In The Zone, Vol. 1, No. 6

January 12th, 2009

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Vol. 1, No. 6 January, 2009

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In This Issue:

-From the Editors: Thank you

-This Just In: Breaking News

-A Few Moments With: Diana Chaloux

-Gym Bag: Presidential Challenge

-Soap Box: New Year Resolutions

-On the Plate: Pineapple Pie

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FROM THE EDITORS

Welcome to 2009! For once, there is no rant to

include. Not that there is nothing to rant about

but we felt that it was very important to thank

our readers to wish everybody a safe and

successful year.

It is our sincere wish that each and everyone of

you is granted the power and strength to

have the best 2009 possible.

We look forward to continuing to bring you what

we feel is the best information available. It is

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THIS JUST IN:

Reported on cbsnews.com, poor sleep can increase

the risk of getting sick. A recent study of 153

people finds that those who get seven to eight

hours of sleep fend off colds better than those who

get less sleep.

Sleep deprivation affects the immune system. This

study even went as far as to show that small

disturbances increased the likelihood of getting

sick.

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On foxnews.com it was reported that according to a

Center for Disease Control (CDC) study, 1 in 200

youths are vegetarian.

Some of the young adults still eat fish and

poultry, while others abstain from all animal

byproducts, such as dairy products, etc. People

that follow this type of diet are known as vegans.

An important point of the article on foxnews.com

was that just a vegetarian diet does not always

equate to low calories. In fact, a good amount of

research should be conducted by individuals eating

a vegetarian diet to ensure that all essential

nutrient requirements are being met.

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A Few Moments With:

Diana Chaloux

This month we share a few minutes with Diana

Chaloux, co-owner of Destined 2 Be Fit,

destined2befit.com. Diana is a WBFF Figure World

Champion, FAME Pro Fitness Model World Champion,

and Certified Personal Trainer.

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ITZ: Diana, what led you to the competition stage?

DC: I was always into fitness and athletics

growing up, I loved the weight room and was

strength training as early as 14 years old. It

wasn’t until around 2002-2003 when I became a

certified personal trainer that the world of

physique competition sparked my interest. I

remember seeing these amazing fit women in

magazines and on television. I was in absolute

awe of them. I didn’t know when or how but I knew

then it is what I wanted to be. I had pictures of

fitness and figure competitors plastered all over

the walls of my room and vowed that someday that

would be me. I procrastinated for several years

before I finally buckled down in 2005 and made the

commitment to compete in my first show! I was a

personal trainer at the time, but I wasn’t eating

right and weighed in at about 170 pounds. I

trained hard and ate clean for 18 weeks for my

first competition. I lost over 40 pounds during

that time, and won first place. I was hooked on

the sport from that moment on. Three years later,

I can’t believe what an amazing journey I’ve had

so far, with pro cards now from two different

organizations, two world champion titles, and

coverage in magazines such as Oxygen, Muscle and

Fitness Hers, and Status Fitness. I’m simply

amazed that such big dreams are coming true!

ITZ: What are your competition goals?

DC: I spent 2007-2008 focusing on competition, I

competed in four shows and won all four of them.

One of the main reasons I compete is because I

have a deep desire to have an impact on the

obesity crisis that our country is facing. My goal

is to educate, inspire and motivate others to make

positive changes to enhance their lives, and the

lives of their children. Having titles and

coverage in the fitness industry offers me a

platform to be able to fulfill that goal. I do

love the competition stage though, and I will

continue to compete because I love the challenge,

I love the atmosphere at the competitions, being

Around my fellow athletes, the excitement; it’s

contagious!

ITZ: How did you get involved with Destined 2 Be

Fit.

DC: I wanted to start my own business. In 2006, I

Took a year off from competing to get Destined 2

Be Fit up and running. I provide all types of

fitness services through D2BFit, the latest is my

Online Transformation Programs! I offer 12 and 16

Week packages where people can work with me online

as their very own trainer. I provide them with

customized workouts depending on what type of

equipment or space that they have available to

them. I give them nutrition guidance and work with

them on their diets. Each one of my clients has

their own personal profile page where they get

loads of fitness and nutrition information. They

also have direct access to me online where I can

answer their questions, coach them through a

moment of weakness, or help them prepare for an

upcoming obstacle. I have clients all around the

world, including Italy, the UK, Canada, Australia

and of course the US! It is really awesome to have

the opportunity to be a part of the fitness

Journey of so many people regardless of where they

live! I also provide one-on-one personal training

where I get To work with people in person on their

fitness goals! That is an awesome experience too.

ITZ: How does online training work?

DC: Online training has been so much fun because

it allows me to offer up my knowledge as a

professional trainer and competitor to my clients

regardless of where they live. The great thing

about it too is I can communicate with my clients

on a regular basis to answer their questions,

provide them with workouts, help them make healthy

eating choices and keep them on track to attain

their fitness goals throughout my time working

with them, and it doesn’t matter where I am or

where they are! The main thing that the majority of

people are lacking when it comes to attaining their

goals is motivation and someone to hold them

accountable. When they have me keeping them

motivated and holding them accountable for their

choices they are able to achieve their goals. Also,

online training is an extremely affordable

alternative to one-on-one personal training. My

programs are extremely cost effective. I offer 12

and 16 week plans which break down to $13.00 –

$15.00 per week! Considering that one-on-one

sessions run anywhere from $45.00-$75.00 per hour,

it is a considerable savings.

ITZ: Tell us about the “Fitness Deadlines” DVD.

DC: Fitness Deadlines is my strength training DVD.

The whole goal of this program was to provide

efficient, effective workouts which don’t require

a lot of equipment or space. The workouts are

doable regardless if you are a beginner or are

more advanced. I kept the movements simple, yet

they are some of the most effective exercises that

you can do to get your body in shape! The workouts

are great for if you are traveling too. The only

equipment required is a resistance band. There is

an upper body workout, lower body workout and a

full body express workout. Each routine is around

15 minutes long so they aren’t time consuming, but

they are very effective. “Fitness Deadlines” is

available for sale in my online store at the

D2BFit website!

ITZ: Who influenced you?

DC: I’ve looked up to a number of amazing women,

and the coolest thing is I now proudly call these

women my friends! The same girls whose pictures I

had plastered on my walls a few years ago are the

ones I now stand on stage with and that in itself

is a huge honor. There are also men who have had a

major influence on my journey in the fitness

industry. Micah LaCerte is the main one. He is a

life coach, trainer and top fitness model, and

lucky me, he is my boyfriend. I have learned so

much from him. He has overcome incredible

circumstances in his life and has inspired me to be

a better trainer, a better competitor, and a better

woman. I am Blessed to have him in my life.

ITZ: What advice should everyone follow?

DC: The best advice I can give anyone is to take

the power and responsibility for your choices.

Leading a fit and healthy lifestyle, eating

properly and caring for your body which is such a

gift, is completely up to you. When you take care

of your body, your quality and quantity of life can

be so much better! You will be better at all of

your roles in life, whether it be as a parent,

employer, employee, friend, son or daughter, etc.

When we choose to neglect our health and fitness,

place it on the bottom rung of the priority list so

to speak, we are asking for trouble. The likelihood

of developing a plethora of diseases is greatly

increased, energy levels are low, confidence and

self esteem are low, ability to perform at your

best is not doable, quality of life and the ability

to just enjoy it and be happy everyday are

compromised. It is so important to take charge of

your health and fitness so that you can be the best

that you can be!

ITZ: What do you do to relax?

DC: I love spending time with my family, especially

with my niece, who is two years old and just so

awesome. I love hanging out with Micah, we are big

into watching movies or just getting outside and

going for a walk together.

ITZ: Favorite book/movie?

DC: My absolute favorite book is the Bible, can’t

get enough of God’s word and guidance; need it so

much! I love books by Max Lucado and I love my

Fitness magazines. My favorite movies are love

stories (I’m such a girl). My sister and I love

watching flicks like the Notebook and the Holiday.

Those are two of my very favorites.

ITZ: Diana, thank you for your time. We wish you

success in your competitive career, as well as with

your business.

Be sure to visit destined2befit.com. To contact

Diana you can email her at diana@dianachaloux.com.

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GYM BAG

By T. Boyer

The President’s Challenge

President’s Council on Youth Fitness began under

Dwight Eisenhower, as well as a the pilot program

to give a basic fitness test to children aged five

to twelve.

Under John Kennedy’s administration the program was

extended, and has continued to flourish through

subsequent Presidential administrations.

The testing done in schools has changed slightly

over the years, but the core of sit-ups, pull-ups,

one mile run, etc. are still in place. Under

Ronald Reagan awards were created for those

meeting certain criteria.

Under George W. Bush’s administration the

President’s Council on Physical Fitness launched

www.fitness.gov and www.presidentschallenge.org.

Children and adults can log on to these websites

for information, as well as registering to take

place in various fitness challenges. As an adult

you can log your activities to earn points, and

when you reach certain goals you win bronze, silver

and gold awards. I will let you in on a little

secret; when you reach that gold level, there is

another to go after. When you reach these levels

you can purchase a certificate to hang on the wall,

or a t-shirt to show your accomplishments off to

the world.

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On the Soap Box:

New Year Resolutions

By: T. Boyer

If you are thinking to yourself, “Hey, isn’t this

where the Product Spotlight or Event Report goes?”

you would be right.

This is usually where one of those would go.

However, we had more to write about and it just

seemed more important, at least for this month.

Roughly five years ago I made a New Years

resolution to never make another New Years

resolution. To date, it is the only one that I

have ever kept.

Every year gym owners count on the beginning of

the year. Just like retailers count on December to

put them in the red, gyms count on the first

quarter of the year to put them in the red. People

go in, buy contracts for the following year, then

when they come home sore for a few weeks, they drop

it. The other scenario is that people go like

gangbusters, and then it happens; life gets in the

way. The excuses start flying, and that is the end

of yet another resolution.

Fitness and the pursuit of a healthy body is not

something that you just jump into with both feet.

One also has to be willing to make the commitment

to not give up or quit. No excuses, and no

wavering.

As I mentioned above, many drop off of the radar

when they come to the conclusion that their bodies

are so sore that they can not walk right or lift

their arms, and see no end. What they do not

realize is that is that the soreness does end, and

that they are typically just a week or three from

this new lifestyle choice to become a habit.

So for the love of Pete, leave the resolutions to

others, and just make a decision to commit to your

body’s well being.

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ON THE PLATE

By: B. Boyer

Pineapple Pie

8 oz – Sour Cream, fat free

4 servings – Vanilla pudding (instant & sugar free)

20 oz – Crushed pineapple (unsweetened)

1 9″ diameter – Pie shell (graham cracker)

Make the pudding per the directions on the box.

After the pudding sets, combine it in a bowl with

the sour cream and crushed pineapple. **WARNING**

Do not use pineapple chunks or this recipe turns

to a glue-like substance!

Pour mixture into the pie shell, and chill for at

least twenty minutes, and serve cold. This pie is

great on its own, but really comes alive with some

whipped cream.

This recipe makes eight (8) servings. The

following information is per serving.

Calories – 186.6

Carbohydrates – 30.5 grams

Protein – 2.3 grams

Fat – 6.6 grams

**Note**

Nutritional values calculated at sparkrecipes.com.

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