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April’s 2012 Exercise of The Month
F4 Representing Bud Light Futbol
The Climb Miami 2012
On Saturday, April 14th, 2012, Team F4 Goddess Boot Camp & MVP Fitness Miami joined hundreds of other local participants in this year’s Fight for Climb in downtown Miami’s Southeast Financial Center! The event raises money for the American Lung Association and their efforts to improve lung health and prevent lung disease!
Together we raised $3,595.00 towards the special cause! Awesome team work everyone! 
March’s 2012 Exercise of The Month
March’s 2012 Yoga Pose of The Month
5 Eating Habits That Boost Metabolism
You probably don’t need rocket scientists to tell you that your metabolism lows with age.The average woman gains 1 1/2 pounds a year during her adult life–enough to pack on 40-plus pounds by her 50s, if she doesn’t combat the roller coaster of hormones, muscle loss, and stress that conspires to slow her fat-burning engine.
But this aging weight gain isn’t inevitable. We’ve found eating strategies that will tackle these changes. To boost over-30 weight loss, make sure you incorporate protein and healthy fat in all your meals, the amount needed to fuel your body while keeping you satisfied, translating into effortless fat loss.
The following metabolism-boosting food rules were developed to help your body burn fat the right way in your 30′s, 40′s, and forever.
1. EAT MORE OFTEN
Going too low in calories delivers a double whammy to your metabolism. When you eat less than you need for basic biological function (about 1,200 calories for most women), your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. It also begins to break down precious, calorie-burning muscle tissue for energy.Eat just enough so you’re not hungry–a
healthy snack midmorning and midafternoon between three meals will keep your metabolism running. By eating a meal every 3 to 4 hours, you’ll stay satisfied and keep from overeating later in the day.
2. EMBRACE YOUR MORNING COFFEE
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, so your daily java jolts can rev your metabolism 5 to 8%–about 98 to 174 calories a day. A cup of brewed tea can raise your metabolism by 12%, according to one Japanese study. Researchers believe the antioxidant catechins in tea provide the boost.
3. EAT MORE FAT & PROTEIN
Make sure protein and fat is a component in every meal. Your body needs it to maintain lean muscle. Add a serving, like 3 ounces of lean meat, 2 tablespoons of nuts, or 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, to every meal and snack.
4. CATCH SOME RAYS
Vitamin D is essential for preserving metabolism-revving muscle tissue. Get outdoors more often. 15-30 minutes a day will do the job.
5. TAKE IT EASY WITH THE HAPPY HOUR DRINKS
Skip the 3rd+ cocktails. When you have an alcoholic drink, you burn much less fat, and more slowly than usual, because the alcohol is used as fuel instead. Regular consumption can reduce your body’s fat-burning ability by up to 73%.
