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The Runs That Didn't Happen Today ;-)
2008-01-18 04:00:00
It was snowing really heavily this afternoon and into early evening, so my friend & I didn't run together today, not even indoors, because the roads were fairly bad, and she just wanted to go straight home from work before they got any worse (i.e., icy!). Frankly, I don't blame her, as the roads were apparently very slick and slippery.Well, under the circumstances, I'd even considered doing some treadmill running, so I could atleast get my solo run in for the evening, but that never quite happened. All day I'd been applying for and inquiring about jobs, making phone calls, sending emails, and tailoring my resume to various career opportunities, etc., and had rather conveniently lost track of time. ;-) True, my friend did call me around 4 pm to discuss our plans for that night, but then I just went back to the job hunt & promptly forgot to look up again at the clock. When I did, it was already well past 6 pm, and closing in fast on the next hour, and I knew I wouldn'...
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Running Apparel Tip #8: Find Good Places to Buy Running Sneakers (On Our Bl
2008-01-17 04:50:00
I'd like to make you all aware of a new discussion thread on our Blog Catalog running discussion group, Runners, Runners, Everywhere, entitled "Where Are Your Favorite Places to Buy Running Sneakers ?"You don't need to be a blogger or even be a Blog Catalog member to follow the discussion. However, if you'd like to join in on the discussion (i.e., post a comment or add a new discussion topic), you will need to create a login. It takes a matter of seconds to create a login &/or list your blog. Non-bloggers are also eligible to participate in our running group discussion. To do so, simply sign up for a free guest account by clicking on this link & filling out & submitting your account information (i.e., username, name, email, password, etc.).So I'd like to invite you to join Blog Catalog, (that is, if you're not already a member), & more specifically, to join our Blog Catalog running discussion group. If you enjoy discussing & learning about running -- whether you are a runner,...
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Road Race Updates & Adjustments to My Racing Calendar
2008-01-15 21:59:00
In a previous post, I blogged about the upcoming races I was interested in entering.Well, thanks to my friend, Marcy, I now know that the Lewisburg 5-Miler won't be happening this year. I'm actually kind of relieved to hear this news, as I was torn between running the race & participating in the Lewisburg Arts Festival this year, which are both held on the same day. Due to the time-consuming nature of setting up our booth for this outdoor festival, I wouldn't have had enough time to have done both activities, unless I had someone else who could take care of the bulk of the setup. The other reason is that I've been doing this arts festival almost every year for the past few years, & my customers from this area tell me that they look forward to seeing me there every year. So, it looks like I'll be choosing to do the festival again this year!So, right now, it looks like I'll be entering two road races:Saturday, June 21, 2008, 8:00 am - Run For the Roses 5K. I plan to run...
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Writing About Running... and Getting Paid for It! ;-)
2008-01-15 20:56:00
In the midst of sending out cover letters & resumes in search of a full-time job, I've decided to simultaneously pursue freelance writing and other types of part- or full-time contract work, utilizing my management, writing, & technology background.Of course, one of the main topics I'll be writing about is running, but also am planning to write about sports nutrition & health, and other general fitness-related topics.So, right now I'm currently in the process of writing running & fitness articles for submission to various online freelance writing sites like Triond, Helium, etc.If any of you have written for any of these freelance writing websites, I'd love to hear about your experiences and opinions. Which ones you do like best & why?How many of you are currently making your living through writing -- either as a freelancer, full-time blogger, journalist, screenwriter, magazine/copy editor or writer, or another type of writing/editing career?Any advice you ca...
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Some Really Fantastic Articles From Jim2's Running Page
2008-01-15 09:02:00
Found a wonderful site, filled with many excellent & well-written running articles, which I'd like to share with you. The man who writes these fantastic running articles is named Jim, and he offers lots of sage advice, as well as many great running & marathoning resources. So check it out:Jim2's Running Page There are many, many articles to peruse. At last glance, there were two in particular that caught my attention for obvious reasons:When To Run the First Marathon?Structuring A Training Plan
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Run 1, Week 5 (BTHR) + Freestyle Run (CT5K): Two Runs Followed By Thai Food
2008-01-15 04:24:00
This post is going to be a short one:Went for my solo run at 5:54 pm. It was 40 degrees & slightly overcast. It was a bit nippy at first, & I was wearing 3 layers on top, & the usual fleece accoutrements (gloves, headband, & neckwarmer), & slightly heavier running pants. By the end of the run, I was no longer wearing the gloves & the heavier outer fleece; however, I quickly put them back on for my second run, as it got considerably colder after a mere 40+ minutes!For this first run, I ran a total of 5 laps (3.7 miles) in 41:45 minutes, or an 11:17 minute mile. This is a big improvement over the majority of my previous 3.7 mile finishing times. (However, a week ago on 1/8/08, I did best my time so far this season for this distance, clocking 41:30 minutes, or an 11:12 minute mile.) Nonetheless, it's still in keeping with tonight's schedule, a "fast" 40 minutes of running.At the 4-lap marker (2.96 miles), I'd clocked 33:19, or an 11:21 minute mile pace. ...
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Share Your Race Predictions Here
2008-01-14 18:30:00
So, what are your predictions for your upcoming road races? Are you trying to set any PRs or just trying to finish?! ;-)I'm betting that by this May, I'll be able to get down to atleast 10:30 minute-mile for the 5K distance, & will consistently crack an 11 minute-mile in the 6-miler. These are modest enough goals to be sure, & I'm clearly hoping to achieve more than that, but going by my existing times, these are my current predictions.If you'd like to toss your ring into the hat & predict my times for the Run for the Roses 5K this June, be my guest. You're welcome to look at my PRs on the side bar &/or scroll through the archives which are labeled "runs" to see what my previously recorded times have been. Please keep in mind, it'll be my first 5K race in a few years, & it's also only the middle of January right now.On your mark, get set, go! 8-)
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Oops! Made One Small Correction
2008-01-14 18:06:00
There are those of you might recall that two days ago I blogged about finally getting to the last week of Phase 1 (BTHR). Well, actually I'd discovered that, while I correctly completed & recorded Day 1 & 2 of Week 4, that I mistakenly skipped ahead to Day 3 of Week 5 in my last post. As it turns out, this oversight was of no consequence (save any confusion caused by the post itself), because the runs themselves were the same (i.e., 60 minutes of running at a slow pace).Maybe that mistake was just wishful thinking on the part of my subconscious (LOL!), but I've since corrected the mistake on that post.Just thought I'd mention it to those of you who follow my weekly running progress, in case you were confused or were wondering what happened to Phase 1's final week of runs I was supposed to do! If not, then just completely disregard this post! ;-)
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Nutrition Tip #6: Some Creative Ways To Keep The Munchies At Bay
2008-01-14 05:30:00
Now we all know some of the typical suggestions for keeping the munchies at bay.For the purposes of this discussion, we'll assume that most of us have gained a sufficient amount of experience (if not expertise) in these areas, that, if ever translated into a concrete measurement, would probably fill a library building 50-stories high.Whether we amassed our history the hard way ( i.e., through trial & an error), or were able to get it right, more or less, on the first try -- is of no consequence. You can compare notes with others or read a book on the subject, but if a technique doesn't work for you, it's as good as trying to achieve satiety by eating sawdust. No, please don't try that. I was making a joke. ;-)In the long catalog of trials to achieve satiety nirvana, we have all, at the very least, become experts on the capricious whims of our own stomachs! ;-)We've all tried various techniques for staving off the munchies with varying rates of success.For the sake of thi...
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Weigh-In: Only Good News Today!
2008-01-14 03:57:00
What could possibly follow such a lengthy post about change & growth, but a weigh-in! Hahahahaha!Well, I'm all for personal growth, just as long as we're talking about the expansion of one's mind, & not of my waistline! ;-)Well, as expected, my body fat percentage dropped a bit after yesterday's hour-long run. Yes, even after the full-course home-cooked Indian meal I made last night for our little social get-together. [I cooked a lot of vegetable-oriented dishes with a few protein staples like chicken curry & Empress daal (a lentil dish). If you're curious to see the dinner menu, check out this post from my foodie blog.]Anyhow, my weight also stayed exactly the same, which is perfectly fine by me. Now I've only got a mere 11 pounds left to lose. After my previous weight loss accomplishments (I've now lost a total of 24 pounds since July! Yea!), it seems like nothing to lose!In contrast, my BF% goals are a bit more challenging, as I've still got a ways to go o...
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Run 3, Week 1 (BOHR): Winning the Uphill Battle
2007-09-30 05:04:00
This morning, around 10 am or so, I ran the third & final 30 minute run of the week. Thankfully, it was much cooler outside. In fact, it was a bit nippy in the shade, so I mostly stuck to running in the sun. It's amazing how much warmer it felt in the sun!Also, I'm happy to report that I found an alternate running route that was still quite challenging but thankfully wasn't as impossibly difficult/advanced as my previous run (for my current fitness level). My run this morning started off on a long downhill slope, and then slowly climbed towards a gradual incline. This hill was challenging but manageable. Then, before the hill got too steep, about half-way through my run, I was scheduled to turn around & head back, which was a great relief. 8-) I turned around at just the right moment, right before the hill went from a gradual, gentle slope to a huge, steep incline. Then the next part was, of course, a gradual downhill. This gave me enough recovery time, before ...
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Nutrition Tip #4: How to Eat Healthfully & Feel Satisfied
2007-09-27 20:33:00
I'd like to address the psychological aspects of eating in terms of satiety & enjoyment, and offer some mental tactics that I use to reinforce healthful eating behaviors.For starters, I think that for most of us, the act of eating transcends mere survival purposes. In the best moments, those of us who love cooking & eating healthy food eat for both pleasure and for nourishment.Of course, there are many other reasons why people eat -- some of them good & some of them not so good. I'd like to talk about those moments when we need the most help staying on track, & how to not let the "food demons" get the best of us & offer tactics for sticking to our goals & good intentions.When things aren't going so well, when the stress builds, &/or when counterproductive emotions & thoughts enter the picture, this is, of course, when we usually need to pay the most attention to our eating behaviors. And ironically, it's also the (low) point at which we often ...
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Run 2, Week 1 (BOHR): Hills, Hills, & More Hills!
2007-09-26 21:02:00
Today I ran around 2:30 pm. It was a muggy 82 degrees. The run was my usual 30-minute run, albeit a very sluggish, difficult run through an exceptionally hilly neighborhood in Pittsburgh. In a word, the hills kicked my ass. It was the first time in a long time that I was so out of breath that I had to momentarily stop to catch my breath on two occasions. Although I've done hill workouts in the past, there's nothing quite like the experience of running up the hills of Pittsburgh. They are incredibly steep, & often feel like never-ending ascending mountains! (Although I've not yet had the experience of running the hills of San Francisco, I'm sure it's probably very similar!)My pace was considerably slower today; the combination of the heat & the hills didn't help much to that effect. I felt like at any moment that I was going to melt into the pavement.Anyhow, the run is over, & I'm very glad of it!
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Run 1, Week 1 (BOHR): A Sad Goodbye & The Start of A New Running Progra
2007-09-25 05:54:00
At noon on Sunday, my elderly relative (that I've mentioned in previous posts on both this site & my foodie blog) passed away. It's been a very sad & stressful week, as I had to finish packing tonight for both tomorrow's funeral & for my gallery show later in the week, since I couldn't return home in the interim. (Both events are in PA.) Since the gallery show had been planned months in advance, I couldn't cancel, even though it's going to be a challenge to be charismatic & upbeat for the event.----------------------------------- ---------------------------------For the past few weeks, before my elderly relative passed away, I'd say prayers for him during my runs. Since running is often a meditative experience for me anyhow, prayer seems like a natural companion to this quiet time of reflection. I'd often think to myself, "if I could be strong, & run well, that I would send this energy, hope, & strength to him, and maybe he could get better." Wh...
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Run 3, Week 9 (CT5K): Not An End, But A Beginning!
2007-09-22 21:45:00
Ran my final run of the CT5K program (with Erik) at 2 pm today. It was a humid 86 degrees outside. It was a rather sluggish run as I'm not accustomed to running in the heat, but it was good nonetheless. I'd have preferred to have run my final run of the program with more gusto, but as Erik said after our run, "Any run is a good run." (By this, of course he meant that any time you finish a run, you are building greater fitness & well-being, & are actively working towards your goals.)Looking ahead to next week: I'm in the process of choosing a new program for the upcoming week. Since I'll be simultaneously running with my friend on 2 out of 3 of my running days, I'm probably going to keep my independent workouts on Tuesday & Thursday to no more than 30 minutes, until my friend & I finish out the CT5K program. This way, I'll gradually work up to being an hour-long runner, even though there'll technically be breaks between the two runs.
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Run 1, Week 2 + Run 2, Week 9 (CT5K): A Nice Night For A Run
2007-09-21 03:51:00
The weather was excellent tonight for both runs: First I ran Day 1, Week 2 (CT5K) with my friend at 6:30 pm, & then at 9 pm, I ran Day 2, Week 9 (CT5K). It felt like 70ish degree weather even up until the end of my second run. (This time, I ran both runs in the same place, which took far less time & made it a lot easier! So looks like we're going to make a habit of doing this from now on.)My friend did a great job today with the CT5K program; although she felt a bit tired today, she kept up the 90 second runs without stopping & was a real trouper. She makes a lot of jokes about her running progress, but I think that deep down, she feels good about the fact that she's running. We were both very harried today, so it was especially good that we ran!For my second run, I definitely went faster than my previous Week 9 run (i.e., Day 1). I could tell because I covered more ground than I did when I finished Day 1 in the same 30-minute period. Also, since I wasn't quit...
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OMG, More Awards!!!!!
2007-09-20 23:05:00
YEA, YEA, YEA, YEA!!!!!! WHO-HOOOOOOOO!Now I know Barby of Meh is just way too modest & doesn't want me to make a big deal of the award she recently gave me, but nonetheless, I'm going to jump up & down & get just as excited as I did when I got my very first award.So there. ;-) My apologies to Barby for being such a spazz (& for taking so long to post this!)......But I think it's very cool that she thinks enough of me & my blogs to nominate me for an award. Her blog, "meh" is totally hilarious; you'll definitely want to check it out if you don't already know about it! My sister, Missladybug of Ladybug & Co, was the one who originally introduced me to Barby's blog, so I must thank her as well! ;-)So, here's the award:...and the link back to Barby's original post.
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Exercise Psychology Tip #3: How To Deal With Weight Gain
2007-09-19 19:16:00
I weighed myself yesterday morning to find that I'd gained 1.9 lbs.! (Yes, I know I didn't post about it. I was reluctant to do so, as it's harder to post the "setbacks"! ;-) )Later that evening, when I reported my findings to my running buddy during our run, she said that it might be muscle gain. Thank you, my running buddy, for saying that, as that was really a nice, supportive thing to say & exactly what I needed to hear at the moment!Even though I didn't overeat yesterday & there weren't any other known "issues" going on that would affect my weight, I found myself immediately jumping to conclusions that it was a water or fat gain. (In my experience, such a quick gain is usually either due to water retention or overeating!)So, I decided to follow my own advice from an earlier post, & checked my head & retooled my thinking! Maybe my friend was right, but still, it was an awful lot of weight gain in a short time-period! (Does anyone know how fast muscle t...
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Run 3, Week 1 + Run 1, Week 9 (CT5K): Only Two More Runs to Go!
2007-09-19 05:30:00
Today I ran Day 3 , Week 1 of the CT5K, with my friend (& new running buddy! :-) ) around 6:20 pm or so. (We repeated a day, since her Saturday run was incomplete/cut short). The temperature was in the low to mid 60's. We had a good run & I think my friend is doing a great job!Then later, I ran Run 1, Week 9 (CT5K), which was a 30-minute run, at around 9:15 pm or so. By that point, the tempature had dropped to 58 degrees. (Thankfully there was no breeze!)Although I hadn't really eaten much throughout the day, I was still somehow feeling fairly energetic. I did slow down a bit with about 5-10 minutes left to the run. I wasn't really tired from the first run, but I think I was just tired from waiting a bit too long before I ran & from the duration of the actual run itself. But it still was a good run!Yipee, I've only got two more runs to go & then I'm done with this program! Stay tuned for a look at post-CT5K running programs!
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Here's What's Next......
2007-09-17 03:36:00
As soon as I found out that I would be leaving suddenly this past Thursday afternoon for an unexpected trip back to my hometown, I contacted my running partner (who just started the CT5K running program), who said she'd continue the program on her own until I return to town. Speaking of which, I just emailed her this evening to ask how her runs went. Hope they went well for her & that she feels good about her initial accomplishments. I know I'm certainly proud of her for getting out there & working out! Well, I'm back in town now, so it looks like my friend & I will be running again this upcoming week.Since I'll be running the first few weeks of the CT5K program with my friend while concurrently, finishing up the last portion of the same running program (i.e., Week 9) & then starting a new running program on my own, I've decided to double up my workouts on Tuesdays & Thursdays, (& then just run my solo runs once on Saturday or Sunday), so as not to p...

Some Words of Encouragement For CT5K/Running Newbies
2007-09-17 02:07:00
Hello there CT5K Newb ies (& New Runners),I'd like to give you some supportive words of encouragement!First of all, pat yourself on the back for having the motivation to begin this program. What's important is, not how fast you're going or even how far you're going, but rather just the fact that you're getting out there & doing it! Every small step counts, no matter how much of a struggle it might seem to be in the first few stages! Every day you do this program, you'll feel a little bit stronger, a little bit more motivated, and a little bit more confident in your capability to complete your workouts. Also, take heart & encouragement in knowing that it'll definitely get easier along the way!Look for positive reinforcements (supportive people, useful ideas & behaviors, sound advice & reading materials, etc.) that'll spur you on & give you the necessary encouragement to keep going!The best part is that once you start seeing & feeling the changes in your fitness lev...
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Run 3, Week 8 (CT5K): Onto the Final Home Stretch
2007-09-16 20:58:00
I returned home yesterday (from my travels) at around 7:30 pm; I'd considered running immediately after I'd gotten in, but by that point it was rather cold outside & I was slightly tired from my trip. So I decided to postpone the run until today.I went for a run in the park around 1 pm today. According to the weather report, it was supposedly around 75 degrees & sunny, but due to the wind, it felt a lot cooler. Frankly, I was freezing my @#$*!% off in my singlet & "bike" tights during the 5-minute warm-up walk. If I would've known, I would worn a jacket & longer workout pants. At any rate, it's clear that Fall weather, if not yet the official start of Fall, is now here. ;-)The run went well, although I did tire slightly towards the last 5 minutes or so. I know I definitely slowed the pace for the last half of the run.Speaking of which, I certainly got an eye-opener today regarding my running times. This time, for the first time in months, I ran with my fi...
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Another Quarter Pound Gone!
2007-09-16 18:08:00
I stepped on the scale this morning, only to find that I'd lost another quarter pound since I last weighed myself two days ago. This is excellent news & will definitely put some extra positive energy into my run today! YEA!Every small victory counts.
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Wow, More Awards! Thank You, Yet Again!
2007-09-15 08:25:00
Geez, I don't know if I can handle being showered with all of these great awards! :-) You sure do know how to make a gal feel special. Thank you everybody!Yes, I can't believe it myself, but I just got ANOTHER "Rockin' Girl Blogger" award, this time from Missladybug of Ladybug & Co, which brings the count of awards to four - two "Rockin' Girl Blogger" awards, one "Bodacious Blog" Award, and one "Totally Fabulous Blogger" Award! Wow, this is so COOL!Thank you, Missladybug!!!!!!! I appreciate the wonderful mention on your blog, as well as the exciting, blogalicious comments you left on my blog.For those of you who don't already know, Missladybug writes a witty (no, make that HILARIOUSLY FUNNY!) blog filled with all sorts of useful tips & advice. You will probably fall off your chair from laughing so hard!As she's a doctor, writer, musician, gourmet chef, & just all-around talented renaissance woman, she's got a lot of good solid advice to give on multiple subjects....
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Wow, Thank You, Christy & Ann!
2007-09-15 04:20:00
This is me doing the "Happy Penguin Dance"!!!!Whoo-hooooo! This is just too cool for words. I've won a Fabulous Blogger award from my blogger pals, Ann Clemmons of A Nice Place in the Sun (& two other great blogs) & Christy Zutautas of Totally Fabulous.I would just like to say a huge thank you to Ann & Christy for my Fabulous Blogger award. Ann & Christy are not only talented writers & bloggers extraordinaire, but also very kind & thoughtful souls.I will proudly post my award on this blog's sidebar for all to see, with a link back to Ann & Christy! (Click here & here to visit Christy's blogs & to read more about her. Click here to see a listing of all Ann's blogs & to find out more information about her.) So please check out their excellent blogs!
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Some Good News!
2007-09-15 00:42:00
I have some good news on two counts: First, my elderly relative seems to be doing a bit better today, which is somewhat of a relief.The second piece of good news is related to my fitness/weight-loss goals: I hopped on the scale this morning & got some good news: I lost another 2.45 pounds since I last weighed myself (on 9/5/07). So that's 2.45 pounds lost in 9 days. Not bad. I think the extra few minutes I ran last night might've helped a tiny bit. Who knows. (I ran a total of about 35 minutes last night instead of the alloted 28 minutes I was supposed to run this week.)Also, I went below my first zero marker on the scale. That means I've now lost of total of 10.25 pounds total since I first started the CT5K program. YEA!I've now got 15 pounds left to go. At the rate I'm going (1.28 lbs per week), I could potentially lose the rest of the weight & then some (i.e., a potential, additional loss of 16.47 lbs.) in the next 3 months. Of course, as I'm writing this ...
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Run 2, Week 8 (CT5K): Back in My Hometown Again
2007-09-14 08:14:00
Well, I wish I could say that I back in my hometown for joyous reasons, but unfortunately that isn't the case.Those of you who have been regularly following my foodie blog might remember that I mentioned I'd been home on several prior occasions to help care for an elderly relative & will probably already get a sense of where I'm going with this....Anyhow, as I was saying, I came into town again because an elderly relative of mine is not doing well at all, & we're not sure how much time he has left. As I'm a very private person, I'm not going to go into the details, but suffice to say that I drove in tonight with a lot of my mind.I left my place around 4:30 pm today (i.e., Thursday), arriving in my hometown at around 7:15 pm. Of course I went straight to the hospital. A while later, my family & I went around the corner to catch a quick bite to eat, & then I headed out for a run around 10 pm. (I didn't get the chance to go earlier, as I'd hastily thrown som...
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Nutrition Tip #3: Eat Anti-inflammatory Foods For Good Health
2007-09-13 18:47:00
As the third installation in the series of nutrition topics, this post will again give you many practical tips on how to achieve better health through nutrition.As promised, I will now discuss the specifics behind maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet.As I mentioned earlier (in previous posts), regular exercise & the incorporation of anti-inflammatory foods into your daily diet are just some of the many important ways you can significantly reverse/reduce the amount of existing inflammation already in your body, &/or prevent major inflammation in your body altogether.So, let's right down to it: The two biggest questions on most people's minds with regard to anti-inflammatory foods are probably these: What types of foods are anti-inflammatory? And, how do I incorporate them into my nutritional plan?!First I will talk about the Omega complex (3-6-9) foods:First, let me start with Omega-3's. Omega-3 foods are anti-inflammatory. You'll want to get about a gram a day of Omega-3...
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Nutrition Tip #2: The Secrets to a Balanced Approach to Eating, Or How to D
2007-09-13 18:35:00
In my last post, I promised that I'd delve into coping strategies for staying on track in your eating plan. So now I'm going to expand on that topic. (See, I try my best to keep my promises!)So, as I mentioned in my earlier post, it's important to develop realistic, measurable guidelines & coping strategies that allow you to successfully work through your weak moments. This way, you can have a plan of action that builds on your successes, while still satisfying the occasional food or beverage craving. (See my next post for more specifics on this.)So what are some of the ways to do this?(1) Preplan your meals. By this, I don't mean that you need to suddenly become a five-star chef at Canyon Ranch or Miraval, & cook all of your meals yourself, or pre-plan your meal plans ten-weeks in advance. Rather, I'm talking about planning what you intend to eat that day, the next couple of days, or that week. This is a more realistic approach.While we're on the subject of cooking, I kn...
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Nutrition Tip #1: And Now A Word (Finally!) On Nutrition
2007-09-13 05:38:00
Since this blog is supposed to be about nutrition as well as fitness, I guess I better get writing about healthy eating & all manner of related subjects. (Yes, I know, this post is long overdue.)So, let me first start out by saying that I've posted many healthy, low-fat recipes on my food blog, Cook. Eat. Drink. Blog. Now, while I'm not trying to cop out of writing about nutrition, I do feel that there could be a lot of possible overlap between these two sites, which I'd like to try to avoid.So, in my running blog, I'd like to mostly focus on food/nutrition topics which enhance runners' performance. I'll give you general nutrition tips, as well as specific guidelines which have worked for me.While I know a hell of a lot about nutrition & healthy eating, I will state for the record that I'm not a certified nutritionist. So, as a legal disclaimer, I would advise that, before taking any of the advice I've offered here, that you first consult a physician &/or nutritioni...
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