Facts about gluten

Today I found myself training 4 clients in the morning, before lunch and then my workout, and then back to training clients.

In the process I realize all of these 4 clients had at least one thing in common: they are gluten intolerant.

One suffers from Celiac disease, one has Chrome disease and the other two, though not in chronic state, their bodies respond better to a gluten free diet; from weight loss to just feeling overall better.

Is gluten the root of all evil? Not quite. I personally eat foods that contain gluten and don't seem to be affected by them. Of course I do not abuse of these foods and I live a very active and healthy lifestyle. 

Yet with more and more people starting to look after their health and fitness, one thing that they’re starting to do is take note of what their eating each day and how the various foods that they consume influence how their body feels and functions.

It’s incredibly important that you do pay attention to the foods that you put into your diet because not only will these influence your body weight, but your health as well. One of those issues that is starting to be discussed more and more as people notice the symptoms associated with it is gluten intolerance.

While there are those who cannot tolerate gluten at all and are known as celiac’s (just like my clients from today), other people simply just don’t feel best when eating gluten rich foods.

So then, what is gluten intolerance?

Gluten is a particular type of protein that’s found in wheat and all wheat related foods that certain people struggle to digest properly.

When it’s not fully broken down by the body, that’s when it’ll start to cause symptoms to take place in your body. Some of those symptoms include:

Abdominal distention - Abdominal pain and cramping -·Constipation - Bloating - Depression, irritability, and anxiety- Fatigue - Joint pain - Among a few others

It’s important to note that everyone is different and we react differently to foods; the signs and symptoms do tend to vary from individual to individual so you don’t necessarily have to have them all present in order for a problem to be at play.  Also a few symptoms alone could mean something else is taking place in your body. Listen if you notice a few of these symptoms, get yourself checked out by your doctor. You may be gluten intolerant or you could also be struggling with other conditions.

If you find you suffer from stomach problems, gas or bloating you may want to consider your options and in case you are indeed gluten intolerant. If you want to self test (it's not rocket science) you could do so on your own. Start by cutting out all gluten rich foods from your diet.  This includes all wheat and related products such as flour, pastas, breads, cereals, and many snack foods. Read the labels of of other food sources as they may contain wheat. Do this for 14 to 21 days straight and see how you feel.

Focus on eating gluten free foods (now a days there are plenty to choose from). Your carbohydrate intake should be focused on the following foods: fruits and vegetables, brown rice, quinoa, and barley. 

I have clients who consume gluten rich foods and have no problems digesting these foods, others do. The one's that have made the switch tell me they sleep better, feel better, less bloated, have more energy and recover better from their workouts. 

Popular diets like Paleo, Zone and others are based around this concept. Again we are all different and will respond differently to food.

In the end you can't go wrong with this: eat more meat, chicken and fish. Add plenty of fruits and green vegetables. Drink plenty of water.

Summary: Beach Battle Fitlorenzo Games

This past August 25th, 2012 FITLORENZO TRAINING CENTER hosted it's first Beach Battle competition at Coquina Beach, Bradenton FL.

Our performance game day was just awesome. We had a great time. Everyone enjoyed the friendly fitness competition events, the opportunity to socialize outside of the gym and the food some of our clients kindly brought for all to eat.

We had 4 main events:


Tug-A War - Was won by team Jonathan, Dana, Michelle, Mark & Christina

Wheel of Barrow - Was won by team Jonathan & Dana


Relay Race:- Which consisted of 5 teams of 3 running, squatting, doing frog jumps and lunging with 20lbs of sandbags. Team Jon, Rob & Faith won the race in a last second close call.

The Ultimate Fitness Challenge obstacle course was won by Dana Pruit. 2nd place: Brian. 3rd Place: Christina Flinn

Very proud of Dana, who a little over 3 months ago started training with us at Fitlorenzo and almost missed the event, ended up winning 3 of the 4 challenges. Great job! Just amazing! She took home almost $400 in prizes.

I'm proud for everyone who took time and either participated, cheered, supported us, brought some goodies, food (Michelle those blue crabs where just awesome), and just had a nice fun day at the beach.

We couldn't have pulled it off without many of you guys. First of all to the beautiful Elizabeth who put plenty of hours planning, buying and getting stuff together. Rosie, Tracy & Keith Fergurson, Jen & Scott Kellman, Pablo, Richard & Stephanie Luker thank you for getting up early and helping out with the set up.

Michelle & Mark Thorpe thank you for bringing the delicious food you guys prepared and injecting a lot of energy into the event. We didn't get a chance to Kayak because at the end we where all beat up and the weather was starting to pick up, but we will arrange next time to take a group kayaking with Shan-T Native Kayak Tours.

Thanks to Nicole Deitrick from North River Body Therapies for not only donating some of the prizes but also supporting us on beach day with her family. You & Brian did great in that obstacle course (though I had to eat all the sand he through in my face... LOL).

Also grateful for the help of Michelle, Mark, Ashley, Lisa, Jon, Nicole, Brian, Rosie, Maria, Elizabeth & Diana with clean up and wrap up.

For more pictures and videos make sure to check us out on Facebook.com/fitlorenzo

Putting all of this together took a lot of time, effort and energy, but you guys are well worth it. My only regret is that we haven't done it sooner.

Thank you from the heart, for always supporting and trusting our training programs.

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Who Do They Think They Are?

Listen I want to share with you some thoughts about how feel with many so called weight loss products. It's not a new thing, given the fact that for years many companies have been trying to sell waves and waves of products. Some are okay, however for the most part they are all a scam or useless, regardless of the intentions of the creators of such products.

I know I have my opinion and you have yours, I respect that. But I share with you my thoughts today in perhaps a controversial way (and I know I'm gonna get it from some people), first of all because it's my blog and I can do whatever I want. Yet more importantly though its because it has everything to do with you, your life, health and fitness expectations.

Let me tell you what happened today. I go to lunch to Geckos, had myself a decent meal with a mixture of healthy carbs, some veggies and protein (chicken) as I would be training hard in about hour and half later.

As I wait I find myself watching ESPN on the TV, exchanging e-mails and text messages with several clients and my brother. You know same oh, same oh; just going about my business, eating and scooping the place out.

From where I'm seated I can see this other table where there were a lot of people. It seemed like a business lunch or so.  I noticed all of them were wearing some sort of uniform, color coded. I suddenly noticed this lady had on the back of her shirt: "tighten, tone & firm... ask me how". I figured it's one of those shirts with stuff on it, we all wear crazy things. But then I noticed that 3 more had the same thing in the back of their shirt, so this was no coincidence.I got curious, walked up to them and ask what it was about (as I approached I already knew what it was, however I had been noticed by them so it was too late, couldn't turn back).

It ends up being another so called "weight loss" product. The lady is like 'oh you look fit and you can probably make a lot of money by selling our stuff and becoming and independent distributor'.... I'm like What the....

So we got into it as to how their supplements and wraps and whatever else they were selling. I told them I though they are useless. Maybe you can detoxify here and there, have some vitamins that give you energy, bla bla bla. I get it, but to tell me that those products will get you fit, healthy and help you lose weight and drop fat... I'm not buying it. She got mad, especially since we where in the middle of the restaurant.

But then it me: WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE?

Everyone in sitting in their table WAS OVERWEIGHT & FAT!!! And they are the companies ambassador for weight loss... WTF!!!!

And I told her, you must be crazy, nothing will replace eating solid nutrition and exercise. And she's like we too tell people  that in order to be successful they must eat healthy and exercise. I told her from the looks of it, it's not working.

She got offended, but excuse me if after months of using this you and everyone else is still fat, overweight and some where even obese... it doesn't works, period. Plus if you would've seen what they had in their plates. French fries, chicken wings dipped in ranch dressing, pizza rolls, fried chicken, rice, tortillas, sodas and ice tea!!! Again WTF!!!

I was about to take a snap shot of the table and what they where eating so you could see what these so called weight loss consultants where eating. But I figured that would be taking it to another level, plus if they weren't happy then, that would definitely make them angry as hell.

I told them from where I stand you should be ashamed. I couldn't take it anymore so I paid my meal and left. When I got to the gym they where like Ed, you look upset and all worked up so I gave them the same story I telling you.

So seriously: Who Do They Think They Are?


Listen this blog post is controversial and I may take some heat from many people, I already know that. But the reality is that there's many people around you and me selling and saying a lot of crap that miss informs the poor people who know no better.

Through the years I've seen them all from phony trainers, crappy gym places, Dr's who really don't care about your health rather to how to squeeze every dollar from you (some of these very unhealthy and unrealistic weight loss pills), I mean how in the world is just eating 500 calories a day the way to get fit and healthy?

Will you seriously get in shape, tone, ripped and healthy by shaking a 2.5 pound dumbbell, C'MON! Then we have our traditional MLM companies who've been around for ages selling every single product you can imagine claiming its the latest weight loss program. From pills, to vitamins, shakes, body wraps, and other skin care products.   

And those who fall prey to it, almost always end up discouraged because nothing works. Let me tell you once and for all it's all crap, useless and most of them are designed to be a ripoff.

Most of the CEO, employees and/or distributors know it, and still push their stuff down your throat. The people who know less about the body, fitness, health, what works and what doesn't works are the ones almost always selling this stuff. That's why I ask myself: Who Do They Think They Are?

I think they, in general, are full of shit. How come no self respected fitness trainer, doctor, therapist, or just an overall health professional ever sells this stuff? It's because no self respected professional would ever lined up their names to such a thing.

Don't let yourself fall prey to silly marketing and rip off gadgets. While I don't claim to be the only expert or the one and only to know it all; I've been fortunate to be coached by master minds and share the same principles that have  helped me be successful with my clients and those who seek my advice. Exercise and solid nutrition doesn't fails... period!

Do not allow them or they to tell you what works or what doesn't works. Be an smart consumer. But most importantly take care of your own business through proper nutrition and regular exercise.

If you do this in the first place... they will be the one's coming to you for advice down the road.