Here's a newsflash. You can do anything. Yes, anything. Run a marathon. Ride in a 40 mile bike race. Take Pilates. Master Hip Hop Dance. Do a push-up. Lose those last 10 pounds. Or the first 50. Eat your veggies. Give up soda. Cut back on your drinking. Be a better parent, sibling, spouse. Get …
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That’s the Fact Jack!
Here are some nutrition facts courtesy of spryliving.com. Back away from the salt shaker! If each American cut salt intake by 1 teaspoon a day, there would be 120,000 fewer strokes, 99,000 fewer heart attacks and 92,000 fewer deaths in the next year. Bulk up your meals in a tasty way! One cup of raspberries …
By the Book
Visiting your local bookstore for a fitness book can be daunting. Do you want to look like a Navy Seal? A New York Ballet Company Dancer? Do you want to have results like a contestant on the Biggest Loser or get your butt kicked by Harvey from Celebrity Fit Club? While it's great to have …
Now That’s Dedication!
In case you missed this "just in Marin" piece. A Mill Valley man is on a three-week awareness campaign against childhood obesity. Is he walking across the country? Nope. Is he swimming the English Channel? Nope. Is he on a hunger strike? Nope. He is attempting to "burpee" his way from Petaluma to the GG …
The 80/20 Rule
If you are trying to eat healthier but don't want to follow a strict diet give the 80/20 rule a try. If you eat fruits and veggies, lean protein, lowfat dairy whole grains at least 80% of the time you can have some moderate fun the other 20%. Think about it, with most people eating …
Happy Mother’s Day!
I'd like to wish all you Moms out there a Happy Mother's Day. As we sacrifice waistlines and sleep, are rendered numb by hundreds of games of Crazy Eights or Chutes and Ladders, baffled by food likes and dislikes that change by minute, disdained and ignored by our pre-pubescent children! As we receive big hugs …
4 Silly But Good Reasons Why You Should Exercise in the Morning
Most people I talk with are astonished that I wake up so darn early to exercise. The reasons I like to exercise early are numerous but I'm going to give you my top 4 silly reasons you should exercise in the morning. It Sets The Tone If you start your day out by moving your …
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Check Out These Local Races in May
Check out our Race Calendar to see what local races are coming up in the month of May. Want crazy? Check out the Bay to Breakers. Want fast? The Marin Human Race is only 4 miles. Want a holiday run? Check out the Marin Memorial Day Races. If you know of any local races coming …
25 Superfoods
Check out this list of 25 "Superfoods" courtesy of ACE. Now go run! Keli 🙂 Top 25 Superfoods By Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD Here’s a list of my top 25 foods that taste great and provide an abundance of nutrients sans preservatives, saturated and trans fat, and sodium. Many more foods could just …
Help Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 8 is the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive! Help out your community by placing canned and boxed food items near your mailbox. Your letter carrier will collect the food, load it into their truck and drop it off at their home post office. Volunteers from the Marin Community …
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