Fix Up My Body by Jackie O.

Advice from The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun and Pittsburgh Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Independent Beachbody Coach, TurboKick Instructor, and life coach, Jackie Omotalade

Jackie O. - THe First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun

One of my fav places to eat in the burgh is Thai Place.  It is located on Walnut Street in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh.

Shadyside is a cozy neighborhood and Walnut contains a ecletic mix of chain stores like White House Black Market, Gap, Victoria’s Secret and smaller privately owned boutiques and restaurants.

Spicy Tofu

Thai Place is truly delightful from the interesting people who come in the door to the smiling elderly gentleman who often greets you when you enter the place.  I love going to Thai Place during lunch time.  They have wonderful lunch specials that are quite affordable and vegetarian friendly.

A tall uber skinny Asian with a slight strut to his walk and whose name I have yet to figure out, usually serves as my waiter when I’m there.  He speaks English when he wants too, but I have noticed that his English gets a whole heck of a lot better when I complement on something he is wearing.

I usually order green tea and the lunch time special that either includes General Tso’s Tofu or Spicy Tofu.  Both meals are priced at $8.25 and also include rice, a vegetable spring roll, and soup.

Thai Place is not to be missed if you are in Pittsburgh are searching for Thai cuisine.  Please don’t forget to have the mango and sticky rice for dessert! IT IS ADDICTIVE!

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Jackie O. is the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion and Fun.

Jackie O. is a Pittsburgh based personal trainer, fitness instructor, motivational speaker,  lifestyle coach and fashionista. She sometimes moonlights as a socialite.

Advice from The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun and Pittsburgh Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Independent Beachbody Coach, TurboKick Instructor, and life coach, Jackie Omotalade:

What’s up ya’ll?  This is Jackie O., the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion and Fun checkin in! I’ve decided to create a list of some of my favorite eating tips in the hopes that it will motivate you to make some positive changes in how and what you eat.  A healthy well balanced diet is the cornerstone of physical and mental fitness.

(1)Replace refined breads and pastas made from white flour w/ ones made from whole grains.

(2) If you are an omnivore buy meat that comes from grass-fed cattle and eggs from pasture-raised chicken.

(3) Eliminate corn oil and soda from your pantry – both are heavily processed and your body doesn’t NEED them.

(4) Eat only until you are 80%  full. Avoid overeating, by eating only until you are satisfied.

(5) Get enough sleep.  Your body can’t function properly if it is not well rested.  If you don’t get enough sleep, you will find that the pounds stay on your body.

(6) Do workouts that you enjoy.  There is no point in doing work outs that you don’t like, you won’t stick with them.  Remember, fitness is a journey which you must commit to long-term.  COMMIT TO WORKOUTS YOU ENJOY!

(7) Wear workout clothes that make you feel confident. . Just because you are working out doesn’t mean you have to look a mess!

(8) Eat raw fruits and vegetables with every meal.  Start every meal with some sort of raw fruit and/or vegetable. . .your waistline will thank you.

(9) Smile and laugh more often.  Smiles and laughter are powerful and you should attempt to laugh and smile as many times as possible throughout the day.

Smiling everyday keeps the doctor away!

(10) Start each day by looking in the mirror and saying a positive affirmation.  Mine for this week is: I choose love, joy and freedom, open my heart and allow wonderful things to flow into my life.

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Jackie O is the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion and Fun.

She is a Pittsburgh personal trainer, fitness instructor, life coach, motivational speaker, and fashionista.  She also moonlights as a socialite.

What’s up ya’ll This is Jackie O., the First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun.  Today, I have decided to  do a positing on fiber and the importance of fiber in your diet.

Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is the part of the plant material that cannot be digested and absorbed in the bloodstream. Fiber is mostly polysaccharides composed of glucose units, but human digestive enzymes cannot break the bonding of these units. We can think of fiber as non-starch polysaccharides. These include cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and some other types of fiber. That might sound like Greek to you, but fiber is an important part of our daily diet, and a high fiber diet might be perfect for your body.

Depending on their solubility in water, there are of two main types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Both of these types are important for optimum health. Fiber has a number of health benefits and hence is highly recommended in daily food. Some of its health benefits are:

• It promotes the feelings of fullness and reduces energy consumption.
• It prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, and other intestinal problems.
• Fiber helps prevent bacterial infection of the appendix.
• It reduces the risk of colon cancer.
• It stimulates the muscles of the digestive tract and helps them retain their health and tone.

To keep the digestive tract healthy and prevent other disorders like hemorrhoids and intestinal problems, people normally need 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily. These can be obtained from a variety of plants, vegetables and fruits. Fibers are especially abundant in whole foods. Good sources of soluble fiber include oatmeal, oat bran, barley, dried beans and legumes, and citrus fruits. All fruits are rich in fiber. For just 2 grams of fiber, you could eat 1 small apple, 1 peach, 1 small banana, 2 prunes, 16 large cherries, or a number of other fruits. Grains also contain fiber. For 2 grams of fiber, simply try 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 2 slices of cracked wheat bread, 1 cup of cooked oatmeal, 2 cups of popped popcorn, or ¼ of a cup of corn bran.

If you are on a low-carb diet, you can try eating cooked vegetables to provide your body with adequate fiber. For 2 grams of fiber, eat ½ of a cup of broccoli, 1 cup of celery, ½ of a cup of carrots, 1 small potato, 1 large tomato, or a variety of beans. Beans, or any type of legume, are the real powerhouses for fiber. By only eating ½ of a cup of kidney beans, 1 cup of dried peas or lentils, or ½ of a cup of canned baked beans, you can provide your body with a whopping 8 grams of fiber. If all else fails, small amounts of fiber can also be found in peanuts, walnuts, and pickles, so there is really no excuse for not getting enough fiber in your diet!

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