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JANUARY 2012

MICHIGAN’S OWN • WELLNESS • FITNESS • NUTRITION • PREVENTION • INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE F R E E

Healthy solutions. Fit results. A better you.

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TRENDSAHEAD!2012 � tness trends revealed inside!

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SENIOR EXERCISEStay in shape and keep moving for longevity

Healthcare designed for you.At Physicians Health Plan, we are dedicated to keeping you healthy. That’s

why we’ve created programs like Life360 to assist you with your particular

healthcare needs. These health management programs are designed to fit

your lifestyle and the specific needs of everyone in your family.

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PLAYING SPORTS CAN MAKE YOUR KID FEEL LIKE A SUPER HERO - BUT WHAT ABOUT YOU?

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When big youth sports events are held in Greater Lansing it’s a classic win-win. The local economy gets a boost and youth sports heroes are made.

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Healthcare designed for you.At Physicians Health Plan, we are dedicated to keeping you healthy. That’s

why we’ve created programs like Life360 to assist you with your particular

healthcare needs. These health management programs are designed to fit

your lifestyle and the specific needs of everyone in your family.

If you’re already a PHP member, we’re happy to have you as part of our family.

If you’re not a PHP member, it’s a great time to look at your healthcare options.

Because you have a choice. phpmm.org

Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan and its subsidiaries are affiliates of Sparrow Health System.

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When big youth sports events are held in Greater Lansing it’s a classic win-win. The local economy gets a boost and youth sports heroes are made.

Do you or someone in your family play a tournament sport that could be a good fit for the area? Need a hand growing your local sports event? The Greater Lansing Sports Authority offers free support to develop athletic tourna-ments and events in the Capital region.

Help us develop a strong sports com-munity and we can keep those event dollars local. Your kid will feel like a hero on the field and you can feel like a hero for your home town. Contact us today to learn more.

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Start o� 2012 with great food that is good for you.

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House hunting and gyms have a lot in common

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’m reminded of buying my first house when I tell people about the various gyms and fitness centers in our readership area. The 2012 version of the Healthy & Fit Magazine Gym Guide is on page 16, itemizing the bare-boned features offered by mid-Michigan facilities that chose to be included in this free directory. We list the membership price, number

of machines, amenities and whether they have Zumba and other classes. That’s important stuff.

The trick to picking out the right facility for you, though, is to visit it first. Kick the tires, so to speak. Talk with the trainers, walk around, check out the locker room, and by all means make sure it smells OK.

My wife and I visited about five houses before we found a house that was right for us. Maybe the price range of the houses was an issue—it was years before the real estate bubble burst. Maybe we were just sensitive. But in each case, upon personal examination, there was something about the home that made our decision to pass easier.

The same is true for fitness centers—no guide can reveal that essential something that will make the facility perfect for you. The guide will narrow down the initial list of gyms to contact, but you will have to personally see the gym to find the one that is right for you.

On my list, the following are essential components to check on a personal visit:

Cleanliness is something a facility should put first and foremost. Working out in dingy conditions went out of style about the same time I graduated from high school, and that was a while ago. It should smell nice, have clean locker rooms, and machines and benches that do not drip with sweat. (Not your sweat, that’s OK. I’m talking about other people’s sweat, which is gross!)

Staff should be friendly and know what they’re talking about. You can have the best machines in the world, but if no one is there to help you use them, it doesn’t do much good. Smiles are nice and if you are greeted by your first name, that’s pretty cool. Everyone wants to feel like a VIP.

And my last piece of advice: Make sure the parking lot is ample. There’s nothing worse than being fired up for a good workout and being frustrated looking for a parking spot. Sure that could be a sign that you found the biggest and most popular gym in the area, but if you spend more time finding a parking spot than you do working out, what’s the point?

Have fun. If you’re a true workout aficionado, leave the car at home, take the guide and run from gym to gym to try out all the facilities. That would be a heck of a workout.

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BethAnn Perkins-Simmons, 52, of Grand Ledge, began running to help manage stress. Since 2003, she’s completed 27 marathons including: two Boston Marathons as a mobility impaired guide for an amputee friend, Disney’s Goofy Challenge (a half marathon on one day followed by a full marathon the next), three altitude marathons above 6,000 feet, three ultra-marathons, two half marathons, and an Ironman. It all started after she gained 15 pounds on her 5’3” frame and she and her husband joined Weight Watchers. Two months later, her husband contracted a heart infection and had to have open heart surgery. “I found myself surrounded by three kids, two dogs, three cats and a husband 24/7. I needed an escape. I started running and I haven’t stopped.” Perkins-Simmons trains year-round, monitors her portions and makes better food choices. “I have a lot of energy. I’m more fit at 52 than I was at 22. I’m young at heart and feel that age does not define me. My message is to not let society, family or friends define who you are and what you can do. Life is a journey; live it to the fullest and take time to celebrate! You will be amazed at what you can do.”

KEN WOODKnown as The Walk-a-Thon Man, Ken Wood, 71, a part-time Lansing resident, has walked tens of thousands of miles for various charities, including seven cross-country treks. One of his 3,500-mile treks from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. was accomplished in just 104 days. Wood’s walks have benefitted the Dream Factory, an organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children; local chapters of the American Cancer Society; and have raised awareness for handicapped persons, world hunger, troubled youth, and the need for organ donors. “I started walking for charities when my son, H. Ken Wood, Jr., who was the 1974 Michigan Easter Seal poster child, asked me to do something for the handicapped,” says Wood. His accomplishments include holding the trans-United States walking record, being featured in a TV movie in the early 80s, receiving official commendation and recognition from the Michigan legislature for his work with the 1982 Walk for Life and for founding We Care Dynamics, a non-profit corporation to serve those in need. To this day, Wood and his family continue their charity work. Wood’s daughter Sarah is organizing a walk-a-thon from Lansing’s capitol to Washington D.C. and also plans to participate in the Action for Healthy Kids walk-a-thon next year. To stay in shape, Wood exercises and eats right. “I walk 1-2 miles every other day, do curls and squats with weights and eat like I’m supposed to—no junk food.”

At age 86, Gloria Miller is enjoying life to the fullest. “I’m so busy,” she says, “I have a hard time finding time to attend regular exercise classes.” Instead, Miller does yoga stretches each morning to manage her severe arthritis, walks every day, mows the lawn, tends a vegetable garden, plays golf and kayaks. She says she’s always been active, preferring the outdoors. “As a child growing up on a farm west of DeWitt, I was always outside, tagging along with my dad and grandpa.” In college, Miller majored in science, minored in physical education, and played field hockey and softball. As an adult, she kept active on the job as a high school chemistry and physical education teacher; and also in her spare time camping, hiking and canoeing. When she canoed the first Grand River Expedition from Jackson to Grand Haven in 1990 and learned about river conservation efforts, Miller realized that the Looking Glass River, where she played as a child and learned to dog-paddle, would benefit from environmental advocacy. That same year she founded the Friends of the Looking Glass River Watershed Council, Inc. Although Miller gives credit to her genes for her health and longevity—her mother lived to be 105—her passion for life and healthy lifestyle seem to be serving her very well.

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Lesley Kovacs, 60, of Holt, realized that walking when the weather cooperated was not enough to get fit. “I was feeling kid of bulky,” she says. “I was carrying some extra weight and I wasn’t happy about it.” Kovacs enrolled in an interval class focusing on cardio and strength three times a week, and the pounds began to come off. To include stretching in her routine, she ventured into yoga and soon decided to become a certified yoga instructor. Currently, Kovacs teaches yoga, EnhanceFitness, Active Older Adults and Strength & Stretch classes at YMCAs throughout the Lansing area. “Being fit allows me to be active and gives me energy throughout the day to do my daily activities and run around with my grandkids,” she says. “It also keeps the soreness of arthritis at bay and helps maintain my cholesterol level and my weight.” One of the reasons Kovacs became a fitness instructor was to force herself to be physically active on a regular basis. “Before I was an instructor, I sometimes talked myself out of going to class,” she says. “I also became a personal trainer at the age of 59. It’s never too late to pick up a new career. And it’s never too late to get fit—it’s well worth the time and energy. But go easy and stick with it. Sample lots of different activities and find what you like and what’s best for you.”

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Success!

Once athletes in high school, husband and wife Chris and Katie Pike, ages 26 and 27, let their healthy habits slide as teachers with busy lives. By scheduling exercise into their calendars and making adjustments to what and how they ate, the Pikes dropped a total of 145 pounds in six months. Here’s how they teamed up to slim down.

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What motivated you both to make changes to your health habits?

Katie: As past athletes, we knew what fi t felt like. I was approaching 200 pounds and Chris 300 pounds—it was time to get back to the weights of our college dating years.

Chris: Also, Katie’s school hosted a Biggest Loser competition which she won by dropping 40 pounds. That encouraged me to follow her example.

How did you accomplish your health and � tness goals?

Katie: We knew we had to burn more calories than we were taking in. By exercising regularly, eating balanced meals with more fruits and vegetables, and increasing our water intake, we were well on our way.

We focused more on how we ate: eat-ing more vegetarian meals, planning meals before going grocery shop-ping, and cutting portion sizes. We also changed our habits when eating out – we split meals and eliminated unnecessary extras such as cheeses and sauces.

We still indulged in some of our favorite snacks. One of our favorite snacks is air-popped popcorn, so we ate that at night instead of higher calorie/higher fat snacks. And we’re both craft beer enthusiasts, so instead of cutting out the beer, we cut back by sharing one beer and only drinking it on weekends.

Exercise was a vital part or our suc-cess. I signed up for races to give me motivation and a goal to work toward. I also cross-train on a spinning bike.

Chris: I had a harder time getting motivated, but seasons of The Simp-sons on DVD helped pass time on the spinning bike. Once my weight was under control, I realized I didn’t need distractions anymore—being outdoors was enough to keep me going.

What were your biggest challenges?Chris and Katie: Stress and social events. With both of us working, it was hard to fi nd the motivation and energy to exercise when we got home. We used a calendar with our work-out regimens on it – it’s a constant reminder of our accomplishments and helps keep us motivated.

What else keeps you motivated to con-tinue your healthy habits?

Chris: We both have improved energy, confi dence, and self-esteem and we want to keep it that way!

Katie: Exercising with friends helps tremendously because it’s something

Chris and Katie Pike

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to look forward to. The camaraderie inspires me to keep my Wednesday nights open so I can join the Run-ning Club at the Michigan Brewing Company.

What advice do you have for others?

Chris: Losing weight is not always easy, but push through it because the concept is simple [fewer calories in than what’s burned] and it’s worth it in the end. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of exercise and patience will get you there if you’re willing to make the effort.

Katie: The trick is to get off your booty and get moving!

After!

Before!

Chris

Before: 295 lbs.After: 205 lbs.Height: 6’

Katie

Before: 195 lbs.After: 140 lbs.Height: 5’2”

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Teeth

Smile wide! Want to be happier? Show off your pearly whites. by Dr. Susan Maples

Now that I’m proud of my teeth, I smile more and I think I’m actually a happier person. How is that possible?

Q.That’s awesome, and

somewhat predictable….here’s why. Studies have shown that just engaging the smile muscles

(especially zygomatic major) causes us to release positive endorphins. It turns out that even faking a smile releases tiny spurts of the stuff that makes us feel better. In one study (Fritz, 1988 comic review) a group of participants were asked to hold a pencil in their lips. A second group of participants were asked to hold the pencil in their teeth--with their lips not touching, thereby engaging their smile muscles. This second group, the unknowing “smilers”, ranked the comics they were viewing significantly funnier than the straight-lipped group.

That’s well and good….but wait there’s

between life and death. So how do you feel better? Let me

recap some significant research. Smiling has measurable elevating effects on the body: It boosts our immune system, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, enhances others’ perceptions of us and, as you’ve noticed, significantly improves our personal affect.

Authentic smiles are also marked by eye muscle (obicularis oculii) engage-ment. Hence, squinty, smiling eyes spread positivity. “Crow’s-feet” convey feelings of amusement, optimism and joy. It’s no surprise why many of our returning botox patients want treatment to smooth out their furrowed brows (which transmits feelings of anger or worry) but are far less concerned about erasing those expressive smile lines.

So go on with your happy self….squeeze your zygomatic major, squint your orbicularis oculi, and by all means….show off your beautiful teeth!

more! Smiles are also contagious—they make other people inadvertently smile and feel happier, which in turn influ-ences a more positive response toward you. By the way, frowning also triggers others to unconsciously frown, and in turn feel crummy.

These emotional contagions are a result of an inherent physiologic process called mimicry and it’s fascinating! Our ancestors’ abilities to empathize with, or “danger-warn” by mimicking their neighbors’ emotions were sometimes the communication determinants

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“Smiles are also contagious—they

make other people inadvertently smile

and feel happier.”


s a certified trainer I often get asked, “So what’s so special about Crossfit?” The best answer I can give is

that I have yet to experience an exercise program that will give the participant the combination of overall fitness (strength, cardio-vascular fitness, power, speed, stamina, etc…) that Crossfit gives while only working out 20-45 minutes a day three to five times a week.

And for many folks, time is the limiting factor in any exercise program.

The goal of Crossfit is to give you great overall fitness. It doesn’t emphasize any one area of fitness at the expense of other areas. For example we’ve all seen the guy who can deadlift 600 pounds, but can’t run around the block without an

oxygen mask. Or we’ve seen the mara-thon runner who has a hard time doing one pushup.

Crossfit is, by design, broad, general and inclusive. That means the emphasis of the workouts changes daily and the result can be measured by competency in all phases of fitness (many Crossfitters

can run a sub-50 minute 10k and deadlift over 250 lbs.).

Although the goal of Crossfit is to give the participant total fitness, the result of Crossfit is that it creates a rockin’ physique. When Hollywood needed to get the actors of the movie 300 in shape they had them perform Crossfit type workouts. And if you had a chance to watch the Crossfit games on ESPN, you witnessed the results of what Crossfit can accomplish.

All of this in 20-45 minutes a day three to five times a week.

Fitness

Crossfit saves timeGet in shape in minimal time with Crossfit. by Kory Wertz

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It’s January. Time to follow through on the New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life. And if started now, think how much better summer will be!

For Healthy & Fit Magazine January means the 2012 Gym Guide will be featured, listing area gyms and fi tness facilities. For myself, and my staff at State of Fitness in East Lansing, it means it’s time to set goals for 2012.

So take advantage of this issue: Use it to help you select a gym, fi nd a trainer, and establish your personal path for wellness. And as you journey forth, follow these fi ve tips to help you adhere to your 2012 health and fi tness goals.

Tip Number 1:Do You Really Care?

Research shows that four out of fi ve people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by January 20. To be success-ful, goals should be inspiring and refl ect what is personally important, not prescriptive and based on what others expect.

Look back on this past year and ask yourself, “Was I happy with my health and how I felt this year?” If you are not healthy, you are less likely to be happy simply because you don’t feel good.

Tip Number 2: Make Your Goals Clear

It is important to set very clear ‘next step’ goals. If weight loss by a specifi c date is the goal, establish a series of small interval goals to lead you to that conclu-sion. It is easier to stay committed when

you see regular, small successes leading to your bigger goal.

Tip Number 3: Make it Personal

We all make personal goals, but are we committed? Stats say 33% of people who fail to complete their New Year’s resolution say it was because it was something they weren’t really commit-ted to.

Was your goal picked because it sounded fun?

Perhaps someone told you it would be good for you? Here is a way to see if losing weight and getting healthier means a lot to you personally.

Make a list of all of the things that make you happy. It can be simple things like looking forward to going out with friends, playing basketball in the driveway with your kids, or simply getting dressed to go to work.

You would be surprised to see that a lot of people dread doing these things

because they are overweight, don’t have energy, and lack self-confi dence because they don’t feel good about their health and themselves.

Then make a list of all the things that are important to you in all aspects of life. Small or big it doesn’t matter. Then, write down all the common things between what makes you happy and what is important to you.

If a lot of these things can be related to how healthy you are, then you will have a much better success rate at achieving your health and fi tness goals this 2012.

Tip Number 4: Keep it Simple

Instead of setting multiple resolutions and overwhelming yourself, consider just setting one goal —the most important health and fi tness goal you want to achieve this year. If you add other goals to that, such as lifting weights fi ve days a week, eating only broccoli and chicken breast, running a marathon, and building a tool shed out back, you will lose sight of what is important to you. Then, as we discussed above, set small achievable goals each week for that ONE goal in order to achieve it.

Tip Number 5: Keep It Positive, Be with Positive

We rarely ever use the word “don’t” in the right context. If I tell you, don’t think about work right now, you immediately think of work, right? You can’t help it. So, why does it make sense to make a New

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Exercise does get more diffi cult with age, fi tness experts admit. The benefi ts, however, to independence, mobility,

maintaining strength and range of motion make it well worth the eff ort.

In fact, physical activity is key to quality of life as people age, says Josh Smith, fi tness coordinator at Burcham Hills’ Retirement Community and Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

“It is much easier to stay vertical than it is to get vertical,” Smith notes with a smile, stressing that those who get up and get moving are more likely to be able to retain their mobility long into their elder years. He recom-mends three essential exercises – stretching, balance training and walking.

Recognizing that not everyone knows how to begin a workout, Smith, who holds a Master’s degree in exercise physiology, likes to start by stretching the hamstrings, the muscles which run along the back of the upper leg. Weak hamstrings can make standing, walking and balanc-ing diffi cult. Hamstring stretches can be accomplished in a seated position by extending one leg at a time in front of the body, leaning forward and reaching fi ngers out toward the toes .

As people age, falls are often life-changing events that bring physical activity to a halt. For that reason, Smith believes balance training should be incorporated into a daily workout or routine. He advises starting with a single leg stand. “Using a sturdy chair, stand behind it

and hold the back of the chair with a good grip,” Smith explains. “Look forward and slowly lift one foot off the ground a few inches, then hold it for 10 seconds.”

Finally, those who walk on a regular basis will be able to walk longer and have better balance while standing and reaching.

Regular stretching, working on balance and walking can work wonders to keep people healthy and active long into their elder years.

Year’s resolution that involves the word, don’t?

Instead, frame positive resolutions. It’s not helpful for us to say things like, don’t drink so much diet soda, or, don’t be so lazy and go work out.

These are not good objectives for our mind set. It doesn’t help us achieve our goals. We want to set positive goals such as, ‘I want to cut down to two diet sodas a week and drink more water,’ or, ‘I want to work out three times a week.

It will also help if you put yourself in positive environments. If you are around friends, family, and co-workers that encourage you to drink more water, less soda, studies show you are more likely to achieve this goal.

Studies also show that people who engage in running and walking groups, group fi tness classes and group personal training sessions are more likely to stick with exercise due to the friendships they form, and the sense of accountability that is developed.

If you set positive goals, and put yourself in positive environments, you give your brain a much better chance of helping you achieve your health and fi tness goals for 2012.

Justin Grinnell B.S., CSCS is the co-owner of State of Fitness in East Lansing. He’s also a regular con-tributor to Healthy & Fit Magazine and has several columns and vi-does on the Healthy & Fit Magazine

Web site. You can reach him at 517.708.8828 or mystateoffi tness.com.

Senior exerciseWant to stay independent? Keep moving!by Josh Smith

Josh Smith is Fitness Coordina-tor at Burcham Hills Retirement Community and Center for Health & Rehabilitation in East Lansing. Reach him at (517) 5351-8377.

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Power Yoga Consists of a series of yoga poses without stopping to get your muscles working and heart pumping. An excellent way to combine cardio, strength and fl exibility workouts all in one session.

Speed and Agility Training Dramati-cally improve your athletic performance with speed and agility training. Program is designed for athletes to cut times and

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TRX Suspension TRX uses hanging suspension bands, gravity and your own body weight to improve muscular strength, balance, fl exibility and endur-ance. It off ers an endless exercise selection for all skill levels, while adding defi nition and form to your entire body.

Yoga Yoga focuses on a combination of posture, breathing and meditation exercises and poses to improve strength, fl exibility and body awareness. Great way to wind down and leave feeling healthy and relaxed.

Yogalates A combination of yoga and Pilates with a focus on posture, balance, core strength, relaxation and breathing techniques.

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Will consuming certain foods or beverages after workouts make a diff erence in terms of athletic performance? That depends on

what type of workouts you do. If you exercise three to four times a

week, there’s no need to worry about a post-exercise eating plan because there’s plenty of time to refuel before your next workout.

If, however, you’re a competitive athlete or trainer who works out two or more times a day, your body needs to refuel after each workout so that you’re good to go for the next bout. Your body needs fl uid to rehydrate, electrolytes to replace those lost through sweat, carbohydrate to restore muscle glycogen (energy stored in muscles) and high-quality protein to repair and build muscle tissue. For you, there’s no question: Consuming the appropriate foods and fl uids can enhance your recovery.

Several studies suggest that milk has what it takes. Here’s the lowdown on milk as a recovery beverage.

Who: Studies done on subjects—mostly men

in their 20s—suggest that drinking white milk or chocolate milk after a workout is as, or more, eff ective than some sports drinks in helping the body to refuel, recover and rehydrate after exercise. This refuel/recover/rehydrate trifecta may help the body perform better during the next workout. Drinking milk post-workout also may help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat over time.

What/When:Many sports nutritionists and trainers

recommend drinking low-fat (1/2%-1%) or fat-free white or chocolate milk immediately to about an hour after endurance exercise. Also, research suggests that eating protein-rich food before exercise, such as yogurt or a glass of milk, may optimize recovery by

providing a ready-and-waiting supply of amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

Why:Milk contains (per 8 ounces):• Protein (8 grams) to help build and

repair muscle. Milk’s high quality protein is composed of 80% casein and 20% whey proteins. Whey is a fast-act-ing protein and casein in a slower-act-ing protein.

Together, the two types of protein provide muscles with immediate and longer-term delivery of amino acids.

• Carbohydrate (12-24 grams) to replenish muscle glycogen stores. Milk has 12 grams of carbohydrate from lactose (naturally-occurring milk sugar) whereas chocolate milk has about 24 grams of carbohydrate, depending on the brand, due to added sugar.

Bonus: Carbohydrate combined with protein, as in milk, creates an even

better muscle refueling and building response and reduces cortisol, a hormone that breaks down muscle.

• Water (87 percent) to help replace fl uid losses and maintain proper hydration. Water is necessary for all body cells to function prop-erly.

• Electrolytes (about 375 mg potassium and about 105 mg sodium) to help replace what’s lost through sweat. Electrolytes transmit nerve impulses, contract muscles, and assist with fl uid balance.

• Nine essential nutrients in all—including calcium (300 mg), magne-sium (27 mg), and vitamin D (100

IUs) for bone health and overall health. Chocolate milk has the same nine essential nutrients as white milk.How:

To recover/refuel after endurance exercise, white or chocolate milk should be consumed—ideally—as a part of a post-workout snack or meal.

In Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Clark, a sports nutrition expert, writes, “Proper fueling at the right time is worth the eff ort. Rather than simply dash off to your next obligation, take the time to grab a chocolate milk or a yogurt.”

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Ingredients: • 4 ripe avacados • 1/2 teaspoon powdered cumin • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced salt (optional)

Directions: Slice each avacado in quarters around the pit. Remove pit

and scrape avacado from peel with spoon. Mash avacado with potato masher, pastry blender or fork. Mix in cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir in tomatoes. Taste and add more sea-sonings, if desired. Serve with low-fat corn tortilla chips. Note: Guacamole prepared without lime or lemon juice may brown sooner, so it’s best to eat this version right after preparation.

Courtesy of Alice Henneman, MS, RD, University of Nebraska-Lancaster Extension

Honey Yogurt Fruit DipA delectible dip that makes apple slices taste like apple pie! This recipe also makes a great sauce for fruit salad.Ingredients: • 1 cup nonfat or plain lowfat yogurt • 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Delvon Roe, 22, of Euclid, Ohio, ended his Michigan State University basketball career before the current season started, due to degenerative knee pain. Roe, who is 6’8”, was on the national runner-up team of 2008, the only freshman who started. Now done with basketball, the theatre major is turning his attention to the big screen. He answered these questions from Healthy & Fit Magazine Publisher Tim Kissman.

Do you miss playing basketball? Yes, I do. I miss the camaraderie with guys. I miss the games. I miss the fans and competing. I have been a competitor since I was a child and I still am at heart.

How do your knees feel now that you’re not playing? I feel much better since my retirement, a lot less pain and I am able to focus my energies on other goals.

What are you doing to stay in shape? I got a role in a feature fi lm about basketball, so now I am working on basketball-based exercises. A lot of cardio, dribbling, drills and basically anything to keep moving. Moving is the key; as long as you stay active you will make progress.

What are your goals now that you’re done with athletics? Now all my energy is being focused into being an actor. I want to be one of the greats. I have a very long way to go, but I think the principles I learned in basketball will help a lot—determination, hard work, sweat and hustle.

With acting, do you fi nd yourself watching what you eat? No, I have always been a pretty healthy eater. My main focus is on exercise and working hard in the gym. As long as you work out and push yourself you can go a long way.

How is your diet? I eat a lot, but I focus on high protein diets. I like food that helps muscle growth and keeps you full longer.

How do you think MSU will do without you this year? I think they will do great, I mean they have a lot of young talent, hungry for it, and great attitude. I wish the team nothing but success and I know the Spartans will deliver.

What kind of advice would you give to others? No matter what, follow your dreams. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.You can and should. You have one life to live….so live it.

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ating more whole foods is a fabulous New Year’s resolution—there are big benefits. However, eating whole foods exclusively is very difficult, especially in

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It may come as a surprise that there are benefits to eating certain processed foods, too. Some foods are safer after processing, such as pasteurized milk. And many processed foods are good choices because they’re naturally nutrient-rich, for example: rolled oats, yogurt, peanut butter, frozen vegetables, bottled pasta sauce, canned beans, and fruit canned in fruit juice.

The key is to choose whole foods whenever possible and choose pro-cessed foods wisely. When selecting processed food, choose—most often—those that are closest to the whole foods they came from; in other words, those that are minimally processed. Cut back

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The pros of eating whole and minimally processed foods

More vitamins and minerals. Many whole foods such as fruits,

vegetables, whole grains and minimally processed foods such as low-fat/fat-free dairy products contain signifi cantly more nutrients than many highly processed foods such as cake, cookies, pastries and soft drinks. Eating a balanced, mostly plant-based diet is the best way to get needed nutrients, including the nutrients that most people don’t get enough of: calcium, potassium and vitamin D.More fi ber.

Most whole plant-based foods are high in fi ber; many processed foods are not. Fiber assists with digestion, helps control blood sugar and cholesterol, and may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

More antioxidants. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and

whole grains contain phytochemicals (plant chemicals)—powerful antioxi-dants that may decrease the risk of many chronic diseases.Better fats.

When eating mostly whole, plant-based foods, you’re more likely to get “good fats” ( from foods such as fi sh, avacados, nuts and seeds) and less likely to consume too much trans fats.Less added salt and sugar.

Whole foods are naturally low in sodium and don’t have added sugars. Many processed foods are heavy on these “extras”—check the label.Improved weight management?

A study recently published in Th e New England Journal of Medicine found that an additional daily serving of certain whole foods (yogurt, nuts, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables) was associated with weight loss over a four-year period, whereas an additional daily serving of French fries or potato chips was associated with weight gain.

It’s possible that the body uses more calories to digest whole foods than highly processed foods.

What’s thedifference?What are whole foods? Foods in their natural form that have not been processed: fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, oats and other whole grains. (Whole foods such as eggs, seafood, poultry and meat should be cooked prop-erly to help prevent foodborne illnesses.)

What are processed foods? Processing is anything that’s done to a food such as grinding, baking, freezing, canning, bot-tling, and adding vitamins and minerals. There are many levels of processing: Foods can be minimally processed (e.g. frozen fruit) up to highly processed (e.g. fruit rollups).


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sive with some of the other felines in the house. His vet suggested Prozac, but his owner was worried about the side eff ects of medication and decided to give LENS Neurofeedback a try.

LENS stands for “Low Energy Neuro-feedback System” and is a very quick, non-invasive process that can help settle the brain and nervous system and optimize function. It measures brain frequency activity and sends a tiny signal -millions of times weaker than the signal of your cell phone - back to the brain that can help normalize unstable brainwave patterns. Technically speaking, it helps reduce the variability and amplitude of the EEG. It has been successful in addressing a wide range of conditions in humans, but is also being used to intervene with behavior and stress issues in cats, dogs and horses.

Electrode paste was applied to a couple of clips, which were attached to Sah-Sah’s

ears. Another sensor was placed on top of his head, and less than two seconds of “feedback” was applied from the LENS.

Ten days later, Sah-Sah’s mom reported major improvement. Previously, she was cleaning up after two kitties, who had at least two spraying incidents a day. After Sah-Sah’s LENS process there were only two very minor marking incidents over a week and a half period. Th ese may have been from the other cat, who was too feral to have made the trip to the offi ce, but perhaps also benefi ted from Sah-Sah’s improvements. Sah-Sah was also much less aggressive with the other cats.

“Dite” had been marking in his home for six months, after a cat that was formerly in the home had been spraying there, as well. Dite was also anti-social and stayed mostly in the basement. Th e evening following his LENS session, Dite came up from the basement and settled into his mother’s lap as she read a book. Incredulous, she invited him to follow her up to bed, which he did. He has remained social, following her about the house, and has not marked indoors since his LENS experience. “Maggie” is a gentle and kind but “skittish” dog who was fearful of

thunderstorms her whole life. She would start to shake an hour before a storm would hit. After her fi rst LENS session, Maggie didn’t start her storm shaking until the midst of the storm when the thunder became quite loud. After two sessions, her family reports that she did not shake during the next storm, and was in general more aff ectionate.

Th e LENS process does require disciplined observation and reporting skills from owners, and may take several sessions. Like other modalities, it doesn’t work for everyone. However, the LENS is a safe and eff ective alternative for dealing with stress and behavioral problems in pets, and a multitude of symptoms in humans.

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hat’s hot for 2012? Apparently French fry bars and grilled cheese infused Vodka. Sounds intriguing but not exactly healthy. There are plenty

of other 2012 trends that can help you reach your resolution goals. Wellness is the buzz word for 2012. Thanks to popular TV shows like Dr. Oz, informa-tion on whole body wellness has become less of a drool fest and more entertaining. Eye-catching graphics and demonstrations inform and empower watchers to live a healthy life. 2012 is all about encompassing the whole person - body and spirit.

According to ACE, the American Council on Exercise, here are some of the trends to watch in 2012.

Get the whole package

Lifestyle coaching is on the rise. People are looking for the whole package. They want to know how to manage stress, use nutrition to fuel and energize their body and how to overcome obstacles such as emotional overeating. You may have already noticed fitness centers now offering the services of nutritionists, physical therapists and even psychologists. Health-conscious clients understand a healthier lifestyle encompasses so much more then just an hour workout.

Make it Work for You: January is the perfect time to take advantage of the body-mind programs in your area. Check with your local fitness center for trial membership offers and discounts. Your insurance may offer a discount rate on gym memberships as well. If a lifestyle coach is out of your reach, try starting your own support group. Meet at church, your home or recreation center. Together you can work out your body and discuss the issues that clog your mind and hamper your progress.

Come together, right now

Community leaders will step up to the plate and make fitness activities more accessible to everyone, including at-risk and low-income families, reports ACE. Gyms, parks and recreational facilities will be utilized to host activities geared toward families having fun while being active.

Make it Work for You: Check in with

your local township park, recreational facility or church and inquire about inviting local trainers and health professionals to donate their time (on a weekly or rotation schedule) to host a weekly, fun fitness gathering. I’ve used playground equipment to get adults in shape and obstacle courses are inexpensive to set up inside or outdoors as well. Scavenger hunts are a blast for all ages. With each clue given, an object is brought back to a central location and another clue is handed out. It’s a race to see which family can grab all the objects and finish first!

Techy fitness

Social media and mobile-based apps will continue to grow and offer users hundreds of options to get fit. Look for more online-based and interactive fitness programs.

Make it Work for You: Your fitness center is probably already on Facebook or Twitter. Daily challenges, recipe blogs, special trial offers and more will keep you in the loop. If you have a Smart phone you can Google “health and fitness apps” and receive a plethora to pick from.

Happy, healthy at the office

Biggest Loser style competitions and

walking challenges will become more popular as corporations begin to spend a bit more on wellness for their employees with rewards like gym memberships, spa or massage gift certificates.

Make it Work for You: If your company cares more about the bottom line then your bulging belly, start your own friendly competitions. Get a map out with a fun destination and “walk” to the destination.

Use colored thumb tacks to track everyone’s miles. A little lunchtime friendly competition could be fun too. Compete to see who can do the most push-ups, the longest timed plank or wall squat. Post the current record holder where everyone can see and be motivated.

Come on in. The water’s fine.

According to ACE, older adults will continue to enjoy aquatic fitness and group fitness classes.

Make it Work for You: Check out your local YMCA, gym or recreational center for pool times. Pay by the month and save. Check out your local senior centers and local library (yes, even the library hosts fitness classes now!) for free and/or inexpensive group fitness classes.

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