascular and strength training workouts. In addition to a consistent workout regimen, Michael offers the following wellness tips on his website, www.columbiabootcamp.com.
1. As a general rule avoid foods that have any trans fats and those foods that have high amounts of saturated fat.
2. Eat lean meats, poultry, beans, and nuts. These foods are a good source of protein.
3. Drink eight glasses of water a day.
4. Complex carbohydrates are provided by foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, oats, and sweet potatoes.
These foods also provide the body with fiber that is healthy for digestion.
5. The minerals, vitamins, and fats needed are provided by the foods listed above.
6. Avoid foods that are enriched and have a high sugar content. Avoid the white stuff, i.e., sugar, salt, and enriched bleached carbohydrates. Visit Michael's website and join his boot camp with several
of your girlfriends/bridesmaids/family!
Lose those inches together.
www.columbiabootcamp.com
