Thursday, March 15, 2012
The End is Coming
It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of this challenge. Next week (3/22) will be our last meeting of this session. Since I will be out of town that week I would like to start doing cholesterol retesting this week. I will get set up at the school by 5:00 pm today (3/15) and if any of you are available to show up a little early that would be very helpful. We will do the repeat step test and fitness testing on 3/22. This is so exciting.......
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Great Taste!
The quinoa dish was easy and tasty. Marnie asked me if a learned anything new from the class and I think for me it was really how easy it is to cook a good tasting, healthy meal. We tend to eat the same things every week, so just make sure you are using good fresh ingredients, that are healthy and that you like, and your meals can be simple and taste good.
These recommendation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: March is National Nutrition Month, and this year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages you to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Each March, the Academy encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating. This year's National Nutrition Month theme encourages consumers to ensure they are eating the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy each day. This year’s theme also builds on the USDA's MyPlate, which in June 2011 replaced MyPyramid as the government's primary food group symbol — the easy-to-understand visual cue that helps consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate divides the plate into four sections: fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, with a glass representing dairy products. MyPlate shows consumers how they can incorporate the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines into every meal. People should make sure half of their plate is fruits and vegetables, and half their grains are whole grains. They also should switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, limit their salt, and reduce their intake of solid fats and added sugars. To learn more about National Nutrition Month, go to http://www.eatright.org/nnm/.
If you are tracking your food you should be able to track these and ensure you are eating what is recommended at least during the remainder of the challenge.
We have less than three weeks left so look at your 12 weeks goals and see how close you are or how you might have to step it up to reach them. Finish strong!
Mandy will be here this week talking about gardening and showing us some yoga moves so wear comfortable clothes. On 3/15 we will be doing follow-up lab work and making collages and on 3/22 we will repeat the fitness testing and wrap it up!
Don't forget the Lunafest Fundraiser for the Haines Cancer Travel Fund on Friday night (3/9) at Harriett Hall. Dinner, silent auction, and films for $15/advance tickets at the Babbling Book.
These recommendation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: March is National Nutrition Month, and this year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages you to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Each March, the Academy encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating. This year's National Nutrition Month theme encourages consumers to ensure they are eating the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy each day. This year’s theme also builds on the USDA's MyPlate, which in June 2011 replaced MyPyramid as the government's primary food group symbol — the easy-to-understand visual cue that helps consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate divides the plate into four sections: fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, with a glass representing dairy products. MyPlate shows consumers how they can incorporate the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines into every meal. People should make sure half of their plate is fruits and vegetables, and half their grains are whole grains. They also should switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, limit their salt, and reduce their intake of solid fats and added sugars. To learn more about National Nutrition Month, go to http://www.eatright.org/nnm/.
If you are tracking your food you should be able to track these and ensure you are eating what is recommended at least during the remainder of the challenge.
We have less than three weeks left so look at your 12 weeks goals and see how close you are or how you might have to step it up to reach them. Finish strong!
Mandy will be here this week talking about gardening and showing us some yoga moves so wear comfortable clothes. On 3/15 we will be doing follow-up lab work and making collages and on 3/22 we will repeat the fitness testing and wrap it up!
Don't forget the Lunafest Fundraiser for the Haines Cancer Travel Fund on Friday night (3/9) at Harriett Hall. Dinner, silent auction, and films for $15/advance tickets at the Babbling Book.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
CHECK-IN
Here is what you have told us:
What you have learned: How to get out of a hole while snowshoeing; Lose-it.com; how to lose 1 or 2 lbs a week; exercise is good for the brain and will decrease dementia; journaling foods really helps with awareness, keeping on track and seeing places to make small changes; setting goals that are manageable; different ways to exercise and why it's good to change things up; how to snowshoe; setting small goals to meet a large goal; more than just physical activity involved in a healthy lifestyle; the big three (plank, push-ups and lunges); how to make reaching your goals easier
How many are on track to reach your 12 week goals:
Nutrition: 50% YES 7% NO 43% SOMEWHAT
Physical Activity: 35% YES 0 NO 36% SOMEWHAT
Personal Growth: 28% YES 14% NO 57% SOMEWHAT
33 lbs have been lost by the 57% who are trying to lose weight.
71% of you have changed your exercise routine with the majority exercising 3-5times a week.
78% have changed nutritional behaviors.
71% are keeping a food journal with a pretty even spread between where you are keeping that log.
50% of you feel better about yourself.
And 78% of you expected what you are getting from the program.
You would like more information on: How to keep mentally happy during the dark days of winter; have a weigh in for those that want it; nutrition; how to stay motivated; specific information of how much water a person needs; info on vitamin/dietary supplements recommended; portion sizes; a syllabus up front so you know what is coming up; some activities closer in town; getting rid of belly fat; good carbs?; good protein?; personal consultation with "that exercise guy"; hear from Dr. Naylor again; and Marnie as your BFF.
Kari Natwick, SEARHC Dietician, will be doing a food demo & answering your nutrition questions this week in the kitchen class room.
What you have learned: How to get out of a hole while snowshoeing; Lose-it.com; how to lose 1 or 2 lbs a week; exercise is good for the brain and will decrease dementia; journaling foods really helps with awareness, keeping on track and seeing places to make small changes; setting goals that are manageable; different ways to exercise and why it's good to change things up; how to snowshoe; setting small goals to meet a large goal; more than just physical activity involved in a healthy lifestyle; the big three (plank, push-ups and lunges); how to make reaching your goals easier
How many are on track to reach your 12 week goals:
Nutrition: 50% YES 7% NO 43% SOMEWHAT
Physical Activity: 35% YES 0 NO 36% SOMEWHAT
Personal Growth: 28% YES 14% NO 57% SOMEWHAT
33 lbs have been lost by the 57% who are trying to lose weight.
71% of you have changed your exercise routine with the majority exercising 3-5times a week.
78% have changed nutritional behaviors.
71% are keeping a food journal with a pretty even spread between where you are keeping that log.
50% of you feel better about yourself.
And 78% of you expected what you are getting from the program.
You would like more information on: How to keep mentally happy during the dark days of winter; have a weigh in for those that want it; nutrition; how to stay motivated; specific information of how much water a person needs; info on vitamin/dietary supplements recommended; portion sizes; a syllabus up front so you know what is coming up; some activities closer in town; getting rid of belly fat; good carbs?; good protein?; personal consultation with "that exercise guy"; hear from Dr. Naylor again; and Marnie as your BFF.
Kari Natwick, SEARHC Dietician, will be doing a food demo & answering your nutrition questions this week in the kitchen class room.
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