Fun Fall Rides- Join us sometime






 

Fun times visiting my dear friend and former Northwest aerobics instructor Julie.

Join us for one of our upcoming events!
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Sharing a few photos from Maui

  
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HEALTH AND FITNESS INFORMATION

*According to Web MD, people often make two common nutrition mistakes, 1) assuming that fruit juices will give them as much nutrition as the fruit itself.  Fruit juices are a high source of sugar and do not contain the fiber which facilitates feeling "full".  Of course, fruit juices are often healthier than other sweetened drinks including soda!  2) The label "seven grain" on bread does not always mean it is the healthiest bread for you (although it is often tasty!) Nutritionists suggest that you look for breads made of whole grains.

*According to the Dana Neuroscience foundation, most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep, those with less than 6 and over 10 often had compromised immune systems.

* A past Experience Life magazine has an interesting article discussing the importance of considering the type of calories you are eating.  Keep in mind the importance of nutrient dense foods. The article mentions that sometimes when we try to cut calories out of our diet, we choose, "diet foods" with less nutrients, and perhaps more sugars. Be aware of the types of food choices you are making and this can help assure getting a balanced diet.

*The following are some of the concepts from Cornell University Professor Brian Wansink, Ph.D.,'s book Mindless Eating. Some of the outlined concepts from Marc David, M.A., founder of the Institute for Psychology of Eating included
(a)  avoiding what they referred to as "speed snarfing" which is eating too fast. Such habits rob you of the satisfaction of eating, impair the digestion, and may lead to overeating.

(b) avoiding the tendency to starve yourself, which often causes overeating later on.

(c) avoiding the tendency to over or under eat during stress

(d) avoiding what the author Catherine Guthrie referred to as "mindless munching". Such eating often occurs when we are in front of the computer, TV, or focused on other activities.

Enjoy your food, eat responsibly (not to much, not to little), and with proper exercise, sleep, rest and daily activity, continue the quest for overall health and wellness!

*This is the time of year that many form resolutions. UC Davis has identified tips to achieve your resolutions (paraphrased): a) Be selective about your resolutions, b) Plan your resolution (e.g., this may include a timeline), c) Be specific (you should have the ability to know if you met the resolution, d) Be realistic, don't take on too much, e) Pick something new- avoid repeating resolutions, you may want to reformulate past resolutions you didn't meet but don't repeat it as written before, f) Identify accountability partners and g) Give yourself time to allow the resolution to become a habit (it is however important to note not all resolutions may fit into this- for instance if you have a specific resolution- I had one to learn two new items to make in the Instapot a couple years ago- it worked!)

*NPR (January 26) Newsletter also has some resolution suggestions: 1- Manage stress, it may be the key to thriving; 2- Decrease alcohol intake (or perhaps have a dry January), 3- As mentioned above, getting a good night's rest is critical to health and well-being, 4- pay off credit card debt- they are often exceedingly high interest rates

My best to you on your New Year's Goals!

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*The above information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace the advice of your health professional

From our home to yours, best wishes for a beautiful New Year!