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Champion Country, Tuesday, March 22, 2005-17 'W A& j Participants living heaithier, seeing resuits - tram AS CHALLENGE on page 16 jumping jacks or stepping, or slow it down witb more relaxing movements. Lisa Fraser of Figures said Ms Cameron's routine combines strength activities witb a cardiovascular workout. A nutritional counsellor is helping Ms Cameron make wise food choices. "It's a multi-disciplinary approac, Ms Fraser said. Colleen Gorman Ms Gorman is sbedding her extra pounds witb belp froro Herbai Magic, 15 Martin St. She's already down eight pounds and 13 inches, and said she can feel the difference in the way her clothes fit. She's been paired up witb a trained nutri- tional counsellor and together tbey drew up a meal plan focusing on balance and proper portions. Ms Gorman said she appreciases Herbai Magic's sensible approacb to eating. She currently weigbs in every day, and said the routine helps ber stick to the plan. Ms Gorman is taking several supple- ments, whicb belp to control ber appetite, reduce cravinga. increase energy levels, help stabilize blood sugar levels and main- tain muscle mass. "Tbhey really do work." Ms Gorman said. Stephanie Norrie of HerbaI Magic said Ms Gorman keeps a food diary every day, which tbey then go over together. She said Ms Gorman is actually two-and-a-half pounds ahead of schedule. Brigit Atkinson Ms Atkinson is working hard at Truestar For Womnen Nutrition and Fitness Centres, 575 Ontario St. Truestar provides a 30-minute work-out circuit witb aerobîcs and strength training, "lu about 15 minutes My taier eau make mue as weak as a ldtteu."1 plus nutritional counselling. To date, Ms Atkinson bas bast seven puunds and four inches. 'mr going tbree times a week, wbicb for me is incredible. Vve gone to others in the past, but didn't stick witb it." She said she bas mure energy, wbicb sbe attributes to tbe vitamiùns sbe's taking, and is enjoying the Intemnet component of Truestar, wbicb provides everytbing froro menus to sbopping lista. "Her main goal isn't really weigbt lots, but an increased energy level and an increased fitness level, with weigbt lots as a by-product," said operations manager Reggie Reyes. Ms Atkinson bas been receiving weely coacbing wbicb belps keep ber on track and accounitable to someone other tban berself, Mr. Reyes said. "Sbe's cbanging ber life - living a bealthy lifestyle, not just joining a gym." Joice Schofield Altbougb sbe basn't lost many puunds yet, Ms Scbufield is I 5-and-a-balf incbes troaller tbanks to tncbes Away Fitness and Toning Studio, located at 42 Bronte St. S., unit 11. Deemed a great place for peuple who basa exercise to strengthen and tone their bodies, Incbes Away uses nine different exercise tables - sucb as tbe 'cellulite exterminator' - witb eacb focusing on a particular ares of the body. "You lie on tbe bed and it dues tbe work for you,' said manager Bonnie Nowak, wbo said it's a simple and relaxing way to tone up. "It's good for all ages, from 20 to 80.., Ms Schofield i5 at Inches Away tbree times each week for two bours eacb time. "If I'd have known bow easy it was guing to be, I'd bave dune it long ago witb tbese guys," Ms Schofield said, adding ber first reaction when she saw the beds was, "Yeab rigbt. bow much are these machines going to do?' Diane Wolstenholme Ms Wolstenbolme is working out at GoodLife Fitness For Women, located as 409 Main St. E. For the past tbree weeks she's been working out under the watcbful - and helpful -eye of tramner Nathalie LeFave. Ms Wolstenbolme meets witb Ms LeFave twice weekly, who helps ber implement ber cardiovascular and weigbt workout. In addition to working out, Ms Wolstenbolme is also keeping a food jour- nal. "If ber nutrition isn't in line, I can train ber su death and we won't tee any results. We're slowly cbanging ber eating pas- temrs," Ms LeFave said. It's been a slow start, witb Ms Wolstenbolme losing about a pound, but Ms LeFave said tbat's because it normally takes tbe body about 21 days tu gel used to a new regiment. Ms Wolstenbhlne said she bigbly rec- ummenda baving a traîner. "In about 15 minutes my trainer cas make me as weak as a kitten," sbe said. Sean Miller has shed 10 pounds so fer. .FO'R WO.-MEPW Nutrition & Fitness Centers Change your lifeforever! total health with 30-minute exercise nutritional counseling professional weight loss supplemnents professional vitamins free personal coach money back guarantee* Ail for one low price! CALL 310-TRUJE Fae Fu& fis Far I., /State of the art hydraulic & cardio equipment /Daily fitness classes é/Certified personal trainer Join Now AMand #1 IN Cali for details. 5550 Ontario St Milton (PIZZA HUT PLAZA) 905-878-8702 70 Cuted & Womm r' (MS) S7.FE?3 409 Main Street Women OnIy (Mes BMFWr 855 Steeles Ave. E. Coed 90-7874