Community Blog http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/blog.aspx 120 mojoPortal Blog Module V 1.0 Looking for healthy recipes? http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/looking-for-healthy-recipes.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:15:21 GMT http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/looking-for-healthy-recipes.aspx http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/looking-for-healthy-recipes.aspx
 

Healthy eating starts with great planning.  You will have won half the healthy diet battle if you have a well-stocked kitchen, a stash of quick and easy recipes, and plenty of healthy snacks.  It's not about about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love.  It's about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible.

Do you have a favorite healthy recipee?  This forum is a place to share ideas for healthy meals, snacks, desserts and drinks.  Share ideas that will help us put together healthy meals that are quick and easy for

*  Busy professionals on the run
*  Families with young children
*  Office parties and lunch meetings
*  Healthy snacks
*  Healthy desserts

Do you have an idea that has worked in getting picky eaters to inlcude more vegetables in their diet? 
Do you know of a great website or other resource that will help us improve our nutritional knowledge?
Do you have an idea that will help employers improve the nutritional culture in their office?




 



Brian  ...]]> Cruising, Losing and Still Having Fun! http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/cruising-losing-and-still-having-fun.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:53:54 GMT http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/cruising-losing-and-still-having-fun.aspx http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/cruising-losing-and-still-having-fun.aspx So your going on a cruise and trying to lose weight at the same time.  Can you go on a 7 day cruise to the Carribean, have fun and come back lighter?   These Health Nut Team members are certainly going to give it their best shot! 



Brian  ...]]> Health Nuts "Boot Camp Lite" http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/health-nuts-boot-camp-lite.aspx Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:38 GMT http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/health-nuts-boot-camp-lite.aspx http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/health-nuts-boot-camp-lite.aspx Saturday, March 20th marks the date of the very first Health Nuts weekly morning "boot camp lite" at Centennial Park.  The initial group was made up of 12 individuals; some walked, some jogged and some ran-- but everyone is able to participate at a level that is right for them.  The idea is very simple.  We stretch and warm-up from 7:00am to 7:15am.  All of us start out together at 7:15 and circle the approximate 2.5 mile lake starting and ending at the lakefront stage.   The faster runners, at various points around the lake, circle back.  As they pass the joggers, they also, in-turn, circle back and together they loop around the walkers and then continue their journey back to the front.  Along the way, we do find short opportunities to add in a few boot camp style exercises and a couple of ranger runs (joggers go at slow pace and in a single file line. The leader calls for the individual in the back to run at fast pace to the front.  Once in the front, the new frontrunner again adjusts to a slow pace and the cycle repeats). Individuals participate in the extra activities as they are able  and when they want.  We all finished at the same time back at the lake front with each individual having had the opportunity to participate in the approximate 45 minutes physical activity within their own ability and comfort level.  For those that are able to stay, we do some “extra credit” core work and stretching before parting.   We hope that you will join us on Saturday mornings whenever the weather permits.

Centennial Park (South Gate Entrance off of Rt. 108;  meeting at lakefront Stage)
Date:  Saturday mornings
Time:  7:00am stretch and warm-up;  7:15am walk/jog/run the lake
What to bring:  a mat or towel and a water bottle
Questions:  email brian@wepromoteheatlh.org
You don't have to be a Health Nut to join us on Saturday mornings!  drop-ins welcome.



Brian  ...]]> Get Active Howard County http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/www.getactivehowardcounty.org Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:29:51 GMT http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/www.getactivehowardcounty.org http://www.stayactivehowardcounty.org/www.getactivehowardcounty.org  

Get Active Howard County 10 week program starts Monday, March 29th
Get Active Howard County is a 10 week community wide physical fitness and wellness initiative designed to make Howard County the “fittest county” in America.  Get Active Howard County’s goal is to increase awareness of healthy lifestyles habits and to motivate people to participate in 30 minutes or more of moderate activity for at least five days per week.  Up to 5,000 people are expected to take part in the program as individuals or teams.  We would like to invite your group to participate. 
Signing on a team is easy and registration begins March 1st.  Teams can be any size. Once your team is signed up, you will have the ability to participate in the many free events that are being offered across the county by our partners, activity sponsors and wellness professionals.   The 10 week  jam-packed calendar of activities includes, Intro to Pilates, Yoga, children activities, walks and so much more.  Visit www.GetAactiveHowardCounty.org   to see some of the events being planned. For information about the kick-off event, click on Saturday, March 27th on the calendar. 
We are available to talk to someone from your group or organization to explain how easy it is to get started.  This would be a great way to intensify a current Wellness Program, or help you get a Wellness Program started.  Many groups have expressed that the biggest obstacles to starting a wellness program are time and money.  Get Active Howard County is FREE and we can provide all of the simple tools, communications and even activities!  Money and time are never an issue!


Brian  ...]]>