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May
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Dear Daniel
At this time
of year everyone is hoping for a hot summer, lots of nice long evenings
with plenty of sunshine and maybe the odd BBQ! Along with the warm
weather comes a sense of optimism and positive vibes and inevitably the
warm weather usually brings a change in wardrobe too!
If the thought
of putting on that new bikini is daunting don't let it be - you can use
this thought as great motivation for getting you into the gym instead!
Throughout the spring of 2009 we've seen some great results from all
our members across the country and I want to see it continue throughout
the summer of 2009 to make it a truly smoking HOT one! Have a good
2009!
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NEWS STORIES -
From Around the UK!
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 STOKE ON TRENT - A huge THANK YOU to all the members
who supported us on our Hawaiian themed Breast Cancer Charity event, we
have raised over £250, thank you for the support. Signal 1 also joined
us for our charity event day broadcasting LIVE from the gym with Liz
Ellis. The day was a fun filled event and  Liz Ellis won our trophy for the worst
hula hoopest! She will be back next year to defend her title..he he.
Due to popular demand the Ladyzone Slimming Club is back up and running
for another 8 weeks of weekly weigh ins. 1st Prize £100 & bottle of
Champagne, 2nd Prize £75, 3rd Prize £50 & 4th Prize £25. Well done
to all the ladies taking part we are getting fantastic results already
so keep up the good work!
Our new Ladyzone Slimming Plan is now available to pick up at the club,
with loads of scrumptious recipes to keep you on the right track
of healthy eating. If you would like more information ladies please
don’t hesitate to speak to Lisa, Sam or Julia. Ladies keep your eyes
peeled in the gym for news about our Oscar themed 1st Birthday Party, a
night not to be missed! Summer BBQ, buddy Bonanza and much more!
 SHEFFIELD
- ECCLESALL RD - ANN SUMMERS PARTY!!!! Friday the
29th May hosted by Julie Thomas and Helen Farrell. Unfortunately Jamie,
Anthony and Tom will NOT be live modelling any of the items! (but not
for lack of trying from Julie and Helen) ****PLACES LIMITED!*****
Paula and Charlotte contributed to the
fundraising effort on Thursday 14th May for 'The Sick Childrens Trust'.
They were in attendance of 'Ladies Night' held at the Sherwood Function
Room and were conducting health checks and nutritional appraisals for
all the ladies at the event!
SHEFFIELD -
MIDDLEWOOD RD
Ladyzone Middlewood Rd have donated a 3 month membership to Sheffield
Northern General Hospital as part of their fundraising activities.
Ladyzone are always happy to help in the local community with
charitable fundraising events, if you have an idea and you would like
our support please do not hesitate to contact us!
SHIPLEY - For all the ladies who are going to be attending the
Race for Life with us on the 7th June, if you have not received your
packs please let us know. We will also be contacting you all soon with
timings on the day.
Have you been enjoying Michelle’s recipes of the week? Why not come
along to her dietary seminar on the 3rd June at 6.30pm, based next to
the gym and free of cost to all members. See if she can help kick your
weight loss up a gear!
PUDSEY
Thanks to all the ladies that have volunteered to run / walk / crawl in
the Race for Life in Leeds. For everyone else, you can still do
your bit by sponsoring the team. The easiest way to do this is by
logging on to www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/ladyzonepudsey
It’s for such a good cause, please be generous. I know times are
difficult at the moment, but anything you can give is really
appreciated.
 WIDNES - I hope everyone has recovered from
our fantastic 1st Birthday party! I want to thank everyone involved and
for the contributions from the famous
acts on stage. I hope you have all had a chance to look at all the
photos in the gym and spoke to the stars of the show! For those that
couldn’t make it watch this space for the Christmas booking date. April
has seen some great results as we all look forward to summer.
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THE ---- L - A -
D - Y - Z - O - N - E ---- WAY!
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 Little
and often – Don’t fall into the trap of missing meals because you want
to lose weight. This type of yo-yo dieting plays havoc with your
metabolism as your body adjusts to managing on fewer and fewer
calories. When you start eating again the weight gain will be rapid as
your body will now be able to manage on much less. Instead try to eat
something every 3 hours. Three small balanced meals and 2-3 small
snacks. This will help to balance your blood sugar and curb those
cravings.
An apple a day..... - yes
I know you’ve all heard it all before but make sure you get your
five-a-day. A good intake of fruit and vegetables daily is essential if
you want to maintain both your health and figure. Fruit and vegetables
are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are
low in calories and make ideal snacks. When the hunger pangs strike
gorge on your favourites. No-one ever put on weight (as far as I know)
from eating a bagful of carrots!
Drink your way to good
health – water is the most important nutrient for humans. It is
essential to every bodily function and without it you would not be able
to live for more than 100 hours. Nearly 60% of your body weight and 75%
of your muscles are made up of water. There are several myths
surrounding how much water you need each day. The good old 8 glasses a
day appears to be the golden standard but individual needs can vary
according to age, gender, activity levels, illness and
environment. It is generally accepted however among both
nutritionists and the medical profession that on average 1.5-2 litres
of water per day should be adequate. All fluids count towards you daily
intake including fruit juices, tea and coffee... and do not be afraid
to enjoy your morning cuppa because tea contains fluoride which helps
in protecting the teeth and is packed with antioxidants which can
prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer. Likewise tea’s faithful
partner coffee does not deserve the bad press it often receives.
Research has proven that taken in moderation coffee can lift the mood,
sharpen the thinking and help in the mobilisation of fat and endurance
during exercise.
Yes you can put on
weight and be slimmer! - When you take up a regular programme of
exercise be wary of the scales! With consistent training you will
condition and develop the muscles. Each pound of muscle that you
acquire takes up half as much room as a pound of fat. You will
therefore be much leaner without losing a significant amount of weight.
Therefore, use the way your clothes fit and how you look in the mirror
as your guide. When those jeans and that skirt start to get loose
you know you’re busting the fat!
Zzzz....Get your sleep
because if you’re hungry for sleep you’ll be hungry for food! Research
has identified a direct relationship between lack of sleep and weight
gain. On average an adult will require between 7-9 hours of sleep
per day but it would appear that many do not even get the minimum of 7.
This can be a particular problem for women as disturbed sleep can play
havoc with hormonal balance. During the menopause falling oestrogen
levels can trigger a whole host of unpleasant symptoms which can upset
normal sleep patterns. If disturbed sleep continues for prolonged
periods this will increase the production of the hormone ghrelin which
is responsible for feelings of hunger and simultaneously reduce
production of the hormone leptin which tells the brain that you’re
full. These hormone imbalances will therefore trigger food cravings and
lead you straight to the high calorie snacks, sweets, salt and starchy
foods, so beware!
One treat a week –
If you’re trying to either lose or maintain your current weight
the saying “a little of what you fancy does you good” really does hold
true. Treating yourself to 1 higher calorie meal once a week can
actually help in the burning of more body fat by stimulating production
of the hormone leptin. This will help to stave off cravings, keep your
metabolic rate stable and outsmart your body so that it does not start
to adapt to a reduced food intake.
Never use the word diet!
– You may never have noticed before but the first 3 words in the word
diet spell ‘die’ and that’s because for most women once you’ve
been on one for any length of time you feel as if you want to! Diets
even for the most disciplined cannot be followed forever as they all
involve some degree of restriction. Who wants to weigh and measure
every single morsel of food that passes their lips, or eat loads of
meat (Atkins Diet), or stop mixing protein and carbohydrate (Hay Diet)?
I could go on but I think you get the picture. There is not one single
food group that can make you put on weight. In order to maintain a
healthy weight long term you must get out of the ‘diet box’ and think
long term good nutrition.
Exercise – The Ladyzone circuit
is revolutionary in that it combines all 3 key fitness elements –
cardiovascular conditioning, resistance and flexibility training in a
single 30 minute circuit. Both cardiovascular and resistance
exercises have been proven to have beneficial effects on both blood
sugar metabolism and fat loss. Regular workouts will help to control
blood sugar levels which is a key factor in craving sugary foods.
Therefore if weight management is your goal ensure that you schedule
regular visits to the gym (we recommend a minimum of 3 per week) and
you will soon achieve your goals.
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Ladyzone is pleased to announce Aprils Award winners.
PUDSEY
Best Review Results – Well done ladies. Particular
congratulations to Trish
Johnson, Debbie Clifford, Sarah MacFarlane, Brenda Lightfoot, Joan
Thomson, Pat Dixon, Julie Hainsworth and Christine Chapman.
Joint first prize goes to Ivy
Jones who has lost 9lbs and 18cm in 6 weeks and Susan Howe who
has lost 11lbs, 5% body fat and 30cm!
Best Attendance Award – Sorry ladies. With Pauline Flynn
on the case, no-one else seems to get a look in. She has again
notched up 25 appearances. But only one visit behind is Dorothy Hayes
(24) and hot on her heels is Sally
Phillips (23). We appreciate the dedication
ladies!
STOKE ON TRENT
Congratulations to
Louise Bailey who has lost an amazing 1 stone, 12
inches and 2% body fat and is our Member of the Month for April - keep
up the great work! Congratulations to Clare Smart who
has won best attendance for April. Clare will be leaving us this month
for sunnier climates as she immigrates to Australia, She has been a
regular face at Ladyzone we wish her luck for the future, you will be
missed loads, and we are all so jealous….he he, keep in touch. x
SHEFFIELD -
ECCLESALL RD
Member of the month is Natasha
Fairest who has lost 3kg and 32.5cm in 8 weeks. Also
highly commended is Janice
Sharp who has lost 2.3kg and 29.5com in 6 weeks!
SHEFFIELD -
MIDDLEWOOD RD
Member of the month is Nicola
Wilson, she lost 3 dress sizes and a total of 10.1kg
and also 6.1% body fat, 8.5cm arms, 7cm bust, 7cm waist, 9.5cm hips and
19.5cm from her thighs!
SHIPLEY
Congratulations to Sue
Mowjoudi who lost a further 9 lbs this month bringing
her total in 12 weeks to 19lbs and 16 inches! Back on top with best
attendance is Filomena
Meola who attended 23 times last month.
WIDNES
High Achievers were Dot
Stone who lost 5lb and 21cm, Jennifer Leeuwangh lost
9lb, 2.1% body fat and 7cm, Sue
Fenney lost 14cm, Carole Jones lost 14 cm. Member of
Month; Muriel
Jones who lost 11lb,6.6% body fat, massive 36 cm - Well
done!
WAKEFIELD
Charlene Raby
has lost 3 stone and 47cms in 14 weeks and Lesley Watson has
lost 2Stone 6lb and 38cms in 14 weeks also. Kath Al-Khattat
has lost 1stone and 27cms in 6 weeks! Well done ladies!
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