Motivation

"Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness." ~Earl of Darby

WOD

AFAP - five rounds

10 reps, Squat Cleans #135 

15 reps, Chest Press (R) w/ crunch #35 KB

15 reps, Chest Press (L) w/ crunch #35 KB

20 reps, KB swing #70

100 meter run

WOD/ Healthy Focus

20 minute walk/run

Record distance covered

Jumpstart Your Metabolism

Feel as if you are never fired up? One or more of these four hidden factors may be undermining your metabolism, combined processes by which your body's cells produce energy. Here are four suggestions to beat the burnout and stoke your metabolism again.

Need you to keep coming back.

Friday - Missed meals

Saturday- Drug therapy

Sunday- Smoking cessation

Monday- Hormone shortage

Quick Fixes for Fatigue

You're so predictable. Everyday, you run out of steam, lose juice, or otherwise hit the wall at nearly the exact time same times.

How do I know this?  Because it happens to everyone.  In fact, its like clockwork, which actually makes sense, because your body clock is part of the problem:  When your internal chronometer is out of whack, you feel wiped out.  There are other reasons, too.  I will detail some of these reasons in the following days and offer some quick fixes, or at at least a work around for each problem.

In the upcoming days, consider your energy crisis solved!

Asthma Study on Benefits to Chiropractic

Asthma has become a large health concern for children in recent years. Over the past 20 years the incidence of asthma has doubled. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that in 1998, approximately 17,299,000 people in the United States, or 6.4% of the population, with cases among very young children up 160%. As reported in the June 16, 1999 issue of JAMA, the CDC also noted that between 1980 and 1994, the number of people self-reporting asthma grew 75%.

In a study conducted in 1996 by the Michigan Chiropractic Council (MCC), a panel of doctors performed an out-come assessment study to test the qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of chiropractic care on children with asthma. The high demand of parents seeking alternative care for pediatric asthma was shown by the overwhelming interest in the study. More than 500 parents called the MCC seeking to get their child involved in the chiropractic study.

The study, which took place during May and June of 1996, examined the chiropractic effectiveness in correcting the cause of asthma in patients from birth to age 17. The average age of the participant was 10 years. "After 30 days of chiropractic health care, patients averaged only one attack, whereas prior to the study they were experiencing more than four attacks," said MCC Dr. Bob Graham, who directed the study. "Medications, which can be costly, were decreased by nearly 70 percent. Finally, patient satisfaction was rated 8.5 on a scale of 10." More than 70 chiropractors from 62 cities in Michigan studied more than 80 children suffering from asthma.

Three Ways with Tomatoes

Vertical Salad - Slice an assortment of tomatoes (red, yellow, heirloom) and layer them in a stack. Place some arugula leave on the plate and drizzle with extra virgin oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or dill are good choices), salt and pepper.

Roasted Grape Tomatoes - Toss a pint of grape tomatoes with one Tbsp oil and a sprinkle of salad and pepper. Transfer to a baking pan and roast in a 425 degree oven for 7-10 minutes or until skins start to split. Sprinkle with chopped basil or mint.

Fresh Salsa - Combine 5 plum tomatoes (about on pound) chopped, 1/2 cup each chopped fennel and red onion, 1 packed Tbsp each chopped basil and cilantro, 1 Tbsp seeded and chopped jalapeno, 1 Tbsp each olive oil and orange juice, and 1/2 tsp orange zest in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

WOD 08/30/2009

AFAP
Burpees:
Sets of 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Sit-ups 10 repetitions between each set

Motivation

"Living a healthy lifestyle will only deprive you of poor health, lethargy and fat"- Jill Johnson