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Metabolic Health- San Diego April Meeting

Date: April 6, 2023  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

It’s time for another Low Carb San Diego meeting with new speakers, new vendors and new friends to meet and greet.

Saturday, April 22nd from 2pm-4 pm

at The TriSystem Center

8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J

San Diego, Ca 92123

This month we have a great speaker who will help us navigate the brain/weight connection. If you are having problems sticking to a nutrition and exercise plan or you just don’t think your body is responding despite your best efforts, this meeting is for you. Streaming live on the TriSystem Facebook page.

Tell us on Facebook that you’ll be going here:

https://fb.me/e/MqpUXguc

Don’t Miss this Special Low Carb – San Diego Meeting!

Date: March 6, 2023  Author: Jeff Leave a comment
  • If you know someone dealing with cancer or a friend or relative of someone, this interview is for them! Don’t miss this inspiring, informational live interview with Jean, a Keto cancer survivor.
  • If you want to see Doug Reynolds and Pam Devine in person in San Diego for the last time for a while, please come and wish them well!
  • If you want to check out exciting new products and meet other LCHF metabolically conscious people, Please Come!

It’s best to SHOW UP IN PERSON!!! SO PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING the old school way – actually be there.

The Meeting will be held at the TriSystem Center, 8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123. The front entrance is in the inside corner of our L-shaped building.

Please Share this post with all who you think may benefit!

on Facebook the event is here:

https://fb.me/e/CBXRWHES

Dr. Ben Returns to San Diego!

Date: July 28, 2022  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Join us for another San Diego Low Carb Meeting!

San Diego Metabolic Health Meeting Sponsored by Low Carb SD

You saw him at the Low Carb USA Symposiums. You saw him at previous Low Carb San Diego meetings before covid. Now, back by popular demand is your opportunity to see exactly how Dr. Ben Bocchicchio’s innovative and unique training program has continued to help people in various metabolic conditions. Come with your note pad. Learn from this double Phd. and his 45 years of experience and wisdom. He started fitness for low carb before low carb was even a thing!

This is a FREE event!

Low carb vendors welcome with previous approval.

FREE Low Carb San Diego Seminar

Date: December 15, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again!  Time to reset, plan and consider the new year ahead.  This is the time for us to get back to the basics and refresh the fundamentals of what a healthy lifestyle is all about.  That starts with our daily habits, eating being foremost.  Several clients and friends on our email list and in social media have established a good routine.  Now it is time to invite others to join us in our success.  We’ve been asked to do a repeat version of what we did last year and we have a new and improved version of the low carb seminar classes we did last year at Foothills Christian Church in El Cajon.  This year, they will be at the Grove Church in Mission Valley, San Diego starting:

Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm, with monthly follow up meetings.

Dr, Brian Lenzkes and Jeff Kotterman (me) are really excited about this year’s seminar.  We learned a lot from the first one and now we have the chance to have it in an incredible venue.  The Grove Church SD is a growing congregation centrally located with a sanctuary that can hold 500 people.  Last year, at Foothills, we had close to 200 people at our sessions.  This year we have a chance to include all who came last year and many more.  This will give a chance for Grove members to hear a compatible scientific basis for a low carb, healthy living that is faith-friendly.

So it’s your job to spread the word!  Share this event with friends, family, coworkers and anyone you hope would make healthy choices in 2019.  I know you know people that could use a fun crash course in “Keto 101.”  We need to spread the word now, so people can put this on their calendar.  Don’t miss the chance to save someone from a catastrophic health event in 2019.  This is your chance to help.

Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing!

Date: September 24, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Some people believe they should stay completely away from wheat, gluten and all starches. There a those who stay in ketosis using alternatives to bread, pastries and sweets. They successfully stay low carb with artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol and modern food products that mimic a high carb diet. This is an interesting method in that in the absence of calorie concern, portion control could get out of control. You could still be in ketosis while consuming way more calories than you need. Consuming Stevia, erythritol, Sucralose and other sweeteners multiple times a day, everyday may cause other imbalances in digestion, hormones and thus, your health.  This could be why you have plateaued!

Tina Kotterman reminds me that treats are just that, treats.  Treats, by definition are not supposed to be eaten everyday.  They are supposed to be things that enhance an event or celebration, not a commonplace food that you expect everyday.  If you develop that mindset, you’ll be able to manage healthy eating better both physiologically and psychologically.  So how is your mindset?

Do you depend on “keto safe” foods that you can eat large quantities of?  or can you eat 1 -2 small slices of a low carb pizza (like the recipe in my newsletter below) and receive the benefit of a small portion of legumes in your diet.  The American habit of eating a whole pizza or even a half of one is in part, one of the reasons we’ve gotten to this modern health dilemma.  There may be valid health conditions that warrant a no bean diet but,  just because it’s not “Paleo” is not a reason to banish all legumes from your diet for ever.  They actually have nutrients in them.

If you like what I’m saying and you want to check out the TriSystem recipe mentioned,  please click below and get my newsletter emailed to you.  If you’d like to get reminded when a post or article gets posted, view this post one my website and subscribe there.

Thanks for reading,

Jeff Kotterman

Here’s the link:

https://jeffkotterman.fitproconnect.com/Newsletter/2018/9/24/?LinkId=22515571

 

Updated Agenda for Saturday’s Low Carb San Diego Meeting

Date: August 16, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its next meeting on Saturday, August 18th from 12:30-2:30 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will all be there!  This will be our best meeting so far with over 50 people expected to come.  This will be jam packed with great info in a short amount of time.

Location:  The TriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you coming early to help set up chairs and tables.

Agenda:

  • 12:30 pm – Welcome from Jeff, Brian and Rachel
  • Dexa scans will also be available,  please preregister for your Dexa scan at www.body-comp.com/trisystem before all the slots are taken.
  • As Always -Lauren Hilemon will be there selling her keto treats like  sweet pecans, peanut butter cups and coconut cups will also be available.  She has cookies and other treats all at a special discount for members.
  • 12:35 – 12:45 pm – Frozen Dessert ! Luke’s keto friendly frozen gourmet desserts will be available to sample.
  • 12:45 – 12:55 pm – Low Carb Food Samples! Pure Meal Prep Company Professional, chef prepared low carb/keto meal prep providing fresh ready-to-eat meals so you don’t even have to cook!  Just heat and eat.  They provide special pricing and bonuses to our members.
  • 12:55- 1:05 pm The Keto Dessert Company specializing in Low carb, keto approved desserts will be there offering more samples and special discounts to our members.
  • 1:05 – 2:00 pm  Our Featured Speaker: Dr Ben Bocchicchio Presenting- Synergy: High Intensity Exercise & Low Carb – Dispelling many popular myths about exercise and diet
  • 2:00 – 2:10 pm Rachel Gregory will be there with more info about her new book and some of the best recipes available for the keto community and her famous raffle of free prizes.
  • 2:10 – 2:20 pm Dr. Brian Lenzkes, one of the founder of this San Diego group, will be there and we will be scheduling personal, one-to-one sessions with the low carb doc, known internationally through his own success, the success of his patients and his many interviews and appearances.
  • 2:20 – 2:30 pm Doug Renolds and Pam Devine,  the founders of Low Carb USA will also be there to share their vision for Low Carb communities all across America.
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm Close of meeting.

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you helping at 2:40 pm to help clean up chairs and tables.

Something Completely NEW and DIFFERENT at TriSystem…

Date: September 5, 2017  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

This is for ANYONE who wants to start the day right and get the absolute most out of their day.  This is NOT religious,  its just RIGHT!

  • What if you tried a new way to start your day? 
  • Do you want to do the right thing?  
  • Do you want to operate according to your design and act in a way that honors God with sweat and open your mind, body and soul for His will for you?
  • What if you gave God the first 30 minutes of your day?
  • What could He do with it?
  • Will you miss this opportunity to grow better than you’ve ever been before?

Enter TriSystem  IgniTe Workouts!  Your solution to the “Back to School Back to Fitness” SeasonCredible scientific research says that one of the best ways to stimulate metabolism is to exercise first thing in the morning.  TriSystem  IgniTe workouts do exactly that with 5 am workouts, 5 days a week designed to rev your metabolism and stimulate muscles without bulking or traditional body building.  You have to see it to believe it and we are going to help you do just that! 

Current and new clients that have one-to-one sessions get to try TriSystem  IgniTe  workouts for 1 month, for free.  

Are you not training right now?  That’s okay.  You can try one TriSystem  IgniTe workout free then only $69 for the first month!

Email jeff@trisystem.com or text IGNITE to 619-757-7388 for more info.  Denys Jaramillo will be teaching these new, innovative sessions.

Want to talk to Denys?  Call or text 619-654-5206

Free Outside Fitness events in San Diego, Ca

Date: June 6, 2017  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

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Choose your Thanksgiving Menu the TriSystem Way! Nutritious, Beneficial, and Tasty!

Date: November 21, 2016  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The day is approaching and the choice is ultimately yours.  What are you going to fill your plate with?  How are you going to enjoy your day?

Following up on my “Battling Those Holiday Pounds” posted article, I’ve compiled the nutritional information for two traditional Turkey-day meals.  One has more calories and fat than most should consume in a whole day.  The other has 75% less calories and 90% less fat.  Both are traditional meals containing specific holiday foods.  The larger meal will most definitely cause fat to be stored.  The larger meal will cause drowsiness and discomfort for hours after the meal.  The smaller meal is balanced and fulfilling, leaving you energized and room for a small dessert meal two to three hours later.

What are you going to do on Thursday?

 

  Meal 1   Amt Description

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Calories
High Calorie Thanksgiving Day Meal, 42% of Calories from Fat
0.20 – turkey, bone removed Turkey, all classes, dark meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

88.85

0.00

37.30

714.27
0.75 – cup Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and butter added

2.96

26.32

6.66

166.95
0.33 – cup Gravy, turkey, canned

2.04

4.01

1.65

40.06
0.75 – cup Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix, prepared

4.80

32.55

12.90

267.00
1.00 – serving STOUFFER’S, Creamed Spinach, frozen

3.50

9.00

13.13

168.75
0.25 – cup Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened

0.14

26.94

0.10

104.57
1.00 – roll (pan, dinner, or small roll) (2″ square, 2″ high) Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve)

2.35

14.11

2.04

84.00
1.00 – pat (1″ sq, 1/3″ high) Butter, with salt

0.04

0.00

4.06

35.85
1.50 – glass (3.5 fl oz) Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white

0.15

1.24

0.00

105.06

Meal 1

 Total Grams

104.83

114.17

77.84

1686.51
Total Cal

439.57

452.8

698.63
Total Cal %

26.06

26.85

41.42

 
  Meal 2   Amt Description

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Calories
Better choice Thanksgiving Day Meal, only 20% Calories from Fat
4.00 – slices Turkey breast meat

19.35

0.00

1.36

94.60
1.00 – cup Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained without salt

2.01

8.71

0.23

37.80
1.00 – small Sweetpotato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt

1.03

14.56

0.07

61.80
0.25 – cup Gravy, mushroom, canned

0.75

3.25

1.61

29.75
1.00 – oz Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix, prepared

0.91

6.14

2.43

50.37
1.00 – roll (1 oz) Rolls, dinner, whole-wheat

2.44

14.31

1.32

74.48
0.25 – oz GFA Brands, Inc. Smart Balance

0.00

0.00

2.25

8.02
4.00 – fl oz Apple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, diluted with 3 volume water without added ascorbic acid

0.17

13.80

0.12

56.21
8.00 – fl oz Carbonated beverage, club soda

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Meal 2

 Total Grams

26.66

60.77

9.39

413.03
Total Cal

106.9

238.67

84.12
Total Cal %

25.88

57.79

20.37

 

 

 

 

 

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Date: April 19, 2016  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Group exercise #classes at TriSystem's new #location will alleviate some of the pressure of #one-on-one training, and are #FUN! They'll #catapult you to wanting to get set up with a #trainer right here @trisystem_nutrition . #Beach season is already happening! It's hot out, let's sweat and feel good about getting gains! #beachbody #summerfit @edgeenergy #fitness #fitbody #bootcamp #beachbodyready #summeriscoming #bringafriend #workouttogether #fitfam #fitgoals #sandiego #westcoast #trisystem #joinus #getmoving #stayhealthy #sweatitout #enjoyyourworkout #fitcamp
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