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6/9 Update

June 9, 2009 in General by Jennifer

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who forgot, please bring your food journal on Thursday. I am working on obtaining a rain-out location for times like today when thunder/lightning impose certain hazards. Please be patient!

For the 515pm bootcampers: I am going to extend this Thursday’s camp by 10 minutes, be ready for a bonus surprise. :)

For the 630pm bootcampers: Since we missed today’s boot camp, I am rescheduling for next Wednesday, June 17 at 630pm.

Thank you!

April 2009 Hot Topic

April 2, 2009 in General by Jennifer


Are you a Wii Fit fan? Has anyone had success with it? 

20 Common Foods with the Most Antioxidants

April 29, 2008 in General by Jennifer

And here they are (ranked from highest antioxidant capacity to lowest antioxidant capacity):

  1. Small red bean, dried
  2. Wild blueberry
  3. Red kidney bean, dried
  4. Pinto bean
  5. Blueberry, cultivated
  6. Cranberry, whole
  7. Artichoke hearts, cooked
  8. Blackberry
  9. Prune
  10. Raspberry
  11. Strawberry
  12. Red Delicous apple
  13. Granny Smith apple
  14. Pecan
  15. Sweet cherry
  16. Black plum
  17. Russet potato, cooked
  18. Black bean, dried
  19. Plum
  20. Gala apple

3 Basic Principles of Dieting

March 27, 2008 in General by Jennifer

  1. Eat a wide variety of foods–this is important because different foods make different nutritional contributions.
  2. Fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes (foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low in fat and cholesterol) should make up the bulk of calories you consume. However it is equally important to consume an adequate amount of low-fat dairy products, lean meat and poultry, and fish. Aim for 20 grams of protein, 3 times per day.
  3. Maintain a balance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure–in other words, don’t eat more food than your body can utilize, otherwise you will gain weight. Therefore, the more active you are the more you can eat and still maintain this balance.

Healthy Hydration

March 19, 2008 in General by Jennifer

  • Drink one to two cups of fluid at least one hour before the start of exercise.
  • Drink eight ounces of fluid 20 to 30 minutes prior to exercising.
  • Drink four to eight ounces of fluid every 10 to 15 minutes or so during exercise.
  • Drink an additional eight ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising.
  • Drink two cups of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after exercise.
  • Both caffeine and alcohol can have a diuretic effect, so be sure to compensate for this additional water loss.