RE:Define YOU

What's Your Excuse?

2009-09-17T07:15:00.000-07:00

We love our thriving careers as Fitness Experts and Lifestyle Coaches. From time to time we as professionals encounter prospective clients and clients that come up with roadblocks and creative excuses on why they are not participating or reaching their fitness and/or lifestyle goals.
Tell us about your most interesting experiences and how you were able to overcome them. This should be very interesting.

SYNERGY STUDIO CONCEPT

2009-09-16T19:45:00.001-07:00

Are you a busy professional that does not have the time to drive to the gym to work out but want to get or stay in shape?

Let us create that home or office studio with a personalized environment that produces motivation and privacy you deserve. With this unique and customized service REDDLION will design your personal studio according to your fitness and lifestyle goals.

To schedule YOUR in home consultation email REDDLION at reddlion@reddlion.com.

"Smile More...!"

2009-09-02T06:51:00.000-07:00

Getting in shape is "Child's play". NX2 - Reddlion Fitness - Are YOU Ready?

http://www.reddlion.com/rpf/NX2.html

"Oh no. I did it again...!"

2009-08-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

Oh No! I have been meaning to work out all day. I have been so busy lately that I keep forgetting to go to the gym. I have so much on my plate and it only leaves a little time for me during the week. I may as well wait until things slow down or wait until after football and holiday season to get started. If I can’t dedicate an hour or two to working out; I may as well not do it, Right?

Wrong!!

Click on this link to Re:Define YOU.

http://www.reddlion.com/rpf/NX2.html

Only a few slots left.

Yours in wellness.

We were taught to always Share, Right?!

2009-07-02T10:59:00.000-07:00

Wow,
It is great to see all the progress we have made since you took that deep breath and consciously decided to do something about your lifestyle change.

With the terms Fitness and Wellness becoming “The Buzz Word”, there are still so many people that have common challenges with their current lifestyle condition. Wouldn’t it be great to share a gift of wellness and personal fitness to keep the cycle flowing for a great change in our area? If you can think of anyone (family, friend, or associate) who would take advantage of the synergy that is changing your lifestyle, the reward would be theirs and yours.

In the up coming week, feel free to share my personal Twitter account, phone number, business card, email, and website; or bring them on a field trip to one of your sessions. ACT NOW and when they schedule their appointment, they will get a body fat analysis/consult for $40 off regular rate and you will receive a special gift; from me, for sharing a piece of your fitness world.

Thank you again and continue in your successful Lifestyle Change.

To your success

Kolayah-KeeVan
Fitness Expert/Lifestyle Performance Coach

www.reddlion.com

www.twitter.com/redefineyou

COME OUT...Come Out Wherever You Are!

2009-04-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Now that it's starting to get warm outside, get out and INjoy.

Go for a nice long walk.
Play. (INjoy some recreation with family, children, loved ones, roommates etc.)
Take your workout to the park, back yard or deck area.
Open up the windows as you "Spring Clean".
Walk the dog.
Prepare your soil for your garden or flower bed.
Wipe the dust off of your bike and ride it. (This will also save money and gas.)
Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The point is there are many different ways we can transform our lifestyle and stay fit. We have been stuffed in and bundled up for months. Get out, get the breeze in your hair, get some sun on your skin and INjoy this time of Rebirth and Transformation.

Yours in Wellness

Kolayah,
Reddlion Fitness

http://www.reddlion.com/
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"Plyometrics Workout..."?

2009-03-24T12:20:00.000-07:00

Is Plyometrics an awesome aerobic or anaerobic Workout? or both? Fit Club quiz is now up to 60 points.

Info provided by http://diet.com/videos.

Keep your minds sharp.
Are You Ready!

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Attn:

2009-03-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

LifeSport Fit Club will start back Monday at the regular time. Have a great weekend.

Yours in Wellness.

Kolayah

www.reddlion.com

www.twitter.com/redefineyou

Fit Club Question

2009-03-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

Does "Thinking"(mental work, desk work, computer work etc.) make you eat more?

The Fit Club question is now UP to 60 points. Who will answer correctly and re: define you?

Visit www.reddlion.com.
Follow us on www.twitter.com/redefineyou and www.lifesport180.blogspot.com.

"Eat This...!"

2009-03-09T07:10:00.000-07:00

I am going to be honest here. I usually don’t do this and wasn't asked to do so but when I read the pages of this book, I said I have got to share this with everyone.

Eat This, Not That! Thousands of Simple Food Swaps that Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More! (Paperback)by David Zinczenko (Author), Matt Goulding (Author)is a very good tool to empower yourself and your family with a new and healthy ways of shopping and eating out. I was amazed to see that (1) of my favorite meals had half of my daily needed calories . WOW HALF. Was I shocked or what!

Did you know: From the website

An Egg McMuffin® is a healthier breakfast choice than a bagel? (You’ll save 210 calories!)
White chocolate can cause depression – but dark chocolate can cure it?
A Krispy Kreme® glazed doughnut has 130 fewer calories than one from Dunkin’ Donuts®?
Choosing a Subway® turkey sub over the Panera® version will save you 510 calories? (Make this swap once a month for a year and you’ll shed nearly two pounds!)

We can always learn more about personal fitness and wellness and this is a GREAT START. You can order the book clicking here, Eat This, Not That.

I am buying several copies. Are YOU ready!

Yours in wellness.
Kolayah

http://www.reddlion.com/

www.twitter.com/redefineyou

"Did you win...?"

2009-02-17T14:43:00.000-08:00

Sweet. The weekly fitness quiz went down to the wire...but we have no Winner. Look on the bright side, the prize value goes up to 20 points.

Keep your minds Sharp and Stay Fit.

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"Katie, Stepping Up To New Levels...!"

2009-02-10T16:18:00.000-08:00

Before meeting with Kolayah, my fitness level was not what I have always wanted it to be. Since I am an Auburn University Majorette, being physically fit is top on my priority list.

Since meeting with Kolayah, I am finally getting the body that I want; not to mention my energy has increased greatly. I am realizing I have muscle in places I never thought I had muscle before. My clothes are beginning to fall off- which I have never had happen to me before.

Not only is it giving me a reason to go shopping but it is also giving me the confidence to keep pushing myself to new levels. Having Kolayah to push me has meant more to me than anything has before. Just when I don’t think I have the strength to keep going, I have a helping hand and an encouraging voice to keep me going!

Katie Campbell

"Are YOU Ready...?"
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Thank YOU!

2009-01-26T14:05:00.000-08:00

I would like to take some time and personally thank everyone for making 2008 a success for Yourselves and REDDLION Fitness.

I would also like to welcome the new members of the REDDLION Family. A new day is dawning and I am so excited about the coming months. As we set our reachable goals to Re: Define Ourselves, be on the look out for some awesome changes in the www.reddlion.com website and Blog. Things are going to be more interactive is we go Reddlion 2.0. Be looking for us to appear on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. The Reddlion websites will be a tool that will take you to that next level of personal fitness that you can use and share with others.

LifeSport Fit Club has been a hit in the well known World Gym, Auburn, AL. I thank the owner and staff for their constant support in making this the healthiest and fit year that you have ever hoped for.

Continue to send your emails and comments. This will help us to better serve your fitness, wellness and lifestyle performance needs.

Yours in wellness.

Kolayah
www.reddlion.com

IT WAS ONLY A SLICE

2009-01-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

According to the TV Show 'The Food Detectives' [Food Network], an average slice of pizza has 3 grams of oil. If you eat 2 slices per week for a year, you will have successfully consumed 2 cups of oil. You have the potential to gain an extra pound per year if you don't pat the oil off the top of your pie. Bon Appetit

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I want to get rid of my lower belly pooch.

2008-11-04T15:14:00.000-08:00

Question: I want to get rid of my lower belly pooch. How do I work the lower abs?

Answer: Many people still think their abs are divided into lower and upper sections. This isn't true. Your rectus abdominis is actually one long muscle that travels from your lower chest to your pelvis so any exercise you do works the entire muscle.
That isn't to say that reverse crunches (or other exercises that target the 'lower' abs) are useless. It's a good idea to do a variety of exercises, but don't expect to do 'lower' ab exercises to get rid of a lower belly pooch. Remember--the only way to do that is to reduce your body fat.

Question: I've been exercising and dieting, but my belly is still flabby. What gives?

Answer: The media leads us to believe that Hollywood has found the secret to lean, flat abs. What you may not know is that for many people, it's not physiologically possible to achieve a completely flat belly. Maybe the genetically gifted folks in Hollywood can do it, but the rest of us probably can't without an uphill battle.
The factors that dictate how our bodies look are often out of our control: age, genetics, and gender are just some of the factors that decide where we store and lose fat.
Yes, you can exercise and reduce your body fat, but you many never have a flat belly. Take a look at your parents and relatives. Does your mother have a flat belly? Does your father? Did they ever? If not, chances are, you'll have a difficult time getting flat abs too.
For many of us, getting a flat belly would mean reducing body fat to levels difficult to sustain without struggling. If this is true for you (as it is for many of us), now is a good time to set new reachable goals instead of worrying about one little imperfection (an imperfection that most of us have!).Instead of flat abs, why not focus on getting stronger or faster? Set a goal for trying something you've always wanted to do but never got around to. Breaking your body into imperfect parts will only leave you frustrated while focusing on the whole--what your body does for you each day--can help remind you how amazing your body really is. If it didn't work right, you probably wouldn't care as much whether your abs were flat.
For some great guidance on flat abs, check out my review of Shawn Phillips' book, "ABSolution."

Question: How often should I work my abs?

Answer: Your abs are no different than the rest of your muscles. You wouldn't work your shoulders every day and, similarly, you shouldn't work your abs every day either. Your body needs recovery time In order to grow stronger and change.
Work your abs 2-3 non-consecutive days a week, taking care to target all your ab muscles:
· Rectus abdominis - ball crunches are just one way to target this muscle
· Transverse abdominis - the plank is a great way to strengthen your TVA
· Internal and external obliques - the bicycle works all your ab muscles!
For more, see my Abs & Back workout or a sample ab routine. Another important note: whenever you work your abs, make sure you work your lower back too.
How many sets/reps of ab exercises should I do?
As mentioned above, your ab muscles are just like other muscles in your body. That means you want to do between 10-16 reps of each exercise for 2-3 sets. If you've been doing abs for a while and find that you're not fatigued at the end of each set:
· Check Your Form. Don't use momentum or other body parts (like your neck or your hip flexors) to help you.
· Slow down. The slower you go, the more your muscles will work.
· Challenge yourself with different exercises.
· Try dynamic activities such as Pilates to target your abdominals in a whole new way.

Info presented by About.com.

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"Melanie Has Been RE: Defined...!"

2008-10-02T14:30:00.000-07:00

I have had a wonderful experience while working out with Reddlion fitness. Kolayah has done a wonderful job helping me gain muscle, strength, and endurance. We started working out together when I became Miss Auburn Opelika. I thought I was already some what in shape but Kolayah helped me realize that there was so much more I could be doing to help me be my best. He set up a workout plan that fit my body type and lifestyle. I became toned and stronger within each session. I also enjoy the cool down and stretching after the workout. It helps me to relax after the workout and be able to continue on with my day.

Not only have the workouts helped my body, but they have also affected my lifestyle. The workouts have helped me have more energy to get through the day. Reddlion has helped me understand that I need to find time within each day for myself and in doing so I feel and look better.

Melanie Reese Miss Auburn Opelika 2008

http://www.reddlion.com/

RE: Define...YOU! ARE YOU READY!

Melanie Has Been RE: Defined...!"

2008-10-02T14:17:00.000-07:00

Correct Portion Size

2008-10-02T08:07:00.000-07:00

Size Does Matter – Master Portion Control
You’ve heard it over and over. The key to a healthy diet and weight management is portion control. The concept is easy: if you eat less, you consume fewer calories.
But in a world where big is better and restaurants serve overflowing plates of food, it’s tough to figure out what a “normal” portion size is. It is very easy to overeat when oversized portions and all-you-can eat buffets surround us. While most of us know the basics about nutrition, it’s time we take a few minutes to rethink how much we eat. It’s just as important as what we eat.
Visualize Servings
A portion is how much food that we eat in a sitting, for a meal or snack. The first step to mastering portion control is to identify what a recommended serving of your food selections looks like. So when you have a meal that includes some meat, vegetables and grain, for example, you’ll notice how many servings of each you have on your plate. For many of us, it will take time to retrain our bodies, eyes, and heads to recognize what sensible servings look and taste like! But by mastering portion control, you’ll improve your health and manage or even loose weight.
The following tips can help you bite off less than you can chew!
Visualize what one serving of each of the foods you are eating should look like, before digging into a meal.
Pay attention to the food labels when you cook and eat. Make a habit of reading food labels to help you manage your portion sizes.
Chart and info provided by http://www.aarp.org/

Use this guide to help you visualize your food choices:
Grain Products
What One Serving Looks Like
1 cup of cereal flakes................The size of a fist
1 pancake...................................A compact disc
½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or potato.............½ of a baseball
1 slice of bread..........................A cassette tape

Fruits and Veggies
What One Serving Looks Like
1 cup of salad greens.................A baseball
1 medium fruit...........................A baseball
½ cup of raisins........................A large egg

Dairy and Cheese
What One Serving Looks Like
1 ½ oz. cheese...........................4 stacked dice
½ cup of ice cream...................½ baseball
1 cup serving of milk, yogurt, or fresh greens ...................The size of a fist

Meats and Alternat What One Serving Looks Like
3 oz. meat, fish, and poultry........Deck of cards

3 oz. grilled/baked fish................CheckBook

2 Tbsp. peanut butter..................Ping pong ball

Fats

1 teaspoon of oil...........................The size of your thumb tip

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"No More Bulky "MESS"?!..."

2008-09-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

Our body is a wonderful and beautiful thing. It is very intelligent. Millions of functions are going on right now inside of you as you read this. Isn't that AMAZING! So many times in my career I have seen women miss out on the great experience of achieving personal fitness and well being because they fear the dreaded "BULK" from lifting weights or Resistants Training.

This well know myth; that has been told throughout countless gyms, has killed the dream of an amazing body. Year by year many women are losing precious lean muscle mass, a fire hot metabolism and energy to make it through the work week-all because someone said years ago that working out with weights will make women look like men.

It's time to put an end to this rumor and finally reach those fitness goals and have that "SMOKING BODY" that you always craved to have!

Women typically don't have the amount of hormones (namely, testosterone) necessary to build huge muscles. The only reason women (Not Sportswomen or Body Builders) appear to get larger is that they do not lose unwanted body fat as they gain lean muscle mass. Remember muscle is heavier yet smaller that FAT.

Lean muscle burn more calories (Even at rest) than fat. Ladies; you burn more calories the more healthy, lean muscle you have. In order to do this you have incorporate lifting weights into your workout routine.

Most of the "Bulky" women that you see are topically bodybuilders. They spend 4 to 5 days per week and 2 to 4 hours per pay in the gym. This is not the case for women or men for that matter that are working out to be healthy and to stay in shape.

You deserve to be healthy and beautiful. Weather you have been working out for a while or beginner, you owe it to yourself to do the research and find out what is best for you. If you are still having challenges with your fitness and lifestyle changes, hire a personal trainer or wellness coach, join your local gym and get involved with the classes that they have to offer.

Created by the founder of REDDLION Fitness; LIFEsport Fit Club is a wellness and fitness community that focuses on dispelling the myths of training and personal fitness and teaching the members solid facts in getting fit and staying fit with group discussions, muscle sculpting workouts and fun ways of changing your lifestyle.
LIFEsport Fit Club meets every Tuesday at 5:30pm in the well known World Gym 1655 S College St Auburn, AL 36832.
(334) 826-8778.

You can register online at http://www.reddlion.com/ or come into World Gym on S College St to Re: Define YOU!!!