Fitness Model Brooke Griffin appears in Maxim

Fitness Model Brooke Griffin appears in Maxim

Brooke Griffin, fitness expert, fitness model, and author is featured on Maxim Online.  Brooke worked with renown photographer Sarah lyons and make-up artist Alison Penn on location in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Check out the full feature at Brooke Griffin on Maxim.

Fitness Expert Brooke Griffin Offers Free Nutrition Plans for the New Year

Fitness Expert, Brooke Griffin, is offering free nutrition plans for the New Year.  Most Americans will gain between 5-7 pounds

during the Holiday Season leaving them to crash diet and set unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions to try to take the weight off.  ”I wanted to offer nutrition advice and share how I changed my lifestyle to take the weight off with others.” says Brooke.  Brooke who most recently was named the Fitness Universe Champion believes in living a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and exercise rather than fad diets and overnight miracle products.  ”I simply do not think that there is one single product, food, or workout that will make you lose the weight and keep it off.”, says Brooke.  ”You have to be willing to change your lifestyle and put it in the work to take the weight off and keep it off….but I know it is possible.”

Anyone looking to work hard and lose the weight during the New Year can take Brooke up on her offer of Free Nutrition advice until the end of the Year.  If interested contact Brooke here:

Here are a few of Fitness Expert, Brooke Griffin’s New Year’s Resolutions to Make for 2010

Drink more water-  People overlook the benefits of drinking water.  Not only does water keep you feeling full but it leaves you feeling energized and aids with digestion.  Not to mention the benefits water adds to the skin and face.

Start a resistance training program- Lean muscle mass burns far more calories and of course leaves your body looking toned and tight.  Make a commitment to incorporate some form of resistance training into your weekly exercise plan 3-4 times per week if possible to see maximum results.  You will be glad you did.

Eat more protein- I get asked all of the time how I stay lean and toned?  The answer is that 80% of what I look like comes down to my diet and people are always so surprised.  I eat lean protein 5-6 times a day to maintain my muscle tone and definition.  Start eating more lean protein such as chicken, fish, egg whites, and protein powder such as Beverly International UMP at every meal.

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Foods That Combat Fat

Foods That Combat Fat

Eat these foods to fight fat!  Studies have proven that these delicious edibles have proven fat-melting powers that you help you slim down and take the weight off.

Berries- According to researchers at Arizonia State University at Mesa, berries packed with vitamin C such as rasberries, strawberiies, and blueberries can help you burn nearly 30 percent more fat during exercise.
Mustard- Turmeric, the spice that gives mustard its color has been shown to slow the growth of fat tissues according to a study in the journal of Endocrinology.
Oranges- Oranges are packed full of flavones.  Studies have shown that women who ate the most flavones had a lower increase in body fat over a 14 year period, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Almonds- Almonds help speed the metabolism.  Dieters who ate 3 ounces of almonds every day reduced their weight and body mass index by 18 percent compared with an 11 percent drop in the group that did not eat nuts based on a study in the International Journal of Obesity.
Cinnamon- Sprinkling cinnamon on food may prevent post meal insulin spikes.
Sweet potatoes- These yummy potatoes are loaded with fiber helping keep your body full and they do not cause blood sugar levels to spike like their white potato counterparts.

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Slow Down Already

Slow Down Already

Want to avoid gaining weight this Holiday season?  Do two simple things: eat slower and leave the table before you are full.  In a new study, Japanese researchers looking at the eating habits of more than 3,000 men and women found that those who ate quickly until they were full were three times more likely to be overweight.  Here’s why, once you start eating, it takes your stomach nearly 20 minutes to tell your brain that it is full and has had enough.  If you are gobbling down your food as fast as you can, you have consumed a lot more calories than someone who eats slower by the time the message of fullness is delivered to your brain.  Try eating slower at the table by taking breaths and pausing between bites.  Also engage in conversation while eating and take a drink between each bite.  Before you have stuffed your self so full that your waist band is too tight, excuse yourself from dinner and go to the restroom or move to another area at the party.

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Fitness Fights Diabetes

Fitness Fights Diabetes

Of course swimming, cycling, and running can help tone and tighten your body, but it can also protect your health for years to come.  According to new research from Northwestern University, women in their 20s and 30s who scored highest on a cardio fitness test were half as likely to develop diabetes in their 40s and 50s when compared to those who scored the lowest. The earlier you start exercising in life, the more you protect yourself from becoming overweight or obese which is a major risk factor for diabetes. Nearly 80 million Americans have diabetes or are at risk for developing it; reduce your risk by exercising 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

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October Newsletter

Check out and sign up for the Brooke Griffin monthly fitness and nutrition newsletter. The newsletter is packed full of recipes, fitness tips, and wellness articles along with some of the latest news in the industry. To sign up for the Brooke Griffin Newsletter, simply enter your email and I will make sure that you get a copy. Also please know that you can unsubscribe at any time.

Check out the October Issue Online Here: Brooke Griffin October Newsletter

Schedule Fitness Appointments

Schedule Fitness Appointments

Making exercise a part of your daily routine keeps your adrenaline pumping so you have the energy to make it through your busy day and is a proven stress reliever, not to mention the many health benefits that exercise provides.  But what if you have a hard time finding time to exercise or the motivation to get moving every day?  Tiny scheduling tips can make all the difference.

Set an appointment with yourself to exercise. It is much easier to stick to a workout if it is scheduled into your busy day.  Make it a priority to not only set the appointment but keep it just as you would a doctors appointment or salon appointment.  Prepare a back up time to deal with any emergency situations that may arise that prevent you from keeping your fitness appointment.  After all this is an appointment with the most important person in your life….you!  If you are not healthy and happy than you can not live your best life for those you love.

Increase your energy by eating a snack 45-60 minutes before exercising. A 200 calorie snack that has a balance of complex carbohydrates, fat, and protein will provide enough energy for you to power through your workout.

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Wedding Day Slim Down Secrets

Here are a few slim down secrets to get you looking “Fit an Fabulous” on your wedding day.

1.  Don’t wait to start a program-  Start now!  Ideally you want to lose about a pound a week and you want to make sure that you are losing fat and not muscle tissue.  Other wise you risk looking “skinny fat” on your wedding and not toned and if you lose weight too quickly, chances are you will gain it back within in a few months.  Get started on a nutrition and fitness program designed especially for brides as soon as possible.

2.  Avoid fad diets and diet pills-  Ultimately, these will lead to a disaster on your metabolism, nervous system, and you will gain back any weight lost after you go off the diet and or diet pills.  If you are working with a short time line and  you want to lose fat and build muscle you should increase your protein, decrease your carbs and fat, and do not go below 1,200 calories.  This can be done for a week or two before the wedding.

3.  Try not to stress out-  Stress increases cortisol levels which leads to weight gain and when you are stressed out it is much harder to fight unwanted cravings.  Reduce your stress level by keeping to a regular exercise program and staying focused on your nutrition program.  Stay prepared by packing healthy meals and keeping snacks readily available.  Try taking yoga once a week or treating yourself to a mini massage or relaxing bath to manage stress.

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