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I am so excited to tell you all about my new show! FIT TODAY will premeir on CLTV Feb. 9th at 11am and Feb. 10th at 8am! We have been so busy getting it all together but you will see inspirational stories, fitness tips, nutritional information, recipes, the lastest medical advances and MORE things to help you get FIT TODAY. I must say this whole endeavor has been a learning experience and incredible journey. Special thanks to our sponsors and my co hosts, family and friends who have put up with my schedule and crabby moments! Check us out and sign up for FREE raffle prizes every week and specials from our sponsors! http://www.fittodaytv.com/ THANKS FOR WATCHING

Give Your Posture a Boost

Andrea Metcalf, NBC 5 Fitness Team>Just received a new shoe in themail. They are called Springboost--most popular fitness shoe - the B-Fit . they are really neat and help with posture and alignment as you walk. The slight angle of the foot insert and padded support are really confortable. The benefit of wearing a shoe like this to help with hip extension is another bonus. Something to try if plantar fascitis is an issue too. Although I wouldn't recommend the shoe for and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, wear all the time-- I think the daily benefits of a few hours spent in them is worth the investment. Check out http://www.springboost.com/ for more styles, information and store locators. On another note, Jen is still losing weight down 16 pounds since Jan 1st! Keep up the great workouts and eating right JEN and all those keeping up with their New Year's resolutions~ YOU CAN DO IT! Small tip this week:
Walking while on a conference call will burn a few extra calories and from Gina DePompei -- use the community printer instead one in your office. You'll burn a few extra calories on walking over to it!

YOU CAN BE LIKE JEN! KEEP GOING

Andrea Metcalf, Host of Fit Today and NBC 5 Fitness Team>You may have thought that because you haven't heard from me lately that another resolution has faded away....
NOPE. Jen is still at her exercise regimen although, like many of us this season hit with a spell of cough, cold, and fever. The stomach flu didn't take her to her goal weight, but she is down another 2 pounds. The initial drop in weight is always encouraging and surprising and then something happens. Whether the enthusiasm whithers, work habits or just plain sickness, everyone seems to experience a pause in their journey. I have been meeting with so many people, with weight loss and inspirational interviews for my own new show called FIT TODAY that even I have been inspired by others. Gina DePompei has already lost 90 pounds this past 2007 with another 80 on the schedule for 2008-- HOW? you ask... just by adding a few extra steps to her day. She like many others, wears a pedometer. She is first to admit she hasn't made the 10,000 step mark but things like using the community printer at work and taking the bus stop and walking a few blocks have added up and slimmed her down. She even told me about her fear while being overweight about escalators and stairs-- wondering if she would be out of breath when she made it the next floor. Imagine staying in a a Palazzo in Italy and all you can think about is the 88 steps you will have to walk up with your luggage because there are no elevators in a Palazzo. That was part of her dream vacation to Europe and you guessed it! She enjoyed the trip and made her way up and down without a problem. You can stay committed! You can be a success. ONE STEP AT A TIME.

Jen is 208

Andrea Metcalf, NBC 5 Fitness Team>No it's not February but Jen's hard work is paying off big time - She is down 8 pounds in 10 days! Just like on the biggest "you know"! Just had to say GREATTTTTTTTTT JOB! I will get Jen's big tips tomorrow so don't miss out!

TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK

Andrea Metcalf, NBC 5 Fitness Team>Not only do I want Jen to succeed this year, BUT I want you to reach your goals! Here are 5 tips to Stay Motivated and live a healthier lifestyle:
1) GET A PARTNER GROUP OR SUPPORT - someone besides yourself that cares about you, is willing to call you out and keep your best interests in mind or someone who will do it with you! Everyone does better with teammates. I will be happy to help; just send me your email.
2) MAKE SMART GOALS - simple, measureable, acheiveable, realistic and timely. If you don't know where you are going, how are you going to get there? Write down your goal and how you're going to get there!
3) LIST THREE STEPS - Give yourself three ideas of how you are going to reach your goal. A) exercise at least 20 minutes everyday B) eat a sensible breakfast c) drink water throughout the day
4) REWARDS MATTER - Reward yourself each week with something that re-inforces your goal! New gym shoes after a month. A heart rate monitor after a week. A wonderful salad form your favorite restaurant.
5) MAKE IT FUN! If you don't like doing it -- you won't continue with it forever. FIND something that you like. There are so many activities that you can try from ellipticals to yoga, from spinning to pilates, so don't limit yourself.
GET IT DONE AND MEET YOUR GOALS!

Still on Track

Andrea Metcalf, NBC 5 Fitness Team>Although, I haven't reported in in a few days, Jen has been making excellent progress. She hasn't missed a day with her workouts and continues to do well with her foods. Her breakfast consists of oatmeal, peanut butter and fruit. Sticking with one idea for breakfast can help you stay the course. Make sure you are getting enough protein and fiber to keep blood sugar levels stabilized. Cardio training for at least 30 minutes a day has been Jen's mantra. She included 30 minutes of yoga yesterday to try and balance out her program. Variety is the spice of life. Stick with your goals~ week 2 is sure to bring results that you will feel and see on the scale too!

START LIFTING

Andrea Metcalf, NBC 5 Fitness Team>Today is Jen's first day of weight training. She has already done 60 minutes on the treadmill at a moderate pace--meaning she did need a shower afterwards. Later today, she and I will run through a quick 30 minute weight training session. The workout will focus on core with total body training. Next week I will have a workout for you on the web! In the meantime, check out MORE magazine page 204-212 for three 10 minute toning workouts. You can also check out www.bettertv.com or www.podcastgo.com for more workout routines. I myself am trying to stay on track... my eating was good today-- just need to get in that movement! You be moved and get some weight training in even if it's only 10 minutes. Every movement counts!