Tip of the Day!

My clients are always asking for fitness advice. "How can I tone my mid-section?...How much cardio do I need?...How much water should I drink?".....The list goes on & on.... So....I've decided to start writing daily tips here on my blog. Some of the advice/suggestions may be small but can make a world of difference when trying to reach your fitness goals. Please continue to ask me any fitness related questions you may have...Heck!..You may just be featured on my blog! : -) Hope you all enjoy.

Tip of the Day:



Use olive oil & vinegar in place of your favorite salad dressing. Eating a salad can definitely be healthy but if you load it with too much dressing it can contain as many calories as a hamburger! Many studies have shown that people who consume olive oil have a lower chance of being overweight or obese. Now that's something to chew on!...:-)


Please email Sarah Lowe @
sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com for any questions or comments related to this article

Georgia Athletic Club One Day Sale!!!

It's that time of year again...

Celebrate the New Year with a New You!!!

Get in Shape today at Georgia Athletic Club!

Come in today Wednesday, January 27th & take advantage of this One Day Sale!

$0 enrollment fee for the first 100 people who join!

Registar to win a 6 month Membership!

Some of the amentities included with membership are:

• 24 Hour Fitness
• Indoor Walking track
• Free Weights
• Circuit Training
• Cardio Movie Cinema
• Personal Training
• Stand Up Tanning Bed
• Super Lay Down Tanning Bed
• Much, Much More!

Don't let another year pass you by!

Join Today!!!

Georgia Athletic Club

833 Patrol Rd.

Forsyth, GA 31029

478.992.9705

Keep the Resolution to Get in Shape or Lose Weight

There is a good reason why losing a few pounds seems to always be at the top of the list of New Year's resolution's.

Each and every year men and women alike vow that this will definitely be the year to drop the pounds and get in shape. But not long after the cork pops and the ball drops, old habits sneak back in and resolutions are forgotten.


Baby Steps
If you've decided to make a fresh start understand that small, gradual changes go a long way toward keeping committed to reaching your fitness goals. Start small. It may be somewhat difficult to make it past the early-bird cardio sessions, but once you form good habits it'll be much easier to reach your fitness or weight loss goals.

Drink H2O and Plenty of it!
We've all been told how important water is in our diet. Having enough water along with a sensible eating plan is imparitive to getting into shape. When well hydrated, our bodies can sustain higher endurance levels while working out. Go with the old rule of thumb and you'll be just fine....a mimimum of 8 glasses each day. : )

Go Shopping
Keep your fridge stocked with healthy food and nutritious snacks--This serves as a reminder that you need to drive right past the drive-through! : ) Take all temptation away and throw out any junk that's haunting the cupboards.When shopping for groceries stay on the perimeter of the store for nutritious options.Most of the processed and junk food can be found in the aisles. If you solely buy nutritious food, that will be your only options at home and you'll reach your goals quicker.

Grocery Shopping Tips for the New Year

• Shop from a list and try to stick to it.
• READ FOOD LABELS VERY CAREFULLY--the calories listed on the label are per serving,
• Choose veggies of all colors to get a variety of vitamins and minerals.
• Replace white bread with whole-grain bread---not whole wheat!
• Buy boneless skinless chicken breast--excellant source of protein.
• Stock up on fruit--this will help satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way.
• Eat before you shop to help prevent unhealthy impulse purchases.

Make 2010 the year you make good on your New Year's resolution!


For any fitness or weight loss questions/suggestions please contact Sarah Lowe at sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com or by phone at 404.551.5979

Grand Opening Celebration at Georgia Athletic Club

Hi Friends,

A dear friend of mine just opened a gym in Forsyth Ga. It is an amazing facility with top of the line equipment, tanning beds, childcare and best of all it's 24 hrs so there is no excuse for not working out! hahaha....Please visit their website at http://www.thegeorgiaathleticclub.com/ They are having their Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday, November 18th from 9 a.m.-9 p.m....Take advantage of all the great discounts during this one day sale.

They are located at 833 Patrol Rd., Forsyth GA. and can be reached at 478.992.9705

October Boot Camp for Women!!!

Ok Ladies...

It's Boot Camp time again!!!

First of all I would like to thank all of my September Boot Campers. We had a blast! Rain and all! Was a true success and hope to see you all again in October.

The dates for our October Boot Camps will be October 13th- November 5th ( Tuesdays and Thursdays). That will give you all plenty of time to plan ahead for this camp. Please email me with your ideas on time frames for the camps....Does morning or evening work better for you? What time do you sugggest?. We hosted our September Boot Camp at Peachtree Hills Park...And everyone seemed to like this particlar location.

Please email me with your questions, suggestions and comments!

sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

See you soon!

Sarah Lowe

SAVE a DOG! get a new workout buddy

Now is a better time than ever to add a pet to your family. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that between 500,00 and 1 million dogs and cats are at risk for becoming homeless this year....primarily due to owners who are having to cut costs because of the downfall in the economy.

Running and exercising with man's (or woman's! ) best friend can be the extra motivation that you need to get your workout jump started. It's much easier to get motivated to push that extra lap or mile when you have a furry friend eagerly doing it with you.

Kick start your fitness routine today and create a happy home for a pet in need! If you are in the Atlanta area please visit www.atlantahumane.org Outside of the Atlanta area?....Still no excuse for not adopting! ; )...visit www.aspca.org





Have questions about this article?...

Email me at sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

My FAVORITE new book!!! "Eat This, Not That"

Ok everyone...I have never written about a book that I have truly enjoyed....until today! : ).... I am not promoting this book for any reason except for the simple fact that I think it is great!. I was at Barnes & Noble today browsing around and stumbled upon this book called "Eat This. Not That" By David Zinczenko.....One word, AMAZING! I recommend this book to everyone! It's short, easy to read, and will help you make better choices about the food you eat. Learn about what the USDA considers "Organic" and "All Natural"...You will be amazed and horrified at the same time. For example: Did you know that the USDA doesn't carefully regulate the term "All natural"--- making it all but meaningless to the consumer! Wow!.....Please check this book out....Borrow it from the library even.... I bought it at Barnes & Noble store but I think if you purchase it online though Barnes & Noble you'll save quite a bit of money...

Please contact Sarah Lowe @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com regarding this article

Wood is to Fire, as Protein is to Humans!

I have had many questions regarding proper protein consumption so I have decided to write about it...

Skipping meals improves your chances that you will fail to reach your weight loss goals. Eating breakfast and small meals (4-6 per day) prevents binge eating, nighttime snacking, and weight gain. It also keeps your metabolism at an optimal pace.The body requires fuel to keep your metabolism burning. Like a camp fire. To keep the fire burning strong, you must feed it with small doses of wood. If you drop a large log on the fire, it may still keep burning, but not as effectively.

Still think of the camp fire...look at it's preferred fuel choice. Add paper or "empty calories" to the fire and it will burn very quickly. As a result, the fire becomes starved and must be fed very often. Now if you add a mixture of paper and wood, the fire will have enough fuel to burn for a longer period of time. The wood will satisfy the fires appetite more than the paper.

Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, red blood cells, hair, and other tissues, and it is necessary for synthesizing hormones. Next to water, proteins are the most abundant substances in most cells. Protein is digested into 22 amino acids, 13 of which the body manufactures. Since the human body cannot manufacture the other 9 amino acids, it is necessary that we consume the proper amount of protein to provide our bodies with them.

Most people believe you must eat meat to get the "complete" protein supplies. But that is not necessarily true. Those who prefer not to eat meat, such as Vegetarians, can still get all 9 amino acids. By combining grains with legumes (dried beans with corn, tofu with brown rice, or peanut butter with bread), the nine essential amino acids can still be obtained. note: consumption of protein from meat products is much more stressful to the environment than consumption of protein from plant sources. For example: It takes approximately 20 lb. of feed, most often corn, to make a pound of beef!!!hmmmm...maybe vegetarian is the way to go...?).

Bottom Line People: Your diet should always include a source of protein at each meal and snack.

Here is a simple table I have included for you to calculate your protein needs:

1. Calculate your body weight in kg: body weight in lb. x .45 = body weight in kg.
2. Multiply weight in kg. by 0.8 .The result is the grams of protein you should consume per day

For Example: client body weight is 160 lbs.
1. 160 x .45 = 72 kg.
2. 72 x 0.8 = 57.6 grams of protein per day


For questions about this article or for individulized fitness sessions please contact Sarah Lowe @
sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com or 404.551.5979

To My September Bootcampers!!!

September 1st- September 24th

Boot Camp will begin promptly @ 8:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.!!!


Please enter at the Peachtree Hills Recreation Dept. The address is 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta Ga. There is plenty of parking. I'll be waiting for you at the tennis courts.


Again, Comfortable sports attire and tennis shoes a must!


Water provided.


I will have coupon packets to you all next week. Please take advantage of all the great discounts & get out there and support our locally owned small business's. :)


Last but certainly not least....Have fun, Enjoy yourself, and Let's reach those fitness goals together!!!



Please contact me if you have any questions about the camp @ 404.551.5979 or email @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

Women's Fitness Camp!!!

LAST CHANCE!!!

Camp begins tomorrow!!!

Ladies, now is your last chance to lock in to our Boot Camp for September. Sign up online and pay only $89.99!!!

When is Camp? Sept 1st-Sept. 24th 8:15 .a.m or 6:00 p.m.

Bring a towel, comfortable sports attire and tennis shoes. Get ready to sweat!!! :)

See you there!!!

Email me @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com
or call 404.551.5979 for more info.