On the first day of class, we will take some measurements to establish a baseline so that we will have something to compare your changes to. You are not required to have any of the measurements you are not comfortable with. Measurements may consist of weight, circumference (with a tape measure), and/or % body fat with skin fold calipers. Also, based on your age, height and weight, I will help determine how much food you should eat for the best success in weight loss. Remember that too much or even too little food can sabotage your best efforts to lose weight. We will also discuss how you will track your food intake on a weekly basis, and why this is so important. We will then breifly discuss the benefits of aerobic exercise vs. strength training for weight control, and fill out some paperwork regarding beginning an exercise program.

The aerobic exercise portion of classes will consist of a mix of step aerobics, cardio kickboxing, and some high-low impact aerobics in a group setting. The strength training portion will include use of hand weights and resistance bands for a total body workout, also in a group setting. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace, but reminded to challenge yourself.

Discussions regarding nutrition and your diet will consist of topics such as: portion sizes, the good and bad of carbs, fats and proteins, healthy options when eating out, ect. There will also be a portion where you can talk about barriers that are getting in the way of your success, for example, family members who insist on keeping snacks in the house, and suggestions of hoe to deal with these.

We will do a weekly weigh-in as a quick assessment of how well you are staying on track, but the main focus of the class will be on changing your behaviors for good, rather than quick and dramatic results. You can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week of fat weight. If you loose weight at a rate higher than this, you are most likely loosing healthy weight, and I don't recommend this as it will sabotage long-term success.