WSJ: Why Trainers Say, 'Slow Down' http://ping.fm/7bs3M

Read the latest update from new Fitness Together Davidson client Leslie Auton - she's a week in and doing great! http://ping.fm/RlhI3

Join Jeff Heal, owner of Fitness Together Cornelius & Davidson, in his Couch to 5K running class from Cornelius Parks & Rec. The last class filled up fast, so hurry! http://ping.fm/mtlj5

Listen to this week's Saturday Morning Workout podcast, featuring Rick and Mike from Fitness Together Charlotte. http://ping.fm/CvPqj

Read about Fitness Together Davidson client Leslie Auton and her journey to a healthier life. Her second post with her goals is http://ping.fm/20P6t

Fitness Together owner Ron Stringfellow's Diet Trap 6 of 10. The whole list is here if you can't wait for all ten -> http://ping.fm/ZIEUk

The Fishy Take-Out: Sushi

Say sayonara to the trendy American-style sushi rolls. They're stuffed with high-cal ingredients like cream cheese, mayo, and shredded cheese. And remember that tempura is simply another way of saying "'battered and fried."' One shrimp tempura roll (just six pieces of sushi) contains about 500 calories and 20 grams of fat. 

Slim Strategy

Look for the basics -- fish, rice, seaweed, vegetables -- and skip creamy sauces. Sashimi (sliced raw fish, no rice) and nigiri (raw fish with rice) are safe, as are cucumber rolls. Order a side of protein-rich edamame to fill you up.

Fitness Together owner Ron Stringfellow's Diet Trap 5 of 10. The whole list is here if you can't wait for all ten -> http://ping.fm/ZIEUk


The Cereal Saboteur: Granola

Pancakes drowned in syrup, eggs swimming in hollandaise sauce -- is there a healthy option on the brunch menu? Granola seems harmless, but it's no breakfast of champions. One cup contains up to 560 calories and 28 grams of fat before you add milk.

Slim Strategy

Reluctant to give up that sweet, nutty taste? Skip granola at restaurants, where you can't control your portion. Enjoy it at home by mixing a quarter cup into a cup of low-cal, whole-grain cereal, such as All-Bran Complete Wheat Flakes, or sprinkle a tablespoon on oatmeal.

This week's Saturday Morning Workout podcast hosted by Rick and Mike from Fitness Together Charlotte. http://ping.fm/z1nNp

Follow the journey of Fitness Together Davidson client Leslie Auton as she takes on a transformational journey to a healthier life. We'll link to her blog regularly from here and you may read more on her blog at http://ping.fm/i0cIA

Fitness Together owner Ron Stringfellow's Diet Trap 4 of 10. The whole list is here if you can't wait for all ten -> http://ping.fm/ZIEUk

The Mediocre Munchies: Veggie Chips
The rainbow-hued chips are no better than their potato counterparts. While both may boast a little vitamin A or C, your hips won't know the difference: The salty snacks have about 150 calories and 9 or 10 grams of fat per handful. And that bag may contain plain old chips in disguise; sometimes manufacturers simply add food coloring to potato flour.


Slim Strategy
Be sure your chips list a vegetable, not potato flour or corn flour, as the first ingredient (we like Terra Chips) and stick with just one portion. Or skip them in favor of baked tortilla chips: Pair a serving (about 12 chips) with 1/2 cup of salsa; you'll quell your crunch craving and get a full serving of veggies with only 153 nearly fat-free calories.