BALANCE NOW AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC

Hey folks, Dr. Ashry is back in town next week and we are doing the mid-trial publicity. Here is the story on my blog today, which says that the trial is going so well, that BALANCE is now available (for a fee) to the general public!

http://hartkeisonline.com/2009/07/02/fitness-first-clubs-join-the-wellness-revolution/

Pictured: Rick Thoesen and his Personal Trainer, Sandra.

Sharon W. Progress Report

Sharon W. Balance participant has been kicking it on the cardio 5 days a week, in addition to her two hours with personal trainer, Juan. She reports that she is down one pant size! I see Sharon all the time at the gym. She is really working it, and we are very proud of her accomplishments.

The important thing is, you can do it too!

Hey, check out my blog, I did an article today, with a hilarious video that Chalid showed Alana and I. See it by following the link, below.

http://hartkeisonline.com/2009/03/19/exercise-at-your-own-risk/

Noah is Her Hero!

Ronesshia Moore is doing great in the BALANCE program. She credits her trainer Noah.

Please send in your photos or post them on the blog to encourage others!

Weight Loss Testimonial

Couple loses a total of 50 lbs in three months!

With diet and exercise a now healthier, happier life is brought to one couple in Reston, VA. The South Beach diet combined with personal training sessions twice a week, and cardio workouts 4-5 times a week resulted in a “total body makeover” for Keith & Kimberly Hartke. Keith lost 30 lbs and dropped two coat sizes (from 42 to 40), Kimberly is down 20 lbs and an amazing 3 dress sizes (from size 10 to size 4).

The couple also committed to a more healthy diet, by moving toward organic, whole foods. They started purchasing from an organic beef and buffalo farm and began ordering wild caught Salmon online, and switched from buying groceries at a conventional grocery store to a whole and organic foods market. They also added vitamins and supplements and fiber and fish/flax oil to their diet.

BEFORE (Taken January 2004):


AFTER (Taken June 2004):

They are very grateful to Dr. Arthur Agatston, the South Beach diet author. His book changed their lives!


Their success story was profiled in Ms. Fitness magazine, and their full testimonial appears on the Phifer Fitness website.

Kimberly is the publicist for BALANCE USA and the Weston A. Price Foundation http://www.westonaprice.org/, a nutrition education non-profit which promotes whole and natural foods. Keith & Kim host a farm drop for local farmers at their National Realty office in Reston. Kimberly’s blog, Hartke Is Online covers health & nutrition issues.

BALANCE for an "Unlikely" Diabetic

Two years ago, June was taken to the hospital even though she felt fine. During her physical exam, her blood sugar was measured at a shocking 597. June is now learning how to live and live well - with diabetes, type 2.

Her family has no history of diabetes, also her blood pressure and cholesterol have always been normal. This really sounds like a person who should not have diabetes.

Accepting diabetes, June took action. "What's next? I read a lot. I sought experts to help sort through the confusing information," says June. Her first nutritionist began every sentence with “You can’t…” so she found another. Alana Sugar, nutriontist, helped her to put it all together. Alana Sugar introduced June to Dr. Chalid Ashry and the BALANCE USA program.

"THIS I believe in because it makes sense. The program balances personal actions with medical treatment and the ultimate goal is reducing medications. BALANCE puts me in control of my destiny and I need that!" - June

Today, June limits her carbohydrates. Two days every week, she does weight training, and walks with her new best friend (her pedometer) at least three days. June is currently working on the total body weight but has not had an insulin injection for more than a year and all her numbers are good now.

Success is rarely achieved alone. June wants to thank...
her supportive husband, family & friends, her work as a CPA to exercise the mind, Miss Lucie, her adored pet parrot, & the Incredible health professionals, who really care.

If interested in making changes, contact Alana Sugar at alanasugar@comcast.net for more information or visit http://www.alanasugar.com/

BALANCE Creates Results!

BALANCE is a life changing program for those who have Type 2 diabetes. With the proper education, commitment and nutrition, dramatic results are possible!

Meet Mr. Ulrich Schwabach, Age: 59

A participant for the BALANCE trial in Germany

Started the program in May 2007

Starting weight was 233 lbs

Today he currently weighs 169 lbs, which is a 63 LBS weight loss! Mr. Schwabach will also be off medication as of December 1, 2008.

If you are interested in getting results like Mr. Schwabach should visit http://www.fitnessfirstclubs.com/ or Fitness First Club location for more details. The first American trial begins November 1st, 2008.

If interested, contact Alana Sugar at alanasugar@comcast.net, or visit www.alanasugar.com for more information