Tuesday, March 23, 2010
STAY MOTIVATED!
For those still keeping with it at the gym, allow me to congratulate you on your new found, or rekindled, interest in personal health! At times it may feel like there’s nothing to do but give up - maybe you're not seeing the results that you hoped for, or perhaps it seems like you've just got too many things on your plate to possibly find time for the gym. Let me assure you that every minute you put in at the gym is worth it! While it may seem like you're only running a couple laps or just lifting a few weights, to your body you're relieving stress and improving your health. Keep up the good work and remember - beach season is only a few months away!
Monday, March 15, 2010
FUN, HEALTHY SNACKS
Some of you may be considering how you can incorporate healthier snacks throughout your workday, and I am here to share a few quick snacks to help you out.
For people who do not have time to make a healthy breakfast here is a recipe for you:
2 whole FROZEN bananas
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Place all in a blender and mix, and you can add Garnish with nutmeg for the final touch.
Those who are looking for a snack to eat during the day this Yogurt Parfait recipe is for you:
Bananas
Yogurt
Crushed graham crackers
Granola
Nuts
Berries
I really enjoy this recipe because it contains protein from the yogurt and granola with some calcium as well. Also, the berries contain vitamin C which is beneficial if you do not receive enough in your body.
These are just two quick and easy snacks that can be made in a short period of time that are healthy for you body and taste real good as well.
For people who do not have time to make a healthy breakfast here is a recipe for you:
2 whole FROZEN bananas
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Place all in a blender and mix, and you can add Garnish with nutmeg for the final touch.
Those who are looking for a snack to eat during the day this Yogurt Parfait recipe is for you:
Bananas
Yogurt
Crushed graham crackers
Granola
Nuts
Berries
I really enjoy this recipe because it contains protein from the yogurt and granola with some calcium as well. Also, the berries contain vitamin C which is beneficial if you do not receive enough in your body.
These are just two quick and easy snacks that can be made in a short period of time that are healthy for you body and taste real good as well.
Monday, March 1, 2010
HOW TO MAKE OLD SKATES NEW AGAIN
Skating is a great cardiovascular exercise to do in the winter. The gliding motion of skating is easier on the joints than running is and if you skate on an outdoor ice pad, you will likely get a healthy dose of Vitamin D from the sun (something most of us don’t get enough of during the winter months).
However, many of us don’t want to fork out money for a new pair of skates. Whether you have an old uncomfortable pair or buy some used skates from Play It Again Sports, here is something you can do to make them MUCH more comfortable:
Trust me…I have an old pair of skates that, before this winter, I hadn’t worn in a very long time! They still fit but the gel and leather material around the ankle was very painful. So, I decided to do follow the steps of a solution I heard about when I was a kid…and it worked!!! My skates feel brand new!!!
1. Fill a bucket or bathtub with hot water and place your skates in it for 20-30 minutes.
2. Prepare an area in your home where you can sit and walk around with soaked skates on. Skate guards and a non-carpeted floor are best, but you can lay out old towels if you have to. Don’t go outside, your feet will freeze!
3. Remove skates from water
4. Put skates on (over socks)
5. Tie the laces up as tightly as you can.
6. For 20 minutes (the longer the better) read a book (or whatever) while rotating your ankles and walk around a bit. The idea is to let the hot (and now soft pliable leather) mold itself to the shape of your ankle and foot. You have to move your foot around to make sure the materials will accommodate the ankle motion needed for skating.
7. Remove your skates and lay them our somewhere where they can dry. It might take over 24hrs for the skates to fully dry out, but it will be totally worth it!
Don’t worry you can’t ruin your skates by doing this. However, you might want to wipe the blades with a towel when you set the skates out to dry. Happy skating!
However, many of us don’t want to fork out money for a new pair of skates. Whether you have an old uncomfortable pair or buy some used skates from Play It Again Sports, here is something you can do to make them MUCH more comfortable:
Trust me…I have an old pair of skates that, before this winter, I hadn’t worn in a very long time! They still fit but the gel and leather material around the ankle was very painful. So, I decided to do follow the steps of a solution I heard about when I was a kid…and it worked!!! My skates feel brand new!!!
1. Fill a bucket or bathtub with hot water and place your skates in it for 20-30 minutes.
2. Prepare an area in your home where you can sit and walk around with soaked skates on. Skate guards and a non-carpeted floor are best, but you can lay out old towels if you have to. Don’t go outside, your feet will freeze!
3. Remove skates from water
4. Put skates on (over socks)
5. Tie the laces up as tightly as you can.
6. For 20 minutes (the longer the better) read a book (or whatever) while rotating your ankles and walk around a bit. The idea is to let the hot (and now soft pliable leather) mold itself to the shape of your ankle and foot. You have to move your foot around to make sure the materials will accommodate the ankle motion needed for skating.
7. Remove your skates and lay them our somewhere where they can dry. It might take over 24hrs for the skates to fully dry out, but it will be totally worth it!
Don’t worry you can’t ruin your skates by doing this. However, you might want to wipe the blades with a towel when you set the skates out to dry. Happy skating!
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