Upper Table Rock Run

What an awesome day for an 8 mile trail run on Upper Table Rock......well actually, there was about 1 mile of uphill power hiking, 6 miles of trail running and 1 mile of cross country (no trails) running.

Nutrition on the Go
Although preparing your own meals is usually preferable to eating out due to having more control over the ingredients and preparation methods, the fact is most people will eat out on a regular basis.  In order to help you make the best choices you can in a fast paced imperfect world, I offer you these tips for "Nutrition on the Go".  read more

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Heavy Bag

I got my day started with a couple of brisk early morning 1/2 mile walks with a client and later in the afternoon I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.

More Dietary Fiber Might Help Thwart Stroke
For every 7-gram bump in daily fiber consumption, an individual's risk for experiencing an initial stroke appears to plummet 7 percent, the investigators concluded after analyzing 20-plus years of research.  read more

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Lower Table Rock Hike

It was a perfect day for a Lower Table Rock hike.  The rain showers were light and not many other people were on the trail.  There were many new sightings of wildflowers and I saw one of the most dense patches of fritillaria recurva I've ever seen.

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Yard/Garden Work and a Savannah Loop Run

I was going to take the day off from exercise and get some much needed yard and garden work done....and I did get that done, but the opportunity presented itself to get out in the great weather and do a fun run with a friend on the Lower Table Rock Savannah Loop.

Why Suckable Fruit Sucks
The case against giving your kids blended fruit and vegetable pouches.  read more

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Lower Table Rock Run

I managed to get out between rain showers today for an awesome Lower Table Rock run.  I was going to do a heavy leg workout afterward, but chores and errands took over my schedule.....so that will have to wait for another day.

Upping vigorous exercise may improve fibromyalgia
For those who are able, exercising once or twice more weekly may alleviate some symptoms of a chronic pain condition without making joints feel worse, according to a new study.  read more

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DB Rows

I took some time out of my afternoon for a really great dumbbell row workout......and I worked my way up to a new 1 rep max of 175 lbs.  I finished the workout with a few sets of pullups.

Can depression cause physical pain?
In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms such as back pain or headaches. This kind of pain may be the first or the only sign of depression.  read more

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Upper Table Rock Run and a Chest Workout

Today I headed out to Upper Table Rock for a great run, and with the slightly cooler temps and threat of rain, there were a few less people out on the trail.
Afterward I did a workout of BB bench presses, DB flye/press supersets and pushups.

5 tips to keep weight in check
It’s a myth that eating sensibly is tedious and dull. In truth, a healthy diet contains plenty of delicious and satisfying foods. And for weight control, good food and healthy eating habits make it no big deal.  read more

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