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You are invited to a Beautycounter event, Saturday, June 26 at 2pm at Sage Fitness. Please Save the date.

 Do You Know: Eighty percent of the ingredients of skin care products have not been tested by our government for safety since 1938. Toxic ingredients in our largest organ, our skin are being absorbed into our bodies..These ingredients have been linked to health issues like, cancer, hormone disruptors, thyroid issues, weight gain skin and eye irrations, rashes and more.

 You will be able to  learn, touch and experience these amazing plant based nourishing skin care beauty products.  Beautycounter has removed more than 1200 toxins from their products, the extra bonus is skin that is clean, hydrated and glowing with no toxins.

As a special promo spend $25 and receive a free sample pack of the Essential creams and cleansers which you will love. They include: cream cleanser, exfoliating cream, AM and PM hydrating cream AND  eye cream.  A great way to get introduced to the product line. Save the date.   

Detox Daily Drink for a healthy gut

Unhealthy bacteria that stays in our belly helps create a bloated look and feeling.
Try this fantastic anti bloat recipe:

Anti Bloat De-Tox Drink
juice of one fresh lemon
1 tsp Agave
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 slices of fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup warm water
Combine ingredients, stir, let sit for 5 minutes, drink

Lose weight with The Transformation Fitness Plan

A 30 day plan to motivate you to lose weight and get in shape

Get the features of a personal training package at a price you can afford.

Achieve maximum results with a sustained 4-week program.

The plan Includes: your own specially-designed fitness plan, a health evaluation, 2 treadmill sessions with food journal consultation with your Personal Trainer, and 2 classes per week, for 4 weeks.

The Transformation Fitness Plan $250

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Start by making it a fun adventure
     

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What Should You Do If You Miss a Workout?

I get a lot of questions about what to do if you miss a workout. Sometimes workouts get skipped because you’re sick. Or because you’re traveling. Or for some other reason, like a snow storm.

If you miss a day (or two, or three), just get back at it as if nothing has happened, starting with cardio, and a basic weighted workout, push ups, squats, abdominals. Miss much longer and you have got a decision to make. You can either start the program over from scratch, or ramp yourself back to the place you were when you stopped.

Ultimately, when you get back to your program, what you do is really about what will keep you motivated. That said, doing your( cardio on the treadmill)  full program as scheduled is the best way to make sure you get full benefit from it. If you just miss a few days, it’s fine to resume where you left off, but if it’s been weeks, you’ probably have lost most of your gains fitness-wise, so it’s worth starting from scratch in order to get the most possible gains and to avoid injury. Personal Training is a great way to re- energize your program. I can develope a whole program for you to change those old  moves that your muscles have developed a memory for. Everyone reaches a plateau.

 If you have been off more than 5 or 6 days, ramp back up slowly or you’ll risk getting so sore you can hardly move by exhausting all of your fast-twitch muscle fibers. 

Just remember, NEVER give up.

If you need that extra motivation, sign up for a Personal Training..I'll get you started on the right track!

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There is nothing like a lazy Sunday when you have a meal cooking all day in the crock pot and the aroma of food is in the air, or coming home from work on a weeknight and having dinner ready when you get home. This  chicken chili is a delicious, high fiber meal. It's so easy to make and it is great wth low fat sour cream. This makes a lot and it is even better the next day for lunch!


Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

Servings: 10 • Size: 1 1/4 cups
Calories: 203.7 • Fat: 1.4 g • Carb: 33.3 g • Fiber: 10.0 g  • Protein: 16.9 g

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 16-oz can black beans
• 1 16-oz can kidney beans
• 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
• 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
• 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
  
• 24 oz (3-4) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• chili peppers, chopped (optional)
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Top with fresh cilantro. Also try it with low fat cheese and sour cream (extra points).

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart. . . . Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

Forgiveness definitely can erase anger and hatred, as long as it's sincere and not put on as a show.  Saying "I forgive you" and truly forgiving them in my heart are two different things.   
We can give our hearts a true gift when we forgive someone, for the heart will no longer be burdened by our negative feelings towards another human being.

What motivates you?  What makes you want to do things?  Is it the fear of criticism or punishment, such as not being able to reach your goals? ?  Or is it the desire to be really, really good at what you do and how you do it?   


 We have the ability to reach our dreams sometimes we may need some encouragement or inspiration to help guide us.  
A good way to create a better world is for each of us to be better individuals.  There are certain laws of life that, when followed, can make life sweeter, more harmonious, prosperous, healthy, and free.  When we choose to abide by these laws, we reap the benefits of living in harmony with the universe.   

Reach out today to someone, it may just be in listening to them, maybe a smile, maybe a hug. Make a difference in your world. 

Please take great care of yourself!

The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar-Your Brain's Silent Killer.

"GRAIN BRAIN"

D. Perlmutter..

A MUST READ!

Get your body back
by unlocking your
fat- burning hormones

The 

Metabolic

Effect Program

EAT MORE, WORK OUT LESS 

AND ACTUALLY LOSE WEIGHT WHILE YOU REST

                                                                     The ME Program replaces the old science 

                                     of calorie counting with the 

                                                   new science of hormonal fat-burning.

Six-thirty minute personal trainings $225

Eat Smart for a Healthier Brain

There's no denying that as we age chronologically, our body ages right along with us. But research is showing that you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain well into your old age if you add these "smart" foods to your daily eating regimen.

  FOR SHORT-TERM MEMORY

Drink This!: COFFEE

Fresh-brewed coffee is the ultimate brain fuel. Caffeine has been shown to retard the aging process and enhance short-term memory performance. In one study, British researchers found that just one cup of coffee helps improve attention and problem-solving skills. 

FOR LONG-TERM MEMORY

Eat This!: BLUEBERRIES

Antioxidants in blueberries help protect the brain from free-radical damage and cut your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. They can also improve cognitive processing (translation: thinking). Wild blueberries, if you can find them, have even more brain-boosting antioxidants than the cultivated variety, so book that vacation in Maine now. The berries will ripen in July.

TO THINK FASTER

Eat This!: SALMON OR MACKEREL

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fishes are a primary building block of brain tissue, so they’ll amp up your thinking power. Salmon is also rich in niacin, which can help ward off Alzheimer’s disease and slow the rate of cognitive decline.
FOR SHARPER SENSES

Eat This!: 1 TBSP OF GROUND FLAXSEED DAILY

Flax is the best source of alphalinoleic, or ALA—a healthy fat that improves the workings of the cerebral cortex, the area of the brain that processes sensory information, including that of pleasure. To meet your quota, sprinkle it on salads or mix it into a smoothie or shake.

Pilates Barre a new energetic fun workout that fuses fitness techniques from Dance, Pilates, and Yoga which will tone, define and chisel your whole body. And get this… you don’t even need any dance experience .

We are introducing our new Butt Barre class starting in January  The focus is not just the core , this is a guaranteed butt firming class. Try your first class for free at Sage Fitness..  See the results within a month, get your swim suit body ready. Ask about a free first class!

Lose weight with The Transformation Fitness Plan

A 30 day plan to motivate you to lose weight and get in shape

Get the features of a personal training package at a price you can afford.

Achieve maximum results with a sustained 4-week program.

The plan Includes: your own specially-designed fitness plan, a health evaluation, 1 treadmill session with food journal consultation with your Personal Trainer, and 2 classes per week, for 4 weeks.

The Transformation Fitness Plan $250        

$492 if purchased separately, Save $242

Create change in your life

Start by making it a fun adventure
     

Get the professional and caring help you need, we are here for you.

We design Personalized Programs for your Fitness Goals

Personal Training and Transformation programs are available and designed for clients who feel the need for personal attention and professional help to attain their weight loss and fitness goals.

Come in to discuss your fitness goals, medical concerns and programs that are available to get you started.  No matter what your goals are we can help you.

There may be many reasons why you may want a Personal Trainer. Personal attention for healthy weight lose, post rehabilitation therapy work out,  a customized exercise program for home, or maybe just wanting to feel better and learn how to exercise properly and get results without injury. Personal Training Programs are designed based on your health and fitness assessment. Prices vary according to size packages. Per Session rate, $55. Consultations are free.

The Transformation Program is a 30 day total commitment plan to get you motivated and in shape.

Achieve maximum results with a sustained 4 week program. Each week includes 2 Treadmill sessions to keep you active, food journal consultations to help you lose weight the healthy way, and 2 fitness classes per week to change your metabolism and tone up your body. Your health assessment includes:  Posture and Fitness assessment, fat to muscle ratio evaluation on our electromagnetic scale, and a personal fitness plan.

If purchased separately, the plan would cost $310.

It is now available for $225!

We care about you and want you to succeed in becoming healthier and happier.

Call for a free consultation today:  845.633.8243

Sage Fitness, where smart exercise achieves incredible results for everyone.

Some raw veggies are just healthier to eat cook

It seems intuitive that a veggie in its raw state would be more nutritious than its cooked counterpart. But the truth is some veggies are actually healthier when things heat up a bit. High temperatures do diminish some of the vitamins and minerals in veggies by 15 to 30 percent, but boiling is the biggest culprit.

Sautéing, steaming, roasting and grilling minimize the losses. And cooking actually increases the levels of some nutrients by breaking down the cell walls of the plant where the nutrients are locked in. Here are three delicious examples:

TOMATOES
 Grape tomatoes are usually found is salads, research shows that when cooked the lycopene content of these juicy gems increases by about 35 percent. Lycopene, the antioxidant responsible for tomatoes' ruby hue, is linked to protection against several types of cancer, including prostate, pancreas, breast, cervix and lung, as well as a lower risk of heart disease, our nation’s #1 killer of men and women.

How to Cook: Slice grape or cherry tomatoes in half and sauté in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and onions, then toss with strands of steamed spaghetti squash. It’s amazing hot or as chilled leftovers the following day.


CARROTS 

We’d rather eats carrots with humus, the cooking process can boost its levels of beta-carotene by over 30 percent. This key antioxidant supports our night vision, guards against heart disease, several cancers (bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, esophagus) and is a particularly potent lung protector.
How to Cook: Brush or mist with extra virgin olive oil and roast at 425 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and continue roasting another 3-5 minutes. To preserve even more antioxidants chop after cooking.


SPINACH
Spinach salad is one of my staple spring go-to meals, and I toss fresh baby spinach leaves into fruit smoothies, but cooking spinach has been shown to boost levels of lutein, an antioxidant that prevents against cataracts and macular degeneration. Heating leafy greens can also help you absorb more calcium. That’s because in its fresh state the calcium binds to a natural substance called oxalic acid, which reduces its absorption, but cooking helps to unbind the two. Cooked spinach is also more compact, so you get more nutrients per bite — three cups raw packs 89 milligrams of calcium compared to 245 milligrams in 1 cup cooked.
How to Cook: Warm hot chili oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and sliced red bell pepper strips and sauté until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add a few large handfuls of fresh spinach and stir until wilted.

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