Date:  January 9th, 2006         

Key Points:

Fasing Into Fitness, developed by Mary DeMaiolo of The Fitnesst, is a gradual, simple, step-by-step program that adds 1 little healthier dietary change and increases exercise activity each week so people can gradually work on achieving their goals in a do-able format that is not overwhelming. This program also allows for a free afternoon/evening each week so people can  have a little of the bad stuff, but stick to the higher quality nutritional food choices the majority of the week. Baby steps are key to making true changes for life.

WEEK 2: NO FRIED & TRANS FATS, 24 0unces Water per day, Walk 15 minutes - 3 times per week.

Frying is the most unhealthy food preparation regardless of the type of oil used. Foods absorb the heavy grease making them extremely high in calories, fat, and are difficult to digest. Bake, Broil, Steam, Grill, or lightly Saute in a teaspoon of olive oil with lowfat broth instead. You can also spray a non-stick pan with a non-fat spray and prepare accordingly. Trans fats are the most unhealthy (please refer to our website's 8/28/06 segment for more detail). We eliminated sugar last week which eliminates many of these products - pre-packaged cakes, cookies, pies, baked goods - but watch crackers, margarines, and snack foods. Read the labels for NO TRANS FATS.

Let's increase our water to 24 ounces per day either by drinking 3- 8 ounce, 4 - 6 ounce, or 6 - 4 ounce glasses; whatever works for you, just get those 24 ounces of water in regardless of whatever else you drink.

Finally, the last component of our fit lifestyle is our Exercise. If you're already in a fitness program, continue. If starting with us, increase your walk 5 minutes this week to complete a 15 minute walk 3 times per week (recommended every other day). Remember, if too cold or no indoor option, stand in place in front of your favorite TV show and walk in place.

We welcome your questions and comments. info@thefitnesst.com