September
news & updates
Do you suffer from Arthritis?
The key to dealing with arthritis is to KEEP MOVING! Exercise is an essential part of a treatment plan for individuals with any type of arthritis. Arthritis expert A. Lynn Millar, PT, Ph.D., FACSM, shares important tips in this infographic.

Need help getting started or moving better? Our Exercise is Medicine staff can help you!

Call us today 731-425-6875

LIFT Cafe
Smoothie flavor of the month:
Caramel Apple


Special for September
$1 off Flavor of the Month Smoothie


Cafe Hours

Monday-Friday
7am-2pm

We have some very exciting NEWS!

We had added LIFTed teas to our Cafe Menu!
They contain 120mg of Caffeine & BCAA's!

Cost: $3.50
We will have Clean Eatz Meals in the LIFT Cafe!
Come try one!
All meals are only $7.99!
Everyday is a perfect day to try out a healthy & filling smoothie at LIFT Cafe! Come see us today!

Our smoothies contain REAL crushed fruit, No HFCS, no artificial ingredients, and are 100% Gluten Free!  Fruit sugar is gentler on the body than other sugars and causes less of a blood sugar spike. With 20 grams of protein and a variety of nutritional boosts, including Stay Full, Trim and Tone, Boost Immunity, Veggie Boost, Build Muscle, Burn and Build, and Antioxidant Stacks, you can customize your smoothie. Your smoothies can serve as a full meal, pre- workout meal, post-workout meal, or quick energy to meet YOUR needs!
 
We will be proudly serving Bongo Java Coffee  from Bongo Java Roasting Co. , Nashville's only certified organic coffee company, with menu items such as lattes, cappuccinos, cold beverages, etc!
Come try out an iced coffee or frappe!
Menu:

  • Keto Beef - (Cal 316 F 20g/C 9g/P 25g) - Shredded beef with cheesy cauliflower rice and green beans
  • Keto Cashew Chicken - (Cal 419 F 23g/C 13g/P 40g) - Chicken and cashews in a sweet and savory ginger sauce over mixed veggies
  • Keto Chicken Enchilada - (Cal 324 F 12g/C 10g/P 44g) - Chicken, cheese and salsa over cauliflower rice
  • Keto Clean Mac - (Cal 353 F 25g/C 10g/P 22g) - Ground beef with tomatoes, pickles and cheese in Thousand Island dressing over green beans
  • Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken - (Cal 358 F 26g/C 5g/P 32g) - Chicken in a garlic, parmesan sauce served with asparagus spears
  • Keto Prime Rib - (Cal 434 F 34g/C 8g/P 24g) - Prime rib with horseradish sauce and creamed spinach

  • Barbacoa Beef - (Cal 395 F 15g/C 40g/P 25g) - Shredded beef, tomatoes, black beans and onions over white rice with plantains and avocado crema
  • Cheesy Beef - (Cal 361 F 15/C 34g/P 23g) - Ground beef in cheese sauce over whole wheat pasta
  • Chipotle Chicken Bowl - (Cal 330 F 14g/C 28g/P 41g) - Chipotle chicken over brown rice with refried beans and cheese
  • Chicken Red Beans and Rice - (Cal 338 F 10g/C 38g/P 24g) - Chicken and kidney beans in a cajun seasoning over brown rice
  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken - (Cal 443 F 7/C 46g/P 49g) - Chicken in a zesty jerk sauce with a fajita vegetable medley and mango chunks over brown rice
  • Pork Fried Rice - (Cal 468 F 20g/C 36g/P 36g) - Pork fried rice with edamame, carrots, and pineapple

All day BREAKFAST options

  • Chicken & Waffle Fry Nachos - (Cal 561 F 21g/C 65g/P 28g) - Chicken chunks on sweet potato waffle fries with bacon, green onions, honey and nacho sauce
  • Steak & Cheese Omelette - (Cal 315 F 11g/C 22g/P 32g) - Egg white omelette with shredded steak, red potatoes, salsa and cheese
  • Steak & Eggs - (Cal 270 F 6g/C 21g/P 32g) - Scrambled eggs with shredded beef and hash browns




Have you noticed the monitors at LIFT with the colored blocks on them and wondered what that is?

It's our MyZone system!

Do you want to know how effective your workout is? Stop by the front desk and pick up a MyZone today!
Baseball Fridays!
Wear your favorite baseball team jersey or shirt on Fridays in September to be entered into a monthly drawing! Wear one every Friday and you'll have 4 chances to WIN!

Let us see your favorite team, we know you have them in the back of your closet!
GROUP EXERCISE

Labor Day Schedule

7:30 Cycle – Jessica – Studio 2
8:30 Sit & Fit – Jessica – Studio 1
9:30 Tabata – Jessica – Studio 1
10:00 Aqua Flex and Tone – Shelia – Pool
10:30 Zumba – Blaize – Studio 1
11:00 Gentle Joints – Shelia – Pool 


Check out our September schedule to see all of our changes including virtual and outdoor classes

A Clinician’s Thoughts about Self Care and
Physical Activity during COVID
Physical activity is of paramount importance for maintaining our health, and this period of forced creativity may help spark the change we need to be more active. The current demands placed upon many of us are unprecedented. We are being asked to stretch ourselves thin – combining our many roles into one time and even place. Some of us work from home, alongside our partners and roommates doing the same, while simultaneously entertaining, caring for and teaching our children and ensuring our high-risk family, neighbors and friends are doing ok! When we are placed under such demands, physical activity is often one of the first self-care modalities to take a backseat so as not to add another item to the already lengthy to-do list. As we are instructed as passengers on a flight, we must first put on our own oxygen masks before assisting others.

Mango Dal

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 Cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 Cup onion (diced)
  • 1/4 Cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of garlic powder
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 HMR Lentil Stew Entree
  • 1 Cup mango (diced)
  • 3 Tbs cilantro (chopped)

DIRECTIONS
  1. 1. Add the broth, onion, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne to a medium pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the entree and heat thoroughly.
  3. 3. Add the mango and cilantro until just heated through.

Entree of the Month
10% Off
Lentil Stew Entree

Stop by the front desk to pick yours up today!
We Talk Health! Listen to Dr. Adam Smith's testimony!

Join us on September 10th as we go LIVE on Facebook to answer all of your questions about LIFT Weight Management! Learn how you can lose 28lbs in 12 weeks!
*typical weight loss is 28lbs in 12 weeks*

Did you know you can order HMR shakes at LIFT Cafe! Stop by and grab one today! There are lots of options to choose from!
WHY FAST WEIGHT LOSS WORKS
HMR programs help individuals achieve fast weight loss in a livable way by encouraging people to eat more and stay satisfied, which makes it easier to stick to the program in the short-term, and over the long haul.
According to LIFT Weight Managment and LIFT Wellness Center Director, Miki Martin, "Losing weight quickly is incredibly motivating. It can help people stick with their diet longer, which is especially important if you have a lot of weight to lose. Many of our clients have 30, 40, even 100 or more pounds to lose, so fast weight loss is important to keep up momentum." Miki also adds, " It's a common misconception that fast weight loss isn't healthy or sustainable, and that it will lead to weight regain. That is simply not true. Studies have shown that following a lifestyle- change program that promotes fast initial weight loss is associated with better long-term success.

HMR focuses on three skill areas critical for weight-loss and weight maintenance:
  1. How to make healthier food choices
  2. How to eat more fruits and vegetables
  3. How to increase physical activity


Research has shown that practicing these skills may also help reduce the risk factors for the development of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and other chronic diseases.

If you are ready to take charge of your health and want more information on what LIFT Weight Management is all about, give us a call at
731-425-6820.

DIETITIAN'S CORNER
Proper nutrition is necessary for a healthy life, but it also greatly impacts the quality of your training or workouts. If you are struggling to perform during your intense workout or you feel sluggish or spent throughout your day after your morning lift or run, you may not be properly fueling your body. Just like a vehicle, your body can perform better if it is properly fueled, so that means good nutrition!

By fueling before the workout you ensure that you have the energy needed to train harder and burn more calories. If you are exercising for up to 60 minutes, a light pre-exercise snack of about 120-300 calories should be enough to benefit you. If you are training longer than 60 minutes though, you may need a meal 2-4 hours before the workout to properly fuel you.

After your workout your body needs the proper nutrition to repair itself. This means eating a snack or meal that contains carbohydrate, protein, and fluid. The carbohydrate replenishes the energy stores in your muscles which can reduce that sluggish feeling. Eating protein after a workout helps to repair and rebuild the muscles used during the exercise. This balance is important because if no carbohydrate is consumed the body may use the protein as energy instead of using it to repair the muscles. Last but not least, proper hydration is key. A general recommendation is to drink at least 16 ounces of water after the workout, though this may not be the case for everyone. Overall, your urine should be a clear, very pale yellow. If you have any questions, please reach out and schedule an appointment! I now accept many insurances, as well as self pay. 

Have you let your healthy eating habits slide or even need help getting started? Our Dietitian, Allison Haynes, RD, LDN is here to help! Call us today to schedule an appointment!
Many insurances accepted!


AQUATICS
The aquatics area is open! Aquatic group exercise classes have resumed and also swim lessons!