Member Success Stories
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 9: Is My Healthiness Making You Uncomfortable?
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Sunday, 6 May, 2012
I am surrounded by people who offer support and encouragement to me on a regular basis regarding my workout program and nutrition. I value and appreciate it all but I have begun to notice a couple of behavioral changes emerging from those around me. First of all, whenever food is involved in any activity I…
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 8: What If
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Friday, 4 May, 2012
This week finds me back into the full swing of working out again with Mike at Diakadi. Last week I worked out and completed my cardio at the small gym space in the office complex where I work. It’s free and provides a viable alternative if ever needed. Thinking back on it and excluding last…
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 7: Wednesday Reflections
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Thursday, 26 April, 2012
It’s only Wednesday, but this has been an interesting week already, a bit of a rollercoaster ride mentally for me… Mike and Billy are running some boot camp and are away from the gym this week. Mike sent me my work out plans and advised what I need to be doing. I miss Mike (…and…
Eat More Not Less: Mexican Food Comparison
by Eating Free
Published Thursday, 26 April, 2012
There’s nothing like getting together with friends over margaritas and Mexican food. But there’s also nothing quite like realizing that the quesadilla platter you just ate had 1800 calories! Holy guacamole! Have fun with your friends while still watching your diet by checking out our comparison list below. We’ve put together a list of common…
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 4: What do you smell?
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Tuesday, 10 April, 2012
As I finish up week 5 of the Commit to Fit program, I think since I was expecting a more drastic change, I have missed more subtle changes happening. I know that changes are happening. I can feel them. I had to make a new hole in my belt to tighten it. Some of the…
Carbs Without Cause: 8 Foods Worse Than White Bread
by Manuel Villacorta
Published Friday, 30 March, 2012
Manuel Villacorta, author of Eating Free, was interviewed by Shape.com to discuss Carbs Without Cause: 8 Foods Worse Than White Bread. Are these 8 bad carbs sneaking into your diet, even if you’ve sworn off the white slices forever? Find out by reading more …
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 2: Gurus of Fitness
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Wednesday, 28 March, 2012
Last week I meet with Sarah, my MV Nutritionist Guru, to further plan my new food program and discuss calories. During that meeting she taught me how to use the food tracking tool on the MV Nutrition Eating Free website. We practiced entering information so I could utilize the tool fully. It was awesome –…
Commit To Fit 2012: Karl Mason – Week 1
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Friday, 16 March, 2012
Week 1A – Case Managing Karl. I am still buzzing from actually being picked for the 2012 Commit to Fit program. I know the program is not a “quick fix.” I am realistic in approaching this. I have my expectations in check. I know the work needed for transformation and know the road is long…
Freecipe: Reduced Fat French Onion Soup
by Eating Free
Published Thursday, 15 March, 2012
2 tsp olive oil 4 cups thinly vertically sliced Walla Walla or other sweet onion 4 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 8 cups less-sodium beef broth 1/4 tsp chopped fresh thyme 8 slices French bread, cut into…
Welcome Commit To Fit 2012 Winner: Karl Mason!
by Sarah Koszyk
Published Friday, 9 March, 2012
Week 1 – Am I Living Each Day Fully? My name is Karl Mason and I’m the 2012 Commit To Fit winner, sponsored by DIAKADI Body and MV Nutrition. I am 43, live in San Francisco, CA, am employed and try to live each day to the fullest as best as I can…or am I…?…
