RevItUp! Fitness

What is RevItUp

"Have you ever felt that you and your body are moving in opposite directions from each other? If your answer is “yes”, then Rev It Up! is the program for you!" Rev It Up! is a new approach to living well. It looks at metabolism first-how the body works-and why the traditional way of “doing diets” isn’t enough. Rev It Up! is a program that initiates one change at a time, creating a different way of thinking about the body and its relationship with food and exercise. A program that encourages each person to own the changes he or she creates – and most importantly, maintain those changes. Consider this program your driver’s manual, full of instructions, suggested tools to use, and reminders to guide you along the road.”

"Ownership of the changes your body makes-whether it’s weight loss, increased energy or decreased cravings-is so important. An easy “good and bad” food list takes the ownership away from you, and any success achieved is usually temporary. So you quit. But when you want to lose weight again, you pick up the list and try again. The problem? You have not changed the patterns and habits that got you there in the first place. Ownership of your food choices leads to ownership of your body’s successes-and that is what makes the long term difference! "

"Is water a factor in the process of metabolism itself? You bet! Water plays a role in the body’s ability to metabolize, or burn, stored fat. Your kidneys cannot work properly without enough water. When they cannot carry their workload, they hand over some of their job responsibility to the liver. Since one of the liver’s jobs is to turn stored body fat into energy that can be used (burned) by the body, the liver may have trouble operating at full speed if it has to do some of the kidney’s work. If so, it may break down less fat, which means more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss potentially slows down. So, water keeps the kidneys working properly, which helps keep the liver doing its job of breaking down stored fat. So water has a role in the fat-burning process of metabolism."

When you know how to tell the difference between an emotional need and a physical need for a certain food, like that favorite dessert, you keep control of the direction your metabolism is heading. You can enjoy the side trip without the guilt that can keep you sidetracked. The difference in using these foods to complement instead of using these foods to fuel is what makes the difference in your metabolism. In other words, your goal is to choose healthy fuel more often than not. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge and your hunger and fullness levels. Soon you will become more in tune with your body and more aware of your reasons for your fuel choices and your reactions to your fuel choices.

Did you know that it requires about 20 minutes before your stomach can communicate with your brain that it has received fuel from food and is satisfied? If you ignore the speed limit, you risk losing control of your body’s ability to tell you when you are full. If you are not aware that your tank is full, you will probably continue to eat, right? But more fuel (or calories) than your body needs leads to more fuel storage than your body may want! Fuel is stored in your blood or muscles for more immediate, daily needs OR as body fat for long-term surplus. If your fuel tank overflows, and your muscles already have adequate fuel storage, the extra fuel will be made into more body fat. Although your body is being quite efficient when it adds more long-term storage, you may not be as appreciative of the long-term results.

"F is for FLEX, not just your muscles but also your schedule! The best way to fit a workout into your life is to schedule it as you would any other appointment. And when an emergency happens-at work OR home-and you simply cannot keep your exercise commitment, reschedule, as quickly as possible-and let go of any guilt for doing so when your circumstances have prevented it. If someone you know has to reschedule an appointment with you because of an injury, sickness or a last-minute emergency, you understand and are flexible. Why not offer the same courtesy to yourself?"

Never be fooled into skipping the next meal to punish yourself for a splurge. Missing an entire meal to make up for too many calories at the previous will always backfire on you. The key is balancing your fuel groups, trusting your hunger, and learning from your lapses. Failure is not possible. How can something be a failure when you can learn so much about yourself? The biggest splurge can result in more self awareness of the “why” behind your choice, which can result in greater confidence and motivation the next time you find yourself in the same situation.