I was happy when I returned home this morning from training a client to see that my fat-loss article had been published in the Pasadena Star News. Kinda cool.

If you live in the Pasadena area and get the paper it's in the Health Beat section. It's not online yet, but I'll keep you posted.

So I've had a big healthy lunch and I'm off to start my Christmas shopping. Not quite, but off to shop for the most special person in my life, my wife. I'm bringing along my daughter for advice, so I should be OK. I still have 10 hours till midnight, so there's plenty of time.

Bye and Merry Christmas,

Stephen

Sequoia Park

Stephen Cooper Training

December 21, 2008

As 2008 comes to a close, I want to send you my sincerest wishes for a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

The spirit of Christmas is very alive in our home as my kids are super excited and full of anticipation.  It's great to be a kid huh, no worries!

As 2009 is just around the corner I'd love to get your input on some things. 

I still believe that fitness training and optimal health are critical to living full lives, and now with the Internet and new paths of communication, there are more possibilities for learning.  For example, one of my clients has moved out of state and we will continue training together via video web casting.  She will be in North Carolina doing her training session in front of her computer camera, and I'll be here in CA where I'll be coaching her from my computer.

I'd appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and let me know how I can help you in 2009.  I've listed some ideas below.   Feel free to answer one or any that may apply to you, and by all means add any ideas that you have.  I will be reading all of these.

Especially in times of stress your health and fitness are even more important.  If you haven't been training and eating like you should, take charge and get started.  If I can be of any help, just let me know.

 1. Would you sign up to a "workout of the month" DVD that is mailed to your door each month? You would get a brand new 4-week workout, done by me, so it would be like having your own personal trainer.

2. What style of workouts would suit your goals and needs?

3. Would you sign up to an "interview of the month" CD that is mailed to your door each month?

4. Who would you want to hear from each month?  Nutritionists Bodybuilders?  Fat loss gurus? Motivational speakers?  Supplement experts?  Professional athletes?  Or a mixture of everything related to physical, intellectual and relational development?

5. Would you sign up for a print newsletter that is mailed to your door each month and what kind of fitness content would benefit you most?    If you want more than fitness content, share your thoughts...

6. Would you consider telephone coaching where I teach a different fitness related topic to a small group on the phone where you can ask your fitness specific questions?  How often would this be beneficial?

Thanks for your time on this, and I will talk to you soon,

Talk to you soon,

Stephen

         Yes it's true. I had a fantastic lunch at my client's restaurant, Element's Kitchen, and I wish you were there.
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Have a great weekend,

Coop 

Don't expect a novel here as we don't have time to mess around.

No fluff, no filler.

It does take a lot to lose weight, fat specifically.  You may have to stretch way outside your comfort zones.  You may have to take RISKS.  You might even fail in some way or another during the process.

It takes a lot to lose fat.  Damn straight.  Many in my industry would like to sell you otherwise, but you can't believe them.

You're bound to get frustrated, confused, stuck, and discouraged.  You aren't the only one.

And that sucks, but that's life.  It's the way things work.  You have to get up, dust off, and get your butt back into exercising.

Let me tell you something.  It costs 1,000 times more if you don't lose the fat.

Sure it can be tough getting up and running.  And when things go south on you, it's tempting to throw in the towel.

But what will your life and your health be like five years from now if you don't tough it out?

Where will you be?  Same body?  Same health problems?  Same tired and worn out feeling?  Will you possibly go BACKWARDS?

It takes a lot to be fit and lose that unwanted fat.

But if you think about it, you have no choice but to do it.

The cost of not losing the fat is almost immeasurable.  The cost of living a life unfulfilled.  The cost of being trapped in a body you hate.  The cost of looking in your loved one's eyes and saying "I can't play with you because I am too tired, or I feel embarrassed to go with you because of my weight..."

So which path will you choose?

Will you live as a tiger or a lamb?

On Tuesday I will be posting a brand new "Back to School - Back to Exercising" video to get you back on track.

Join me then.

Best,
Stephen

I know you've been overloaded with diets, but let me get right to the point...The Diet Solution Program, by Isabel De Los Rios, is a winner.

As a trainer I've seen them all, but the simple fact of the manner is that the "basics" are what will bring you long lasting results.  I wish that I could have done as good a job as Isabel had done withe her program.

I felt so strongly that I took a couple of minutes away from the Olympics to record this short video.

Take 56 seconds and check it out here.

Best,
Stephen