Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Hood to Coast Training
I just finished planning my training for the next 12 weeks. The purpose of this is to survive the Hood to Coast race, for which I have willingly paid money (????) to participate. The above picture is my husband and I (smiling, so obviously before the race) at Timberline Lodge, the start of the Hood to Coast race. I ran leg 4 (the easiest) and Shane ran leg 5 (the hardest, naturally.) This meant that he was waiting for me at the end of each of my 3 legs that I ran. I loved this idea at first, but after I handed the team bracelet off to him the first time and he took off, I was like "WAIT! I just ran a Very Hard Race! Aren't you proud of me?? We need to talk about this!!!!" But of course, he did not stop and by the time I saw him again, he had run his own miles and wanted to debrief the course, the condition of his knee, and most importantly his ROADKILL COUNT. That's the number of people you pass while running your leg. I made the early mistake of providing a large piece of poster board and markers to record this on the outside of our van. I can only assume that whoever read it felt pity on the obviously handicapped "Jill" of few roadkill count hash marks.
Like childbirth, time has dulled the memory of the pain of this experience. Sort of. Also like pregnancy, once you are irrecoverably committed, you start to go "WAAAAAAAAAAIT a minute. I remember this. I'm SCAAAAAAARED!!!!!"
So it's time to get training. My summer calendar is now filled with lovely things like "tempo run" and "hill sprints." Aren't I going to have fun? I'm sure the whole experience will like, build character or whatever.
Wish me luck!
Monday, May 26, 2014
Happy Memorial Day!
Campfire Lean & Green Skewers |
Happy Memorial Day! Whether you find yourself at the campsite or attending a BBQ this weekend, here is a fun recipe to help you stay on track with your health goals!
Ingredients:
9-10 ounces uncooked chicken or lean steak (it will cook down to approx. 6 oz) 1/2 cup large chunks of mushrooms 1/2 cup large chunks of red peppers 1/2 cup large chunks of green peppers 2-3 chunks of yellow onion (optional) balsamic glaze metal skewers/wood skewers soaked in water before cooking
Instructions:
Layer chunks of meat, peppers and onions onto skewers and place on grill over hot coals. Brush with balsamic glaze and grill over the fire, turning as needed and cooking until steak is cooked as desired or chicken is cooked through.
Provides one entire lean and green serving for one person, complete with smoky delicious smell.
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Inspiration Corner |
Check out the post of sweet success that one of our clients Dara recently shared. Dara has lost 50 pounds on program and is not just looking good, but also feeling great! She is moving into the maintenance portion of our program, which is still health coach assisted by us for as long as she desires (hopefully for life- love you Dara!)
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Habits of Health- Reality Check |
Time for a moment of truth. Where do you find yourself on this chart? Studies show that the large majority of those in the obese category would not ever classify themselves as obese and have not recognized the risk their weight poses to their health.
Whether you find yourself on the chart in the red, green, or somewhere in between, chances are good that you have room to improve your health (don't we all?) Click on the BMI chart above to take a health quiz for a look at where you find your health today and why. If you recognize that a change needs to be made, seize this moment to call us for a free consultation on how we can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. |
Questions to consider... |
▪ Why do I want to be healthy?
▪ What will I be able to do differently at my healthy weight? ▪ What will it mean to the people I love for me to be healthy? ▪ Who can I inspire to live healthy? ▪ Is what I'm currently doing getting me the results I want? |
Meet your fearless health coaches! |
When we are not busy playing co-ed softball together, we love running, volleyball, long walks on the beach and supporting you and those you love in your health! Would you do us a favor and pass this along to anyone that you know of who is looking to create health in their lives? We pay $25 for referrals in whatever form you choose (credit toward your own health journey, Starbucks, Legos, or whatever puts a smile on your face!) To contact Shane, call 503-559-2445, or email shane@choosehealth.info. To contact Jill, call 541-852-2261 or email jill@choosehealth.info. Or, to submit a request for more info, click here.
To Your Health!
Shane & Jill
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Happy Mother's Day!
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