I have worried about how the first exercise class would go, but I didn't need to. It went very well. I have heard back from a few that they really enjoyed it. Malinda said it was not enough of a workout for her. I tried not to go to fast or push to hard on the very first day. There is a good mix of participants and they range from hardly no exercise at all, to those who exercise everyday. I really want this to be a very positive experience for everyone. Thanks everyone for coming! I am super excited for tomorrow.
Breakfast:
Green smoothie
Slice of "Dave's Killer Bread" from Costco Oh, so Heavenly! with Coconut oil spread on top
Lunch:
Layered bean dip (refried beans, homemade salsa, chopped onions, chopped garlic, avocado) with tortilla chips
1 orange
Snack:
1 slice "Dave's killer bread" with fresh ground peanut butter
Dinner:
Chicken stirfry (cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower)
Watermelon
Snack:
Sliced strawberries with soy yogurt and granola
When Amanda and Steve came to go running with Dennis, I had decided that I would take their 3 kids and push them in the triple jogging stroller and start getting in shape for the summer 5k's. I ran to the end of the block and knew I was in trouble. I had forgot to bring water along. I jogged/walked around the block and back home to grab some water. Then I went about a few more blocks and back home. It felt much better to jog this time than it did last year, but I have forgotten how hard it is to push the jogger with 3 kids in it. And sweet Porter kept saying "Grandma?" over and over and no matter how tired I was, he wouldn't let up until I answered him. He is so curious about everything.
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To Help Myself get fit and be healthy
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Helpful Hints that I found work for me
1- I try to make 50% of the food I eat each day raw fruits and vegetables. Most of this comes in the green smoothies and lettuce salads.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
Other sites I enjoy on health and nutrition
Goals
Eat healthy:
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
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