Fit for Winter 2012

Thanksgiving Holiday Hold-Down: Calories In vs. Calories Out (Nov 15)

ChrisBoyer — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:24:22 +0000

Please join us for a free seminar with Susannah O’Donnell, “Thanksgiving Holiday Hold-Down: Calories In vs. Calories Out” at Whole Foods Market Vienna on Tuesday, November 15 at 7p.m.

Email Katie Wolffe at Whole Foods to register. (Registration is required.)

Not All Food Is Created Equal

ChrisBoyer — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:07:42 +0000

I just read something the other day in the Washington Post that made me look at food differently. A long-term medical research study found that not all food is created equal when your trying to stay fit. It isn’t as simple as eating certain foods in moderation, some foods make you gain weight while and others help keep the pounds off!

Get this – for every additional daily serving of potatoes that people in the study ate, they gained an extra pound every four years. But people that added an extra serving of fruits and vegetables into their diet gained less weight.

And it wasn’t just fruits and veggies – nuts and yogurt also help kept the pounds off. I’ve always been a fan of fruits, veggies, nuts and yogurts, but I’m ready to call them a “FitFor50 super food!” What are you eating? Log in to your Playbook to check out some healthy recipes I recently shared, including healthier summer desserts, and Chicken Flatbread (I actually made a video of my cooking this)!

Keep eating those healthy foods!

Out with the Food Pyramid and in with ChooseMyPlate!

ChrisBoyer — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:58:00 +0000

The USDA recently updated their recommended food group illustration, it was formerly the food pyramid and now it is a plate. Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetable and the other half with grains and protein. It also includes a glass representing dairy.

What do you think? Is it a good way to visualize your daily food group requirements? http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Knock Out Nicotine – support group for quitting smoking

ChrisBoyer — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:36:26 +0000

Come join this free support group for anyone who has quit or is quitting tobacco use. No registration required. Meet with others trying to stop smoking, and benefit from group support. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, at 2700 Prosperity Ave, Suite 100, in Fairfax, VA. Can’t make it in person? Participants are also welcome to join by phone.

Call 703-698-2406 for more information.

Snooze, you lose…weight!

ChrisBoyer — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:32 +0000

Good news for sleepy heads: recent research indicates a positive relationship between getting lots of sleep and weight loss. Factors such as when meals and bedtime are scheduled also make a difference:

“Higher BMI (Body Mass Index) was associated with short sleep duration, later sleep timing, caloric consumption after 8:00 PM, and fast food meals.”

The study, reported in Obesity, suggests that paying attention to the timing of eating and sleeping can boost effectiveness of weight management programs. For those who dine early and head for bed by midnight, it’s a dream come true – not so much for those who dinner late and then snack until crashing out.

Sun, Sweat and Skincare!

ChrisBoyer — Tue, 17 May 2011 06:00:50 +0000

Know what SPF is generally recommended by doctors or when to re-apply? Know why food rich in lycopene can help combat sun damage? Check out FitForSpring’s Day 5 message in your Playbook, and learn how to treat your skin right all year long.

Take a Break and Hydrate

ChrisBoyer — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:36 +0000

Should you have water or a sports drink? Check out FitForSpring’s Day 4 message in your Playbook, and learn which one’s best for your Spring workout!

Unhealthy salad? Really?

ChrisBoyer — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:11 +0000

Keeping healthy while you’re out and about is simple: order salad for lunch and you’re good to go– right? Wrong! I just read an article about how salads and other so-called healthy foods can sometimes be unhealthy, especially if you’re watching your calories and fat intake:

“These days, restaurant salads can include ingredients that dieters would be likely to avoid (meats, cheeses, breads, and pasta). Potato chips are labeled ‘veggie chips,’ milkshakes are called ‘smoothies,’ and sugary drinks are named ‘flavored water.’”

The article discusses a study showing how “healthy” foods aren’t – if you read their ingredients label. Stay on the safe side and investigate ingredients food you order when you’re on the go. Sometimes a salad is not a salad!

You can read the full article on ScienceDaily.com.

In the Case of an Emergency

ChrisBoyer — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:37:15 +0000

Make sure to check out today’s FitForSpring message in your Playbook on how to prepare for the unexpected.

Let’s get FitForSpring!

ChrisBoyer — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:15:18 +0000

Hey guys and gals, have you noticed the days getting longer? This is one of my favorite times of year — the weather’s getting warmer and I’m itching to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Wait — what did I hear you say? “Help — I’m not ready for bathing suit season!!!”

DON’T WORRY!

I’m here to help get you motivated to get your bod in shape for summer AND to have a FUN, safe and healthy spring!

LET’S GET STARTED!

Last year’s “Fitfor50″ and “FitforWinter” programs were such a great success, we’re taking it seasonal all year long with FitforSpring, FitforSummer, and FitforFall too.

I’ll be here the whole year to give you coaching and tips on seasonal activities, fitness goals and exercises.

You can also catch me here next month hosting my own COOKING SHOW featuring fun, healthy recipes and fresh, local ingredients.

Now LET’S GET COOKING (in more ways than one)!