Are You Learning the Right Health Information?

It’s Saturday and I’m out shopping for clothes with my girlfriend. I’m near the women’s change room, waiting for her to come out and show me what she has picked out, when I over hear a few women talking about how their clothes don’t fit.  The very next sentence, they ask each other, “Where should we go for lunch?”  What’s the first place that comes up?  No surprise to me, it was McDonald’s and Wendy’s. One of them follows with a comment about how these restaurants’ salads are “so healthy for you.”

There are so many people like this, trying to fight with their weight, diets, working out, etc. with the wrong information about what is healthy.  The wealth of media out there and the billions of dollars of advertising going into falsely educating the population on what they should eat to lose weight and be healthy is horrifying. Much of what we hear about processed and/or commercial food being so good for you is misinformation. People are not aware of all the chemicals, food colouring, additives and preservatives that are in those foods. On top of that, when you cook and/or microwave these chemicals they become something completely different. No wonder our society is getting sicker and sicker. More people are developing allergies, colds, flues and have weaker immune systems. On top of our stressful lifestyles of trying to keep up with the Jones’s, this is the perfect formula for disease.

We need to take control of our health by first consuming the right nutrients to look after our health. I’m sure your asking at this point, “How do I do this?”  First start by eating certified organic whole foods 80% of the time (5 days out of the week, for example Monday to Friday eat each meal as healthy as possible) and 20% (say, Saturday and Sunday) throw caution to the wind and eat some fun foods. (Hamburgers, Pop, Chips, etc.) This will help your body get the nutrients it needs 80% of the time which in this day is really good. Second, drink good quality water (Evian, Fuji just to name a few brands I recommend to my clients). You want to make sure you drink ½ your body weight in ounces per day (150lbs person would drink approximately 3 litres of water). Third, exercise at least 20 minutes per day. This doesn’t mean go to the gym each day; 3 to 5 times a week is sufficient, depending on your fitness and experience levels. I highly recommend you consult with a personal trainer before starting any exercise program. Fourth, find out if you have any food sensitivities. This is important because if you’re sensitive to some of the foods that you’re consuming it could be causing inflammation in your stomach (among other things, but that is a another article in its own). Food sensitivities might be a reason why it’s so hard for you to achieve six pack abs.

Start with these 4 tips and you will see a difference on how you feel. Remember, if you take care of body it will take care of you.

For more information you can contact me:

Brandon Krieger H.L.C 2, C.M.T.A

What is Holistic Lifestyle Coaching?

How many people know what a Holistic Lifestyle Coach is or what exactly do they due? We are all familiar with Massage Therapist, Chiropractors, Physiotherapist, Naturopaths…etc How would you or someone you know benefit from a Holistic Lifestyle Coach?

First let me ask you this, do you know anyone that’s had relationship problems, work/career challenges, financial debt issues, exercise and/or nutrition goals, health issues, spiritual questions…etc? I’m sure we all know someone that has faced one of these problems if not several of them.

A Holistic Lifestyle Coach looks at the whole person, their Personal, Professional and Spiritual life. They take in to consideration all aspects of the person’s experience because “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” –Newton’s Law. That holds true in the experiences we have in life, from how our personal life affects us, to our professional and our spiritual beliefs. Every choice we make has an out come, it is our decision that create the lives we live day to day. Our health, wealth and relationship are all controlled by our decision day to day, minute by minute.

Now I’m sure you are asking how does a Holistic Lifestyle Coach help? A certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach knows how to ask the right questions to help you achieve your dreams. Just like any coach they are able to mentor you through those challenges no matter what they may be. If you need someone to pick you up when you’re down, be in your corner to cheer you on, or kick you in the butt to get you going. They are there to make sure you stay on track, remember the shortest path between two points is a straight line.  Don’t get me wrong life comes up and tries to knock you off the path and that’s where the Holistic Lifestyle Coach comes in. To help you get through that bumps in the road and get you back on track.

Brandon Krieger H.L.C 2, C.M.T.A

http:///www.knssconsulting.com

Christmas Survival Guide

How to make it through Christmas Holistically

Christmas is only 6 weeks away, parties are coming up and Christmas shopping is going to get more hectic as the big day approaches. With the Christmas season comes drinking, eating fun foods (Deserts, lots of food, drinking…etc), spending time with family and friends. This season causes people to develop short tempers, impatience, frustration…etc. I am sure we have all seen or know someone that gets affected in one of these ways around this time of the year.

Here are some tips to help enjoy this Christmas and not become a scrooge this season

1)      We all have great parties to go to with a smorgasbord of food and deserts. Make sure you eat properly over Christmas. Balance out your meals with good quality carbohydrates, proteins and fats (Certified Organic is highly recommended). Have a good meal before deserts being more generous with the proteins before you start drinking and/or eating a lot of deserts.  This will help balance out your insulin levels (Sugar levels) which will help stabilize your hormones, energy and moods. My rule of thumb is try to eat as best as possible 80% of the time and throw caution to the wind 20% of the time. Which means 80% of the time eat certified organic whole foods in balance with your bodies unique needs (Metabolic Typing) and 20% of the time go out party, drink, eat the fun foods you enjoy.  For Example Monday to Friday is the 80% Saturday and Sunday 20%.

2)      Try to exercise 20min to 30min per day even if this means going for a walk in the snow. We all need to keep the metabolism going as well de-stress from some not so jolly Christmas partiers.

3)      Rest as much as you can, we need to recharge our batteries when we have a chance.  I recommended that you go to bed around 10:30pm when possible and if you’ve had a great night of partying. Take it slow the next day. As we get worn down we have less tolerance to deal with people and our immune system gets weakens which can lead to colds and flues this time of the year.

4)      Try to complete your Christmas shopping at least 2 weeks ahead of Christmas before you get into the Christmas rush.  Where lots of people rushing around, frustrated trying to finish their shopping last minute…etc. These people have less patience and shorter tempers closer to Christmas. No point going into a lion’s den if you don’t need to

5)      We all have different types of friends and families that we love in their own special way. Make sure you plan out your Christmas visiting that you enjoy it. If you can only spend 30min with someone over Christmas do yourself a favor and only schedule 30min. This way you leave happy and can enjoy your Christmas visiting.

6)      When you eat all the good food around and sweets to follow this can rob the body of water.  The Solution to pollution is dilution. To prevent this dehydration drink lots of good quality water (Evan, Fuji) ½ your body weight in ounces per day to keep hydrated through the seasons.  For example 150lbs person is equal to approximately 3 liters of water.

7)      Last but not least have FUN with family, friends and have a Happy Holiday!!!

Season Greetings,

Brandon Krieger H.L.C 2, C.M.T.A

http:///www.knssconsulting.com

Who do you know that’s struggling with weight loss?

So many of us are trying to find a quick fix to weight loss, be it a diet a friend told us about, weight loss program we read or saw on T.V, going to the gym 4 to 5 times per week trying to work as hard as you can to lose the weight. Trying all this with little to no results and feeling terrible through the process. It’s time to learn how to lose weight easily and be able to keep it off.

Hi my name is Brandon Krieger I’m a Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2 through the C.H.E.K Institute and a Certified Advance Metabolic Typing Advisor through Health Excel.  I’ve had the challenge of trying to lose weight for several years, weighing as high as 235lbs at one point.  I have tried weight loss programs, point systems,  restricting calories, low fat diets, no carb diets. With little to know results. After my Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2 course I was able to learn how to properly setup a program that works.  I have been using it for myself  for over 3 months and have lost  25lbs so far.  Plus I’ve developed a system on how to use it with my clients and they’re getting great results as well.

I know there are people out there like me that have been struggling with weight loss and need a solution that works for them.  If you were going to go to another C.H.E.K Practitioner it could cost you $135 and up per hour session or if you went to a Naturopathic Doctor it could cost $85 and up per session.

What I am going to offer to the next 25 people who are frustrated with their weight and want a solution that has worked for 1000’s of practitioners

Is:

1. Customized diet plan
2. Shopping list
3. Sample Meal Plans
4. Lifestyle Coaching to help them overcome emotional eating
5. Nutrition Coaching
6. Cooking Recommendations
7. Exercise Program Design
8. E-mail support
9. And much much more

This program would normally cost $135 per session or more, I normally charge $95 per 60 minute session.  For the next 25 people I am going to offer this package for only

$65 per session.

This is a deal you don’t want to miss out on E-mail me at info@knssconsulting.com or call me 416-239-9351 NOW because I don’t know how quickly this package deal will sell out. I want you to be one of the 25 people to take advantage of this opportunity. So e-mail me or call me NOW!!!!

If you were to do an Online Course what would you like to learn?

It’s been a while since I posted, did some marketing or even did a video. I’ve been completing a few lose ends that I took on that I got to busy to finish. I completed the P.P.S Success Mastery Program from Paul Chek http://www.ppssuccess.com. I’m just finishing up my review for Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2 which I’m using the O.P.I.R (Overview, Preview, In-view, Review) method of studying.  Which has really helped me learn the information and be able to teach it to my clients.

Over the the past few weeks I’ve had an idea of doing an online course that people can do from home. I understand because of the economy people are stressed, looking for work, creditors calling them, not eating or exercising properly which is affecting their health. You might know someone like this, I know I have talk to several people having these challenges.

I’m looking at setting up a course to help people learn how to overcome their challenges Personally, Professionally and Spiritually.  Some of the topics we’ll cover are

1. Nutrition
2. Exercise
3. Understanding your I, We and All Value
4. Developing your Legacy
5. Assessing Your Financial situation
6. How to develop Goals
7. How to put all this together

These are the topics I’m looking at having in the course and I am open to your suggestions. As well feed back if you know anyone that might be interested in learning more about these topics or needs help in one of these areas.

I would love to hear back from you Send me a message on Twitter (Twitter.com/Brandon_Krieger) or e-mail me at info@knssconsulting.com

I’m looking at setting up this course starting next week, I know it is fast but I know people are looking for help with their challenges.

Thank you everyone,

Brandon

Have you been struggling with health issues, weight loss or weight gain, been on medication or in pain for years and want a solution?

My name is Brandon Krieger, I’m a Holistic Lifestyle Coach (Level 2) who lived with back pain for years, going from doctor to doctor in pursuit of a solution. I was sent for many X-rays, MRIs, etc. with no relief from my back pain. After years of searching, I finally found a solution to heal my back and it has worked for me ever since. I’ve taken that solution and developed it into a system that I now use with my clients in teaching them to overcome their health concerns.

I know there are so many people that are doing what I did, going from doctor to doctor, not finding solutions and getting frustrated along the way. Just like me, you want answers.  Well, look no further!

On September 26^th 2009, at 11:00am

I will be doing a live talk at Ultimate Sports Therapy to help answer your health concerns and give tips that you can apply immediately after leaving. You don’t want to miss this talk — it will change your life!

Call Now to confirm your attendance to this live session:  (905) 290-1584  –  Seats are filling up fast and are going on a first-come first-serve basis.  Admission is $40 per person and it is mandatory you bring a note pad and pen.

Go to http://www.ultimatesportstherapy.com and click “Contact” for directions.

Hi everyone it’s 4:43am right now on September 10th 2009. I started my weight loss challenge on July 27th, 2009 with the goal to get down to 200lbs before my HLC 2 course. This was a great learning experience for me and I learned a lot about training myself and how it relates to other people. First I wasn’t in as good of shape as I thought. I actually gained muscle in for the first few weeks which kept me either balanced with my weight or I gained weight because muscle weigh’s more then fat does. I also learned that sensitivities play a big part in how you digest your food. When I finally received my sensitivity test and eliminated the foods that were bad for me the weight started to come off.

I started on July 27th with these stats

weight = 222lbs
chest = 45 inches
waist = 43 inches
hips = 42 inches
My Goal is to be down to 200lbs as of August 28th, 2009

On September 10th and still going here are my current stats

weight = 215lbs (loss of 7 lbs)
chest = 41 & 1/2 inches ( loss of 3 & 1/2 inches)
waist = 38 inches (loss of 5 inches)
hips = 40 inches (loss of 2 inches)

In 7 Weeks I lost 7lbs and 10 & 1/2 inches in total.  My goal still is to get down to 205lbs for my birthday and by the end of this year to be at 185lbs.  Since completing HLC 2 I have learned a lot of new skills that I’m going to use on myself first and test them out before I start implementing with my clients. Rotational diets, different types of exercises..etc  I will keep posting updates about my weight and my progress here and there to let you know how things are going.

If you have any questions you can contact me on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Brandon_krieger

Thanks you everyone for your support

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Good morning everyone,

I have a good week nutritionally and health wise but a bad week personally. On Tuesday there was a lightening storm was pretty bad. So bad that the a lightening bolt hit just across the stress and took out the transformer which left me without power until Thursday morning. I had to do some catch up with my clients because I had to e-mail out forms, questionnaires and information I promised them. That is why I haven’t had a chance until now to post on the blogs until today.

Nutritionally I had a great week my eating is been on track after the fun UFC night and I have lost 4lbs this week. I’m still doing food journals but I wouldn’t be posting them anymore unless you guys want me to. I haven’t received much feed back if they are helping or not so for the mean time I’m going to just do them for myself.

Now the work-outs on my day 1 post I recommended a book “How to Eat Move and Be Healthy” by Paul Chek. I have been doing the Energizer program on Page 175 to 177 and it is such a simple program but I have been losing weight from doing it. I went with this program due to I’ve been trying to build my business, raise money for HLC2 which I wasn’t able to in time I was a little frustrated because of that but that’s how life goes. My back not a strong as it needs to be which I need to develop the strength and keep the alignment so I don’t have an episode. As well just like the name of the program is called Energizer that is also what I need to build through this process.

Let me know what you think I really would appreciate any and all comments.

You can follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/brandon_krieger

Have a great weekend

Brandon

Good morning everyone,

Today is day 16 of my 33 day weight loss program. People have been asked what’s my weight now and I thought about weighing myself but I’m going to wait until the end so I don’t put more pressure on myself. I feel my cloths are getting loser and my stomach is going down so for me those are great signs. Like I said yesterday my eating was off over the weekend which I know affected my weight but I’m sure this week will be great because I’ve increased my workout and intensity starting yesterday I did 2 work out sessions which I’m feeling it today. I’m a little tight all over after the workout so I’m going to do a cardio day today and stretching. I want to be careful that I don’t build muscle through this process and go up in scale weight. I know when I do workout I build muscle very quickly which is good to speed up my metabolism but bad when I’m trying to go down in weight so quickly. So I’m going to play with my workouts to make sure I have enough resistance training to increase my metabolism but not enough to bulk up.

I was at work at 24hr Vision all day and put in 2 workouts.

Morning workout

12 min of cardio with intervals of 2 min jog and 1 min walk for the full 12 mins
Stretching
1 set 10 reps 4 point tummy vacuums
1 set 10 reps McKenzie press ups

Afternoon workout
circuit training

First circuit was

25 static lunges
25 crunches off an exercise ball
25 Russian twists
25 Push ups
plank for 25 seconds (which was our rest)

Second circuit
12 static lunges
12 crunches off an exercise ball
12 Russian twists
12 Push ups
plank for 12 seconds (my seconds lol was doing this routine with a client so I might of lost count a few times)

so I’m a little stiff right now which is good and I’m going to the gym at 10am today to do some light cardio, stretching and a few exercises.

Here is my food journal from yesterday Monday August 10th 2009.

If you would like to ask me any questions you can contact me on twitter at twitter.com/Brandon_Krieger
I really appreciate any feed back due to I want to make sure this is benefiting you. As well if you would like me to add any other information please feel free to ask.

Thx,
Brandon

Good afternoon everyone,

Sunday was a little bit of a right off for me. I watched the UFC Saturday night and bought some snacks for my guests. Needless to say they didn’t eat them all and I was left with some goodies that I finished off on Sunday. Mostly just the pop now I want to add the pops were all organic but still not good for my protein type metabolism. It through me off all day to the point I took a nap at 4pm and didn’t wake up until around 10pm.  I didn’t accomplish much yesterday but got back on track today, like I say 80% of the time eat as best as you can and 20% throw caution to the wind. Well this weekend was my caution to the wind.  But I want to reach my goal by August 28th so I’m going to try to do 90% to 100% from today on.  Plus add some cardio and increase my intensity of my workouts.  look for tomorrows post which will show how I increased my workout.

Here’s Sundays Food journal below

Thanks everyone,

If you would like to ask me any questions you can contact me on twitter at twitter.com/Brandon_Krieger