Enjoying decadent stuff isn't the only way to snack away the blues. Many healthy eats do the trick too.
1. Perc up: we've always counted on caffeine as a quick pick-me-up and this is why. A recent study suggests that breakfast paired with 200 milligrams of caffeine improves mood. Aim for no more than 24 ounces a day otherwise that caffeine buzz becomes a bust.
2. Don't worry,"B" happy: a diet that's low in B vitamins can cause mood swings and anxiety. An easy way to make sure you're getting your recommended daily allowance is to eat a bowl of fortified whole grain cereal such as kashi U with 1% milk and a sliced banana every morning.
3. Pick the right protein: foods that are rich in protein are naturally high in tyrosine, an amino acid that helps boost dopamin, the brain's feel good chemical. Go for two servings of fish per week and an egg or some lentils every day to help keep a good mood from going bad.
Happy Monday!
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
15 Ten-Second Health Tips!
Here are 15 Ten-Second Health Tips that I thought you might like!
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/menshealth/15-ten-second-health-tips
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/menshealth/15-ten-second-health-tips
Monday, May 16, 2011
We did it!
Well we DID IT!! Early morning, pouring rain and wind, 13.1 miles completed. My dad and I arrived at 5:45 am to the starting line just to observe the people and all the festivities going on. Considering the weather and how cold it was, we warmed up and ran for the 30 minutes we had until start time. Finally, lined up, listened to the National Anthem, and started running. We had a great pace going and felt pretty good. Then mile 4 hit and so did the rain. Pouring raining the whole time until just about the finish line it stopped. What an experience as I looked over to my dad soaking wet and we just laughed. We stopped for water about mile 8 and from then on kept running. As we enter the finish line, we were greeted by family and what a good feeling that was! Thank you for all the love and support from my readers and stay tuned…. Next stop… Marathon! Friday, May 13, 2011
Happy Running!
Almost there, two more days I will have completed my second half marathon. I have been running A LOT and I am definitely sore, but very ready!
I was talking with some friends the other day and we were discussing how hard it can be to find time to work out and together we discovered some great ideas! Here are some things that have worked for me and friends!
1. Plan healthy getaways: Find a 5K or half marathon in a city you have never been and would like to visit. Sign up, run/walk and enjoy the mini vacation.
2. Catch up with friends: Find a friend that you can walk/run with and catching up on each other’s lives will make the workout fly by.
3. Stick to the script: One of my friends signed up for Couch-to-5K at coolrunning.com to run her first 5K and she looks great! You start by alternating a minute of jogging with 90 seconds of walking. Nine weeks later, you can run three miles!
Good Luck and happy running!
Monday, May 9, 2011
I am a runner because I run...
As another week passes by so quickly, it's hard to believe I am ready for the race this weekend! I can’t believe it is already here, seven days away. As I mentioned in the last post, I have been running a lot, in no particular training regime, but A LOT. Last Saturday I ran 10 miles and felt okay, but I knew I had to run the full 13.3 miles this weekend to prepare and feel ready to run the race. So, I did! All 13.3 and it felt great.
As Lululemon says, I am a runner because I run. I signed up for this race without any idea of how to properly train for something like this. I just run because I love to run. Some days are better than others and I might run 9 instead of 3, but I just like to move. I love the feeling of running, I love the endorphin rush, the runners high, the feeling of accomplishment when I finish that 13 mile mark, and I love to run. I think that is a great lesson for so many. We get so caught up in having to work out a certain way and have a strict diet, but in reality, we all just need to eat healthy and move. Whether it be running, walking, swimming, or taking a cardio class, we just need to move.
I have six more days to train and then the big day so stay tuned!
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