Fattest states in America

Are you living in one of the fattest states in America? I know my state of TN ranks in at number 6 and my home state of Michigan ranks in at a number 10, so while neither are the worst, they are both high up on that list. And according to statistics, nearly 1 in 3 people around me are obese! This is shocking especially since this number does not include overweight individuals. So can you image the numbers if that group were included as well?!

And even more shocking, is the fact that not a single state reversed their numbers from the last time this was measured. So every state either got fatter or stayed the same. So there is an obvious trend here that we need to pay attention to.

Well that strikes me as my passion is to help individuals, especially women, here in Knoxville to lose that weight and look better and feel better about themselves.

So follow this link from The Calorie Lab to see where your state falls. And I challenge you to find ways to get reverse this growing trend of obesity, whether it’s starting with yourself or encouraging someone else.

World’s Fair Park Boot Camp

World’s Fair Park Boot Camp is off to a great start! With a great terrain to work with: lots of benches, stairs, a big grassy lawn, and more we have a lot of fun working out! However it’s been a bit warm these past few days, but we always do a great job of pushing through.

Knoxville Fitness Bootcamp – Get Foxy Bootcamp!

Get ready! Get Foxy Fitness Bootcamp is coming June 2009.

With locations in West Knoxville, Fountain City, and World’s Fair Park you can finally lose weight, tone up, and increase your energy levels with this fun, challenging, interval class. And don’t worry, we encourage you to work at your own pace, so fitness level and age doesn’t matter. Most of are clients are in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s and are looking to lose those extra pounds!

Not only do you get a great butt kicking workout but also:

• Free 4 week nutrition e-course
• 4 passes to a grocery store tour with owner Becky Fox
• Unlimited support from a certified personal trainer
• Free gifts such as: water bottles, T-shirst, mats, and more
• RESULTS!
• A healthier, foxier new you!

We encourage guests and reward referrals! Classes are ongoing so start anytime.

Contact Becky at becky@foxfitness.com to sign up for a free class!

Is a virus making me fat?

Can you really get fat from a virus? It sounds like an excuse to me, but a study conducted by Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar and his team at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., believe it is a possibility. Studies conducted on mice and chickens have shown that this virus, known as AD-36, could be a cause of weight gain by causing fat tissue to replicate, thus increasing the number of fat cells in the body. In another study, a third of obese people had the rare and contagious cold-like virus. So should we avoid tubby people to avoid catching the “fat” virus?

Well, I wouldn’t jump to conclusions so fast. First, note that 11 percent of lean people also carried the virus. So why aren’t they getting fat? With only a few studies, we can’t jump right in and say the virus causes obesity, but rather this virus just happens to be found in a higher correlation of the tubbier population. What about their weight prior to catching the virus? Were they already obese anyway? Furthermore, it could be that leaner people are generally healthier, as they stay lean through better eating habits and exercise, and thus have stronger immune systems and their bodies are fighting off this virus. So look at the other possibilities before accepting this premise. These studies only look at one piece of the puzzle.

I don’t mean to be harsh here. Maybe this virus is some sort of contributing factor, or there are those who have some other health issue with weight gain as a side effect; however, this is no excuse to just trash your diet and sit on your butt all day sulking because you are doomed to be fat. Even if you had the AD-36 virus, you wouldn’t even know, short of getting some expensive tests done. So don’t use it as an excuse. Continue taking steps to eat healthier, exercise more, and work toward your health and fitness goals. Any virus or health issue may create a bump in the road, and success may be a longer, more difficult road, but you can still continue on a path toward a healthier lifestyle. Blaming a virus will get you nowhere!

Written for the Knoxville News Sentinel Get Fit Blog

Get Foxy Knoxville! Schedule

Get Foxy Knoxville Schedule

For the Walking Program we will meet each Saturday starting at 8:45 am and end at 10:15 am. Events will start at Earthfare in Turkey Creek (unless otherwise noted) and we will walk along the greenway starting at 9:30 am.

**More events to come soon!**

May 9: Kickoff at Earthfare

May 16: Valerie Taylor – Health Coach Connection – Wellness Wheel

May 16: Bodyfat  & Measurement Testing 12:00 pm – 2:00pm at the Health Shoppe

May 23: NO SESSION MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – Join us at the Expo 5k/10k Race (Walker Friendly!)

May 30: Becky Fox – Fox Fitness – Strength Training/Stretching

June 6: Yvonne – A Focused Purpose – Finding Time for Soul Restoration

June 13: Proper Footwear & Attire

June 20: Eddie Reymond – The Health Shoppe – Nutrition – Location TBD

June 27: Preparing for the 5K

July 3: RACE/WALK 5K – Pilot Fireball 5K & Kids Dash

JULY 4^TH: NO SESSION HOLIDAY

July 11: Final Walk – Picnic BBQ Party/Grand Prize Winner  – Location TBD

Get Foxy Knoxville!

Get Foxy Knoxville!

Walking and Wellness Program

“Start Walking Toward Your Goals!”

What: A 10 week program to encourage and educate

YOU and your FAMILY to lead a healthier lifestyle through weekly walks,

health presentations, 5k run/walk races, and other health activities.

Get Foxy Knoxville kickoff : Saturday, May 9^th 8:45 am

Where: Earthfare in Turkey Creek (10903 Parkside Dr, Knoxville)

Children Welcome         ~     FREE Weekly Giveaways!

Enter the CHALLENGE and win over $1000 worth of cool PRIZES!

If you can’t make it May 9th no problem…call us with the details on how to get started.

JOIN ANYTIME during the 10 weeks!

For more info call Becky at 865-243-5361 or visit foxfitess.com

A donation of $10/session or $80 for the program is recommended to benefit the “CAREacter STAR Athlete Program” a 501(c)3 non-profit organization . This program, which is based on attitude, character, grades, community service, and performance, encourages student athletes to “Do Right”! More info can be found awww.care365.org or by calling 966-CARE.