Marathon — I DID IT!!!!
Yes, that is RIGHT!!! I finished the ING Georgia Marathon!!!! WOOOO HOOO!!! Gonna rest a bit and then get started on training for another in the fall 
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Marathon Tomorrow!!!
I am finalizing everything for the ING Georgia Marathon tomorrow. Since this is not my first marathon, I am more comfortable and confident that I will be fine during the run and after the run.
I enjoyed watching some of the first time marathoners today when I picked up my packet. The excitement and fear all blended together makes your first marathon like no other experience.
I will have an update tomorrow after the race. Until then, wish me luck!!!
Family Travel
A family vacation can sound like BLISS!! But for most of us, it requires some work and compromise to make it fun.
It can be exhausting. The waiting in lines, the flights, the bad food (or lack of good food options) can all take their toll.
Also, since most of us rarely get away, we set our expectations and those of our entire family too high. I am as guilty as anyone of doing this. On our last trip to Florida, my wife and I made the conscious decision that we were going to RELAX as a family. Not just go all out because it is rarely fun. So, yes, we did go to the theme parks. But, we did not get their when they opened nor were we there when they closed.
We planned and packed well. Don’t bring TOO much, it will just exhaust you. Bring a few quality things that your kids like, some healthy snacks and water. You don’t really need 14 t-shirts when you are only going for 4 days, do you?
A little planning, good packing and some compromise can make your family vacation awesome!!
Basic Nutrition
Basic nutrition seems to be common sense, but so many people struggle with it. Part of the struggle is temptation. Part of the struggle is that we don’t have a lot of time to plan and prepare nutritious, delicious meals. And yet, another part of the struggle is that we don’t know how to make nutrition delicious.
To have your meal plan evaluated, you need to visit a Registered Dietician. There are lots of nutrition programs out there, but only a registered dietician has the training to design a program for you. So, if you need serious help, don’t hesitate, get a referral from your doctor.
For some basic ideas, there are a few simple, easy things that work for pretty much everyone. They are:
- eat less processed food.
- Eat more fruit and vegetables
- Watch your portions
- Drink water
Processed foods are convenient and often very tasty. They are also usually loaded with calories and the serving size may not be enough to satisfy you. Try reducing the amount of these that you have in the house.
Once you have unloaded the processed food, you can replace it with filling vegetables and fruit. By making wiser choices, you can lower your caloric intake and still enjoy what you eat. Take breakfast for example. Would you rather have a bagel and cream cheese or scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, rye toast with jam and fresh pineapple? It might surprise you that the egg breakfast has fewer calories (see details below)
Now, it is time to look at your portions. This is a tough thing for a lot of people to do. You need to read the label. Is one serving 6 potato chips? Are you only going to eat 6 chips? If you are, put the 6 in a bowl and walk away. Or, choose an alternate that will satisfy you. Maybe instead of the chips, you would be happier with vegetables and dip (again, put the portion of dip in a bowl and walk away!)
Drink more water should be my mantra. I say it all day long. I feel better when I drink more water. Have a look at your water intake and decide if you need to drink more. Water is a better drink for your body than a lot of the drinks that we love (juice, sweet tea, soda) because it is just water. Have a look at it and see if you should consider drinking more.
I wish you the best of health!
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