Again, congratulations to Sean Machu for having the vision to foresee a very successful future.

Hello Boot Campers!

April is an appropriate time to remind you to ALWAYS CONSIDER THE SOURCE of any nutrition information before you accept it as true. Food and supplement companies have huge financial incentives to exaggerate or even mislead you about their products and unfortunately the FDA does not have the authority or resources to make sure all claims are true.

 

Vitamin and herbal supplements are especially known for making dubious claims. Independent testing laboratories have found that many supplements don't contain the amounts of ingredients listed on the label and, even if they do, most are not proven to be safe and effective.

 

You can generally trust nutrition information that comes from respected institutions, such as well-known universities and medical journals. Be especially suspicious of health information that comes from someone who stands to profit from it-like the manufacturer or seller of the item.  Remember that testimonials are often used to sell products that don't pass scientific muster.

 

When the truly miraculous health and weight loss supplement is discovered, it won't be a secret for long.  Our doctors, health insurance companies and political leaders will be quick to get us using any cure that helps us see results.  Until then, good old exercise and healthy eating are the only sure bets.

 

Happy April Fool's Day!

-Jill 

 

         

                      Click on the logo above to go to Jill's website.

 

Jill Brook, M.A. is nutritionist and owner of Diet for Health.  She received her schooling at Princeton University and UCLA and is now in private practice in La Canada Flintridge, CA.

 

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Extreme Boot Camp congratulates David on running in his very first marathon. Good job!!! We are all very proud of you.

The lead instructor passes you. "Good morning!" he calls out. "Good morning," you answer, bewildered. "Who are you guys?" "Extreme Boot Camp" comes the reply, "and it's a beautiful day!"

The sun is up now, its first golden rays slanting over the misty field as the squads stand in rows, mats on the ground before them, steam rising from their bodies as they go through a steady series of relentless exercises. The instructor sings out and the group responds, counting reps

"Up down up down out down up!
"One!"
"Up down up down out down up!"
"Two!"

Other instructors pass through the ranks, correcting form, reviewing food journals, offering encouragement. What an inspirational scene! The sound, the energy, the crisp response to the commands - all those people working together, dedicated, pushing hard, giving their best for themselves and their squad and, ultimately, for improving their lives.

This is what we do. This is Extreme Boot Camp - an intense, six week, military based fitness program designed to jump start even the most de-conditioned people* on the road to better health, better self image and an improved quality of life. Begun on a chilly, rainy, pre-dawn morning on February 1, 2002, in La Canada, California, Extreme Boot Camp has been growing ever since. From that first hardy group of thirteen, plus three instructors, EBC now has six camps per day, a dozen working instructors, and a combined attendance of more than 235 motivated souls. We've also recently begun a low impact Beginners' Boot Camp for those who don't feel ready to take the plunge straight into Extreme Boot Camp, and it's really taking off!

Over the past five years, approximately three thousand people have passed through our ranks and many of them keep coming back for more.

The stories are astounding:

"This is the best thing that ever happened to me!"

"I thought I was going to be a widow... my husband was in terrible shape and he was starting to have health problems. Now he's stronger and healthier than he's ever been!"

"It has turned my life around! I recommend it to all my friends and family."

"At first, people at work thought I was crazy" (for enrolling in EBC). They all thought I wouldn't last. Now they see the results and they can't believe it. Every day someone is saying how much better I look. And I can feel it! I have more energy, more enthusiasm, and I feel happier!"

We've heard hundreds of such statements, and they never fail to make us smile. Knowing we've been instrumental in helping someone significantly improve their life brings a very good feeling indeed. Still, how does Extreme Boot Camp work? What inspires so many individuals to show up, day after day, often sore, tired and stressed out from the quality of the program. put themselves through a grueling, hour-long workout that challenges not only the limits of their physical endurance, but their strength of will as well?

Short answer- the expertise and dedication of the instructors and the quality of the program.

*Baring medical restrictions