Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

Aloha everyone!

All of us have different needs in health and fitness and the person I turn to as my yoga and pilates expert, is Kristin McGee!  She is one of my
True Collection Teammates and known to millions around the world!  From her MTV Power Yoga DVD series, to appearing on CNN and The Today Show;, she is dedicated to educating the world with her experience and knowledge. I’d love for you to get to know her too!

 ”Hi I’m Kristin McGee, a yoga, Pilates and fitness gal from Idaho who moved to New York City in the early 90′s. After certifying to teach yoga and Pilates out of Acting School, I soon became a sought after yoga teacher and went on to create over 10 yoga and Pilates DVDs. I teach all over Manhattan,work with pro athletes, celebs as well as travel across the country and world leading retreats. I am so happy to now be a part of the True-Collection team of Elite Athletes.

Now, I can continue to travel the world doing what I love and meeting the coolest people. Todd Burke, founder of True Collection is creating a global community of like-minded fit, healthy and positive people offering once in a lifetime experience for anyone who wants to enjoy playing hard and living fully.”

Kristin McGee
www.kristinmcgee.com

Thank you Kristin for giving me this opportunity to share with my clients and friends and being a valuable resource to the world over. Kristin is definitely an inspiration to me and I hope she can help you too! 

In good health,

Suzie Cooney, CPT  Suzie Trains Maui

To learn more about the True Collection Experience and to create an adventure with Kristin and I go to: http://true-collection.com/index.php

Aloha,The Today Show recently aired this segment and I have worked with this before with my clients.  It’s quite and eye opener and reveals some of the truths of our eating behaviors and how certain social groups/friends and family in our life can influence how much we really eat.  Take a few minutes and see for yourself. For example, women who eat with other women tend to eat more and are less self conscious vs if say you were on a hot date!

I’ve often suggested to people that if really can’t say no, to maybe change friends just for awhile until you can manage your eating habits so you won’t pack on the extra “social” pounds.  Don’t be afraid to say “no thank you, I’m full”. Or “you know I’m sure it’s delicious but I’m good for now, you enjoy.”  Also, if consuming more cocktails or other alcoholic beverages, you may become less uninhibited and could invite unwelcome additional calories.  Tip: Before you bite, take a drink of water, bite, water! Slow down and take your time. Or use chop sticks!

I hope you found this information helpful.  Call me if I can help you get your eating habits in shape!

Your fan,

Suzie Cooney, CPT  

Suzie Trains Maui,  808-283-2121

How to Double Your Weight Loss 

 by Suzie Cooney, CPT
My clients, who are the most successful in losing weight and keeping it off, know exactly what they eat, how much they eat and how to avoid the yo-yo ups and downs. Some experts say, don’t worry about counting calories , some say it doesn’t matter how many calories you eat, as long as you exercise in moderation.

 There is some half-truth to those statements. But math, is math, the numbers tell all.  Most people simply have no concept or any idea how much they eat in one day.  I will show you how to take a small step for a positive, lifetime change. Please don’t starve yourself, or over feed your body, but understand that your body needs you to make the best choices.

If you want to succeed in weight loss, break unhealthy eating habits, improve your nutrition, solve your own personal barriers to success, stop the confusion, uncover your “food” triggers, and stay on track, then keep reading! I want YOU to be healthy and be a success.

It’s really amazing how fast I can uncover what a person is lacking, or needing in their diet to achieve their goals. Or, what might be triggering them to eat at midnight or while in the shower. I’m not kidding!  The most common element I found, that when people are embarking on a new fitness plan, while learning how to eat well, they simply don’t eat enough.

Research clearly shows those who consistently monitor their food intake lose weight more steadily and keep it off more successfully than those who don’t. That’s because the journal keepers are able to identify the sources of empty calories and know when they resort to overeating.

 Surprisingly, I’ve encountered some opposition, a few roll of the eyes and groans, I had one person say, “ oh no, I can’t do that. That’s making me focus too much on food instead of exercise.” I politely said,  “Well, I said to my darling client, the choice is yours.”  What I wanted to say was, “Well, since you are fifty pounds over weight, it would appear that you place a great deal of focus on food,” but of course I didn’t want to offend them.

 If you really want to lose the weight and keep it off, learn how to keep a food journal or food diary.  It doesn’t have to be daunting or “one more thing” to do.  If you aren’t serious about making a change, or have a million excuses why you can’t do it, stop reading here. Continue reading How to Double Your Weight Loss By Suzie Cooney