Taylor Le Blanc, manager of the Smoothie King on Aloma, came to Ultimate Fitness so we could try her special Smoothie designed just for Ultimate Fitness! Called “Bud’s Ultimate Gladiator Smoothie, ” Taylor made it similar to the one that Bud serves at her weight loss retreats. Taylor brought three versions, but everyone liked the […]
Read MoreRon writes: I have not had a blog entry in quite a while because I hit the proverbial brick wall. I had to stop exercising due to severe pain in my back and subsequently had to have back surgery. This required having my L4 and L5 vertebrae fused. The surgery went well, but the recovery […]
Read MoreToday, Julie Cole, marketing director, attended a presentation by Mary Gardner of Mary Gardner Communications, LLC. Her topic was “Polished and Powerful Public Speaking.” The class was part of the Small Business Education Series and presented by Strombeck Consulting CPA’s. Joining the Winter Park Chamber has allowed Ultimate Fitness, Inc. to have more visibility in […]
Read MoreBetter than drugs! Sustained exercise may be able to slow or even reverse the biological changes that cause dementia, according to new research presented at the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington. Researchers assigned 65 sedentary men and women with memory loss to either regiar or aerobic exercise or stretching for 45 minutes four […]
Read MoreA study in New York revealed new government data that showed that in most states, the rate of adult obesity is not moving. Results from a telephone survey show obesity rates stayed about the same in 45 states last year! There were small increases in Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Utah. The 2014 survey […]
Read MoreUltimate Fitness has been approved by Cigna and ASH Fitness as a certified Silver & Fit and Personal Training Facility. As a result, Ultimate Fitness can offer these programs through Cigna and all Cigna members can receive a discount on these approved programs. The Silver&Fit Exercise & Healthy Aging Program provides you access to fitness facility membership(s) […]
Read MoreAlthough Ron has experienced his ups and downs on his weight loss journey since January 1st, his continued efforts to “stay the course” can be seen in these photos. Just seeing the change gives him the confidence and courage to keep going forward! See Ron shrink!
Read MoreAfter three months, I have lost 18 pounds, however most of that weight loss came in the first two months of my program. My struggle has been a yo yo routine of gaining 5 pounds and losing 5 pounds, then gaining 5 pounds and losing 5 pounds. I have felt frustrated, angry at myself and […]
Read MoreUgghh!!! It has been a very difficult past few weeks. I gained weight and felt like a total failure. All my internal critical voices hit me hard, telling me how many times I had failed in the past, that my weight gain was a sign that I would fail again, that I should just give […]
Read MoreAs Ron reports (as of Tuesday, March 10): Very difficult couple of weeks. Healthy eating has been a real struggle due to emotional and financial issues. I ate out at restaurants more often than I needed to and did not control my portion sizes. After eating too many carbs and sugar from the desserts, my blood […]
Read MoreBefore giving Ron’s stats for the months of January and February, he wanted to share his current life situation. This directly impacts his emotions, and as he is learning, dealing with the emotions is what he needs to do in order to keep focused on his wellness plan. Ron shares: Really struggled with eating this week due […]
Read MoreRon struggled this week with his weight loss program and fell into an old pattern of emotional eating. This is what he says: “Really struggled with food craving this week. After every meal I was focused on when the next meal would be. Continuous cravings!!! Was overcome by loneliness and financial issues and went on […]
Read MoreBuddy exercises are a “twofer” because both parties win and have fun at the same time. As you can see, Julie and Cindy have time to laugh as they face each other while doing push ups. Each time they did a push up, they had to clap each other’s opposite hand. It takes some coordination, […]
Read MoreAfter a little more than a month, Ron has lost 10 pounds on the scale. His blood sugar went from 357 to a low of 155! Even his blood pressure has decreased from 160/90 to 140/80. Go Ron! He exercises 4 days a week with Bud at Ultimate Fitness which includes aerobics and weight training. Next […]
Read MoreThis morning, Jason Guy, reporter for WESH Channel 2, interviewed Janine, a client of Bud Seaman, owner of Ultimate Fitness, Inc. in Winter Park, FL. Janine joined Bud’s Plus Size Fitness class almost 2 years ago and lost 188 pounds! She is our local “Biggest Loser,” and because of the guidance and motivation provided by […]
Read MoreAs Ron learned from working with Bud at Bud’s Ultimate Fitness, losing weight is only one component to being successful. Bud works with local psychologist, Sandy Canfield, L.M.H.C., to help clients identify the underlying emotions that cause them to overeat and lead them to food addiction. Ron went through several life stressors in the last couple […]
Read MoreFor 2015, Ron decided that this will be his Year of Being Healthy and he agreed to allow us to chronicle his health journey through the year. We will be posting pictures/ videos of his progress along with his stats regarding weight loss, sugar levels, BMI and BMR. He will also discuss issues that may […]
Read MoreThe January 2015 issue of Orlando Magazine published an article about how to take a few minutes each day to use the “fitness tools” available in your workspace–your desk and office (or cubicle) walls–for some muscle strengthening. Bud Seaman, owner of Ultimate Fitness in Winter Park, suggests which type of exercises to do. The article includes […]
Read MoreThis morning, Channel 13 featured Rosemarie “Bud” Seaman as a local everyday hero in our community. Click here, or go to www.mynews13.com, and click on Everyday Hero to see the video. This is a great overview of Bud’s athletic achievements as well as showcases the many ways that she has given back to the community. […]
Read MoreAnna Medaris Miller, a Health and Wellness reporter at U.S. News and World Report, contacted Bud Seaman, owner of Ultimate Fitness, for an interview about her unique mix of therapy and fitness. Anna’s article came out on December 31st and can be read in entirety here. Bud’s approach to fitness and wellness is unique because she works […]
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