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The number one reason that most people are out-of-shape is that they don't exercise enough. 

I've often wished that I could give each and every one of you a personalized pep talk to get you up off the couch and into the gym, day after day. So here's my pep talk in bullet form - 21 rewards that you will gain from regular exercise. 

Do yourself a favor and print this list and post it where you'll see it every day. When you need motivation or encouragement simply read over this list and feel your motivation soar.

1. You'll reset your body: Exercise has been described as a giant reset button. A good workout will block appetite swings, improve your mood and even help you sleep. 
2. Your clothes will fit better: Consistent exercise will tone and tighten your body, causing your clothes to not only fit better but to also look nicer. Also exercise ensures that soon you'll be trading your clothes in for smaller sizes.
3. You'll be less stressed: You have enough stress in your life - it's time for a break. A good workout invigorates your muscles, leaving you relaxed and less stressed.
4. You'll have more energy: WebMD tallied research studies and concluded that 90% of them prove exercise increases energy levels in sedentary patients. Next time you feel fatigued, fight it will the most powerful tool available: exercise.
5. You'll be stronger: Exercise improves muscle strength and endurance, two things that you use throughout each day. When you exercise consistently you'll be pleasantly surprised when difficult tasks begin to seem easy.
6. You'll be less likely to binge: Exercise has a powerful anti-binge effect on the body. This is due in part by an increase in sensitivity to leptin, a protein hormone, which has an appetite-taming effect.
7. You'll burn calories: You know that excess body fat is made up of stored and unused calories. Fight back by burning loads of calories with fat-blasting workouts.
8. You'll be more confident: Who doesn't wish they walked and talked with more confidence? A consistent exercise program will do just that. As your body becomes more fit, watch as your confidence sky-rockets.
9. You'll have fun: Believe it or not, exercise can be extremely enjoyable. Remember how fun it was to run around as a child? Tap into your inner child as you find a mode of exercise that gets you excited.
10. You'll reduce your blood pressure: Exercise has been proven more effective than medication in reducing blood pressure to normal levels. A single workout has been shown to reduce blood pressure for the day and regular exercise reduces overall blood pressure in the long run.
11. You'll lose the jiggles: Regular exercise tightens flabby arms, legs and waistlines. So wave goodbye to the jiggles with a solid exercise program.
12. You'll increase insulin sensitivity: Researchers at Laval University in Quebec discovered that exercise improved insulin sensitivity dramatically. Peak after-meal insulin levels dropped by more than 20 percent after as little as 3 weeks of consistent exercise.
13. You'll sleep better: Do you toss and turn for hours before falling asleep? Exercise is a powerful sleep aid. Your tired muscles encourage your body to quickly fall asleep so they can get their overnight repair work done.
14. You'll lower your risk of heart disease: Regular exercise strengthens your heart and makes it more resilient against disease. A sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for heart disease, so rest assured that consistent exercise is your ally against disease.
15. You'll feel great: Vigorous exercise releases natural endorphins (happy hormones) into your blood stream that dissolve pain and anxiety. You've probably heard of ‘runner's high', this can be achieved by any great workout.
16. You'll lower your risk of diabetes: Studies show that exercising as little as half an hour each day can dramatically reduce your risk of diabetes. If you are at risk of diabetes, or already have diabetes, regular exercise is the most effective treatment for reversing the disease.
17. You'll meet cool people: You could benefit from a group of new, energetic friends, right? Gyms, bootcamps, workout centers and even the jogging trail are all great places to connect with fun new friends.
18. You'll improve your BMI: You know that maintaining a healthy BMI is key in disease prevention. Exercise is the best way to keep your BMI under control.
19. You'll increase your endurance: Do you ever get out of breath when walking up stairs or through the mall? Regular exercise builds your endurance for everyday activities.
20. Your doctor will be impressed: How many times has your doctor given you the lecture about losing weight and exercising more? Exercise regularly and get your MD off your back!
21. You'll look amazing: Are you happy with the shape and size of your body? Regular exercise works wonders on your physique. Within a few weeks you'll see shape and tone in all the right places.

What are you waiting for? Lace up your shoes and get moving - Call me 269-967-6300, email me info@fitnessprosbattlecreek.com or get all 21 benefits online at https://biohackers.teachable.com/p/transformation-challenge/?preview=logged_out

Get Strong - Stay Fit!

Troy

It really is all about your Why! know your Why and make it happen! 

Don't lock yourself down with pre-conceived notions. Be open minded and understand 'it's all possible'

Fats are everywhere - the media pushes the fat free narrative as well as the eliminate trans-fats - learn the true apporach and how to protect your heart....

I am often asked how to lose weight quickly and easily.

Of course no one wants to listen to a lecture on the importance of healthy eating coupled with a solid exercise routine. That would preclude the quick and easy part. 

So in a world where two thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, and some doctors predict that we will soon see a generation with a lower life expectancy than their parents due to obesity related diseases, I've come up with a solution that is both quick and easy. (Drum roll, please.) 

Stop eating fried foods. (Gasp!) 

Fried foods, despite having little to no nutritional value and being loaded with fat and calories, have become an accepted indulgence in our society. So accepted that many restaurants serve fries or chips alongside every meal. 

It's no wonder that fried foods are the number one thing that most people crave – they are salty, addictive and plentiful. 

Are Fried Foods Really That Bad? 

In a nutshell, yes, fried foods really are that bad for you. 

Take an average potato, bake it and you have 110 calories and 0 grams of fat. Take that same potato, turn it into French fries and you have 380 calories and 18 grams of fat. 

Frying food is the easiest way to dramatically increase the calorie and fat content. And you know that extra calories and fat end up as extra body fat. 

Other disasters that fried foods put you at risk for include:

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Clogged Arteries
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Acne

Fried foods have also been known to trigger Acid Reflux and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). 

Need I say more? 

Going Fried-Free 

Giving up fried food may not be easy, though it will arguably be one of the best things you do for your health and appearance. You will lose weight and improve your health by eliminating fried food from your life. 

Keep in mind that, like all habits, the first thirty days will be the toughest. Make things easier by staying away from situations that place you in front of a big basket of fries or plate of doughnuts. 

New Foods to Love 

Instead of fried foods, enjoy the following:

Substitute a salad or fruit instead of fries
Baked potato – but pass on the butter and sour cream
Baked chicken instead of fried chicken
Baked chips instead of fried chips
Raw veggie pieces
You may be surprised how delicious these healthier options taste. 

Help, I'm addicted! 

If your diet has consistently included fried foods - multiple times a day or several times each week, then giving it up may take more work than simply trying healthier options. 

You'll need to use some mental strategies as well. 

To do this focus on all the negative things about eating fried foods:

Think of how bloated and heavy you feel afterward
Remember the heart burn you've experienced
Focus on the extra pounds you want to lose – imagine doughnuts and French fries sticking to your belly and thighs
Look at your acne
Feel the discomfort of being out of breath doing normal activities
You didn't think I was really going to skip telling you how beneficial exercise is to achieving your health and weight loss goals did you? 

The bottom line is that exercise plus healthy eating will give you the body that you want. 

What are you waiting for? Drop that bag of chips and call me - 269-967-6300, email me info@fitnessprosbattlecreek.com or click here https://biohackers.teachable.com/p/transformation-challenge/?preview=logged_out for immediate life changing steps forward!

Get Strong - Stay Fit!

Troy

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” 

Motivation, Motivation, Motivation - you can do it! Use these tips to guarantee success....

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Don't be held back by limiting beliefs! Turn things around now, shed fat, reduce / eliminate medications in consultation with your doctor and feel AMAZING!!! 

It's time to make exercise show up at the top of your list of favorites - improve your life with a few minutes of exercise.... and make it fun! 

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Quit wasting your time and energy on sugar drinks - save the calories and take in something healthier and lower in calories. 

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Don't delay, calculate it today!  

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New Year's Resolution this fall - don't wait, learn how to guarantee success!!! 

Don't be the victim and fall for fake info. Learn the good, bad, and ugly before you select your food. 

Workouts that don't work....Meal Planning that falls flat....confusing wellness strategies that don't deliver. There's a better way brought to you by Troy Huggett, M.S. 

IF you love comfort food, you need to take control of your love. Comfort foods offer a path to extra pounds and health risks. 

Fight hard to get out of the bucket and fight those trying to protect you by holding you back. Break the bonds and find your success. 

The holdays are still several months away - but don't wait, prepare your body to handle it better than ever this year! 

The magic isn't true - use science to achieve your weight loss goals. 

Quit trying to do it all at once - start with small changes to make the big difference! Weight loss and Fitness can be yours. 

Muscle confusion can be the answer to EXPLODING your RESULTS! Take advantage of this easy to implement strategy. 

Don't get sucked in and waste your time on fitness myths! Use science and experience to put together a strategic plan moving forward to achieve your best body and health! 

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Do you struggle fitting exercise into your busy schedule? Is it possible to add exercise when you're so overwhelmed. 

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Why Aren’t You Motivated?

A good dose of motivation can change your life almost overnight.

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Spring is here and that means one thing - it's time for spring cleaning.

The word alone conjures up the image of a garage too filled with junk to walk through, let alone park a car, and closets filled to capacity.

When things get this out of hand it's easy to just give up.

Why put your shoes on the rack when you'd have to climb over a stack of newspapers to reach it? It's easier to throw them down by the door. Why hang your coat up when the closet is a disaster area? It's easier to drop it over the back of a chair.

What does this have to do with fitness and weight loss? It's actually a striking analogy for where many of my clients are before they find me.

They've given up.

Why eat a salad when you're thirty pounds overweight? It's easier to enjoy a heaping plate of pasta. Why go to the gym after work when it will just make you sore? It's easier to relax on the couch.

Living life with unwanted excess weight is like allowing your garage to stay clogged with junk. It's a discouraging place to be.

The good news is that you aren't stuck.

In the same way that you take a weekend to roll up your sleeves and get that garage cleaned out, it's time to take a month or two (or more depending on where you are in relation to your goals) and drop down to your ideal weight.

I know I'm making it sound easy, and when you approach it this way it is easy.

Beware: There are two ways to approach weight loss, one will leave you discouraged and frustrated while the other will get you fit. Which approach do you use? Read on to find out….

The Diet Dabbler
You know this person. Every month they are trying out a new diet, one week they can't eat carbs and the next week they are only eating soup. They feel guilt about food and are unable to experience the results that they want.

Exercise is equally as spotty and is done in bursts. One month they power walk on their lunch break, a few months later they try taking a class at the gym. Results aren't achieved and the programs are abandoned.

Maybe you can relate.

The entire problem with the Diet Dabbler mentality is their lack of consistency. The only thing consistent is that their frustration grows with every failed attempt and their weight continues to rise.

The Action Taker
You also know this person. This is that guy or gal who buckled down and lost the weight with the use of a massive plan of action. They teamed up with a professional, they stuck with a diet plan and they exercised hard. And in a short time their body was transformed.

Guess what? Now that Action Taker is in maintenance mode-the best place to be. They look great, they feel great, their cloths fit just right and they're loving every minute of it.

Maybe you're thinking "I tried to lose the weight and it didn't work, so this won't work for me either." Forgive me for putting it bluntly, but you're wrong.

Maybe you've dabbled with diets and exercise only to come away frustrated. I understand. Many of my clients have experienced that same frustration before they found me.

Here's the bottom line: it's time to tap into your inner Action Taker, roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to drop down to your ideal weight.

Get serious about your results and begin the last weight loss program that you'll ever do. Contact me today to get started on a program that will deliver results - 269-967-6300 or click here for more details on how to get fit with Troy from a distance - https://biohackers.teachable.com/p/transformation-challenge/?preview=logged_out

Then you can kick your diet dabbling days to the curb.

Get Strong - Stay Fit! 

Troy

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You know that exercise promotes better health. Your doctor tells you to get more exercise. The government puts out official exercise recommendations for you to follow. And I'm always ranting about the importance of regular exercise

So you go on a walk and then pat yourself on the back. Exercise accomplished-right?

This begs the question: Can you get fit by walking?

Does this sound familiar? 

The weather is nasty, it’s too cold, too hot, too wet, too dry, etc; the job is requiring more of your time; or, the family is requiring more time…..and the list goes on and on.

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*Read until the very end – it’s short, you can do it! 

Is it just me or are some of you as tired of contradictory & confusing information coming from experts on how to achieve ultimate health & fitness?  This confusion is nothing new:  I wrote about it in September, 1997.  

America Keeps Gaining!

Generally, my title would lead to a story about America improving.  Unfortunately, this month I’ll focus on America’s expanding (gaining) waist line and show you the challenges and answers which have allowed people to regain their health, shed fat, and reduce many negative side effects of excess body fat induced diseases.  

Forget Genetics – “FIX” Metabolism!"

By Troy Huggett, M.S. & Dr. D W Wooten, DC, DABCO

Are you one of the 70% of the population that has experienced one or more of the following issues? 

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Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem(s) the patient presents with a diagnosis and are administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment.

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Many classifications of arthritis have been identified and one thing remains constant about them all – it can be debilitating.  I receive countless inquiries about including exercise, especially resistance training, into an arthritic person’s program.  Many people believe they should avoid exercises of any kind if they are afflicted with arthritis.  

Generally, my title would lead to a story about America improving.  Unfortunately, this month I’ll focus on America’s expanding (gaining) waist line and show you the challenges and answers which have allowed people to regain their health, shed fat, and reduce many negative side effects of excess body fat induced diseases.  

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