Author: Jill Noble

Joyce J. Testimonial

“After years of sedentary life, my kids convinced me to get a trainer. I’m 77 years old, losing too much weight, and having poor upper body strength. Jill gets me. We work out 3 times a week on Zoom and I’m seeing immediate improvement in strength, coordination, and balance. I am not very limber and one of the best things Jill said was, “Relax into the stretch.” I look forward to our workouts and am loving the results.”

– Joyce J.

Amy E. Testimonial

“Deciding to work with Jill at (Achieve Fit Living) has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Jill is helping me to reach my fitness and weight loss goals. She is very professional, encouraging, motivating, easy to work with, and full of knowledge! She is always prepared with my customized workout when I arrive. I have told Jill on several occasions that she needs to offer a “lifetime member” option in one of her packages, and I would be the first to sign up 🙂 As a mother of 4 children my schedule is full of their activities, but Jill is sensitive to that and works with me around my schedule. She is always available to answer my questions and has taught me so many great things, not only about fitness, but nutrition as well. I would highly recommend Jill to anyone that is ready to fulfill or continue their fitness and nutrition needs and goals. Thank you Jill for changing my life!!”

– Amy E.

Karan C. Testimonial

“I would recommend Jill Noble at (Achieve Fit Living) to anyone interested in improving their health. I had tried off and on to workout on my own and had difficulties with shoulder injuries and not getting the results I wanted. The first six weeks with Jill were tremendous. I feel so much stronger and my shoulder has steadily improved to the point I don’t even think about it anymore. Before I started with Jill I had given up on getting fit. But with her techniques and encouragement I feel like it is possible. I am 52 and considering entering a “newbie” triathlon. She has a storehouse of information to help in every aspect of being fit. She knows when to move forward and when to back off. She also has really encouraged me by making me aware of the food choices I was making. I look forward to continue working with Jill. It is a blessing in every way.”

– Karan C.

Dawn B. Testimonial

“With Jill at (Achieve Fit Living), I get a more personal commitment, more one on one experience. The knowledge that she has and the research that she does to prepare herself for each and every training session is remarkable. She is always positive and up beat while continuously motivating you to a higher level. I feel that I have received the results that I have because of this commitment.”

– Dawn B.

Teresa L. Testimonial

“When I made the decision to be guided in my attempts at fitness by Jill, it was with a bit of trepidation. I had not worked out for years! The anxiety I placed upon myself was needless. Instead of seeing my weaknesses, Jill saw my potential strengths. Instead of seeing my lack of motivation, Jill motivated me. When I was too weak to do one push up, Jill found a way for me to do one and rejoiced with me on that one. The first few weeks were quite challenging, and there were days when I felt like giving up. It has been almost a year since those first days, and I cannot imagine giving up now. What was once so extraordinarily difficult, is easy now. Jill is helping me set new, even more challenging goals for myself that I never dreamed possible for an unfit 40 year old! Thank you Jill! You have made such a difference in my life!”

– Teresa L.

Dori M. Testimonial

“I really enjoyed working with Jill. She created a workout plan that fit with my individual goals and something that also fit into my schedule. I would highly recommend Jill. She is wonderful.”

– Dori M.

Patricia S. Testimonial

“As an older adult, I didn’t know if Jill would be interested in working with me. I scheduled a time to meet with Jill and the rest is history! Making the decision to work with Jill was the best gift I ever invested in myself. Jill does everything she indicates in the workout plan. I learned the importance of becoming a pro-active older adult. Even as you age you can still do strength and flexibility training. Flexibility being the most important. Through guided exercise you learn ways of keeping your balance, align your body posture and the proper breathing while working out. Jill set up six different routines that enables me to work out at home. Plus a daily eating plan with ways to track drinking 8 glasses of water a day. The nutritional value in foods and more. For me it was the experience of a lifetime. I came away having met a great friend and wonderful family. I will be forever grateful.”

– Patricia S.

Produce and Pesticide Contamination

In a perfect world, we would buy all of our groceries organic. Unfortunately, organic food is still more expensive (although the price is continually dropping) or even unavailable. To make wiser consumer choices here is a list of produce with the highest level of pesticide contamination. The following list is based on information and studies by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Consumer Reports, and the Environmental Working Group.

 

12 Produce Foods with HIGHEST Pesticide Contamination

  1. Nectarines – 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  2. Celery – 94.5% of celery sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  3. Pears – 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  4. Peaches – 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  5. Apples – 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  6. Cherries – 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  7. Strawberries – 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  8. Imported Grapes – 86% of imported grapes (i.e. Chile) sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  9. Spinach – 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  10. Potatoes – 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  11. Bell Peppers – 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides.
  12. Red Raspberries – 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.


    12 fruits and vegetables with the LOWEST amount of pesticides. Notice that many of these have thick, inedible skins which protect the fruit.

  1. Asparagus
  2. Avocados
  3. Bananas
  4. Broccoli
  5. Cauliflower
  6. Corn (However, almost all corn is genetically modified)
  7. Kiwi
  8. Mangoes
  9. Onions
  10. Papaya
  11. Pineapples
  12. Sweet Peas

 

Do I Really Have to Lift Weights??

“Of course not.  You could simply let your muscles deteriorate and create that unsightly effect of skin sagging from your bones while your hormone levels drop and your risk of injury and bone disease increases.  In other words, no matter how much you hate the idea, get to the weight room!”

Note: These are not my words, it’s the gist of what a fitness colleague said.  I’m not quite that sarchastic (!) but these things are true and it made me chuckle….so I’m posting it 🙂

See also:  Benefits of Strength Training post