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Losing It and Loving It (LIALI) Newsletter
www.LosingItandLovingIt.com
February 2008
Volume 1, Issue 9
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Notes from Angie -
Welcome to the "Losing It and Loving It" (LIALI) newsletter.  I hope you will find the info in this newsletter to be of interest to
you.  If you would like to see anything special in any of our upcoming issues, please feel free to email me as I would
love your feedback. Is there someone you know who could benefit from this newsletter?  Please feel free to pass this newsletter on
in its entirety.

You might have noticed that the whole look of my website is different.
There are still some changes left to go and I will be adding a blog soon so be on the lookout.

Article -
Do you have a Personal Trainer?

What exactly is a Personal Trainer you ask?  Here is a basic explanation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_trainer

I just recently hired a Personal Trainer.  My friend, Val, who I have known online for a few years is a certified PT and is offering online personal training so I went ahead and took advantage of her February offer.  Although she is not local to me, I am still going to give it a shot.  Check out her fabulous offer at http://www.trainerforce.net/busymomma/plans.asp  If you decide to take advantage of Val's service, please let her know that Angie Newton sent you.

My goal in having a Personal Trainer is to keep me motivated and accountable, help me to make sure that I am doing the right exercise moves and using the cardio and weight equipment appropriately, design workouts for me and so much more.  I'm looking forward to working with Val.

Here is a great article about Choosing a Personal Trainer that might interest you
http://exercise.about.com/cs/forprofessionals/a/choosetrainer.htm

In The Kitchen -

Zesty Orange Chicken

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 ounces orange juice
Zest of one orange
4 orange slices (peel on)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1 tablespoons oil

Preheat the oven to 325F.  In a large bowl mix the orange juice, orange zest, parsley, oregano and garlic.  Add a little salt and pepper if desired.

Place the chicken breasts in a non-stick baking pan and make 3 to 4 slashes on the top of each breast. 

Pour the marinade over the top and then top each breast with an orange slice.

Cook approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through.  Discard orange slices and serve with a side of wild rice and French green beans.

Closing note:
Hope you enjoyed the article and recipe in this issue.  Once again if there is anything you would like to see in future issues of the
Losing It and Loving It newsletter, I would love to hear from you.

Exercise/Fitness tip -

Strength Training Safety Tips for Women provided by http://www.trainerforce.net/busymomma/pg5.asp

Strength training injuries result from the improper use of equipment and bad form.  Experts advise women who strength-train to employ the following techniques:

* Always have a good posture.  If you are twisting to get the weight up, then you are done with that set.
* Wear proper shoes.
* Use caution when picking up and returning weights to their original area.
* Ensure all equipment is up to standards.
* Always spend approximately 10 minutes warming up the body by doing some cardio and stretching.
* Begin slowly in strength-training exercises, starting with the larger muscles first.
* Alternate training on different muscle groups three times a week.  Don't work the same muscle group two days in a row.  Abs are the exception.
* Cool down for 10 minutes by stretching.
* Ensure you know the proper way to handle weights to avoid injury.
* Discontinue training if you experience any pain.
* Learn breathing techniques.  Breath out with the exertion.
* Don't be afraid to ask a professional at your gym to double check your form on a machine.

For effective results strength training should be done slowly, which provides additional resistance.  In addition, it is also advised not to hold on to weights too tightly as it may raise blood pressure.  Avoid pressure by not locking joints when lifting weights.  Whether you are working out in a gym or working out at home, it is important to become familiar with each piece of equipment used, and how to use it to allow for effective strength training exercises.  The most important advice anyone can offer is to listen to your body when engaging in any form of exercise.

Encouragement Corner -
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going
Jim Ryun


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