I recently came across this blog called "Quick To Fit". It's got a lot of articles about staying in shape, and most of them are not for hard-core olympian-level athletes, if you catch my drift.
For instance, here's a list of alternative exercises for those who don't like running...
* Going for a brisk walk
* Swimming at the local club
* Doing a workout video
* Playing basketball
* Rowing machine
* Hiking on local trails
* Spin classes
* Stationary bike
* Roller Blading
* Cross country skiing
* Mountain bike riding
* Elliptical machine
* Treadmill
* Jumping rope
* Circuit training
* Ultimate frisbee
* Step Aerobics
* Handball/Racquetball
* Rock climbing
* Kickboxing
Personally, I think Dad would be a natural fit for rock climbing and kickboxing. But seriously, it just goes to show how there really are tons of different things you can do.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Surviving Superbowl Sunday...
I came across this terrific article in the NY Times yesterday that everyone should definitely read. It basically notes how the serving sizes listed on food labels are completely out of touch with how people actually eat, and that the FDA is seeking to rectify the problem.
Since it's Superbowl Sunday and one of the most blatant stuff-your-faces days of the year, we should all keep in mind serving sizes. Like the article says, only about six (SIX!) tostitos chips counts as a full serving with over 100 calories. And that's without any toppings or dippy stuff.
If you're gonna be sitting on the couch all day watching the game (and hours of pre-game), everyone should make a platter of cut up raw veggies - carrots, celery, broccoli, grape tomatos, etc., and if you really need a dip, make sure it's of the low-fat, low-calorie variety.
Substituting this in place of potato chips and nachos will alone probably save you several hundred calories today.
So everybody have fun, but let's all try to put in some conscious effort this afternoon... after all, if we make sure our diets survive Superbowl Sunday, then everything else will seem that much more achievable too.
Since it's Superbowl Sunday and one of the most blatant stuff-your-faces days of the year, we should all keep in mind serving sizes. Like the article says, only about six (SIX!) tostitos chips counts as a full serving with over 100 calories. And that's without any toppings or dippy stuff.
If you're gonna be sitting on the couch all day watching the game (and hours of pre-game), everyone should make a platter of cut up raw veggies - carrots, celery, broccoli, grape tomatos, etc., and if you really need a dip, make sure it's of the low-fat, low-calorie variety.
Substituting this in place of potato chips and nachos will alone probably save you several hundred calories today.
So everybody have fun, but let's all try to put in some conscious effort this afternoon... after all, if we make sure our diets survive Superbowl Sunday, then everything else will seem that much more achievable too.
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