Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Who will you inspire?
It was the summer before sixth grade. I had just moved from Mississippi to Maine and we were staying with friends until we found a place. Like most lazy summer days, my friends and I were inside watching TV. But we weren't watching cartoons or game shows, we were watching the Summer Olympics. I don't think it was my choice to watch and I don't remember anything else about the events except one ... Joan Benoit Samuelson's marathon victory. The memory is vivid. The memory was and still is inspirational! As a young kid, I didn't even know the length or time of a marathon, but I knew she had done something that most people could not do. For whatever reason, I have carried that memory with me to this day. That same year we moved to a very …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Reclaim Your Health!
As you shed extra weight and inches you also shed things like blood pressure medication, type 2 diabetes, depression and all the inhibitions that have kept you from living life to the fullest both mentally and physically. Over coming your fears is so important. If you don’t overcome them, you’ll just bring them about in a different way. Push past the unknown and push yourself towards the healthiest you possible. Remember, it's important to keep your blood glucose level consistent. Why? If you wait until you're too hungry, your blood glucose will have dropped and caused your body to store fat and you will crave more at the next meal. Eat every two and a half to three hours to keep your body running efficiently all day. Think of your …
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Print and Go....
Here's a list of healthy food choices to take with you on your next trip to the grocery store. Very Lean Proteins (7g of protein per ounce, 0-1g of fat per ounce) Lean Proteins (7g of protein per ounce, 1-3g of fat per ounce) Medium fat Proteins (7g of protein per ounce, 3-5g of fat per ounce) Vegetarian Protein Sources Carbohydrates Vegetables Fruits Good Fats Dairy SNACK IDEAS Join Operation Boot Camp Gwinnett this Sunday, March 20 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the new Dacula Kroger for a guide through healthy food shopping! We'll meet you right up front near the shopping carts. Free to all with a true interest.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A healthy heart means a healthy life.
When your heart doesn't properly circulate blood throughout the body while transporting nutrients and oxygen, the result can be an impaired lifestyle or a shortened life span. We've all heard these words before, but have you really stopped to comprehend what these words mean? How can we do anything but what is required to maintain a healthy heart? The American Heart Association claims that 36 percent of all Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease. Meaning 36 percent live with medical conditions that can cause damage to the heart and also to the blood vessel system. Think about this - we only have one heart. It's what keeps us alive. When we choose to eat healthy and exercise most days of our lives, we help our heart work to …
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Having a plan is the first step.
Want to know how to lose inches without sacrificing performance or being perpetually hungry? Let's start with some numbers: Calories: The Harris Benedict Equation allows you to get an estimate of your resting calorie needs or basal metabolic rate: Women: 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) – (4.7 x age in years) = BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Men: 666 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) – (6.8 x age in years) = BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Now, add in your activity factor: BMR x 1.55 if you exercise 3-5 days a week. BMR x 1.75 if you exercise 6-7 days a week. This is a good guide of how many calories you need to maintain your weight or, in other words, the amount of calories needed to keep your …
Monday, March 7, 2011
Time to put on your running shoes!
Wanna Run? As a runner, I've been asked many questions by friends and family. The one that stands out the most is "Isn't running bad for your knees?" Tricky question! There is really no definitive answer, but one thing I'm certain of is, running does not cause injury or knee pain. After asking a few questions of my own, the answer I've come up with (for this common misinterpretation of running) is that the people asking the question have never run properly. I love it when someone gets the "bug" for running. It's exciting! To me, there is nothing else like the freedom of a good, sweaty run. That's my time to either run with a friend and chat about the latest happenings or to run solo and come up with solutions to problems, or to just …
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1:25 am on Sunday, March 20, 2011
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