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Be ware of what your're drinking!

2011-06-12T17:04:00.000-07:00

There are so many marketing ploys these days for better tasting, cool colors, and vitamin packed waters.
Read your labels! Look for ingredients such as:

Artificial sweeteners like Sucralose and Acesulfame potassium(acesulfame-k)
Food dyes
Polysorbate 60
Crystalline fructose(more damaging than high fructose corn syrup)
Propolene glycol

These, along with some other unsavory ingredients, can wreak havoc on your body. They can result in cell mutation, migrains, seizures, gastrointestinal problems, allergic reaction...just to name few.

Keep your body healthy and money in your pocket by creating your own refreshing water.

-Add lemon or lime slices.

-Green tea; high in antioxidents and contains a protein call Theanine, which mediates the adverse effects of caffein.

-Juice your own veggies and fruits.

Log onto the articles below to learn more.

Have a safe and healthy summer!

Sources:

Dr. Mercola.com
USA Today Feb.12. 2011
Gaurdian March 31, 2011
Fooducate April 11, 2011
Men's Journal Oct.23, 2011

Happy New Year!

2010-12-29T16:30:00.000-08:00

It's that time again when you start thinking about all the things you want to do and all the changes you want to make for the new year.
At the top of that list should be your health. Now is the time to start a new program or jump start your old one.

If you have ever wondered about working out with a Personal Trainer but thought it wasn't for you or not affordable... Then, have I got news for you!

The truth is, we all know that we need to exercise, but more than 60% of adults are overweight or obese! So, what's the problem?... Most people don't know how to exercise! They're not sure where to start. How much should they be exercising? What exercises should they do or not do? How many sets? how many reps? What type of program? Undulating periodization? Push-Pull? Interval? and the questions can go on and on.

I can help you discern through all this and get down to the nitty-gritty of saving you time and money. I will work with you on finding the best possible program to suit your needs and goals all in the comfort of your own home.

As for affordability? A session could possibly cost less than you pay for your work out gear! Not only that, but what price do you put on your health???

Do something exciting for yourself. Get the motivation, inspiration and devotion you deserve! Even more important, get the strong, healthy, energetic body and lifestyle you desire!!!

I am so excited for this new year. My passion is to help educate you so you can make the most out of your lifestyle choices. Keep checking in for new videos and information!

Yours in Fitness,
Jackie Mueller

Call or email any questions.
623-640-9112
jm.ontheballfitness@yahoo.com

2009-08-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

WOW!
What a fantastic week these ladies had!!
We had a weigh in yesterday(Monday) and they did amazing.

Marcia, who will be on a little vacation this week, lost an impressive 4 pounds!
I will be keeping in touch with her while she's gone to help keep her focused. Let's face it, you know as well as I do that when we vacation everything goes out the window. So I'm going to be that little voice in her ear telling her that "She can vacation and still stick to a plan!"

Cindy did exceptionally well considering she had a bit of a setback. I will let her tell you in her own words how her week went so scroll down.

Ladies, you did it! I am extremely proud of you and can't wait to see what the next week will bring!!! :)

Jackie

2009-08-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

Hi there, It's Cindy.

Last week came and went without much exercise. I did some "light" activity but because of a possible injury (more like a "nuisance"), I wasn't able to go full speed. The thing is, when I move, I feel sooo much better. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to sit and allow body parts to get stiff, so I move, move, move. And, the truth of the matter is, after my workouts, I feel soooo much better. Maybe it's that after a workout, everything is warmed up, circulation is optimal and it's all very limber - I dunno, but I feel better.

I'm looking forward to this week's workout. When Jackie weighed me in today, I was down 1.5 pounds, yeah!! She certainly knows how to get results and there's nothing to motivate me than to see the numbers decrease! Gotta love it!!

I've noticed that weighing more makes it more difficult to do anything - duh!! Suddenly those tricep dips aren't as easy at 175 pounds when compared to 130 pounds. The more I weigh, the more weight I have to "lift", definitely not good . . .

2009-08-09T19:19:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Well, we begin another fabulous week!!!
The ladies are psyched up and rearing to go.
They have their game plans and goals on the forefront of their minds.

Remember: "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference" Winston Churchill

Don't forget to click on Dr. Melanie's blog to see how she is doing. I do know she is doing fantastic!
www.fitfirmandforty.blogspot.com

The ladies will be giving a short blurb on Friday to let you know how their week went. So... stay turned!

If you have any questions feel free to contacted me at:
jm.ontheballfitness@yahoo.com or 623-640-9112

Take care and stay fit!

2009-08-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

I am one of those people until I was about 40 could eat anything and everything and remain the same weight. My average weight was 137 lbs. When I got into my 40's I slowly began gaining weight, to my dismay. There are times during this time period I dieted and became quite thin again but when I divorced I began eating to comfort myself and managed to get heavier and heavier. I managed to get up to 185lbs. Again I dieted and matained around 165 for a year and a half and slowly started putting it on again. For the past three years I have had some serious life upsets and am now around 235 lbs. I have never been this heavy in my life!!!! I have got to stop especially since I am 61 and this weight has the posibility becoming a health issue.

I have exercised with Jackie you 5 years and have great confidence in her abilities as a trainer. I have also never met a more supportive, knowledgeble and encourging person.

Marcia

2009-08-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the day!

The ladies are ready to begin. This is so exciting!!!
I will be posting numbers(weight, body comp,etc.) tomorrow.

I was pretty busy last week. Dr. Melanie and I did the "Aloha Summer Strut" event at the University of Phoenix Stadium,or as I prefer to call it,"The Cardinals Stadium".

Then I did an event at two of the Trillium properties on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. I did "Body Composition testing" on the residents and explained to them why these numbers are so important and why they should add this test to their fitness regiment. I met allot of fantastic people!

Well, on to another great week where I'm looking for more people who are tired of their sedentary lifestyles and are ready to get up, and get out and learn how they can achieve their optimal healthy lifestyle!!!

2009-07-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hi There,

My name is Cindy. I have been Jackie's client for a number of years now. Through the years, Jackie has gotten me in the best shape of my life. Unfortunately for me, over the past several months, life happened. I didn't workout as often as I should have, ate crap and pretty much let myself go so-to-speak and I am now paying the price.

Very recently, I stepped on the dreaded scale and much to my surprise I topped out at 175 pounds. Did you get that? 175 POUNDS! Me, a former model; me, the girl who drank Wate-On as a teenager because I was soooo thin; me, the woman who could wear anything and look fabulous; me, the woman, who until very recently could run 15-20 miles a week. I was 25 pounds away from weighing 200 pounds! 200 pounds - it sounds so, well, unfeminine! When did this happen?

Who knows and who cares when it happened, the point is, it did. The reality of gaining weight, having a gut, clothes which no longer fit, cellulite in places where it should be illegal and thighs which now were more intimate than ever, were very much a part of my here and now. I needed an immediate attack on this thing called fat!

I called Jackie a few weeks ago and told her "I'm ready. I'm sooo ready! Let's do it full throttle!". I put everyone on notice: no more sugar, no more white flour products, no more crap and lots of cardio! I have a small window of opportunity (being that I was laid-off in Jan. from the law firm I worked at) to get it together before becoming employed again and I am taking no prisoners.

Jackie and I met today and we established some significant but doable goals: cardio: 4-5 days a week; weight training: 2 days a week; healthier eating habits which consist of more frequent, smaller meals throughout the day, protein shakes to help my body recover from the weight training and of course, more fruits and vegetables. We did the body composition today and quite frankly, I really wasn't too surprise at my decline. Maybe I'm still in shock (and that's putting it mildly) since seeing my weight at 175 pounds to be too concerned about the "other" numbers, but the fact of the matter remains: I've never been this heavy and things have to change.

The light at the end of the tunnel is that my body WILL change. It always has. I know from experience that when I stick to Jackie's plan and invest in a little sweat equity, the results are impressive. I had the curves, the sexy muscle definition, that elusive flat and strong stomach, the hot-looking legs, and believe it or not, a back that looks pretty darn good without those stupid love handles (what's so "lovely" about them anyway?) and I'm on a path to reclaim it all! I know it won't be easy. I know it will take some time. I know there will be a certain amount of pain involved (especially after those darn lunges and core workout Jackie soo loves to inflict upon me!). I know there will be days when it will take every ounce of energy to run that last mile and I know I'll just have to suck it up, do it and stop whining.

With Jackie's help, in the past, I was in the best shape of my life and I'm sooooo ready to be there again. I'm in!!!

2009-07-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

You've got to see this!!!

Starting Aug. 1, I am going to be chronicling two of my clients while they start their journey towards obtaining the goals that they have set for themselves. These ladies are willing to put themselves out there for all to see.

They will be sharing everything they will be going through on a day to day basis. The ups and downs, how they're managing with their exercise and nutrition, and anything else they feel comfortable discussing. This is going to be quite a learning process for them and hopefully for you too!
So stay with us and be a part of this fun and exciting journey and watch these ladies achieve their ultimate health and lifestyle goals!!!

Now, I have more exciting news. As you may or may not know I am a patient at Lake Pleasant Chiropractic; A Creating Wellness Center. I have been seeing DR.'s Melanie Dias-Zair and Phil Zair for a good 4 years now. I do my best to keep regular appointments to maintain a healthy spine and nervous system so my body will perform the way I want it to. But, the exciting news is that Dr. Melanie is a client of mine and she decided to chronicle her "Fit, Firm and Forty" adventure. Now Dr. Melanie is not over weight, as a matter of fact she looks pretty darn good. But, even people who look good may not be in the best of health. She has a few things she would like to do better and like most of us needs to be accountable to someone. So, she started her blog http://www.fitfirmandforty.blogspot.com/ . She wants to be in the best shape ever before her 40th birthday which she has five months to do it. I hope you log onto her blogspot and follow this very funny, witty, and extremely open view of her journey.
So please stay tuned for more to come!!! :)

Up for a 5k walk/run?

2009-03-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

Come join me on a 5k walk/run on Sunday, March 22nd at Thunderbird Paseo Park. Start time is 7:30 am. It's to benefit underprivileged kids!
Or if you'd rather just enjoy the beautiful weather and walk around, stop by our Boothe, Lake Pleasant Chiropractic; A Creating Wellness Center, where you could learn alot on how to start obtaining a "Healthier You!"
Hope to see you there and to help cheer me on!!!