Hi All Fitness Fans!
I have been coerced into training for the PS Half Marathon. After close to 3 years of no real running training, except for chasing a fuzzy yellow ball around a small court for hours a few times a week! I started slowly so far a hand full of 35minute runs, then yesterday I ran 47 minutes (not quite what I think my halfway point will be!) before my hips were feeling sketchy. So I'll put in 2 or 3 more of those depending on how the bod feels before I go for longer.
The race is February 14th...any takers to put the time in with me via blog or facebook? We are on 45minute runs at 75% hr with some bursts to 85% working on cadence etc.... ALSO, if you really love fitness you can sign up for the Palm Springs 100mi Bike and indicate that you want your entry money to go to ACT 4MS of Coachella valley.
I'll keep you posted!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Speaking at La Quinta Country Club
I will be speaking at La Quinta Country Cllub introducing myself as their fitness liaison for their new fitness center. I will not be on sight but I will be oncall and available for appointments. I look forward to revitalizing La Quinta Country Club and sharing my fitness knowledge!
Survival Tips for Healthier Holiday Dinners
To enjoy guilt-free Holidays, consider these tips:
If you’re in charge of Holiday dinner, visit ACE's Healthy Recipes for meal choices, including the Herb-roasted turkey, which comes in at 155 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving (without the skin); stuffing made with chopped veggies, chicken or turkey sausage instead of butter and fatty sausage; sweet potatoes without the candy; and pumpkin pie in place of pecan pie, which has 480 calories a slice.
If you’re worried about food choices at the dinner table, bring your own low-fat or nutritious party dish.
Don’t skip breakfast or lunch on the Holiday Day as this is a sure way to overeat at the dinner table.
Remember our bodies aren’t meant to handle 2,000-3,000 calories all at once (the typical Holiday meal packs about 3,000 calories) and will store excess calories as fat.
Control portion sizes: Draw a 12-inch dinner plate in your mind and divide it into three-inch-sized circles with each one representing one food group: proteins, vegetables and starches. The key is to stay within your circle for each food group. If you like turkey and ham, fit a little of both in one circle.
Be mindful of your alcohol intake: Mixed drinks tend to have a high amount of concentrated sugar and quickly add empty calories. One glass of wine may be reasonable, but remember alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, which makes it nearly twice as fattening as carbohydrates or protein.
Be active: Go for a bike ride, a long brisk walk, a run or spend at least one hour at your local gym to burn calories before the Holiday dinner. End dinner with a family walk around the neighborhood or some other form of physical activity (e.g., a game of touch football instead of watching it on the tube).
If you’re in charge of Holiday dinner, visit ACE's Healthy Recipes for meal choices, including the Herb-roasted turkey, which comes in at 155 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving (without the skin); stuffing made with chopped veggies, chicken or turkey sausage instead of butter and fatty sausage; sweet potatoes without the candy; and pumpkin pie in place of pecan pie, which has 480 calories a slice.
If you’re worried about food choices at the dinner table, bring your own low-fat or nutritious party dish.
Don’t skip breakfast or lunch on the Holiday Day as this is a sure way to overeat at the dinner table.
Remember our bodies aren’t meant to handle 2,000-3,000 calories all at once (the typical Holiday meal packs about 3,000 calories) and will store excess calories as fat.
Control portion sizes: Draw a 12-inch dinner plate in your mind and divide it into three-inch-sized circles with each one representing one food group: proteins, vegetables and starches. The key is to stay within your circle for each food group. If you like turkey and ham, fit a little of both in one circle.
Be mindful of your alcohol intake: Mixed drinks tend to have a high amount of concentrated sugar and quickly add empty calories. One glass of wine may be reasonable, but remember alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, which makes it nearly twice as fattening as carbohydrates or protein.
Be active: Go for a bike ride, a long brisk walk, a run or spend at least one hour at your local gym to burn calories before the Holiday dinner. End dinner with a family walk around the neighborhood or some other form of physical activity (e.g., a game of touch football instead of watching it on the tube).
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