A good friend of mine, Lisa Snider, wrote a really nice article titled "A healthy diet: Sometimes it's the little things that count most."
She even used one of my quotes from some time ago when we did a radio Ojai interview together. If you're looking for some ideas on a "healthy" approach, check out her article here!
I received an email (direct email campaign) from Clif Bar this morning. The company is sponsoring the "Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade," a way we can reduce the solid-waste impact of energy bar wrappers landing in our land fills.
For free, Terracycle will send me (and you can do it too!) 4 bags to collect the energy bar wrappers. Apparently, when the bag is full, I send it in, and resources are donated to different organizations.
If you're an "energy bar fan" (like I am...Clif Bar Mint Chip, please!) consider getting involved in this worthwhile program...
Thanks!
I subscribe to a monthly publication called "Brain in the News." It is distributed through DANA press (www.dana.org) and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in how their brain works!
This picture is from an article I enjoyed, and something I talk about with people as it relates to them...performing at their best.
The author - Anna Gosline - pulled some great research together to connect brain activity and eating...fascinating stuff.
So, what will you eat next? And, is that the best thing you can do to keep your focus, work on the most important things, and feel better at the end of the day?
Email me with your ideas!
Recently, I was at a wonderful hotel, and on the last night of the stay the restaurant manager came over to the table and said, "Mr. Womack, we here at the hotel want to say thanks. I have heard from three of our staff how you have gone out of your way to express your gratitude. So, we'd like to share ours with you. We hope you enjoy this dessert.
Now, I admit I am a dessert fan. And, if you click on the picture you'll expand the view of what I was served!
There was just one problem...
Occasionally, I get to eat breakfast on the plane...and when I do, I like to keep the same "health-habits" going so I can feel great about the trip, stay on track with my goals, and maintain my physiological balance.
So, here's a picture of what was included in the breakfast. You've read my notes before on portion sizes, nutrition and healthy habits...so, it won't be a surprise that I didn't eat the entire breakfast.
I'll be honest and say this is one of the most difficult habits I've ever created...
Thanks for the tip about the water. I usually don't get thirsty while exercising, but then drink a lot throughout the morning. I will give it a try on my next running day (Thursday).
You've got me all inspired!
See ya...
P.L.
Here is an e-mail I received one morning in the 'ol inbox. The day before, I'd run on the treadmill next to a new friend at the athletic club where I train. Over the 90 or so minutes we were in the room (treadmill, stretching, weight training, etc), I noticed he didn't have a water bottle; I didn't see him frequent the water fountain, either.
Now, normally I mind my own business when it comes to training. Although I am a certified personal trainer (having just earned the credential late last year), I still only offer ideas/advice when or if someone asks. In this case however, I just wanted to share my observation.
Should I eat, or work out?
I don't really feel like I have the energy/nutrition to work out.
If I eat, I won't be able to wait until I properly digest my food before I can work out.
"Listen in" on a session with someone who has a great dilemma, several times a week...
Continue reading "A long day at work...big decision to make:" »
Last weekend, I met Tricia at an NSA (National Speaker's Association) workshop. I was immediately interested in her story, and her results. Not only professionally, but personally she "walks her talk." I asked her to write a brief bio so I could share her ideas with this community...here's what she sent!
After overcoming her own lifetime battle with emotional eating and weight - without the use of diets, pills, medication or excessive exercise-Tricia Greaves founded Be Totally Free!, a non-profit organization that offers a unique and permanent solution for overcoming emotional eating and all other addictions. She is also a Self-Care coach, for those desiring maximum weight loss results with self-care instead of self-control. For more information visit www.betotallyfree.com.
Earlier this month, I attended a great weekend course, all on fitness, health, nutrition and balance. I was very impressed by the course and the instructor, JK Taylor.
Many things stand out to me about the two days of information, I'm sure I'll write about them here over time. The one I'd like to look at here: Eating less...more often.
Ok, so sometimes it's easy to be so busy that you don't get one of those main meals in to your system. If you know you're going to have a busy day (or, if your world is pretty much made up of busy days!), consider setting yourself up for nutrition success.
If you're willing, invest in a dozen different "energy/nutrition" bars. Get 12 different ones and bring them home. While there, cut them in half, and put each half in a seal-able plastic bag. You might consider adding a *small* handful of nuts (I prefer almonds and cashews) and another handful of dried fruit. Bring them to work, and put them in a drawer.
Then, for the next three weeks, eat one of these "snacks" after about 2 hours of eating lunch. You may find that the balance of calories, fat and carbs is just what you need to make it through to the afternoon. (Oh, and in cutting that bar in half, you just cut another 100 calories out of your day!)
