Refined Is Not Fine!

"Enriched" sounds like it would be a good thing, right? Well, when it comes to grains, it's not.

Enriching a grain is an attempt to replace some of the nutrients taken out during refining. Refining grains extends their shelf life, but the bran and germ of the grain are removed during the process — and with them, almost all the fiber, vitamins, and minerals found in a whole-grain kernel. The B vitamins — thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid — and the iron that are removed during processing have to be restored to make the product "enriched." Sugars, salt, fats, and chemicals are also added to the finished product (but the heart-healthy fiber that was stripped out is gone forever).

Refined-grain products include white pasta, flour tortillas, white rice, and white bread. Nutritionally, they are mere shadows of healthful whole grains. You can think of refined grains as "fast carbs" — since there's practically no fiber to slow down their absorption, they cause your blood sugar to skyrocket, which leads to a spike in insulin levels. Over time, those repeated spikes can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. In fact, people who eat three servings of whole grains a day have a 30 percent lower risk of diabetes than people who never eat whole grains.

When you're shopping for whole grains, be a savvy consumer. Products that say "whole grain" can still have refined grains in them. In fact, they are only required to be 51 percent whole grain. So that's more like "half grain" — don't buy into it. What to look for? If you see "enriched" as the first word on the ingredient list, put the product back on the shelf. Only if "100 percent whole ___" is the first thing on the list, do you know exactly what you're getting.

Source: Jillian Michaels

Monthly Membership Now Available!!

Want to have a monthly membership with AdventureHere? If so, keep reading...

Who: Anyone who enjoys FUN and challenging group exercise...
What: New!! Monthly membership with a guaranteed space in up to 6 classes per week.
When: Starting May 25th...
Where: At Bliss Studio of course!
Why: Because exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle!!
How: Send an email to me, Angela Martin at fitness@adventurehere.com and receive a registration form.

AdventureHere membership is $50 a month and allows you to attend as many of the following classes as you like:

Monday: Gut & Butt - 8:30am
Tuesday: Boot Camp - 6pm
Wednesday: Body Sculpt - 8:30am
Thursday: Boot Camp - 6pm
Friday: Boot Camp - 8am
Saturday: Core Strengthening - 9am
(1st and 3rd Saturday of the month)

SPECIAL OFFER: Already a private client or taking one of my classes? You're in luck...get a friend to register for a monthly membership and receive ONE MONTH FREE!!

Thank you for reading. Hope to see you soon!

Angela Martin
AdventureHere
Founder and Personal Trainer
415.250.2600
www.adventurehere.com

Calling all Brides...

Are you ready to committ yourself to a 12 week fitness program that will help you get in shape for the BIG DAY? Coming this Spring...Bridal Booty Camp. Lose weight, lose body fat, tone, tighten and feel great. Receive private nutrition consulting and attend weekly support meetings. To learn more visit www.adventurehere.com or contact me directly at fitness@adventurehere.com

Welcome Sam...6 weeks old already!

I wanted to share the birth of our son Samuel Martin. Sam was born on 12/30/08 at 11:01pm in Grass Valley. He is the sunshine of our lives...

Winter Classes are Here Again...

All classes begin on February 16th and will run in 4 week sessions. Classes will be held at Bliss Studio in downtown Auburn. To find out more visit www.adventurehere.com or contact me at fitness@adventurehere.com ~ 415.250.2600

Mondays:
Boot Camp - 6:30 to7:30am
Butt & Gut - 8:30 to 9:30am
Stretch & Lengthen - 9:30 to 10am

Wednesdays:
Boot Camp - 6:30 to7:30am
Body Sculpt - 8:30 to 9:30am

Fridays:
Boot Camp - 6:30 to7:30am

Why Boot Camps Work...

I found this article by Jorge Cruise in FitSmart and wanted to share it.

"Class-based training is the wave of the future" says Jackie Warner, Star of Bravo's Work Out. "It's part ecomonics because it's cheaper to take a group class than to get one-on-one training. And people are competitive by nature and draw energy from other people in the boot camp."

Warner admits that boot camps might not be for the faint of heart: "They are not gentle. They're based on a mitlitary boot camp; there will be screaming and punishment if the goals aren't reached. But when you push yourself as a part of a group and create a support system, then you feel excited about achieveing something."

Boot camps also offer fast results. "They'll change your body quicker than if you are by yourself," says Warner, who recommends adding an eating plan for the even faster results.

World Run Day Was A Success!

World Run Day 2008 drew over 1700 runners and $64,000.00 in the US alone!! Our 2nd annual Auburn event was a big success. We managed to raise $415 for Cheri Martin towards her fundraising for the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. The walk was from 11/21/08 - 11/23/08. Cheri completed every mile - 60 total!! Go Cheri!!

I am already planning WRD 2009 - Runners in Auburn are called upon to celebrate the sport of running. Together we'll chose a local charity. I'll pick a route that is challenging and fun and we'll celebrate with running partners, friends and family.

Contact me to find out more about the 2009 event at www.adventurehere.com