Hi there!

Hope you are doing great.

Check out this quick video testimonial from my client David.

David is moving to Switzerland for a huge job opportunity.

It was such a pleasure training him!  Thanks for the your hard work and the awesome memories

Johnny Fitness

David & I Snowboarding in Park City, Utah

Imagine if companies & people received fines for being overweight?

Could this ever happen in the USA?

Well, check out this video, it is happening, jut not here yet:

What are your thoughts? Leave some comments and let us know!

Johnny Fitness

2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese.

And the rates are accelerating rapidly, as are all of the health care expenses and suffering that come along with it.

So why are we so fat?  What is causing the obesity epidemic in America?

We are looking at a global obesity epidemic.  So what is causing the obesity?

What forces are at play?  What has changed so dramatically over the last 50 years?

Check out the graphic below, and let me know your thoughts.

The obesity epidemic in America is out of control, and the only way to stop all the suffering, confusion, and exploding health care expenses are to address the factors above.

Am I missing any factors?  Why are we so fat?  What about the role of parents? And what can we learn from the global obesity epidemic, what forces are at play and what is the underlying pattern and culture.
Please leave your thought below, thanks.

Johnny Fitness

Hello again!

I just recently posted an interview with “Ultimate You” author and celebrity trainer Joe Dowdell.  Well, I managed to snag an interview with his co-author, Dr. Brooke Kalanick!  Dr. Brooke is a Naturopathic doctor who specializes in fat loss.  “Ultimate You” is a comprehensive 4-phase fat loss program designed specifically for women.  I asked her to weigh in on some questions and the book, the program, and what makes it so unique.

"Every time you eat, you have the choice to tell your body to burn fat or to store fat" Dr. Brooke

1)      What exactly is a Naturopathic Doctor and what advantage does this perspective provided when addressing weight loss?

Naturopathic doctors treat the whole person and look for the underlying cause of the issue, we don’t just treat symptoms.  We can prescribe drugs, but also understand how to use herbs, supplements, and I also practice acupuncture.  “Ultimate You” is not about a quick fix; it’s about treating the body as a whole and staying healthy and beautiful for good!

2)       What makes “Ultimate You” different than all the other diet and exercise books out there?

The book has a longer time frame; we show women how to lose that fat and keep it off over the long haul.  The book has 4-phases, and each phase provides:

• lifestyle information
• strength training exercises
• a cardio program
• Hormonal nutrition information.

There are also questionnaires in each section for self-diagnosis; “Ultimate You” is more like a manual for your body.  And we provide both “Optimal Options” (the ideal actions, foods, behaviors) and “Allowable Options” (non ideal but still acceptable behaviors and foods).  So someone can go at their own pace, make gradual but sustainable change, and then go back and build on their success by doing the program again using the “Optimal Options”.

3)       Why is it so hard for so many people to STAY in shape and KEEP the weight off?

There is a lot of psychology involved when it comes to choosing a healthy lifestyle.  Many of my fat loss patients are dealing with a lot of guilt.  Often, they will make a poor food choice, feel bad about it, and get so upset about it that they give up completely on making healthy decisions for the rest of the day. The key is self correction – don’t let one little thing turn into several bad decisions and derail you. Own the choice to go off plan and get right back on track.

4)       Hormones seem to regulate almost everything that happens in the body.   How can people take control of their hormones?  Why are there so many people with their hormones out of whack?

Hormones are the body’s messenger system, among their many functions they tell your body when to store fat and when to burn fat.  Unfortunately, there is increasing evidence that people hormonal balance is being throw off by environmental toxins, stuff like Xenoestrogens in water and plastics.  But you do not have to be a slave to your hormones!

Every time you eat, you have the choice to tell your body to store fat or burn fat.  Calories matter, but where those calories come from matters more.  Foods with a high Glycemic index create a big surge of Insulin, which tells your body to store fat, so by avoiding them, and the environmental toxins, you can take control of your hormones and stay at your ideal weight for good.

5)       What are some of the key questions most people who want to lose weight should be asking themselves, but are not?

Are you actually willing to change, and if so, what are you willing to give up?  And what are your reasons that will make it all worth the effort to change?

Pick up your copy of “Ultimate You” here: “Ultimate You: A 4-Phase Total Body Makeover for Women Who Want Maximum Results

Thanks for reading the blog!  Feel free to post your questions or comments below, thanks!  Until next time, train smart!

Jonathan Angelilli has worked as a full time trainer for over 9 years, has completed 10 certifications, and is currently the Training Director of Dynamic Results, an upscale lifestyle consultation service in NYC. He works hard to match up luxury buildings, private gyms, concierge companies, and corporations with a personalized team of empowering health and fitness professionals.

What do Eva Mendes, Claire Danes, Anne Hathaway, and Natasha Bedingfield all have in common?

When it comes to losing weight and looking great, they all trust their bodies to celebrity trainer Joe Dowdell!

In this quick video interview, Joe talks about his new book “Ultimate You”,a lifestyle program for woman who want to lose weight permanently that is based on Joe’s 15 years of experience as a personal trainer to the stars!

Check it out and learn how your hormones may be preventing you from keep in the weight off, and learn how to manipulate your hormones so they don’t wreak havoc on your fat loss goals!

Follow Joe on twitter: http://twitter.com/ultimateyou_

Pick up your copy of “Ultimate You” here: “Ultimate You: A 4-Phase Total Body Makeover for Women Who Want Maximum Results

Until next time, this is Johnny Fitness reminding you to train smart!