After jumping rope and Muay Thai, my knees were just too tired to run the 3 miles. So, I ran for a mile, power walked on an incline for 1.25 miles, then ran for the remaining .75 mile.
The takehome message here is this: I listened to my body and didn't tax my knees. I kept my heart rate in the fat burning zone. I managed a good sweat and I really did the 3 miles at the end of the day...and, I managed to eat a healthy, lowfat meal in a restaurant afterward!
I WIN!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Remember what I said yesterday about short term goals. Stay focused. There are many options when you work out to achieve your fitness goals. If your body tells you that it's not a good day for a run, then walk or do the elliptical machine. If your legs are really tired, then do abs and arms. At the end of the day, the sum of all parts becomes greater than the whole!
Happy Tuesday!
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Warm Weather Has Finally Arrived!!
YIPPEEE!!!! It's gonna be 87 degrees here in Manhattan today. After walking the doggie's toes off this morning, she's taking her late morning nap and after I've sent out today's blog, I'm off on my mountain bike to check out all the fun outdoor activities here in the Big Apple!
So, it's Saturday again!!! WHOOPPEEEE!!!! I just love Saturdays when it's nice outside. So, let's keep it really simple and brief today with your Healthy Tip:
The temperature has just risen over 20 degrees within the past 24 hours. When you participate in any outdoor activity today, dress appropriately AND DON'T FORGET TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND PUT ON YOUR SUNSCREEN!
And as Porky Pig would say....yee be dee, be dee...that's all folks! :)
So, it's Saturday again!!! WHOOPPEEEE!!!! I just love Saturdays when it's nice outside. So, let's keep it really simple and brief today with your Healthy Tip:
The temperature has just risen over 20 degrees within the past 24 hours. When you participate in any outdoor activity today, dress appropriately AND DON'T FORGET TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND PUT ON YOUR SUNSCREEN!
And as Porky Pig would say....yee be dee, be dee...that's all folks! :)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
So, What Am I Eating For Breakfast and How's That Knee????
Many of you ask me what I eat for breakfast and what my daily food intake is now that I'm on my way to health and fitness. O.K., here's a typical day:
Breakfast: 1 scoop low carb protein with 8oz skim milk and 2 tblspns of flaxseed oil.
Midmorning: an orange, or a half a grapefruit, or a banana
Lunch: 2 oz lean protein with a handmade salad. Dressing is a tblspn of olive oil with either balsamic vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon.
Midafternoon snack: a bit of peanutbutter and honey on a flatbread and a fruit.
Dinner: 3 oz protein, dark leafy greens (hot or cold) and a green vegetable. Maybe a flatbread or 1/2pita (since I'm a breadaholic).
Beverages: I usually have a cup of coffee in the morning...or not. I drink a pitcher of green tea during the day, plus lots of fresh water and at dinnertime, either seltzer with fresh lemon/lime or water.
That's basically the plan.
Today, it is 29 days since my knee surgery and my wonderful and talented surgeon tells me I'm doing just great! We are going to add a minitrampolene to the mix and I'm bound for the elliptical machine! Today, I wore real shoes (2.5" heel) and so far, so good! Stairs are still a bit challenging but we both feel that within another 4 weeks, I might just be seen running again in the downtown area with my trusty dog, Sooki!
What's the secret to the success so far??? Acupuncture and laser for the knee, lots of physical therapy exercises that I do everyday, and proper diet.
Someone asked me today if it is true that acupuncture really works for diet. YES!!!! Acupuncture and herbal pills can stimulate thyroid function and boost the metabolism. It can help drain excess fluid, reduce appetitie and clear toxins from the body that trap fats in the body.
Call or email me if you are interested in my 12 week total health program for Fitness! It's worked quite well for many of my patients and can work for you too!!
Breakfast: 1 scoop low carb protein with 8oz skim milk and 2 tblspns of flaxseed oil.
Midmorning: an orange, or a half a grapefruit, or a banana
Lunch: 2 oz lean protein with a handmade salad. Dressing is a tblspn of olive oil with either balsamic vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon.
Midafternoon snack: a bit of peanutbutter and honey on a flatbread and a fruit.
Dinner: 3 oz protein, dark leafy greens (hot or cold) and a green vegetable. Maybe a flatbread or 1/2pita (since I'm a breadaholic).
Beverages: I usually have a cup of coffee in the morning...or not. I drink a pitcher of green tea during the day, plus lots of fresh water and at dinnertime, either seltzer with fresh lemon/lime or water.
That's basically the plan.
Today, it is 29 days since my knee surgery and my wonderful and talented surgeon tells me I'm doing just great! We are going to add a minitrampolene to the mix and I'm bound for the elliptical machine! Today, I wore real shoes (2.5" heel) and so far, so good! Stairs are still a bit challenging but we both feel that within another 4 weeks, I might just be seen running again in the downtown area with my trusty dog, Sooki!
What's the secret to the success so far??? Acupuncture and laser for the knee, lots of physical therapy exercises that I do everyday, and proper diet.
Someone asked me today if it is true that acupuncture really works for diet. YES!!!! Acupuncture and herbal pills can stimulate thyroid function and boost the metabolism. It can help drain excess fluid, reduce appetitie and clear toxins from the body that trap fats in the body.
Call or email me if you are interested in my 12 week total health program for Fitness! It's worked quite well for many of my patients and can work for you too!!
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