I was reading an article about school lunches and was appalded at what the kids choices are for lunch if they buy at schools. With that said I was looking at a local website and this guy has some great tips.

1. FILL UP on the most nutritious foods first (fresh fruits and vegetables), then eat other foods.

2. Add at least 10 fresh, whole fruits and 10 different, fresh vegetables to your daily food plan. That?s 5 cups. A trip to the salad bar could do that.

3. Eat only whole fruit in the morning (up to 10 whole fruits). If you have diabetes or specific health issues, consult your doctor. Stop eating fruit one hour before lunch. Don?t eat fruit with other foods (it makes other foods ferment or rot causing gas and interference to digestion).

4. Eat until you are ?satisfied" in your brain, not ?stuffed" in your stomach.

5. For lunch, almost ALWAYS eat one large, green-leafy, vegetable salad with at least 10 different fresh vegetables (count them). If you are still hungry, then eat something else.

6. For dinner, almost ALWAYS fill up on a vegetable salad and vegetables first (such as steamed or baked). Then eat other foods.

7. Before you put something into your mouth, think to yourself, ?Is this food FEEDING me or DEPLETING me?" *my favorite!

8. Clean out your cupboards. Do not bring the ?bad guys" into your house. Keep ?good-for-you" snacks with you at all times (at home, at work, in the car).

9. Communicate with your family about your food and fitness goals and sincerely ask for their support and understanding.

10. Seek a support person / team mate who will hold you ACCOUNTABLE to your commitment to yourself, your body, and your health

BE PATIENT AND KIND TO YOURSELF? IT TAKES A LOT OF TIME TO SHED OLD HABITS AND BUILD NEW, LIFE-ENHANCING HABITS

Just thought i would pass this along!

I swear...whenever I publicly put a plan in place for the week...it goes awry. I had every intention of doing 3.5 miles tonight when I got home because Jason was going to be home later but then he called to tell me he was going to be done earlier and he would probably beat me home. So when I got home I started supper right away and now it's 7:30 and I could quite honestly go to bed. I am wiped out! So no run for me tonight and no run tomorrow either. Wed. morning I think I'll try and do 5 since I'll have some extra time and should have the energy to do so. I think as long as I get 15 in this week I'll be happy and I could do that with my 4 mile runs on Thur. and Sat. Ok...I'm going to snuggle with my honey. Night!!

Good Evening from India!

Signed up for the Standard Chartered Marathon, thats taking place here on Jan 20. Its going to be a 6k-Dream run. I hope my registration gets accepted this time around though.. last time it had been rejected because of oversubscription etc..

Had a nice run in the morning today though. It was kind of effortless, which for me is saying something! Its

BTW, I have one question: Everytime I do Pilates (and I've begun to do it quite a bit since if I miss out on running any day, I prefer to at least focus on that area where I want to achieve visible effects ), almost daily, I get a headache atleast for half an hour subsequent to it. Anybody else experienced anything like this? is it related to Pilates? or could be because of anything else??


Cheers,
Pradnya

Good Morning!!

Oh what an adventure on this mild Michigan morning. We were barely out of the driveway and Brinkley is rolling on the ground as he tripped himself up - so excited to be out for a run.

Into mile two a large truck went by which startled Brinkley for some reason, making him jump right into my path. Well, then it was like slow motion as I watched the ground come up to meet me and the words came out Oooh fuuudge! . . . Only I didn't say "Fudge." I said THE word, the big one, the queen-mother of dirty words, the "F-dash-dash-dash" word!

Luckily I had on my gloves yet, and thermal pants so no damage was done - other than to my pride. 5 miles - 9:30 pace. 300 crunches and 50 pushups.

Sarah that was a good post yesterday about how to eat. Way too many vegetables for me though - I am So bad!!

Oh Lisa you cracked me up with your speed comment. Only 20 more years to 70 too . . . . I'm in the same boat as you, but I would like a little more speed. Still would like to beat or stay even with that 20 something neighbor of mine!

Melanie Your evening sounds wonderful. I know what you mean about putting it down in writing - something messes it up somehow, someway. You'll get in 15 this week I'm sure!

Good choice Monnier. I'm sure HHBF could handle himself with the stranger - but not a good idea for you to be out there by yourself. At least you still got a work out in!!

Michele is listening to Hal - good job on the 3!! His plan is pretty flexible, just be sure to get the miles in.

Pradnya I wonder if your headaches are neck-stress related. Are you letting your abs do all the work rather than straining your neck to help them out? That would be my guess, as it has happened to me.

Michele That is quite a hotel . . . but whatever happened to birthday parties at McDonald's. I think we tend to over-indulge our little ones (those that can afford it anyway - and some that can't) and then they grow up expecting these luxuries. I'm not talking about YOU, just talking in general!!

Okay - better get some work done. Boss' are back today.

Happy 2s-Day!!

~Mary



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Good morning ladies and lurking gentlemen!

This morning was an hour and a half of cardio for a grand total of 700 calories according to my heart rate monitor. I burned an additional 200 based on the fact that my boss and I are going to a neighboring businesses for lunch. The owner is Italian and has been making his special sauce for 2 days and it will be served over his special eggplant parmesan. My plan is to eat some yogurt before and then have one piece. Tomorrow is my vegetarian day. I have decided that one day per week I will be eating vegetarian, to help me and the environment.

Lisa- like Michelle said? I am also 5'9 and I can lose or gain 10 lbs and no one can tell. I do have a friend who is 4 '10.5 and she can lose 3 lbs. and I can tell! An hour massage? nice!

Melanie- it is ok? just get back on track today. Do not worry about yesterday it is over? today and going forward is what matters!

Monnier- nice ride? I am with you.. I do not go for a run or a walk by myself when it is dark? freaks me out. I had a friend who was attacked in my neighborhood growing up, mind you that was in Texas but still can not bring myself to go outside by myself for a run in the dark.

Michelle- that hotel is a little girls dream come true? I need to find one here in the States

Pradnya- Great job on signing up for the run! You will do great.

Mary- sorry about the tumble! Try starting with 5? that is what I am going to do and then work my way up from there.

Cherrie- you must belong to Bally's ?. Nice workout!

Hi to everyone else. BBL to chat

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Geech - Jhi's ovaries are twitching an mine are cramping! ugh. You are so funny though - how's the move gonig? I'm with you on the "don't touch me while I sleep" scene. I hate feeling smothered!!

Getting my hair done tonight. I'd like a new "look" but there is only so much you can do with curly hair. Thinking of bangs - don't know. I figure while the color sets, I'll flip through some books and hope for an epihany.

Aches from the fall are starting to set in - or maybe it is just back pain from Tom.

Anyone watch "Dancing" last night? Marie must go tonight - then Jenny.