Sallie and Debbie

I would like to congratulate a pair of friends that have been working with Optimum Results for the past two years. Sallie and Debbie started working out with the intention of getting a little more active, and maybe losing a little weight. They diligently worked out, and maybe some subtle changes to their diet. One of their first successes came when they decided to train to run a mile. Once they quickly realized that was no problem, they aimed for completing a 5K. Although Sallie sprained her ankle and was unable to attend, Debbie ran the 5K in Mt. Laurel last October, finishing the whole race running despite having never actual run 3 miles before! Sallie has since run the 3 miles easily.

This summer, the pair decided to get serious about losing a few pounds. Although neither had a lot of weight to lose, this became their focus. First, they went out and purchased a universal exercise machine to make their strength training more varied. Next, they committed themselves to running together. Not content to just run, they went out and bought bicycles to give them an additional cardio option. Finally, they joined Jenny Craig together to get a handle on their nutritional habits. Despite a few obstacles such as sprained ankles and shoulders, as well as a moderately serious illness, the two have managed to push each other to keep going.

As a result of their teamwork, Sallie and Debbie have lost a combined 36 pounds (and counting) since the end of the summer!!! More importantly, they have gotten healthier in every aspect of their life, and they look and feel great. This is a great example of how two friends can help each other realize their goal, and how focusing on each facet of one’s health can have a positive impact. Congratulations ladies!!

  • Tip of the Month

    January 2012

    Smart Starbucks and Steakhouse Choices

    Starbucks Choices
    • Peppermint Choc Mocha- 520cals, 20g fat
    • Pumpkin Frappuccino- 420cals, 13g fat
    • Flavored Latte- 360clas, 16g fat
    • Latte- 220cals, 15g fat
    • Coffee w/cream and sugar 180 calories
    • Cappuccino- 120cals, 4g fat
    • Coffee w/sugar 90 calories
    • Coffee w/cream 90 calories
    • Coffee w/whole milk 60 calories
    • Coffee w/skim milk 30-50 calories

    Order a coffee with cream and sugar every work day?  Add 900 calories per week to your diet.  That is over 13 pounds in one year.

    Enjoy a cappuccino every day instead, and you save 300 calories per week, and cut 4 pounds per year from the above diet.

    Go to coffee with skim milk and Splenda?  Now you are only adding 250 calories per week, and under 4 pounds per year in coffee weight.

    Enjoy a flavored frappucino or latte once per week?  That could add up to 26,000 calories, and another 7.5 pounds per year.

    Just your coffee could account for 20 pounds of caloric intake annually!

    Steakhouse Choices
    • Caesars Salad- 800cals
    • Chopped Salad, 320cals
    • Spinach Salad, 170cals click here for more »

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  • Recipe of the Month

    January 2012

    Drink alcohol a little more wisely!

    Drink Choices
    • Eggnog, 350cals
    • White Russian, 260cals
    • Riesling, 160-200cals
    • Shot of liquor, 70-125cals
    • Tonic or Soda, 100cals
    • Winter Beer, 150-200cals
    • Beer, 150cals
    • Bloody Mary, 130cals
    • Wine, 120cals
    • Light Beer, 55-85cals
    • Champagne, 85cals
    Enjoy a small glass of eggnog and two gin and tonics, and you have drank 750 worthless calories.
    Or, start with some champagne, and enjoy two glasses of wine and you only have drank 330 calories, less than half of your first choices.