By MaryMoncoda5 March 21, 2014
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU READ HERE. Dishonest reviews are fabricated to covertly impose ideological beliefs and steer would-be patients away from necessary care. I am glad and proud that establishments such as this exist. We have the freedom to make a choice, a choice that is one of the toughest a human being could ever face ...read more
By aScottb September 03, 2012
I made a New Year's resolution to improve my health. I was eating the wrong foods and not working out at all. I met Jen and was immediately impressed with her qualifications. We changed my daily diet to reduce sugars and carbs and increase proteins. We started with my workouts on a twice weekly basis. Jen was quick to get to know my personality and motivate me to give the best effort during my workout. It has now been eight full months and the results I achieved are amazing! I have lost 23 pounds and built strength and new muscles at the same time. (11% weight loss) I lost a total of 4 inches in my waist. Our twice weekly program now includes goals of increasing my strength and perhaps a 5K run before the end of the year. I always look forward to the work out, as Jen presents a variety of exercises to keep it challenging and productive. I am very pleased with my results and highly recommend Jennifer Garretson as a great personal trainer. ...read more
By Donja May 18, 2011
If it wasn't for Jen believing in me, I would not be in the best shape of my life. After a year of working out with her, I have lost over 10 percent of my total body weight but have lost tons of inches as well. People compliment me all the time on how I look and I always say that I couldn't have done it without Jen! She's amazing. She knows how to push you to achieve your goals and she's always there with additional advice for diets, stretching, etc. Thank you, Jen! ...read more
Formerly: Classical True Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine. Now: Roots Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, LLC! Read more athttp://www.rootsacupunctureandherbs.com/philosophy/ ...read more
By Roots Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, LLC April 15, 2016
Happy 2014 to you! Even though it’s been so cold and not exactly motivating, how are you doing with sticking to your beginning of the year goals? Notice I didn’t use “resolution” and that was on purpose…goals are specific and have an end point. I hope you are continuing to work towards those goals, especially the health and fitness ones. One major component of a successful and healthy weight loss is weight training. Nearly every one of my clients has a goal to “get toned.” This is impossible without some sort of weight training. The good news is that it can also help with weight loss! First let me dispel a few myths. The first one is that lifting weights will NOT make you look like a bodybuilder. To achieve the “bodybuilder” look, it takes a specific type of training program that includes specific nutrition and weight room requirements. Women are particularly fearful of weights, yet they are needed for that toned look they are trying to achieve. So don’t worry about looking like Arnold while you’re losing body fat. Another myth is actually a misstatement. Muscle does not indeed weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. The difference is density – muscle is much more dense than fat. While a pound of muscle might be the size of a fist, a pound of fat is about three times that size. Muscle takes up less space than fat. Because of this, I encourage my clients to keep one eye on the scale, but focus on how their clothes fit. On a related note, muscle has a higher energy requirement than fat; you can increase your metabolism by building muscle and simply burn more calories sitting still. Not a bad thought, huh. So hopefully I have convinced you that weight training is pretty awesome, especially when it comes to weight loss. Now, what is the best way to approach it? Here’s what I tell my clients, it’s pretty simple to follow. In order to make your weight training also aerobic (keep your heart rate up to work on the fat burn), try to do supersets. Perform a set of one exercise, do another in an opposing muscle group. Add a quick cardio burst such as jumping jacks, sit-ups or lunges and then repeat the entire set. A good rule of thumb when you’re looking for opposing muscles is if you work the front, work the back. Example: bicep curls superset with pushups and then jump rope for one minute. Need help with exercises? Think back to your PE days, check out YouTube and/or consult with a certified personal trainer. Don’t forget that clean eating and cardio are also critical to reaching your goal appearance! Give it a whirl and let me know how it goes. See you at the gym! ...read more
By FITT Fitness Personal Training February 11, 2014
Let’s face it, it’s hard work to lose weight. There are so many distractions in everyday life, it’s difficult to stay the course and reach your goal. Have you noticed that like minded people tend to stick together? Support from your circle of friends, family and sometimes coworkers can make a huge difference in any endeavor. Weight loss is no exception. Let’s start with the home life. When one person makes a commitment of this magnitude, it can be nearly impossible without the support of their family at home. I recently heard of a person starting their weight loss journey and was eating a healthy meat and vegetable dinner while the kids had pizza. The temptation, especially at the beginning, can be overwhelming. Try eating the same foods at dinner, even if it’s at a different time for some. Same deal with exercising. Make it a family affair; it can be as simple as family walks once a week, or backyard football games. By demonstrating an active lifestyle, it will rub off on the younger ones and possibly become a habit for them into adulthood. Friends can be a large influence in a weight loss endeavor. Their activities, and those that they invite you to participate in, can shape your free time. See if you can find a gym buddy, someone you can make an appointment with to work out, even if you do your own thing once you get there. Just knowing someone is waiting for you might get you in the habit of going on a regular schedule. This is good time to evaluate your friends and see which ones might be toxic, ie draining on your positive attitude and your current goals. Surround yourself with people who support you, not ones that want to happy hour every night of the week. The workplace is probably the one over which you have little control, and requires the most adaptation on your part (in my opinion). If your office goes out to lunch every day, try to steer them towards places with healthy options. One of my favorites is Tokyo Joe’s. Places that require a little walking are a great idea too, so you get in a little bit of exercise to and from the office. If it’s a cocktail happy group, try limiting the happy hours you attend to once a week. Your weight loss team, or the people you surround yourself with, are your cheerleaders. They are the group you count on to help you make better decisions and help you when you slide off track. Find these people in your circles and use them. If someone else has similar goals, rely on each other for support. It’s hard to do alone, but with a team who knows what you can achieve. Ok, that was a little cheesy, even if it’s true. See you at the gym! ...read more
By FITT Fitness Personal Training October 24, 2013
There are often times in many women’s lives when they need to dress nicely but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Whether a woman is shopping for clothes to wear to a new job, or for something to wear to a wedding, there are ways to find beautiful outfits to wear within anyone's budget, n... ...read more
Finding comfortable and stylish plus size clothing can be difficult. Many stores have a limited selection of plus size clothing, or may only have a few sizes. Knowing how to shop for clothing that looks well on your body type is the first step in finding the right styles. ...read more