As the cliche goes, “If you wait long enough, everything comes back in style”. Well, the Nike Air Trainer 1 that was highly successful due to it’s innovation (back then) and association with Bo Jackson has come back full circle with a brand new Nike Trainer 1. This latest iteration coming from the same lineage as it’s original but with new technologies and aesthetic design. As Bo Jackson put it, “We had to make sure that shoe (the original Nike Air Trainer 1) had a good foundation around it…(when that shoe was launched) it almost made me feel like a proud parent, (and now) this (new) one makes me feel like a proud grandpa.”
The new Nike Trainer 1 is built around a midsole that is inspired by the Nike Free series which adds greater flexibility and the DiamondFLX outsole for the best traction when cutting and changing direction. The shoe excels in all areas of training especially explosive training, vertical training and speed work.
The Internal Dynamic Fit sleeve is specifically designed for the demands of bigger, faster, stronger athletes that need more strength, stability and security when training. The higher collar provides a more secure fit, hugging the ankle and the lace system incorporates webbing that goes down to the bottom of the shoe to provide more stabilty during lateral movements.
The Nike Air Trainer 1 was one of my favorite shoes growing up both for it’s style, reputation through the possibly over-hyped Bo Jackson and the practical use it provided when working out. I am sure that the new Nike Trainer one will become a staple for my new workouts. Check out the official Nike web page with more information on the Nike Trainer 1 here.
I’ve blogged before in various capacities and on various sites, but I’ve never had my very own actual blog, so here I am.
First of all: why I’m here. I want to blog about getting, and staying, in shape and being healthy. I want to talk about my wedding, which I think is going to be pretty neat. That’s about it for now.
A little bit about me: I’m in my mid-twenties and live in the Midwest. In May of 2007 I met, and started dating, my fiance, T. I was so madly in love I stopped working out and ate out far more than was advisable. I gained about 30 pounds, putting my already overweight frame at an even 200 pounds on June 6, 2008. Shocked, I immediately started losing weight by simply cutting calories and working out (mostly cardio exercise, like running).
By December 2008, I was down to 150 pounds. Since I’m 5′6″, it looked pretty good on me. However, I wanted to get stronger and more in shape, so I began lifting weights. I bought the book “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” and did the program religiously from December to May 2009, when I graduated from law school and moved to a totally new state with my fiance. (I was almost finished, but didn’t quite get there.) While weightlifting, I added about 5 pounds of pure muscle and was 155 pounds, lean and mean, and really happy with my body.
From May 2009 to now, I’ve been dealing with living in a new, unfamiliar town with no friends, studying for the bar exam, and unemployment. Oh, and planning a wedding. All the stress made me put on about 7 pounds (and not good muscle ones)! I took about 4 weeks off the gym at the end of July/beginning of August to study for the bar, take the bar, and go on a vacation. I’m about 162ish pounds right now, and my jeans are a little snug for my liking.
Now I’m back in the gym, and determined to get in the best shape of my life thus far for my wedding day. I’m not quite sure how I’ll do it, but I will. (I suspect the solution will involve a healthy combination of cardio I enjoy, heavy weightlifting, and eating lots of healthy food.)
For the record, I don’t believe in low-calorie diets. I eat 1800 calories a day, minimum, and much more if I’m working out hard. My philosophy is that my body is a machine, and it needs good fuel to run well. I’m not perfect–I usually eat at least one really indulgent meal a week. I try to avoid high fructose corn syrup and trans fats, but I’m not going to panic over a little white pasta now and then. I work out hard and I’m not afraid of gigantic barbells and the weight room.
Wedding-wise, we’re planning a 200 person wedding in the Chicago area in May of next spring. We’re going for a very spring-y feel, with our main color scheme being pinks, aqua blue, and champagne gold. I’ll have several posts getting you up to speed on everything we’ve planned so far!
I’ll hopefully have a good mix of wedding-related and fitness-related posts, with a little bit of random stuff here and there. I don’t plan to post pictures of my food every single day, because I eat the same breakfast pretty much every day and will often eat the same lunch several days in a row, too. But if there’s anything worthwhile, I’ll let you know!
A Great Love – Fitness Workout
by Scott and Shannon Peck
What does it mean to practice love-fitness?
We recently joined a gym to stay more fit physically.
We don’t actually work up much of a sweat, but we spend 30-45 minutes there several times per week.
It feels good.
We start on the treadmill for about 15 minutes and then do what they call the “circuit” – a series of about 10 machines.
Each machine exercises a different portion of the body.
It only takes about 10 minutes to complete the circuit one time and we often repeat it.
During the “circuit” this week, we thought, “Um, we’re investing a good 45 minutes several times a week to our physical heath – like millions of other people.
What would be the equivalent of the “circuit” for a great love-fitness workout?”
So we came up with our own “love-fit circuit” of five workout stations, each requiring just about one little minute.
So let’s get love-fit.
Here’s your love-fitness workout:
Love-fit Station #1: Anger/Irritation Relief.
Do you have any anger or irritation challenging your heart right now?
Time to visit the “Anger/Irritation Relief” love fitness station.
Begin by recognizing your anger and loving yourself for addressing it.
It’s part of healing to feel your feelings.
As you take moments to think through your irritation or anger, you realize how damaging and immensely wasteful negative energy is in your own life – not to mention those who experience your negative energy, even if you don’t say anything.
As you stay in this #1 love-fitness station, Love moves your heart towards forgiveness – especially towards yourself.
Just residing in this heart space of love strengthens your well being.
Anger and irritation are not part of the real you – your highest selfhood.
As you remember this, peace begins to descend into your heart.
But love wants even more healing.
It’s time to move to another love fitness station.
Love-fit Station #2: Doubt Relief.
Who doesn’t have thoughts of doubt!
At the “Doubt Relief” love fitness station, your heart opens and surrenders to love.
As ego begins to fade, you remember your essence.
You are a valuable, magnificent treasure in the universe.
This is love’s message to you and it is a message of truth.
Let love’s admiration of you penetrate your doubt.
Let love circulate in your heart.
Just reside in love loving you as marvelous and important and needed.
We all need waves of assurance that life will turn out well.
At this love fitness station, love reminds you that the more you are tuned into love itself, the more easily good answers appear in your life.
You soak this in as love gently moves you to the next love fitness station.
Love-fit Station #3: Anxiety/Fear Relief.
There’s so much to worry about.
What should I do?
Where will be money come from?
Will I succeed?
Will this relationship work?
At the love fitness “Anxiety/Fear Relief” station, waves of assurance start immediately pouring in to your heart.
Yes, love has a plan for your life and it’s a good one.
You can relax in this very moment and feel peace.
That is the potential in every moment for the rest of your life.
As you remember this, calmness begins to spread through your mind and heart.
There’s even more love and healing waiting for you though.
It’s time to move on.
Love-fit Station #4: Guilt Relief.
This huge love fitness station is waiting for you with open arms.
Guilt ravages our inner peace.
You deserve to feel freedom and innocence.
This is the nature of love.
We all make mistakes.
Forgiveness of ourselves is a giant part of learning to love ourselves despite mistakes.
As you stop to experience this “Guilt Relief” station, love speaks the words of innocence, acceptance, and freedom to your soul.
This is how love intends you to feel inside.
Your heart opens to this freedom and beings to relax in innocence.
You feel the deep currents of healing energy from all the love fitness stations you have visited, even briefly.
And there’s still another love fitness station.
Love wants you completely fit.
Love-fit Station #5: Hurt Relief.
It’s hard to move through even a week of life without feeling hurt by someone or something.
What do we do?
We visit love’s “Hurt Relief” fitness station of course!
Here we are invited to express our hurt and acknowledge our feelings.
It is never fair to be treated unkindly by another, even yourself.
Misunderstandings often lead to hurt.
Sometimes it is even intentional.
Hurt lingers and festers in our hearts.
But not here at the “Hurt Relief” station.
Here, love gently guides us.
We discover a kind way to express our hurt without causing anger or more hurt.
We remember that our hurt is robbing us of love’s joy, so natural to our well being.
We move towards forgiveness, understanding, acceptance.
We feel love opening new paths.
This entire “Love workout” can be finished in less than 10 minutes.
Imagine living in a state of love fitness where you are experiencing waves of relief and happiness because your challenges and negative emotions are being resolved.
That’s the power of staying love fit.
Repetition, more than time, builds strength.
Keep flowing through the love workout fitness stations so you can keep things cleared in your life and not get snagged.
Welcome to love fitness and the heart of love.
De ese viaje tenía un recuerdo idealizado de la ciudad de Brujas, la recordaba como una ciudad encantadora como de cuentos de hadas y castillos, y quería volver a visitarla.
Por eso este agosto he viajado en un tour organizado a estos países.
La agencia operadora ha sido Travelider.
Día 22. Salí en avión Iberia de Barajas, a las 9:00 h. y llegué a Brussels Airport a las 11:15h.
Estaba previsto que un representante de la agencia me recogiera en el aeropuerto y me llevara al hotel, sin embargo no apareció tal persona. Tras esperar un tiempo prudente, llamé desde mi móvil al teléfono fijo de la agencia en Madrid, pero tras hacerme esperar se cortó la comunicación y tuve que volver a llamar, en esta segunda llamada me indicaron que lo mejor sería que llamase al teléfono móvil de la agencia para que pudieran localizar a la persona. En esta tercera llamada me indicaron que no me moviera del aeropuerto, localizarían a la persona y me recogería en breve.
Aquí podría acaba el relato de este viaje porque nunca más supe de la agencia ni del portador.
Descubrí que una madre con su hijo estaban esperando al mismo portador y me quedé con ellos. Tras seguir esperando, ella llamó a la agencia y le indicaron que localizarían a la persona y la avisarían. A los pocos minutos le llamaron y le dijeron que tomaran un taxi y se lo pagaría el guía. Como a mi no me habían llamado decidí compartir el taxi con ellos.
Llegamos al hotel “Thon Cicy Center”, en el centro de la ciudad, pregunté por la habitación a un recepcionista quien me indicó que debía esperar porque no estaban limpias las habitaciones. Estuvimos sentados en el vestíbulo esperando a que nos avisaran, pero como no lo hacían, la mujer fue a preguntar a otra recepcionista y le dieron la habitación. Yo seguía sentado esperando, si no voy por cuenta propia aún estoy esperando a que alguien me avise de que están listas las habitaciones.
Al hacer el check-in nos dieron una hoja con la hora en que nos recogería el guía para hacer la visita panorámica.
Fuimos a comer a un Pizza Hut, y dimos un paseo por el Boulevard Leopold II que llega a la basílica del Sacre Coeur, no llegamos pero vimos un bonito puente y alguna escultura curiosa. Volvimos al hotel y a las cuatro bajamos a la visita. Ya estaba el resto del grupo y parece que la mayoría habían tenido problemas parecidos, no los habían recogido en el hotel y habían tenido que venir en taxi. Hemos sido 50 personas, autocar al completo hasta el punto de que cuando un guía local entraba en el autocar, tenía que salirse el guía de la agencia y quedar con nosotros en otro punto del viaje para las comidas. No cabían los dos.
El guía Fernando se ha portado muy bien, le avisé de que era vegetariano, ya me esperaba y en todos los restaurantes ha ido arreglando el menú.
En la panorámica nos fue mostrando los principales monumentos de la ciudad: El Atomium, edificio de 1958, que representa una molécula de hierro, fue construido para una exposición universal. Lo recordaba del viaje anterior y esta vez creo que aún me ha fascinado más que entonces. De lo mejor de todo el viaje.
Vimos un Palacio Chino, una Torre Japonesa, el Palacio Real de Lacam, el Arco del Triunfo erigido para celebrar el cincuentenario de la independencia y donde unos jóvenes tenían una fiesta con música y las espaldas desnudas decoradas con diversos motivos, principalmente astrológicos., los edificios de la Comunidad Europea, la catedral de S Miguel y Gudula, el famoso Mannenkenpis, que me gustó mucho la primera vez y esta vez también me ha gustado volver a verlo.
Volvimos a cenar al hotel, y tras la cena visita nocturna por las calles de la ciudad, descubrimos a Johanenkenpis, una fuente con una imagen de una niña orinando, poco más grande que el Man. Y en la Grand Place a las 22:30h, un espectáculo de luz y sonido muy llamativo.
Considero que Bruselas es la ciudad más monumental del recorrido.
Día 23. Salimos en autocar hacia Lovaina, ciudad universitaria, que tiene un impresionante Ayuntamiento gótico decorado con una serie de esculturas del XIX. La iglesia no pudimos verla porque estaban oficiando, una fuente con una escultura que representa la sabiduría, pero que fue un regalo de los estudiantes y la sabiduría se representa con un joven que escancia dentro de su cerebro un vaso de cerveza.
Malinas: Es la capital arzobispal. Tiene una catedral gótica donde se encuentran los paneles de madera con estuco pintados al óleo, donde van narrándose a modo de comic los presuntos milagros de san Romualdo (del tipo de señor que le pide al santo que deje embarazada a su mujer). En las principales plazas se prepara el Maan Rock Festival, festival de la Luna.
Amberes o Antwerpen, significa “arrojar la mano”, porque para defenderse los invasores, un personaje histórico le cortó la mano al jefe invasor para que no pudiera dar más órdenes a sus tropas, y la tiró. Hay por toda la ciudad algunas esculturas que representan manos. Esta ciudad es famosa por la imprenta que utilizó en el XVI Cristóbal Plantain, y por eso tiene un museo de la imprenta, también es famosa por los diamantes, ya que aquí se produce el 60% de la producción diamantera de todo el mundo. Y en famosa por haber nacido Rubens, sus padres eran de Amberes para se trasladaron a Alemania, a los 10 años murió el padre y la madre con el hijo volvieron a Amberes.
Tras comer dimos un paseo por la muralla. Y volvimos a Bruselas.
Estuve aprovechando el Fitness del hotel y tras la cena me dí una vuelta por la Grand Place y compré para mi colección de arte erótico un Mannenkenpis cuyo falo es un sacacorchos.
El hotel, aparte el lapsus de la recepción es muy bueno, cerca del centro para poder caminar hasta la Grand Place, con fitness, masaje y sauna, Buenos cenas y desayunos y buffet, éstos últimos incluían frutas, dulces, yogourt, cacao caliente, pan y tostador, huevos…
Día 24. En cada ciudad, un guía local nos a acompañado dándonos explicaciones. En este primer viaje nos acompañó un hombre ya bien maduro, argentino y bien parecido Vamos a visitar Gante, en su catedral de san Babón, tiene el gran tríptico del cordero pascual de Van Eick, también tiene un cuadro de Rubens sobre la conversión de Babón, este personaje tras ser conquistado fue convertido, pero él quiso ir más allá y tomar los hábitos, abandonando a su mujer. Y unas esculturas en mármol muy interesantes. Fue importante por la industria textil. Aquí nació Carlos I (de España) y V (de Alemania), hijo de Fernando el Hermoso. Vemos la Torre de los privilegios.
Brujas. El nombre no tiene nada que ver con las mujeres asesinadas por la Jerarquía Católica en la Edad Media, sino que significa embarcadero, como Brucke (puente en alemán). Comenzamos la visita por el Beguinale, lugar donde las mujeres cuyos maridos se iban a la guerra vivían en completa castidad., como monjas pero sin ser religiosas porque esperaban que algún día volvieran sus hombres, lo que no solía ocurrir, lo suelen traducir por beaterios. En las plazas hay algunos edificios góticos. Aquí debo confesar que yo la había idealizado y ahora estos edificios no me han parecido tan bonitos como los imaginaba. Ha sido un poco decepcionante.
Comimos y después dimos un paseo en barca pagado por nuestra cuenta, el barquero con un aspecto típico nórdico, nos va dando explicaciones en un español muy forzado, pero con mucho humor, irreverente con las imágenes religiosas que adornan algunas esquinas de la ciudad y con las esculturas que se divisan desde el canal, un paseo muy agradable. Damos un paseo hasta donde se encuentra el autocar, en una plaza con una gran fuente con un grupo escultórico muy interesante que representa diferentes estamentos de la sociedad.
El hotel se encuentra en las afueras y si queremos volver a ver la ciudad de noche tenemos que tomar un taxi. El guía nos dice que no merece la pena porque estará vacía. Decidimos no ir. Una de las ventajas de este viaje respecto a otros que hacen el mismo recorrido era que hacía noche en Brujas y se podía visitar la ciudad de noche, literalmente en el catálogo de la agencia Travelider dice: “y gracias a nuestro alojamiento en su centro histórico no se permita prescindir de un paseo por las calles nocturnas ya libres de la masa de visitantes diurnos. No querrá irse a dormir”. Publicidad engañosa.
El “Leonardo Hotel”, bueno, bonito, pero sin fitness. Y en medio del campo, muy alejado de la ciudad.
Día 25. Viajamos a Damme, bajamos a dar un paseo viendo la iglesia, el ayuntamiento del siglo XV con un reloj de 1459. Junto a la iglesia descubrimos una escultura que representa una inmensa cabeza de tres caras, pertenece a la colección del museo Delporte, vemos sin entrar, que dentro se exponen esculturas del mismo estilo.
Atravesando el túnel submarino Escalda, llegamos a Middelbourg, damos un paseo, y comemos. En la iglesia exponen unas pinturas que representan a parejas cuyo hombres tienen un grandes falos..
Seguimos hacia Rotterdam, cuyo puerto el Europort, tiene 30 kilómetros de largo. Aquí nació Erasmo. Ciudad reconstruida con edificios de arriesgada arquitectura contemporánea como el puente de Erasmo, más conocido como “el cisne”, las casas cúbicas o el edificio lápiz. Lo vemos sin bajar del autocar.
Seguimos hasta Delf, donde damos un paseo, vemos su torre inclinada.
Y al final llegamos a la Haya, derechos al hotel y salimos a hacer la visita de la ciudad con muchas esculturas contemporáneas, y unas reproducciones en arena de las esculturas de Vigeland en Oslo, un museo de pintura, los despachos donde trabajan los reyes y gobernantes, ya que ésta es la ciudad administrativa del país.
Tras cenar, me di solo otro paseo y descubrí otra calle con esculturas, el pequeño barrio rojo consistente en una calle con prostitutas en escaparates, y la escultura del filósofo Spinozza.
El hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, el mejor en cuando a situación céntrica, toda lo que hay que ver está a su alrededor. No tiene fitness. Los buffets muy completos, con cereales, e incluso pude tener desayuno ingles con red beans.
Día 26. Todo el grupo se fue a la excursión alternativa de Maduredam, una exposición de miniaturas, yo me quedé para ver el museo, “Maurihuis”, es pequeño pero con obras importantes de autores como Rembrandt, Rubens, como la famosa “Joven de la perla” de Vermeer, o la magnífica obra “cadaver exquis” entre Rubens y Brueghel titulada “Adán y Eva en el Paraiso”, buenas explicaciones a través de los auriculares en español. Previamente volví a ver las esculturas para fotografiar algunas, especialmente las de Vigeland y la de Spinozza. También fotografié la de la pistola rosa que tiene un sentido antimilitarista.
Me recogió el autocar a las 12:00, fuimos a una fábrica de diamantes, nos mostraron como los tallan, las diferencias según el peso, la talla, la pureza etc…
Y viaje hasta Ámsterdam donde comemos y después hacemos la visita de la ciudad en autocar, vamos al hotel, que está en las afueras. La ciudad no me pareció muy monumental, lo más destacado son sus múltiples canales. Un mercado de flores, especialmente tulipanes, el mercadillo de las pulgas, nada de interés en relación con nuestro rastro madrileño, la plaza principal Damm donde preparaban otro evento musical y la estación central.
Tras la cena volvimos para visitar el Barrio Rojo, cerca de la Central Station, bares gays, sex-shops, coffee-shops donde se pueden consumir drogas blandas, y los escaparates de prostitutas. Personalmente me interesa sociológicamente el lugar, pero no le veo sentido a que lo oferten como atracción turística, es un poco denigrante para ellas. Me gustó más el de la Haya, donde solo había hombres buscando sexo.
Día 27. Lo primero que hacemos es un paseo en barca incluido, muy completo y con buenas explicaciones pero que no nos las daba el barquero sino que las tenía grabas en ordenador en varios idiomas con diferentes voces, muy aséptico e impersonal, ninguna gracia. Para paseo en barca, me gustó mucho más el de Brujas. Un fotógrafo comercial, parece ser que se Barcelona, va haciendo fotos conforme entramos en la barca, se la compré.
Viajando en autocar, cruzamos el puente del arquitecto Calatrava para ir a Marken, ciudad calvinista donde las familias tienen numerosos hijos, viven en la austeridad, entre otras razones porque cualquier signo de ostentación es vilipendiado por el pastor durante el oficio del domingo. Ciudad silenciosa, donde la música la ponen tan baja que unos jóvenes estaban pintando la fallada de su casa y la radio la tenían en el umbral de la casa, no la oímos hasta que no estuvimos encima. Las ventanas están con los visillos retirados para que podamos ver el interior de las pequeñas casas de madera, porque no tienen nada que ocultar. Tienen sus propios colegios donde educan a sus hijos en sus creencias religiosas.
Seguimos hacia Volendam, también son religiosos pero católicos, tienen costumbres parecidas, pero más turismo, más bullicio, más vida. Nos proyectan un video sobre Holanda, y la ciudad. Comemos, damos un paseo y continuamos viaje hasta la ciudad de los molinos donde han reedificado unos molinos a modo de museo, cada uno con unas funciones diferentes. Los molinos han sido muy importantes en la historia de Holanda, incluso para las labores de desertización del mar.
Visitamos una fábrica de quesos, donde nos explican el proceso de fabricación, nos dan a probar una amplia variedad y los ponen a la venta. Yo compré un queso ahumado de cabra. Delicioso. Tenía miedo de que no me permitieran pararlo en el equipaje de mano pero no hubo ningún problema.
Vuelta al hotel de Ámsterdam para la cena.
El hotel Tulip Inn City West, grande, bonito, pero parece ser que las plantas altas tenían algunas deficiencias. Lo peor es la ubicación en las afueras, había que tomar un tranvía que tardaba casi media hora en llegar al centro y al volver por la noche algunos compañeros se perdieron en el camino del tranvía al hotel. Los buffets peores que en los otros hoteles, sin cacao para los desayunos, me dijeron que había que pagarlo aparte, por supuesto sin red beans, sin leche caliente y sin frutas. Lo único bueno ha sido que tiene Fitness y lo aproveché muy bien, los dos días que estuvimos, iba a las 6:30 de la mañana para estar hora y media y ducharme antes del desayuno.
Día 28. Día libre, tras el fitnees y un buen desayuno, bajo la maleta a la recepción y tomo el tranvías hasta la ciudad.
Rijkmuseum, pinturas de Brueghel, Vermeer, Jan Steen etc, bastante en la línea del que ya había visto en La Haya, un poco más grande, con grabados, cerámicas, etc.
Sexmuseum, lo había visto durante la visita guiada al Barrio Rojo y se me había antojado. Está cerca de la Central Station. Buena colección con fotografías, esculturas, juguetes, postales, juegos de cartas, muñecos animados, escenas animadas con maniquíes de tamaño natural. Obras de todas las culturas, típicos dibujos orientales, esculturas prehispánicas, postales del siglo XIX …Aunque está orientado básicamente al sexo heterosexual, tiene una pequeña representación homosexual con algún dibujo de Cocteau, fotografías de Mapplerthorpe,. También hay en la misma sala imágenes lésbicas. De lo mejor del viaje.
Resumen a destacar en positivo de todo el viaje:
La ciudad monumental de Bruselas, especialmente el Atomium y el Mannenkespis.(Incluidos)
El barquero de Brujas (No incluido)
Las esculturas contemporáneas en La Haya.(No incluidas)
El Sexmuseum de Ámsterdam..(No incluido).
El guía que ha aguantado todas las quejas, ha intentado animar las excursiones, ha dado informaciones muy útiles.
A destacar en negativo:
La atención de la mayorista Travelider, que deja tirados a los viajeros y nos les orienta.
La publicidad engañosa del catálogo de Travelider.
La ubicación de los hoteles en Brujas y Ámsterdam.
Espero que toda esta información os sirva para algo.
Energy bars usually contain protein and fiber—nutrients that help you feel full—but also may be loaded with calories. That’s fine if you occasionally make one a meal, but most of us eat them as snacks. You might as well enjoy a Snickers, which at 280 calories is in the same range as many energy bars.
Lesson learned: Look for a calorie-controlled bar with about 5 grams of protein or try Low-Fat Bars.
2. Granola
Granola sounds healthy. But it’s often high in fat, sugar and calories. Don’t be fooled by a seemingly reasonable calorie count; portion sizes are usually a skimpy 1/4 or 1/2 cup. Low-fat versions often just swap sugar for fat and pack as many calories as regular versions.
Lesson learned: Stick with recommended portion sizes
3. Salads
Most of us could use more vegetables—so what’s not to love? Toppings. The pecans and Gorgonzola cheese on Panera Bread’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (580 calories, 30 grams fat, 7 grams saturated fat) propel it into double-cheeseburger territory. A McDonald’s double cheeseburger has 440 calories, 23 grams fat, 11 grams saturated fat.
Lesson learned: Before ordering a salad, check its nutrition information
4. Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a tasty way to get your recommended fruit servings—but studies show that beverages are less filling per calorie than solid foods. Added sugars can make some the equivalent of drinking fruit pie filling: the smallest (16-ounce) serving of Jamba Juice’s Orange Dream Machine weighs in at 340 calories, with 69 grams of sugars that don’t all come from juice. You’re better off with fresh-squeezed juices; orange juice has 110 calories per cup.
Lesson learned: Look for smoothies made with whole fruit, low-fat yogurt and no added sugars.
5. Sushi rolls
There is a wide variety of sushi rolls and the fried tidbits and mayonnaise in some can really tuck in calories. Some 12-piece Dragon Rolls (eel, crunchy cucumbers, avocado and “special eel sauce”) have almost 500 calories and 16 grams of fat (4 grams saturated). Lesson learned: Order something simple like a California roll (imitation crabmeat, avocado and cucumber) or a vegetarian roll which supplies around 350 calories and 6 or 7 grams of fat (mostly heart-healthy monounsaturated)
6. Yogurts
Some premium whole-milk yogurts can give you a hefty dose of saturated fat. Many lowfat versions are every bit as creamy. Enjoy a fruit-flavored low-fat yogurt, but understand that the “fruit” is really jam (i.e., mostly sugar). Or opt for low-fat plain and stir in fresh fruit or other sweetener to taste. My favorite, a tablespoon of Vermont maple syrup (52 calories), provides all the sweetness I need.
Lesson learned: Although they are still good sources of calcium, fat and added sugars make some yogurts closer to dessert than to a healthy snack. Check Out A Healthy Snack Bar
Thus far upping the squat 5 lbs every workout hasn’t been a problem. I did the same weight on the bench, because my last set Monday was marginal. Same problem as before on the inverted rows, I think it’s mainly just a comfort issue. Failed badly at push-ups, had a twinge in my lower abs from doing the RC’s first.
I’m going to the lake this weekend, so no updates from there, but I’ll be back Sunday night and do an overview of the first week, then I plan on doing a post outlining goals on Tuesday.
A good way to get fit is to get out and explore. Some options in the Triangle this weekend …
Saturday
Neuse Kayak Sampler
Learn to kayak
Neuse River, Raleigh
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spend Saturday learning to paddle flatwater.
Interested in getting into kayaking but not sure how to do it? A day spent with Raleigh Adventure Program on the Neuse River should answer most of your questions. All equipment and transportation is provided, as is instruction by American Canoe Association-certified teachers. Adult-oriented, but kids 12-15 may attend with a parent. $75 for Raleigh residents, $85 for non-residents. 831-6855.
Longleaf Festival
Celebration of the longleaf pine, with live music Harris Lake County Park, New Hill
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This sounds like the ideal Saturday: Load up the mountain bike and take a ride on the 8-mile Hog Run trail network or load the day pack for a hike on the 5-mile Peninsula Trail, then celebrate the park’s efforts to bring back the longleaf pine with craft demonstrations, live animals, “fire and water displays,” hay wagon tours and live bluegrass at this free festival. 387-4342.
Sunday
Nuclear Swim
Open water endurance swim Harris Lake County Park, New Hill
8 a.m.
You can also learn a little something about yourself this weekend— like how you’d fare in mile-long open water swim. The Nuclear Swim is the third and final race in this year’s inaugural Triangle Swim Series. Race director Marty Gaal tells us 225 swimmers have already signed up to swim nuclear, but there might be room for another swimmer or two. $35 and membership in USA Triathlon required (you can buy a one-day membership at the race for $10). Find registration information here.
Talking turtles
Nature hike Eno River State Park, Durham and Orange counties
3 p.m.
You’re hiking along a river, you look out and see six turtles basking on a log. Can you name them? You can after attending Turtle Talk, wherein you’ll learn to distinguish the three basking turtles found in/on the Eno. Free, but space is limited and preregistration is suggested, by calling 383-1687.
This is simply a warning to anyone who goes to public gyms, especially 24 Hour Fitness.
I have been a member of 24 Hour Fitness since 2007. I am on contract with them until next year, but since the beginning of this year, I signed myself up at LA Fitness. 24 Hour Fitness, being open 24 hours, doesn’t really do a great job of cleaning their equipment. I’m sure this is why they supply the members with spray bottles to clean the equipment before and after each use. Like many people, I thought I was fine because of this fact. I cleaned the equipment before I used it, after I used it, and always washed my hands immediately after. Well guess what… I still ended up catching a nasty skin virus on my hand and had to have a biopsy done. If you don’t know what that means, just imagine someone carving out a crater, in my case, on the palm of my writing hand. It’ll probably take at least a month to heal, and due to complications, I have been put on Antibiotics and Vicoden.
If that’s not enough to scare you, my brother’s friend went into the sauna at the gym and ended up getting Mersa. He caught it too late and ended up getting an ice cream sized scoop taken out of his thigh.
Too much information? Better safe than sorry, I say! So always wash your hands, shower often, cover up or at least be wary of what your skin is touching, and if you don’t already, wear some gloves.
In the spring of 2008, I started a new job and a few of the guys there were into cycling. I mean, really into cycling. These guys had all possible types of bicycles: road, cyclocross, track, BMX, mountain bikes, you get the picture.
Like any other kid, I spent my childhood on a bicycle—until I got my driver’s license, anyway. However, these guys opened my eyes to a whole new world. A world where chains are lubed and tires are inflated to the right pressure. Seriously, knowing how to properly set up your bicycle makes your ride that much more enjoyable.
I took out my old early-nineties road bike and brought it in to the local bike shop for a tune-up. It made the technician giggle, but his professionalism prevented him from dropping to the floor laughing. After a few days in the shop, it was time to take the old two-wheeler for a spin.
My first ride was tough. After five kilometers, I stopped for a breather and a drink of water long enough to question what the hell I had gotten myself into.
Nonetheless, I fell in love with the sport. And why not? It was low-impact on my body, I was getting some fresh air, plus it was a great way of staying fit. Furthermore, I could just go out for a ride whenever I felt like it. I didn’t have to depend on other people, which is obviously the case with team sports.
Throughout the summer, I purchased some items that brought my cycling experience to another level: clipless pedals, a bike computer, cycling-specific attire, and ultimately, a new bike (well, new to me, anyway): a third-hand Devinci Tosca 2006 cyclocross. I liked the versatility of a cyclocross, which allows me to switch between cross and road tires.
At summer’s end, I even completed a 200km ride. What made it even more satisfying was the fact that it was a very challenging ride, full of climbs.
In my next post, I’ll discuss how cycling pushed me to better educate myself on the subject of nutrition.
Ahhhhh to be skinny! LOL! Well lets start by saying that I’m not skinny. Let’s say that I’m average. For the past three weeks I’ve been working my ass off to get down to some good poundage that I feel comfortable with. REASON? Vacation of course. I’m heading off to California soon for vacation in October to be exact. So I decided, why not get healthy? Right? I mean, wouldn’t you rather be nice looking than uncomfortable in those family photos? I know I do. So let me give you my daily schedule. I started exactly on the 4th of August and have lost 6 pounds since then. (Angels singing) On Tuesdays I go to this class called AB BUSTERS. All it does is focus on your tummy for half an hour!!!! Yes and trust me, all worth it. I’m starting to see the muscle in the stomach I thought was full of FAT! After AB BUSTERS, on the same Tuesday, I go to the fitness room for another half hour. Normally I do some weight lifting or booty fixers. :) On Wednesdays and Thursdays I go to BOOT CAMP! It’s as bad as it sounds guys. TRUST ME! This class focuses on cardio like hell! LUNGES, CRUNCHES, WEIGHT LIFTING, STRETCHING, JUMPING, TWISTING! You name it, this class has it. BOOT CAMP is an hour long class… after that class, I feel like I’ve died and gone to hell. LOL! However, to my advantage, this class makes me feel stronger and motivated. Fridays ohhh Fridays! Fridays I go to the ultimate YOGA! YOGA is soooo relaxing… For the past two weeks I’ve taken my sister. All I gotta say about YOGA is, “Drench in SWEAT!” By Saturday I’m starting to tone it downnnnn… So it’s PILATES. PILATES is one of the best classes if you wanna get lean and strong and flexible. PILATES is the best class to me to end my week with. I give myself a rest on Sunday and Monday….. mostly because I’m so soar, it’s hurtful! However, soarness to me is like achieving something in my body. Today my Absssss are sooo soar. But tmrw when I get back to class, I will feel the achievement. So here here to all the people that bust their asses working out! Working out might be an hour out of your day, but I’d rather be healthy and fit, rather than muggy and uncomfortable. So to all, my wisest words are, GET OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND START THAT FITNESS! It’ll be a good worth while. I’m a person that hated working out… now I love it… I am the least person that you would see in the gym… I’m glad it’s not that way anymore.
Thanks to my Hubby for always supporting me and motivating me to keep going… Special thanks to the fam for all their encouraging words…. I CAN’T WAIT TO GO TO VACATION, LOOKING AWESOME AND FEELING ENERGETIC! I ESPECIALLY CAN’T WAIT TO SEE SOMEONE THAT I HAVEN’T SEEN IN A LONG TIME AND THEY TELL ME, “MAYRA YOU ARE LOOSING WEIGHT!” All the worthwhile, it makes you feel better in spirit but mostly at heart.
Good night and Good luck
Mayra
Ahhh yes… I shall post the before picture! (April of 2009) Let’s see how much those hips can get down! So far I’ve gone down 2 inches on my hips, 1/2 on my waist, and 1 1/2 on my chest! HAHA ~~~~~ I’ll be posting the after picture in October!
Coppell, TX – The Coppell Boot Camp has helped change lives. Since October of 2007, the Coppell Boot Camp has had more than 1500 participants. Weight Loss, Improved Health, More Energy, and Increased Confidence are just a few life changing benefits the Coppell Boot Camp has brought to people in Coppell and to people close to Dallas, Irving, Lewisville, Carrollton, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Las Colinas, Plano, McKinney, and other Dallas cities.
What is Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp includes:
4 week group fitness class
14 Sessions in 26 days (4 weeks)
Flexible Schedule – Come to any class time offered
Nutrition Plan – what, when, and how to eat
Get You In Shape Fitness DVD
Measurements taken before and after Boot Camp
Accountability Calendar
One Nutritional Education / Seminar
Group of people pushing themselves to achieves goals
Be motivated, encouraged and challenged with others
For all fitness levels
and much more…..(you will learn when contacting us)
Who is Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp for?
Anyone looking to jump start their weight loss plan
Anyone looking to get back in to shape.
Anyone looking for a “Program” and not a class.
Anyone looking to a group environment that allows themselves to be pushed and motivated.
Anyone looking for professional help in fitness & nutrition.
Anyone looking for accountability and motivation.
Anyone looking for a dynamic, new, and exciting exercise routine.
Anyone looking for help in learning new exercise techniques.
Anyone that is tired of working out inside a gym.
Ages 13 and up
What results can I expect from Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
This is proven program that works if you work! It is a work program and you will reap great results by following the program and tools that are given to each and every participant. In general you can expect:
* 4-7 Weight Loss
* 12-15 Inches lost
* Increased Energy
* Many health benefits that come with being more healthy!
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Where is the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp held? Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp is at Andy Brown Park East in Coppell, TX. You get a beautiful view of the Lake with the added benefit of the beautiful scenery of the park. Andy Brown Park East is right next to the City of Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center
260 East Parkway Blvd Coppell, TX Click Here for Map
How long is the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp lasts for 26 days. Each exercise or workout session will be one hour long. The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp meets 14 sessions over the 26 day Boot Camp or 4 weeks. There are 10-11 Fitness Boot Camps per year so there is not much time in between for those that want a consistent Fitness Boot Camps class.
What about bad weather during the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Most Fitness Boot Camps that are held in parks do not have access to locker rooms or have the luxury of showers and a room to clean up and change. They also have to work out in the rain or in the cold during winter because they do not have access to facilities. The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp has both the amenities of working out outside but also being able to use the Coppell Aquatics Center when the weather is bad, too cold, or it is raining. Paying for a class that makes you workout rain or shine and in the cold weather in the middle winter is NOT appealing to most people that is one of the many things that sets this Fitness Boot Camp apart from others.
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What about showers or changing facilities during the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Since the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp has partnered with the City of Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center, each Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp participant will have access to the locker rooms inside the recreation center on the days of the Fitness Boot Camp. This will allow you to shower or change so you can go straight to work, or just clean up after each Boot Camp session. There is also an outside restroom at Andy Brown East Park in Coppell, TX close to where the boot camp meets. This is just another area where you can change before or after the fitness boot camp.
Just how many times will I get to workout with the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp and how long does it last?
The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp class is a 4-week program that meets 3 times per week with 2 Saturday morning classes for a total of 14 sessions in just 26 days. Get You In Shape and the City of Coppell have teamed up to offer this great class. The sessions are at the outside the Coppell Aquatics and Recreations Center near the Parking lot of Andy Brown East in Coppell, TX.
Each Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp session is for one hour and we cover every fitness component from cardio endurance, strength training, agility, speed, balance and flexibility. It is called “ Boot Camp ” primarily because it is an outdoor fitness program that helps get you in shape. Get You In Shape’s trainers do NOT wear army gear, do NOT yell, and help encourage participants to reach their own fitness goals.
What about showers or changing facilities during the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Since the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp has partnered with the City of Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center, each Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp participant will have access to the locker rooms inside the recreation center on the days of the Fitness Boot Camp. This will allow you to shower or change so you can go straight to work, or just clean up after each Boot Camp session. There is also an outside restroom at Andy Brown East Park in Coppell, TX close to where the boot camp meets. This is just another area where you can change before or after the fitness boot camp.
Just how many times will I get to workout with the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp and how long does it last?
The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp class is a 4-week program that meets 3 times per week with 2 Saturday morning classes for a total of 14 sessions in just 26 days. Get You In Shape and the City of Coppell have teamed up to offer this great class. The sessions are at the outside the Coppell Aquatics and Recreations Center near the Parking lot of Andy Brown East in Coppell, TX.
Each Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp session is for one hour and we cover every fitness component from cardio endurance, strength training, agility, speed, balance and flexibility. It is called “ Boot Camp ” primarily because it is an outdoor fitness program that helps get you in shape. Get You In Shape’s trainers do NOT wear army gear, do NOT yell, and help encourage participants to reach their own fitness goals.
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What do I need for Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Hope, Belief, Positive Attitude, Trust, and Consistency- all these will help you get the best results in just 26 days and 4 weeks.
Exercise mat. You will be on hard ground, so you will want a thicker mat. You will have an opportunity to purchase one at the Orientation/ Nutritional Meeting held the Sunday before the class starts from 2-4 pm at the Coppell Recreation Center. They are professional mats and will be available to anyone for only $25. If you want to secure a mat with us, please email us and let us know.
3 or 5 pound weights for most people. (8 lbs or 10 lbs depending on your fitness level)
Small Towel
Water
Sunscreen – Except for the 5:30am class.
Who teaches the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Top professional fitness trainer, Brad Linder, controls the group and dictates your exercise and fitness activity. You will be pushed to your personal limits in all the activities. This is not your typical boot camp where the instructor wears Camo Gear and Combat boots. EVERY LEVEL of fitness have participated from NEVER worked out before to spin instructors needing a boost.
Why is the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp performed in a group setting? The group environment promotes encouragement and motivation, while exercising and pushing each other as a group is a supportive and inspiring approach. Getting started, staying, and sticking on fitness program is always tough to do. Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp allows the process to be a much easier and better experience than trying to do it on your own. Each participant is put in an environment that only creates success. Weather your goal is to lose weight, tone up, trim down body fat, get in shape, try something new, or just to be more healthy, the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp is for everyone. Another great benefit from performing the Boot Camp as a group is that each participant only pays a fraction of what they would pay to get personal training from a top personal trainer. You not only get the group motivation but you also get it at a much cheaper price allowing you to go six months for what you would pay a personal trainer one month.
Can Men join the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp? Want about ages? The Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp is for men and women of all ages, shapes and fitness levels. The workouts were programmed so fitness levels ranging from beginners to athletes can benefit from the Fitness Boot Camp. We are not like most of the Adventure boot camps that are all -women and leave out the men. Some of our best results come from a husband and wife joining together to push each other.
What type of exercises are performed Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Resistance Training or strength training along with some light cardio will be the majority of the workouts. Studies show that resistance training is very effective in the process of getting rid of body fat and getting in shape. The Core muscles will be a primary target as strengthening your core muscles helps to support your spine and keeps your body stable and balanced. Yoga, Pilates, Resistance Training, Core work, and other forms of exercise are just some of the areas focused to get a great full-body, calorie burning, shock your body workout session each and ever time.
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What if I do not know how to exercise properly before the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp?
Each participant will be taught how to perform each exercise correctly and each exercise has a progression level from beginner levels of fitness to advanced fitness levels. Each person will be going at their own fitness level throughout the 14 sessions and progress at their own pace. The certified professional fitness trainer will help explain the different progressions.
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Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp If you live or work in Coppell, Valley Ranch, Irving, Lewisville, Las Colinas, Carrollton, Flower Mound, Dallas, Grapevine, Famers Branch and other surrounding Dallas cities, this Fitness Boot Camp is just minutes away from you! Get You In Shape programs include the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp, sports specific training, weight loss programs, wellness plans, nutrition plans, core fitness training, strength training, toning and more. Clients include corporations, athletes (golf, basketball, tennis, football, track, baseball, baseball, volleyball, and softball) corporate executives, professionals, weekend warriors, cheerleaders, dancers, models, stay at home moms, and anyone looking for health and fitness results.
I ran back in my 20s, back when my body was more tolerant of the physical toll of running 25 to 35 miles a week. I ran 10Ks (pr of 40:04) and a smattering of 5Ks (20:02 pr). Toward the end of my 29th year my knees and back had had enough. Do something else, my doctor advised. I drifted to the more joint-friendly swimming and cycling, my staples for the next 22 years.
Last fall, I began trail running once a week at Umstead. I can’t recall what prompted me to start — curiosity over how my body would react, perhaps. It went well and I gradually increased my distance. Currently, I run six miles at a pace of just over 10 minutes per mile. Well off the 6:30 pace of my peak years, but acceptable to someone simply glad to be running again.
I’ve been able to resume running because, curiously, running on uneven, bumpy, rooty, rocky trail is easier on the body. Running on pavement, your foot strikes the consistent surface roughly the same way every time. (By my calculations, for my stride that’s roughly 4,400 times per foot on a typical five-mile training run. Which, again by my crude calculations, would be more than 1.1 million strikes per foot a year running 25 miles a week.)
Trail running, on the other hand, is the snowflake of the sport: No two foot strikes are alike. You’re constantly dodging stuff, which affects your stride and thus where and how your foot lands. I’ve been trail running once a week for a year now, with few physical repercussions. I’m happy to be running again. But of course, I want more.
Last year, as the health and fitness writer for The News & Observer, I followed a group of runners through the Fit-Tastic running program offered by The Athlete’s Foot. The program’s goal: Take folks who don’t know a waffle trainer from a Waffle House and, in 12 weeks, transform them into 5K runners. I followed a mom trying to get back into shape after her first child, a young married couple eager to not repeat the mistakes of their sedentary parents, and a family who wanted to get into better shape together. Their final for the program was a Halloween 5K, the Monster Dash. It was during that race that my urge to run was rekindled. Or, more precisely, my urge to run in a race. For while I experienced the euphoric runner’s high any number of times, the real high was the races: the pounding music, the hundreds of competitors (or thousands, in the case of the Bolder Boulder where I was one of 16,000), the pushing to pass just one more person, the free T-shirt. If I could do it one more time, I thought.
Of course, doing a 5K this time around would mean doing it in a lot more than 20 minutes. To approach that time would require more road-pounding training than my body can handle. But for someone whose goal was to constantly finish in the top 10 percent, it doesn’t mean run-walking, either. I need to run the race and I need to run it in a respectable, to me, time. Arbitrarily, I’ve decided that breaking 24 minutes, or sub 8 minute miles, is a worthy goal.
I’m doing the Fit-Tastic program myself this year. Thursday night will be my first training session. Already, coach Tim Clark has sent me some training guidelines, which we’ll discuss on Thursday. Part of the allure of the program is access to experienced running coaches such as Clark, who listen to your goals then devise a training strategy to help get you there.
Over the next nine weeks I’ll report periodically on the program. I’ll update my progress, but I’ll also talk about the other folks in the program, about why they’re here, about what motivated them to run, about what they hope to accomplish and about how they’re progressing. And I’ll take you along on our final exam, the Monster Dash on Oct. 25.
See you back here after Thursday evening’s run.
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Interested?
Officially, the Fit-tastic training program launched with a kick-off meeting Aug. 6, but TAF’s Mike Zimmerman says you can still register. “Reality is,” says Zimmerman, “if they are not in decent shape, they may have a hard time catching/keeping up.” You be the judge. You can find out more about the program here, you can register here. Fee is $50. And yes, among other things that includes a T-shirt.Back
Aging is a natural process, and with it comes many fringe benefits. For example, living the retired-permanent-holiday life, a gained respect from youngsters, and you can’t forget the senior discounts. However, with aging also comes an immense amount of responsibility. This responsibility not only includes influencing the future generations, but also extends to the need of taking care of yourself. One of the common reasons why many young people dread growing old is because it is associated with being brittle, weak, dependant, and ill. Seniors need to prove to everyone that they are a vibrant and vital part of the population, and being fit is the first step.
Now I’m not asking everyone to tell his or her elderly family members to hit the gym for three hours every single day. But let’s face the facts: a significant percentage of older adults do not get the physical exercise they need, lack of physical activity combined with a poor diet is the second most common reason for death in the USA, and being fit can reduce the risk of many diseases. Seniors are quickly becoming the fastest growing demographic in both Canada and the USA, and we cannot afford to have such a large percentage of the population to be of poor health.
Before diving into an intense regime though, seniors should consult medical professionals on any physical problems they may have that could inhibit exercise. They should also ensure to use the required safety equipment, such as helmets, or eye protection. Stretching before exercising is also recommended. One of the most important things is to know your own limit – do not overstrain yourself.
Many people today put off exercising because it seems like a chore to some. Fitness should not be forced activities that your doctor pushes you to complete. It should be FUN. You can make it an enjoyable social occurrence, by getting away from traditional methods. Instead of running on a treadmill watching Oprah reruns, and lifting weights listening to a looped playlist, make exercising more interesting. Seniors should take advantage of the retired lifestyle, and use their newfound time to go hiking on trails with beautiful scenery, or biking along the lake. Make healthier lifestyle choices to encourage physical activity – take the stairs instead of the elevator, park your car further away from the mall entrance. Exercising should not be just another addition to your daily To Do list; it should be viewed as a transition into a healthier, longer, and more fulfilled life.
Today marks the conclusion of my second week of daily food blogging. If you’re new to the blog, I’m trying out daily food blogging for 3 weeks! I enjoyed it this week. I really like seeing my day unfold in pictures, and I’m finding it really helps me to make my food day healthy and balanced.
I’m also finding it very interesting to see how much of a story unfolds related to what I eat. Sometimes the day was uneventful, and perfectly planned. And other days life was crazy, and the food was too
Breakfast today was a new favorite – one egg scrambled with 2 T of 1% cottage cheese, with some red pepper flakes. The cottage cheese gave it a cheesy feel, and packed in some extra protein!
I also had about 1/2 C of raspberries. They’re almost tart they’re so ripe!
After breakfast ( a while after breakfast… I love lazy Sundays!) I went for a run. It went awesome! The first part was all uphill, so I did some running some walking. But the last part was all downhill. Much more fun!
After my run, I had a much better veggie sandwich than the FAIL for lunch the other day.
Spinach + Tomato + Onion + White Bean/Red Pepper dip + Whole Wheat Bun. It was excellent – the tomatoes are from the Farmer’s Market and so fresh and tasty!
I also had an iced coffee .
I had some more dip with crackers this afternoon ( I love this dip! 2.99 at Superstore )
And then we headed down to my parents house for dinner. I had a small glass of red wine while we chatted. (about half of the glass shown)
Dinner was great! A green salad, with romaine + tomato + carrots + cucumber + green onion + feta + ranch (about 1/2 T)
Turkey (I like the dark meat best!) + Mashed Potatoes (made with FF sour cream) + Corn on the Cob
A small glass of white wine with dinner (again, about half of shown)
And a teensy slice of cake for dessert.
I had made this cake from Smitten Kitchen – delicious! I subbed the rum for Kahlua (there may have been a leetle tasting of icing this afternoon!)
This is the view from my parent’s house – isn’t it gorgeous?!
Overall healthiness of today? Pretty good. A small slice of cake, but we were celebrating. It looks like I had more wine than I really did
I’m so glad I went for a run this morning though – I think it helped balance the day!
I’m not exactly sure what sparked this in me or what to expect from this experience but I do know this…I am so ready. Having struggled for many years with not knowing what to do with my career I have finally found that answer and have loved every minute of it. Unfortunately many other important aspects of my life got left in the wake of this search including my health both physical and emotional parts. I have decided to try and conquer the C25K program with a combination of healthy eating and swimming 2 days a week. The truth is I have been depressed and coming through this fog I finally feel ready to make a big change.
Tomorrow will be a scary day, I am going to weigh myself. I hope I have the strength to do this and to post the number. Once its out there then there is no turning back.
Got my shoes, iPod and blog…let’s get this started!!!
Fitness is the essence of a man. Fitness is the ability of a person to do his normal everyday tasks with full alertness and vigor without worrying about fatigue afterward and with extra energy in reserve which can be useful when emergencies arise or during leisure and recreation. Overall fitness must be the primary goal every man must try to achieve. In fitness, no one is ever too young or too old for improvement.
One’s fitness can be improved by engaging in aerobic exercises and through strength training. There are three components of overall fitness that every man must focus on working out in order to be in healthy, tip-top shape. These are cardiovascular work, strength training and of course, these should be coupled with a healthy diet.
Staying strong by building muscles. Man’s fitness regimen should include a work out routine which aims to build the muscles. Aging causes a decrease in muscle mass of five to seven pounds (2-3.2 kgs) of muscle for every ten years in one’s adult life given that he lives an inactive lifestyle. Truly, the saying “use it or lose it” is very applicable to the muscles. Fortunately, there is a good solution to this. Loss of muscle mass can be replaced by engaiging in strength training.
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