Body Fit’s… April 2012

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Your Monthly Newsletter For Maximizing Life’s R.O.I.™ “The more you put into it, the more you get out of it”

For Clients and Friends of Body Fit Health Club

Did you know there’s a specific kind of paper that can be disastrous to your health? Chances are you touch this kind of paper on a daily basis. Some of the known and confirmed side effects of touching the chemicals this paper contains include:

Breast cancer Prostate disease and cancer Diabetes Obesity Hyperactivity Immune system disorders

The chemicals this paper contains also disrupt your endocrine system—your body’s hormonal system responsible for secreting growth hor-mone, thyroid hormone and other hormones that stimulate testosterone and estrogen. The kind of paper I’m talking about is receipt pa-per. Many store receipts use thermal paper that’s coated in bisphenol A (BPA), to help the ink from the printer develop onto the receipt itself. The problem is, this coating doesn’t “stick” to the pa-per. You’ve probably experienced this with the re-ceipts you put in your wallet or pocket… they fade out or the ink on certain parts is completely gone, making it unreadable. This is a problem because when you handle a receipt, that same BPA coating gets onto your

Paper That’s Damaging To Your Health? Community News

It’s not every month that Cadbury sells it’s Easter Cream Eggs. Those commercials with rabbits clucking like chickens never get old...at least not for me. Even though I’m not a fan of

those super sweet cream eggs, I am a huge fan of the Easter season.

Once again, I am really proud to support and be part of the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Uxbridge. ..and probably all of Durham Region! 8 years ago one of my neighbours went out of her way to invite all the kids on the street to join her family in an egg hunt. Word of this little gesture of kindness spread like wild fire in a small town.

She kept organizing the hunt and families wanted to be a part of it. Last year, the “Hunt” as she calls it, had over 1000 people in attendance and over 3000 eggs were hidden. If this sounds like something you and your little ones may want to be a part of, just flip to page 4 for more details. Happy Easter and Happy Hunting!

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skin. And based on exhaustive research by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the BPA can go deep enough into the skin that it cannot be washed off. [1] According to the same research by the EWG, most stores use this kind of BPA-coated receipt paper. What’s worse, the amount of BPA found on the paper is 250—1,000 times MORE than what you would find in a plastic bottle or soda can lining! This same body of research (from the EWG) discovered that your body absorbs up to 60% of the BPA that you get on your skin. Pretty scary stuff! So what can you do about it? For starters, start forgoing the re-ceipts on small items, or on items you don’t plan on returning or ex-changing. Next, handle your receipts as little as possible. Have a small pocket-book, wallet or purse where you can put them immediately. Alternatively, many stores nowadays will email you a receipt if you request (depends on what you’re purchas-ing.) Finally, always wash your hands as soon as possi-ble after handling receipts in the hopes that the BPA hasn’t absorbed into the skin yet. Make sure this is also a habit before preparing food, so you don’t continue contaminating yourself. If you’re in a rush, you might be tempted to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after handling re-ceipts. Don’t. Doing so only INCREASES the ab-sorption of BPA in the skin. One more thing -never let your children play with receipts. The effects of BPA on children are highly detrimental. So next time you go to the store, skip the receipt… because now you know better! References: [1] http://www.ewg.org/bpa-in-store-receipts

5 Easy Ways To Rid Your Body Of

Nasty Toxins Every day your body is exposed to heavy metals, industrial-

grade chemicals and more. Here’s how you can flush all that nasty stuff OUT of your body!

1. Take chlorella. This powerful, green “super food” is ex-cellent at binding with toxins in your body and flushing them out. You can find it at your local health food store.

Take 1 gram three times a day. 2. Use activated charcoal. This is simply carbon that’s been refined into a very fine black powder. The good news is that it is perfectly safe—along with being odorless and tasteless. It’s also very ef-fective at flushing out the bloodstream of heavy metals and other chemicals that seep into your bloodstream from your environment. Take 20—30 grams a day, for up to 14 days to ensure your body is as pure as it can be. You’ll find this at your local health food store and is relatively inexpensive. 3. Consider citrus pectin. This is made from the peels of citrus fruit. One U.S.D.A. study found it to be highly effective at removing metals and pesti-cides from the bloodstream. Consult with your doc-tor on this one, in order to get both the proper dos-age and the correct kind of citrus pectin used in re-search studies. 4. Supplement with milk thistle. This is very effec-tive at “cleaning” your liver… which is your body’s

detox center. Aim for 200 mg a day. Also, make sure the brand you buy has at least 80% silymarin—the active ingredi-ent that helps clean things out. 5. Prevent toxins in the first place. Use glass instead of plastic containers for food. Use natural household cleaners and detergents and avoid heavily-processed foods.

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Did You Know?

We offer a variety of fitness

and nutritional services here

at Body Fit, including:

Personal Training

Fitness Assessments

Weight Room

Orientations

Nutritional Counseling

Fitness Classes

Babysitting (Mon-Fri)

Trainer Designed

Complimentary Program

with online assistance.

Free Dietary Analysis

For a complete listing of services visit our web site:

www.bodyfit.ca Or just give us a call for more

information. 905-852-6175

Inside This FUN Issue of Richly Rewarding Living…

Paper That’s Damaging To Your Health?....................Page 1

5 Easy Ways To Rid Your Body Of Nasty Toxins…..Page 2

New Members and BefoRE Sun Arbonne Sunscreen..Page 3

8th Annual Barton Farms Easter Egg Hunt……….....Page 4

WARNING: Read This Before You Pick Up Another House-

hold Cleaner ……………………………………........Page 5

‘I Will Do IT….Before Summer!’…………………...Page 6

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And don’t forget, if you have any questions or concerns

about your health, we’re just an email or phone call away.

We’re here to help, and don’t enjoy anything more than participating in your lifelong good health. If you have a

question about fitness, weight loss, health trends, or a

supplement/nutritional product you would like checked

out, email or call with your question and I’ll do my best to

address it in an upcoming issue (or with you personally).

I’d love to hear from you. info@bodyfit.ca * 905-852-6175

DO YOU KNOW THESE PEOPLE?

Welcome New Clients!

Here are the new clients that became members of our fitness family! We’d like to welcome you publicly, and

wish you all the best!

Dinah Addie, Chris Andonovski, Debbie Andonovski, Bailey Arnold, Gary Bartholomew, Rachael Cummings, Oliver Curran, Kayla DeRose - Bell, Diane Dobrosky, Rebecca Doyle, Sandi Empey, John Evangelista, Connor Evans, Rachael Eynon, Robert Freckleton, Claire Gallagher, Michie Garland, Kevin Garry, Aaron Gradeen, Doug Grant, Ken Hendry, Rachel Hickling, Cameron Hicks, Louise Howes, Ron Hunter, Chris Huntley, Paige Hynes, Roger Inglis, James Jack, Tara-Lynn Jackson, Amanda Jefferey, Jasmin Kanama, Katie Kinton, Austin Kugler, Brian Lockwood, Becky MacDonald, Rob MacLennan, Judith Marcellus, Dan Martin, Kim Menard, Paul Millage, Robert Miranda, Keith Monohan, Melissa Moore, Pennie Murray, Steve Nicholls, Anne Pearse, Amy Pettifer, Shelby Powell, James Quesnel, Sarah Rae, Corey Robertson, Marek Ruchlewicz, Joseph Rudderham, Michelle Ryckman, Conner Schell, Michael Shaw, Andrew Smith, Brandon Taus, Brady Taylor, Traci Tempany, Brian Tilley, Paula Todd, Mandy Vandenberg, Brock Vandermeer, Nicky Waines, Vicki Wideman, Tracy Zander.

WELCOME to BODY FIT!

P.S. Hey, did YOU book YOUR Fitness Assess-

ment, schedule YOUR Weight Room Orientation,

print off YOUR Fitness Program or book YOUR

Nutrition Consultation?

If not, ask the receptionist next time

YOU come in for YOUR workout. (see page 6)

Your skin is precious, protect it from the sun's

harmful rays... Springtime

(or Spring break!) is just

around the corner!

Anti-aging means sun

protection—this simple

fact has a dynamic solu-

tion in BefoRE Sun. So-

lar rays can do damage

year-round, so make sure

you focus on preventing

harm to your skin with

BefoRE Sun. Since 90%

of the visible signs of ag-

ing (actinic aging ) is due

to sun exposure, BefoRE

Sun products are formu-

lated with RE9 anti-aging

elements, to support skin befoRE the damage is

done.

The key botanicals in the BefoRE Sun product line

are Chamomile Extract , Linden Extract and Rose-

mary. (Visit us at arbonne.ca for a complete list of

ingredients.)

Our sunscreens provide broad spectrum, UVA and

UVB, are the best and safest in the industry. The

American Anti-Cancer Institute has recently pub-

lished a book "Killing Cancer, Not People" and

they recommend Arbonne products in the book ,

page 93, as the purest to use. Check it out:

www.americanaci.org

Purchase a product you know the facts about. Ar-

bonne products are pure, safe and beneficial. We

combine the safest of science and the purest of na-

ture to produce these amazing products.

For a Sample of the Arbonne products contact:

Melanie Luukkonen at melanie@bodyfit.ca

Jokes for the Kids

Q:Why do we paint Easter eggs?

A:Because it's easier than trying to

wallpaper them!

Q:What did the eggs do when the

light turned green?

A:They egg-cellerated!

Q:What do you call an egg from

outer space?

A:An "Egg-stra terrestial"!

Q:Why did the Easter Bunny have

to fire the duck?

A:Because he kept quacking all the

eggs!

Q:What do you call a rabbit with

fleas?

A:Bugs Bunny!

On Sunday April 8th, 2012, we

want you to bring the kids and join

us for the 8th Annual Barton

Farms Easter Egg Hunt.

For details and registration, you

must go to:

www.BartonEggHunt.com

In addition to a 5000 Easter Egg

hunt, we provide snacks, refresh-

ments, BBQ for the whole family

AND prizes for every child!!

www.BartonEggHunt.com

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Planet Earth Factoids

Did You Know?

92,955,820 miles. This is the Earth’s distance from the sun.

Not quite 24. A true day on this planet is shy of the 24-hour mark… it’s actually 23 hours and 56 min-utes. Add that 4-minute difference over the course of a year and you’ve got 24.3 hours!

The minimum and maximum tem-peratures on this planet range from –

126 degrees F to 136 degrees F.

11% of the Earth’s surface is used to grow food.

The lowest dry point on Earth is the Dead Sea in the Middle East which is 1300 feet below sea level.

7,926 miles. That’s the Earth’s di-ameter!

The most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust is aluminum.

Ingredients:

3 cups French bread, or other good bread,

cubed

1 cup ham, diced

Cooking spray or butter

1 egg, beaten lightly

1 1/3 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (mustard powder)

1/2 teaspoon dried flaked parsley

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Pinch black pepper

1/2 cup red bell pepper (red pepper), chopped

1/2 cup cheese, grated

Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Prepare ahead recipes like these are perfect for weekends and fill the house with a delicious

small while cooking! You can of course vary the flavouring ingredients or leave them out if

your family prefers.

Instructions:

Lightly grease a casserole dish.

Throw in the cubed bread, red pepper, ham and cheese and toss to com-

bine.

In a small bowl, beat together the milk, egg and flavourings, and pour

over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or over-

night.

When you are ready to cook the casserole, heat the oven to 350 F (180 C,

Gas Mark 4). Bake for approximately 40 minutes until lightly browned.

“I Will Do It… Before Summer!”

It’s just a few more weeks before Summer is officially here. And if you’re like many people, you’ll probably be scrambling to try and get in shape before you go out and play in the sun. Instead of freaking out when May rolls around, why not take the initiative NOW to get in shape… so it’s all taken care of by Summer? If that sounds good to you, then commit to it, so you can welcome the Sum-mer in the best shape you’ve ever been in. And when I say commit, actually COMMIT. Tell yourself, “I WILL do it!” Don’t let failure be an option. Don’t “try” to do it. DO IT! The truth is, until you commit—truly commit—nothing will change. So it’s my hope you take this ad-vice to heart and change your life. Also, don’t forget in your quest to get a great body to take care of your overall health. That’s why in this month’s issue I’ve included two important articles that deal with avoiding and clearing out the yucky tox-ins that seep into your skin from the environment we live in. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate Earth Day this month! Make another commitment to recycle more… drive less (and instead walk!) and take care of this amazing and wonderful planet we live in.

“Body Fit Will Help YOU Do It… Before Summer!”

COMPLIMENTARY Weight Room Orientation

Every Tues. and Wed. evening at 7pm we are offering you the opportunity to be introduced to

all the machines in the weight room by a Certified Trainer.

Come in and sign-up!

Can’t make it on Tues. or Wed. at 7pm?

For $20 you can book a Private Weight Room

Orientation.

COMPLIMENTARY Functional Movement Screening and

Personal Fitness Assessment

This is your opportunity to dis-cuss goals, establish a plan and get started in the right direc-tion. Know how your body works so you can workout! Come in to the gym and book your appointment with our Master Trainer!

COMPLIMENTARY Dietary Analysis

We will analyze your current dietary habits and give you feedback based upon

your specific nutritional needs. We prescribe dietary plans from

Registered Dietitians.

To register, click on the ‘Custom Online Nutrition Plan’ button at

www.bodyfit.ca OR

Come in person and book your appointment with our

Master Trainer.

COMPLIMENTARY Program with

On-Line Assistance

Visit www.bodyfit.ca and register for your login and password to

gain access to your own training PROGRAM designed by

our Master Trainer!

(Print out and bring your PROGRAM with you to a

Weight Room Orientation and the exercises will be demonstrated.)