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Run, Forrest, Run! Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Race Report 2008-02-11 10:13:00 If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, I'm just going to cut to the chase here...I didn't finish the run. Don and I were able to go 77 miles, but then called it for a variety of reasons, namely the six-inch steps we were reduced to taking weren't going to get us across the finish line in the required 30 hours. So at the last aid station, prior to the start/finish area, we turned in our chips and got a ride back in. Bummer.Prior week strata-ma-gizingThe weekend prior to the race was an easy run weekend with only a short jog on Saturday morning. Just enough of a run to keep us from stiffening up, but not so much as to use up much energy. The taper was in full effect. By this time, it's far too late to make any inroads into gre Read more:Rocky
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Don't Limit Yourself 2008-01-30 10:29:00 photo by partsnpiecesIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.I've written for months in these posts about the actions that people can take to lose weight. The knowledge is out there and everyone understands what is necessary. So why are 66% of the population either overweight or obese? Why do so few people do the things that they know will result in losing weight? Some more common excuses...ahem...reasons:"I don't have the time to .""I know what I need to do...I just don't want to do it." (Well, at least that one is honest!) "I don't have the money for a gym membership." (Who says you need a gym membership to be healthy?)"I don't have the energy to exercise." "I'm not an 'exercise' person."I hear these all the time, and I've already Read more:Limit
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Soreness - Is it OK? 2008-01-28 17:08:00 photo by JustABigGeekIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Muscle soreness is common for people just starting out with an exercise program. The painful feeling that you get after a particularly hard exercise session is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS and is the result of tiny muscle tears. These muscle tears cause localized pain and inflammation. This is a normal phenomenon and is short-lived. After a week or two the discomfort will subside as your body becomes acclimated to your new regimen. How do you know if you are suffering from DOMS or doing something that may lead to an injury? Here are some pointers:NormalDiscomfort peaks 2 days after the exercise that caused it Dull pain with "stiffness" in the effected a
Obesity: A Problem That is Getting Worse 2008-01-24 09:57:00 If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.A recent report from Harvard suggests that the obesity epidemic may be worse than originally thought. It seems that the statistics were generated from an epidemiological telephone survey asking people their height and weight. Really? The geniuses at Harvard have discovered that women tend to underestimate their weight and men tend to overestimate their height. I NEVER would have guessed that. The result is that more people are obese (>=30 BMI) than originally thought...up to 37% in some states, mostly states in the deep South. Where can some of the blame be placed?More cheap calories availablePeople are consuming hundreds of calories per day more than Americans in previous generations. More Read more:Problem
Quick Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping 2008-01-22 11:33:00 photo by appaloosaIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Buy most of your food from the outer perimeter of the storeMost grocery stores have basic staple items around the perimeter of the store. Produce, dairy, meats, and bread can usually be found by avoiding the store aisles. The aisles house the things that most people should avoid...processed, boxed, and canned goods. The exception is frozen vegetables. They do tend to be located in the frozen food aisles. Pick up those frozen vegetables, but avoid the frozen pizzas, etc. What about canned vegetables, you ask? Of the three choices, fresh, frozen, or canned; canned should be at the bottom of the list. Canned vegetables tend to have lots of extra sodium added to them and they Read more:Quick
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What Is Going To Be Different This Time? 2008-01-14 16:00:00 photo by emilyaugustIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.You may have noticed that I haven't written anything about New Year's Resolutions. Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of that annual ritual. People treat it more like cleaning the attic out once a year just so they can get back to piling up crap again. Most resolutions lack commitment and frankly, resolve.At any given time, 20% of the population claims to be "on a diet". That number is even higher at the beginning of each year as new members flood the place in a rush to undo a year's worth of bad habits. If you have resolved to lose a few pounds this year, let me ask you this: What are you going to do differently this time? Is this the year that you are going to make lasting c Read more:Going
Proximity Snacking 2008-01-11 14:47:00 photo by lividfictionIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Believe it or not there have been actual studies that test whether having food close to you increases the chances that you will eat it. Um...DUH! In related news, smoking pot has been conclusively connected to getting high. Wow, that's profound! I can't believe tax dollars were spent on this, but since the money is already spent and the research is done, we might as well get some benefit from it. The study followed groups of secretaries who had candy dishes placed at different distances on their desk and on nearby shelves. The candy dishes that were physically located the closest to the workers got the most visits. I don't know that this is earth shattering news to anyon
Fast Food 4-1-1: Chili's 2008-01-08 10:18:00 photo by ben+maggieIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.While not technically a "fast food" restaurant, Chili
's is very popular and has some whopping, high-calorie offerings that everyone should know about. So I'm going to take some artistic license and give my picks and pans from their menu.CaloriesFat(g)Carbs(g)Protein(g)Fiber(g)McDonald's Big Mac5402945253Worst Choices*Awesome Blossom w/Seasoned Sauce**27102031942415Texas Cheese Fries w/Jalapeno Ranch Dressing207016073858Caesar Salad w/Chicken and Caesar Dressing10107639387Country Fried Steak w/Sides1890107148997Chicken Crispers1880130133678Fajita Chicken Quesadilla1830951518612Grilled Shrimp Alfredo Pasta w/Garlic Toast154084123776BBQ Ranch Burger w/Fries154097103607Best ChoicesG Read more:Fast Food
What to look for in a workout partner? 2008-01-07 11:23:00 photo by sirwiseowlIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.A workout partner can be a great motivating factor to continuing exercise. Whether you are a runner or workout in a gym, knowing that someone else will be there waiting for you can be a great motivator when you just can't seem to get moving.Similar schedule - A good workout partner must be available to workout at your selected time. Always fighting to try and meet up for a workout is just another barrier to getting to the gym. It's far simpler to try to find someone whose schedule fits yours.Reliability - It goes without saying that reliability is essential in a workout partner. Someone who misses more workouts than you won't exactly be a great motivator to get out the door.P
Should You Workout While Sick? 2008-01-02 13:14:00 photo by chickenlumpIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, this is the time of year when everyone gets sick to some degree. While you won't get a cold from going out in the cold, you do have a much greater chance of catching one from your co-workers or children because more time is spent indoors during the colder months. If you do come down with a case of the sniffles, should you continue with your workout even though you feel lousy or just skip it until you feel better?The usual advice given is this: If the symptoms are above the neck, i.e runny nose, sinus congestion, sore throat, etc., then it's OK to workout. If the symptoms are below the neck, i.e. chest congestion, stomach problems, fever, chills, then skip the workout a Read more:Workout
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