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What Moves
You?
Your body loves to move; it was designed that
way. Regular exercise re-energizes us, and needs to be part of a
balanced lifestyle. Now is a great time to try a new type of
movement--or restart one of your old favorites--and incorporate it into
your schedule. Your heart will thank you, your soul will be gratified,
your limbs will be more fluid and you'll sleep better at night!
For my part, I was always curious about how I would like working with a
personal trainer, and have to be accountable to do daily exercises.
For the past couple of weeks I have been working with Ken from Personal Best and it's actually
been fun! I've learned a lot about how to do exercises properly, and
those most beneficial for my weak spots.
Here's a picture of me working on my abs. Just like making changes to
one's diet, once you start exercising and feeling better in your body,
it's self-reinforcing. I felt proud of myself. If strength-training is
not to your liking, there is always walking. Read the next two
articles to find out how I am motivating my clients, and myself, to get
out and walk the walk. Enjoy the warmer weather with whatever moves you!
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This Month's Feature Article
Walk the Walk
The most natural form of
exercise is walking. And, we really have no excuse not to walk--it is
free, your legs are always available and it can be done almost
anywhere, anytime! To begin a walking program, first pick a time of
day that you can consistently fit into your schedule. Start out slow
and easy for one week-even 10 minutes a day. Then add five minutes to
your walks each week. Work your way up to 30 minutes at least three
times a week. Try to include a friend or family member to add some
motivation.
Benefits of
Walking:
Burns calories
Strengthens back muscles
Slims your waist
Strengthens your bones
Lowers blood pressure
Promotes weight loss
Shapes and tones your legs and backside
Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes
Reduces stress
Improves sleep
Improves mood and outlook on life
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Ingredients
for a Healthy Life: A Pedometer
Pedometers are step-counting devices
and a great motivational tool. As your fitness increases, you can bump
up your goal to a new numerical target. The objective in using a
pedometer is to see how you are doing and measure your progress. All
you need is a simple one that counts the steps you take each day and is
easy to use.
The standard fitness goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day, which
represents about 5 miles. What matters most is to start your
journey because the health benefits begin with the first steps.
Wherever you're at, try to add 500 steps a day or a week, and you will
experience tremendous improvements in your health.
I recently bought a pedometer for myself. I enjoyed the daily
challenge of increasing my steps so much, that I purchased a large
supply to give to all of my clients to share the experience!
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New Event in April:
Health Food Store
Tours!!
at Jack's Health Food
Country
Inman Grove Center, 1107 Inman
Ave.
Edison, NJ (10 minutes from Westfield)
Thu 4/16 7:-7:30 pm
& Sat 4/18
1-1:30 pm
Discover products to help you:
lose weight, increase energy, avoid allergies, eat nutritious snacks
and improve the health of the whole family! Get the answers to all of
your questions.
30 Minute Tours:
$25 private tour (a $60 value); $10 group tour of 8 people. Special offer: purchase a $100
store gift certificate and take the group tour for free!
Tour
host: Sharon Goldner, Health Counselor & Chef
Register at the store or call Jack:
908-561-0056
Inman Grove Center,
1107 Inman Ave., Edison, NJ
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Food Focus: Spring into Asparagus 
When you start to see Asparagus
displays front and center in the produce section, you know that spring
has arrived. Considered a delicacy since ancient times, and known as
the aristocrat of vegetables, the fleshy green Asparagus spears are
both succulent and tender. It is an excellent source of folic acid and
a good source of vitamin C, thiamin and B6. It is also valued for its
function as a natural diuretic, a strengthener of female hormones, and
an antidote to x-rays and other forms of radiation.
When shopping for asparagus, choose firm, thin stems with deep green or
purplish closed tips. Use asparagus as soon as possible after
purchase. Store it loosely covered in the refrigerator. Wrap a moist
paper towel around the stem ends or stand them upright in two inches of
cold water.
Recipe of the Month:
Asparagus
spears can be chopped in stir fries, soups and salads, or steamed or
roasted and eaten as is. There are many recipes that incorporate this
highly-prized vegetable into appetizers, pastas, casseroles and main
dishes. Below are two ways to prepare asparagus, but don't hold back
from using it in any of your favorite recipes.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
One pound of asparagus
Instructions:
To start, hold the stalk by each end and bend it
until it snaps in two to separate the fibrous stalk ends from the
tender spears.
To roast it: cut
spears into 2"-3" pieces and place on baking sheet. Drizzle or spray
with olive oil and salt lightly. Roast in 425 degree oven for 10
minutes. Easy!
To steam it: cut into
pieces or place whole spears into steam basket. Steam for 3-4 minutes
or until tender. Remove and drizzle a balsamic vinegarette or favorite
sauce over asparagus and serve immediately.
Sauce: Here is one of
many possibilities to "dress up" your asparagus.
Blend together: 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp.
soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. orange juice, 1 tsp. agave syrup or honey. Optional:
1-2 tsp. minced garlic. Pour over hot asparagus and enjoy!
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 About SharonSharon Goldner motivates individuals and
groups to live their fullest potential. As a
Certified Holistic Health Counselor and owner of Recipe For A
Healthy Life, she makes the connection between food, and the mind
and body so that individuals can easily understand their path to health
and vitality.
She is a graduate of the Institute of
Integrative Nutrition in New York City, and is certified by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners and Columbia University
Teacher's College. Her training as a Vegetarian
Chef at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts in
New York City enables her to work with clients in a fun and practical
way as they create a realistic eating plan.
Sharon is also a
frequent wellness speaker for both corporate and not-for-profit groups.
Her empowering message provides participants with the tools and
inspiration to improve their food choices and the quality of their
lives.
Call today! And create your own recipe
for a healthy life! 908-242-3763
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