Last Wednesday a local man fell while climbing Middle Sister. He didn’t survive. Richard Boruta was the kind of person everyone respected. He was a coach, mentor, husband, father, a kind and generous man. I can’t describe him better than what was written about him in the local newspaper and I invite you to read about his life in the link …
Peaches
Peach season has just begun and since I bought a case of fresh BC peaches yesterday. This week is all about peaches. Peaches are a native fruit of northwest China and related to other stone fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums. There are two varieties, freestone and clingstone, which indicate if how the fruit sticks, or doesn’t, to the pit. 5 …
Back to fitness.
It is funny how old routines stick with us. In my experience, August is vacation time. This is whether you are actually going on a vacation or not. No one can maintain a consistent level of effort all year and with at least 12 years of making summer vacation a habit, we tend to stick to that pattern. In fact, …
Blueberries
Fresh blueberries are everywhere and they are delicious! I have consumed my share and then some. I have frozen about 15 pounds (minus what I ate during the process). I have made a variety of blueberry smoothies and muffins. As well as the great taste, blueberries are good for you! 7 benefits of these delicious berries! Reduce blood pressure. They have …
Fat loss or weight loss?
What do you think about fat loss or weight loss? Do you worry about how much you weigh or your body composition? Your weight is not the whole story. Having too much body fat is unhealthy, but you can have too much body fat and not weigh very much. We know that being overweight is a health risk, but most …
Do you run?
Do you run? I have been thinking about running a lot lately. I do run and have run for many years, but before I started running I thought it was a ridiculous waste of energy. My previous running experience was a form of high school torture that I was unwilling to repeat as an adult until I was in University …
Sugar + Protein = Fat
Do you know how much sugar is in beverages? Starbucks Grande Caffe Mocha, Pepsi, Lipton Iced Tea, 7-Up, Coke, Mountain Dew, Vitamin Water, Minute Maid Lemonade, Sunkist Orange Soda, Tropicana Twister Orange Soda, McDonalds Frappe Mocha all have one thing in common. They all have a lot of sugar. For reference, 4 grams of sugar is equal to one teaspoon. …
For best results, believe.
How you feel about exercise makes a difference. Your mind and your body aren’t separate. If you haven’t given it much thought, now might be the time to change your mind. New research has shown that you can think yourself fit. Don’t get too excited you still have to be active, but how you think about it can make a big …
What if you were a vegan for one day?
Do you follow a plant-based, whole foods diet? Would you consider yourself a vegan? Do you eat more plant-based meals during the week than any other type? How would you describe your regular eating habits? What you eat is one of the most important ways that you can influence your health. Your health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a significant …
More good news
It’s all good news this week. Today, three good news stories about the benefits of three different types of exercise. Yoga improves your brain function. Stretching before exercise interferes with your athletic performance, but don’t count out the brain benefits of doing yoga. Older woman that practice yoga have increased cortical thickness in areas of their brain responsible for …
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