Fit Talk

Recently, I finished reading The Diet Alternative by Diane Hampton.  In this easy-to-read book, Diane suggests eating only when you are hunger-not because it’s lunchtime.  God gave us the feelings of hunger and fullness for a reason.

Before reading this book, I thought being hunger was a terrible thing and should be avoided at all costs-meaning if I knew I wouldn’t have a chance to eat for a while I’d stock up.  But it’s okay to be hunger; in fact, food is so much more satisfying if you are hunger.

Throughout this year (and with the help of this book) I have been convicted of gluttony-getting more than I need and therefore making food an idol.  To some, (okay to a lot of people) this sounds like no big deal.  So I eat more than one dessert becuase it tastes good… what’s wrong with that?

Well, I now know that healthy eating requires balance and self-control.  I struggle with this all the time.  Still, slowly but surely the Lord is healing me.  I am learning to surrender all.

If you live in Minnesota you know what I mean when I say spontaneous Minnesota weather.  Last week it snowed… Today the temperature outside is 66 degrees! It’s amazingly beautiful out! A day to enjoy the great outdoors.

Just wanted to let you guys know that tomorrow is my 3rd 5K!!! I’m so excited!! I hope to beat my PR, but if I don’t that’s okay…

Keep ya posted:)

Have you had a chance to watch the Olympics yet?

It is truly inspiring to watch Michael Phelps beat world records as if it was a piece of cake. I wonder if he’s getting bored of all those metal ceremonies;)

Gymnastics-both men and women-is fun to watch too. Those competitors are so strong!

Well, I hope the Olympics inspires you to go out and take a walk (right before you watch the Olympics:)

by Pollyanna Covert

Do you love chocolate but worry about fitting into your favorite jeans? What if you could snack on something that has fewer calories and is natural, plus it tastes like chocolate?

Seem too good to be true?

Let me introduce you to carob! Carob is a great-tasting substitute for chocolate with a history of its own.

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by Suzanne Hadley

I am not a runner.

Or at least I didn’t used to be. But since I moved to Colorado 5 years ago, I’ve run half a dozen races.

“Why?” you ask. For the competition? Definitely not (10-year-olds outrun me). For the exercise? Well, I need it, but that’s not enough to make me pound the pavement. For the challenge? Nope. (I don’t need to prove myself to anyone, particularly myself).

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They ate when they were stressed. They ate when they were lonely or frustrated. Then the guilt set in–for breaking the latest attempt at a diet, for losing the power struggle with a craving. It’s an unhealthy pattern familiar to the women on these pages, and one to which many of us can relate.

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Today I ran my second 5K (I ran my first last month). It started at 8:30am and was at a beautiful park right next to the Mississippi River. The tall trees made a green canopy above but left enough space for the brilliant sun to seep through. The wind was blowing at the perfect speed and the temperature was very pleasant.

I did reach (and surpass my goals) of beating my time and having fun. At this race I got to see the results right there. I took 92nd place at a time of 29 min. 38 sec. and a pace of 9min 33sec. I ran the first mile in 9min. 15sec. I shaved 3 minutes and 4 seconds off my last 5K!! I’m gettin’ faster!

I left the race looking forward to the next.

Just wanted to write a quick note. Tomorrow I’m running my 2nd 5K! My goals are to: beat my 1st 5K time, run the whole race, and just have fun!!!

I found this neat tool at MSN.com. Just click on any muscle in the body and there you’ll find exercises for that muscle! Bored of your same old same old? Try this tool and learn new exercises.

THE FIT ZONE