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Tag: Weekly Tips
January 21, 2013
Nutrition Tip #3: Have Healthy Snacks Handy
Tip #3 Have Healthy Snacks Handy Tips to unhealthy eaters: it’s simple… keep healthy snacks around you at all times, if you have that then you won’t have unhealthy options” –Twitter post by Dolvett Quince, Biggest Loser Trainer Now that we’re well into the season and mileage is increasing, you may find yourself getting hungry, sometimes known as “Rungry.” Having something to eat right after a workout can really help. However, you may find yourself craving a candy bar or potato chips mid-morning or mid-afternoon. This is normal, but continuing to indulge these hunger pains can add several[…continue reading]
January 20, 2013
Super Safety Tip #2: Wear bright, reflective and visible clothing
Super Safety Tip #2: Wear bright, reflective and visible clothing I apologize that this tip is rather late. I’m finally getting organized again. When running in the winter it will usually be dark. The last tip was that you should be running in a group for safety. However, numbers may not be enough. You will want to be visible. This can be accomplished through bright, reflective clothing and using lights. In terms of clothing, you will want to wear clothing that keeps you warm, dry and visible. Some runners tend to prefer black, navy blue and dark grey running gear.[…continue reading]
January 14, 2013
Weekly Nutrition Tip #2
Tip #2: If it’s a plant, eat it. If it’s made in a plant, don’t! The tip is simple, but it’s built on some really complicated background. The basic premise is that I encourage you to eat whole plants, vegetables and natural foods. I discourage eating overly processed foods, like foods from a factory. Processed foods have a lot of things that aren’t very good for the body: Processed foods usually contain excessive amounts of salt, preservatives and fillers. The human body just doesn’t deal with these very well. Asking someone to give up processed foods is pretty much impossible.[…continue reading]
