Fitness XceL
Obesity has become a national epedemic. Close to a third of our country is medically obese and over 9% of US health expenditures are spent on health related costs due to obesity. Obesity by itself does not neccessarily lead to health problems, but primary causes of obesity, poor nutrition and inactivity, can lead to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stokes, sleep apnea, arthritis, and more.
Being XL does not mean being unhealthy! CoreQuest Fitness has developed a unique and effective program exclusively for XL adults to combat the health risks associated with being of obese.
Fitness XceL is a unique 5 week comprenhensive health and fitness program for obese adults. In order to be in the Fitness XceL program you must have a BMI of 32 or greater. To calculate your BMI go here.
Are you self conscious about your size when you go to the gym? We understand.
Does working out next to skinny people make you uncomfortable? You are not alone.
Do you find yourself not exercising because you feel judged and ridiculed when you do? It doesn’t have to be that way.
Has it been so long since you really exercised that you just don’t know where to start? What is safe? How can you get started without hurting yourself? We will show you.
Do you suffer from type 2 Diabetes and know you have to do something but don’t know where to start? We can help you.
Do you wish you had your own private “biggest loser” training program? You’ve found it!
CoreQuest Fitness has created a program for large adults looking for a safe and supportive place to get healthy. PLEASE NOTE: this program is for obese adults only. There will be no skinny people to watch you or judge you. You will be surrounded by people who face similar challenges to you and who support you and understand you. Your trainer will guide you, educate you and support you so that you can make significant changes in your lifestyle, your health, how you feel, how you move and, as a natural consequence how you look.
How do I get into the program?
Space is limited to this special program. All participants must apply and be interviewed. Participants must be motivated and dedicated. All participants must have a doctors clearance to participate in moderate exercise and to make dietary changes.
What does the program involve?
Exercise:
You will participate in a special boot fitness program 3-5 days a week for 5 weeks. A minimum of 3 days/week is required, 5 days/week is recommended. The exercise program has been developed with your needs in mind. In addition, the program is modifiable for a wide range of fitness levels. Interval training and large movement strength training will be used to boost your metabolic and your cardiovascular health.
Diet and Nutrition:
All new participants will go through a 28 day cleanse and detox program and another week of food assimilation. This program includes an initial metabolic weigh-in and nutritional class, specific instructions on what to eat and when to eat it and the support neccesary to stick to the program, weekly teleconference classes, and a final weigh-in.
The finale:
Each 5 week program culminates with the final weigh-in and a celebration. It’s time to party and celebrate the wonderful gift you have given yourself and all the changes that have come with it. The transformation is truly wonderful and will surprise you.
Now, you finally have a place to focus on you without judgement or worry.
You CAN make the changes that you know will make your life better.
You CAN feel strong! You CAN feel confident! You CAN be healthy!
You CAN reach your goals!
We are so confident in our program the we gaurentee it. If you follow our program and do not see significant changes we will give you your money back!*
*Individual results vary. We will give you minimal exected results and will help you set goals during your interview.
Call or email to see if you qualify for this unique and wonderful program.
925-457-4587 or e-mail
Obesity Part 1 – It’s not about looks.
This month I’ll give you the facts. Next month, I’ll talk about the why and what we can do about it.
Obesity is a national epidemic which has created a national crisis. This has nothing to do with looks. This is about the health of our citizens, our communities, our economic state, our children and our future. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. Obesity comes with a myriad of health and lifestyle consequences, and the cost of obesity has risen along with the obesity rates.
Obesity for an adult is defined as a BMI of 30 or more. Overweight for an adult is a BMI of 25 or greater. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kg by height in meters.
THE BAD NEWS
The Rise in Obesity in the US[i]:
About 66% of US adults are currently overweight or obese! About a third of US adults are obese. In 1998 there were no recorded states with obesity rates greater than 14%.
The Cost of Obesity to our country[ii]: $117 billion (2002)
This includes $61 billion in estimated medical spending and $56 billion in indirect costs. Recent estimates put current health related costs at well over 9% of US health expenditures.
The Direct Cost of Obesity to California[iii]: $7.7 billion (2002)
The Health Implications of Obesity[iv]:
As weight increases to reach the levels referred to as “overweight” and “obese,”* the risks for the following conditions also increase:
- Coronary heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancers
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
- Stroke
- Liver and Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
These medical conditions are just the tip of the iceberg. Each one of them comes with its own list of complications which expands the health and lifestyle consequences of obesity exponentially.
The lifestyle costs of Obesity:
- It can be hard to find clothes that fit, and seats are often not designed for larger body sizes.
- Everyday activities such as driving, walking, climbing stairs or carrying shopping bags may be uncomfortable or even painful.
- Many people with obesity say they feel bad about themselves and suffer from low self-esteem.
- Low self esteem can affect social life and work. For example, a person may feel uncomfortable applying for a job because they don’t think they’ll be good enough to get one or worry they will be judged because of their weight.
Children and Obesity[v]:
- · 12.4% of children 2-5 years old are overweight or obese!
- · 17% of children 6-11 are overweight.
- · 17.6% of teens (12-19 are overweight)
Research over the last 40 years tells us that overweight kids are at greater risk of becoming obese adults, predisposing them to life-long obesity-related health issues.
Being overweight increases a child’s risk for a number of diseases and conditions, including[vi]:
Asthma, Diabetes (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that one in three American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime), Gallstones, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Liver Problems, Menstrual Problems, Trouble Sleeping, Metabolic Syndrome (Metabolic syndrome includes: Abnormal lipids, High blood pressure Insulin resistance), Depression and Low Self-Esteem.
THE GOOD NEWS!
The good news is that the health problems (and hence the economic cost) associated with obesity respond well to diet and exercise. Obesity is almost always TOTALLY preventable and curable without drugs or drastic medical intervention. It’s as simple as that (or is it?).
THE CHALLENGE
Obesity is most often the result of lifestyle and dietary choices. Habits are hard to change, especially when our whole social structure is built around them. Food addictions are as real and can be more challenging to deal with than drug addictions. In order to beat this epidemic which has infiltrated every corner of our country and is now spreading across the world we need to recognize and acknowledge it, decide to do something about it and work together to support the necessary changes to our lifestyles and our eating habits.
CoreQuest Fitness has developed the FITNESS XceL program exclusively and specifically for obese adults. Participants must have a BMI of 32 or greater. This program will educate, support and coach obese adults giving them a place to focus on their health and fitness without feeling self conscious or judged. If you or anyone you know anyone is at least 50 pounds overweight call to see if you qualify for this new program. Preference is given to motivated and committed individuals of greater BMI’s. Call 925-457-4587 or visit CoreQuestFitness.com/fitness/xxl
[i] http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm#econ
[ii] http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm#econ
[iii] http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/causes/economics.html
[iv] http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/causes/health.html
[v] http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/prevalence.html
[vi] http://www.ucsfchildrenshospital.org/education/health_risks_for_overweight_children/index.html
Obesity, Part 2. Start with yourself
Last month I laid out the facts: Over 60% of America is overweight and over 30% of America is obese as defined by the Centers for Disease control. Almost 20% of teens are overweight. Billions of dollars are spent every year on preventable medical expenses due to obesity. Diabetes in children is up 33% in the last 10 years.
Obesity has become an epidemic which needs to be addressed because of its health effects. It affects the quality of our lives and the economics of our country. Put aside the stigma and taboos which prevent us from talking about being “fat”. The look of obesity is the least important consequence of poor diet and lack of exercise and yet it has prevented us from talking freely. We need to open this discussion and talk about obesity as it relates to health. We must change the current trends. The poor health related to unhealthy lifestyles cannot become acceptable. What can we do as individuals to create a healthy America?
To begin, each of us, needs to examine ourselves and how we live. Are you as strong and healthy as you need to be? Could you feel better? Do you suffer from any of the possible health consequences of poor diet and lack of exercise such as fatigue, muscle soreness, joint pain, swelling, poor sleep, snoring, mood swings, indigestion, heartburn, diabetes (according to the National Institutes of Health 2.8, which is 1/3 of adults with diabetes don’t know they have it), or hypertension? If you do, you should do something about it before you ask someone else to. But what do you do?
According to a 2005 study 45 million Americans diet each year. 1-2 Billion dollars a year is spent on weight loss programs, yet America still gets larger! Obviously, people are trying to lose weight. Obviously, on a broad scale, it isn’t working. Rather than focusing on weight loss, deprivation and the short term gains we find in most “diets” we need to start focusing on “lifestyle” and the social aspect, emotional aspect, economics and science of eating and exercise.
Recently, an obese client of mine told me that being obese is a given in her family. All the women are large. She told me that she had lost four of the most important people in her life to aliments related to poor eating. These family members died young, in their sixties. These loses were a wakeup call and caused my client to focus on her health. She started to lose weight. Rather than support her, her loved ones complained. They told her she should stay the weight she was. Her lifelong boyfriend said she wasn’t as attractive to him as she became thinner. Consequently, as life stresses took their tole, she was unable to maintain her healthy life and reverted back to her larger self.
Without the love and support of your community, most lifestyle changes will fail!
Changing your health requires more than choosing the right diet. It requires understanding the life you live, the people you live it with, and how you handle stress and the challenges of life. It requires a community which is supportive of the change, a solid scientific understanding of what you need to change and why, and a strong belief that the rewards of changing will be ten-fold. By gaining that understanding personally and by transforming your own community to support your personal change you will start a snowball effect which will spread across the country. This will be the beginning of a world without obesity.
This is a monumental challenge and not a challenge you can take on by yourself. You need someone, or some group of people, who support you and your efforts. You need to learn about health because you will not make sustainable changes without understanding and believing in the importance of the changes you make. You can work with life coaches, nutritionists, doctors, personal trainers, family and friends who share your quest. The important thing is to start looking and questioning. You will find the support you need.
When you make a decision to begin your quest, feel free to contact me at CoreQuest Fitness to schedule a free personal session to talk about your health journey and what your next step is. CoreQuest offers an exclusive program for obese adults which addresses the fitness and dietary issues related to obesity. New programs begin every 5 weeks. Call 925-457-4587 to schedule you evaluation and discussion.
