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  • June21st

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    Reducing
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    Experts agree: the best way to reduce your risk of disease is to eat healthier. Almost every day, another piece of research or another news story touts the importance of our dietary choices — especially the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables.

    Whether it’s a new vitamin, an antioxidant, or some other phytonutrients not yet “discovered” by science, fruits and vegetables contain an unparalleled array of nutritional elements that offer numerous health benefits for our bodies. And, the thousands of nutrients found in fruits and vegetables work together in ways that science is just beginning to explore.

    The message is clear: we need more of the healthful whole food nutrition of fruits and vegetables in our diets, every day. It’s the one thing everyone agrees we can do to improve our health and reduce our risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

    The Struggle to Eat Right

    Putting the right foods into our bodies is a daily struggle. Fast food drive-thrus and all-you-can-eat buffets lurk on every corner. Fat, salt, and sugar have been added to almost every package on the shelf at the grocery store. Grabbing a bag of chips or a can of soda at the convenience store is certainly a lot easier than peeling an orange or tossing a salad.

    You’ve heard it all your life: “Eat more fruits and vegetables.” Now, medical science is telling you, too. But knowing is easy. It’s doing it that’s hard. People often turn to vitamins and other nutritional supplements to improve their diets. Unfortunately, vitamins alone can’t begin to replicate the thousands of different nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables.

    You see, Americans don’t suffer from a vitamin deficiency; we suffer from a whole food deficiency. And this deficiency affects the young and old alike.

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  • April4th

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    The Dunedin Triathlon

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  • December1st

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    You only have 31 days left to do something healthy for yourself.  What can you do with this time?  It can be as simple as walking after dinner with your family to drinking a gallon of water daily.  But do something! 

    This is usually the busiest time for all of us.  Now is not the time to say, “I’ll just get back on track after New Years!”  WRONG thought process.  You can easily gain 5 lbs. of fat from now until then.  Once you gain fat it’s really hard to take it back off.  Fight back and move your body.  Prepare healthy snacks before you go out shopping and avoid the fast food temptations.  You will be glad you did.  Don’t forget to drink water!  Most of the time when you think you’re hungry it’s usually dehydration!  Our bodies are made to survive and hoard fat!  It’s unfortunate but true!  You have to be smarter than your genes.  Feed your metabolism throughout the day on good, simple, healthy foods like veggie sticks and raw nuts.  Prepare your food ahead of time.  I know it’s not fun to eat plain chicken out of a bag but at least you won’t have to scrape it off your behind later like you would if you ate that fast food grilled chicken you think is healthy but NOT!

    Something to think about:

    IF YOU EAT PROCESSED YOUR BODY WILL LOOK PROCESSED!

    Let’s Recap:

    - drink water when you get hungry before you eat anything

    - exercise daily (even if it’s only 10 minutes – do it)

    - pack healthy snacks for shopping trips

    - prepare meals ahead of time and eat every couple of hours

     And if you have to ask if it’s healthy then it probably isn’t!

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

    I would love to hear your comments on this post!

    ML,

    Carmen

  • October19th

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    Ok everyone this is the place where you will blog your successes! Post here while your doing the challenge! I will be posting a daily log of my own progress. Feel free to do the same! Also, if you need motivation and support this is the place to post! Everybody helps everybody achieve their goals. This will be fun!

    P.S. You can post your gripes in the process too. I don’t mind!! LOL

    xoxo
    LET’S DO THIS!!!!!!!!
    Carmen

  • October18th

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    As of today we are 75 days from the new year!  What can you do daily for the next 75 days related to health and fitness, of course!  Think of it as a pre-resolution to your New Year’s Resolution!

    This is not just about change but also what you can do to improve your health and well being.  Get your kids and spouses in on it and write down all the things you think would benefit everyone.  Could be a lot of fun!

    For example:

    • 30 minutes of cardio every day for the next 75 days
    • no carbs after 4:00p.m. every day for the next 75 days
    • eating 3 servings of veggies daily for the next 75 days
    • journaling your food and exercise daily for the next 75 days
    • drink 8 cups of water every day for the next 75 days
    • walk with your children everyday for the next 75 days

        Chris and I have decided to work on our flexibility for at least 20 minutes daily for the next 75 days.

        Whatever you choose to do remember it starts today!

        Write us your comments and let us know what you have chosen!  We are anxious to hear everyone’s thoughts!

        HAVE AN AWESOME PRE-RESOLUTION DAY!

        ML,

        CHRIS AND CARMEN

      • September29th

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        Dear Clients and Friends,

        The holidays are right around the corner and I wanted to drop a line to everyone and let you know what is coming up here at Sports Kick, Inc.

        This is the time to shake your workout regimen up a bit.  You want to be ahead of the game before the eating and drinking of the holiday season is here.

        Check out the new Blaster Series that is coming up fast below.  Also, come in and get your Resting Metabolic Test reading.  The test is $50 but for the month of October we are extending a $10 off savings for the test.  This is a great opportunity to see what is happening in that body of yours.  This test will give you the number of calories you need to either lose weight or to maintain.  It also tells you if your metabolism is running slow, normal or fast.  All this information can be a valuable tool to get you closer to your optimal goal.  Schedule an appointment today.

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      • April5th

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        A good friend of mine, Suzanne Hennesle just asked me the other day, “what are your vices when you diet for a contest?”. This has made think quite a bit. The answer I gave her right on the spot was that I really can’t afford to have vices when I’m getting ready for a contest but I do hit the weights a lot harder when I feel hunger or stress.

        I obviously still have this subject on my mind hence my blog. My feelings on diet and some foods I really want but can’t have for awhile are usually up and down. The days that I’m feeling great and strong mentally and physically I’m super thankful. The other days I’m just like everyone else that feels deprived, moody and sometimes angry. It’s normal.

        I figured I would give you a list of vices that could be used without detriment to your diet.

        First, take a walk. Fresh air does wonders for a craving. Makes you forget about it.

        Drink water. Sometimes your body thinks it’s hungry when actually you are probably thirsty. Add lemon or lime to that water for fresh taste.

        Green tea is also a great beverage to drink when hunger strikes. It will curb your appetite and give you a burst of energy. I like to add cinnamon to mine for metabolism support and as an appetite supressant.

        Call a friend who is supportive to take your mind off food.

        I hope this helps. Just know that you are doing your body good and putting it first instead of last when you diet. You can’t help anyone else if you’re not healthy. Or it makes it a lot tougher.

        Have a great day!
        Carmen