Overcoming 'Nonsense' about Aging to Grow Stronger,
Healthier and Happier
For years, Roya Ghazanfar, 59, tried everything to stay in shape
— Peloton, Orange Theory, workouts on her own.
“I’ve always been active,” she says. “But after a few injuries
and menopause, I thought, This is my fate. I’m too old. I can’t
run a 5K or play tennis anymore. That kind of nonsense.”
Her demanding job as a client partner in healthcare software
didn’t help. The travel, dinners, and drinks took their toll, and
before long she had gained about 40 pounds. “At a certain point,
I just couldn’t do it anymore,” she says.
That’s when Roya found Alloy Personal Training. “I liked the age
group, the no-pressure atmosphere,” she says. “I couldn’t be
happier.”
She’s lost weight and body fat, her cholesterol is better, and
she’s been taken off a blood pressure medication.
“I’m 100% more confident,” Roya says. “It’s been such a huge
priority for me.”
Roya loves the flexibility of Alloy’s schedule and the sense of
connection she’s found with trainers and others in her workout
sessions.
“My favorite part is the social aspect,” she says. “I get plenty
of individual attention, and it’s meaningful. I’ve met friends
here.”
Her motivation goes beyond appearance. It’s about staying healthy
for the long haul.
Lots of us think “It’s too late” to improve health and fitness.
Roya proves that’s just not true. Call us today for your free
initial consultation.
From Time Magazine: As We're Always Saying...
Did you see the recent article in Time magazine headlined, Why
Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager?
It starts, “If you want to age well, you probably already know
the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially
engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as
much—and in some cases, more—for long-term health: strength
training.”
Strength training is among “ the most powerful tools we have for
protecting health as the decades pass,” the article says. “It’s
not about chasing bigger biceps or a six-pack. It’s about
reinforcing bones, keeping metabolism humming, preventing falls,
and even lowering the risk of chronic disease.”
It’s nice to see articles like this in the mainstream press, even
if it makes us want to say, “No kidding!”
Strength training is good for brain health, balance, bone
density, weight control, blood pressure, and lots more. And it
can’t be said often enough!
Ingredients:
* 2 cups oat flour
* 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2/3 cup maple syrup
* 2 large eggs, room temperature
* 1/3 cup of oil or melted unsalted butter
* 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 1/2 cup of unsweetened milk
Directions:
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners; set
aside.
• In a large bowl combine the oat flour, chocolate chips, baking
soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; whisk well to combine. In
a separate bowl whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, oil (or
butter), applesauce, and milk; mix well until thoroughly
combined. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry mixture,
stirring until combined.
• Divide the mixture among the prepared muffins. Bake for 10
minutes, then reduce the heat to 400 degrees and continue baking
for another 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and allow the
muffins to cool completely in the muffin tin. Serve at once or
store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They'll also
last in a freezer bagstoredinyourfreezerfor1month.
Makes18muffins.
Nutrition per muffin: 135 calories, 2g protein, 18g carbs, 10g
sugar, 7g fat
From www.bakerbynature.com
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