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70 Days in 2013: January 28 – April 5 (formerly “100 Day Challenge”) Establishing a fitness habit. Maybe you’ve tried before. You get a good start, get busy, and end up starting again. If you have fallen into inconsistency or … Continue reading
There are approximately nine weeks between the Solon Beef Days to the Spartan Fund Run, which raises money for Solon classrooms. That’s enough time to build any fitness routine (yoga, aerobics, biking, swimming, etc). It’s also the exact amount of … Continue reading
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Have you been thinking about participating in a 5k but don’t know how to prepare? “Couch-to-5k” is a gradual plan that can make your dream of completing a race become your reality! The Solon Community Fitness Club selected this program … Continue reading
The weekly community walk/runs have resumed. We will meet every Thursday night at 6:45 pm near Timber Dome Lodge at Solon Nature & Recreation Area (the parking lot is near the corner of Racine & Sovers in the city of … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned from the Blue Zones, presented by Dr. Brian Fitzpatrick [Many thanks to Brian Fitzpatrick for getting us thinking at the last meeting! Brian passed out a list of ideas and encouraged us to select one or two Blue … Continue reading
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Presented by Lori Winborn, Registered Dietitian with Mercy Hosp. Cedar Rapids. Nutrition advice can be confusing and contradictory. Our guest presenter in January, Lori Winborn, helped us get some perspective on healthy eating. MAJOR THEMES MyPlate: Say goodbye to the … Continue reading
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Form a Wellness Habit! posted by Lianne Westcot Teams are now forming for the 100-day Challenge that starts January 23! You can join a Solon team by contacting team leaders below — OR invite friends, family, neighbors or co-workers to … Continue reading
7:00 pm, Tuesday January 10, Solon Public Library — “Step Up to the Plate” with Lori Winborn, Registered Dietitian. Lori will share nutrition info to help move you toward healthier eating. Includes Healthy Plate, meal and snack tips. There will … Continue reading
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Submitted by Brian Fitzpatrick Our brains can only work well when it has an ample supply of oxygen and fuel. This is why heart health is essentially brain health. Your brain is only as good the plumbing (heart and blood … Continue reading
Join us as we learn about healthy eating and nutrition from special guest and Registered Dietitian, Lori Winborn. Also, get ready for the 100-Day Challenge and find a team if you don’t have one. We’ll also do a quick goal-setting … Continue reading
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The holidays are a time of rich foods, sweet treats, and relentless temptation. Here are a few healthy holiday nutrition tips: At parties or in the break room, instead of taking a little of everything, select a few reasonable options. … Continue reading
Quality / Quantity, still Keeping It Simple, posted by Lianne Westcot (NOTE: the information below is based on general guidelines; always check with a registered dietitian or your doctor to plan a healthy weight loss or diabetic diet) How much … Continue reading
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Real World Use, posted by Lianne Westcot The Glycemic Load formula (see post #4) is useful in theory, but it’s going to have a limited use in reality. This sums it up pretty well: We suggest that you think of … Continue reading
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Glycemic Load Formula, posted by Lianne Westcot Q: What is the difference between Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? A: Glycemic Index measures the affect of 50 grams of a carbohydrate food on 10 or more healthy people and then measuring … Continue reading
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Simple Strategies … “Free” List! posted by Lianne Westcot Lower the Glycemic Index of a meal or recipe just by adding any of these carbs from the “FREE” list. (Meaning they don’t raise blood sugar!) Alfalfa Sprouts – Artichokes – … Continue reading
Starting Simple — posted by Lianne Westcot. I began the “how to” unit in the book Complete Idiot’s Guide to: Glycemic Index Weight Loss, but got caught up in last minute summer plans, college move-in, back-to-school, and the subsequent, annual … Continue reading
Why/How Q&A, posted by Lianne Westcot – Q: What is the relationship between blood sugar and overall health? Glucose, or blood sugar is not evil! In fact we need it to supply the energy for all of our daily activities. … Continue reading
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posted by Lianne Westcot — The motivation for me to learn more about the Glycemic Index comes from two things: my desire to have more energy, and having a family member with Type 2 diabetes. I have learned how eating … Continue reading
Thursday Nights at 7 pm, get ready for the Solon Fund Run or just get out and moving! It will be the same format with 2-3 different training levels. Runners or walkers are welcome. For access to announcements for this … Continue reading
posted by Lianne Westcot Going on a diet to GAIN weight? No one wants to do that, however that is often the outcome of short-term or long-term dieting. Other diet pitfalls are giving up nutritious foods, a lower metabolism, and … Continue reading
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