As a professional fitness trainer, I witness the benefits of exercise on a daily basis.  I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded and inspired by clients’ determination.  Over the years, I’ve witnessed clients regain physical capabilities they once thought were lost forever, rediscover confidence lost from surgeries, chemotherapy, and mental anguish, decrease dependence on medications, boost overall physical health, recover from cardiovascular problems, fit into old clothes, and gain a whole new outlook on life.  While clients who have great obstacles to overcome are extremely inspirational, everyone can benefit from exercise.

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Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, serving as the body’s main energy source.  Eating the optimal amount of complex carbohydrates is essential – you need just the right amount to fuel your body, but not so much that your body stores the excess as fat and causes weight gain.  If you’re extremely active, you’ll need more complex carbs to provide energy for your workouts than someone who’s not as active.

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