Kilometers converted Miles chart
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Larisa R.
Posted in: General Discussion in Endurance Training
Ever wonder how many miles in a 5K or 10K walk/run event?Here is a helpful chart from About.com, including approximate times to complete the distances: Kilometer Chart Kilometers Miles Fast Moderate Easy 1 0.62 7 min. 10 min. 12.5 min. 2 1.24 14 min. 20 min. 25 min. ...
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How old are you lungs?
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Larisa R.
Posted in: Questions & Answers in Quit smoking
A recent study in London revealed that smokers are more likely to quit smoking if they know their lunch age.How are the age of a smokers lungs determined you may ask... well they compare a smokers lungs to a healthy person around the same age. To read the full story, click on the title. Do you think this would help you quit smoking?
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Baskin-Robbins Heath Shake
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Larisa R.
Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating
I'd like to start off by saying that I love Health bars, but is it worth 2,310 calories!? Baskin-Robbins thinks so... They are offering customers a 2,310 calorie Health Shake. 970 of which are calories from fat. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this!No thanks BR, I'll just enjoy my frozen yogurt.To read the rest of the nutrition information...
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Eating out and making the right choices AND sticking by them
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Larisa R.5 Comments
Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating
I went to an Italian restaurant for dinner last night with the family. The gnocchi with white sauce caught my eye immediately as that's one of my favorite dishes (if prepared correctly) and about two seconds later, my mother and husband also pointed it out to me; but I opted for spaghetti with a little olive oil and garlic with a small Caesar sa...
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SEASONS, a new film by The Collective
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Larisa R.
Posted in: General Discussion in Biking
I was so excited to receive the news that The Collective, same team who released ROAM, are taking preorders for their new film, SEASONS. Click on the title to visit their website and check out the "teaser" to watch the intro.The cinematography was great in ROAM, in addition to the story, so I'm really looking forward to SEASONS.
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Chicken over asparagus and bell peppers
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Larisa R.
Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Cooking
I came up with this recipe after passing a fire roasted corn salsa. I was walking around the store trying to figure out what I was going to do with the read and orange bell peppers I had at home and a request for a chicken dinner; the salsa had the same colors, so I was inspired to create a colorful dinner with chicken. Ingredients: Batch ...
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The Science of Sleep
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Larisa R.1 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Sleep Team
60 Minutes recently featured a show on sleep. Here is the link to The Science of Sleep article. Make sure to read the whole article or watch the videos - there are some startling findings! "We did a study where we restricted sleep to four hours per night for six nights," Van Cauter explains. "And we noticed that they were already in a pre-diab...
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Tap water in the news
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Larisa R.2 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating
There has been a lot of discussion around water:How much water should we drink?Is bottled water better than tap water?Drinking bottled water is wasteful. But check out this news article from the Associated Press: "A vast array of pharmaceuticals - including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones - have been found in the...
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So Pure, Alanis Morissette
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Larisa R.
Posted in: General Discussion in Dance
you from new york you are so relevant you reduce me to cosmic tears luminous more so than most anyone unapologetically alive knot in my stomach and lump in my throat I love you when you dance when you freestyle in trance so pure such an expression supposed former infatuation junkie I sink three pointers and you wax poetically I love you when you...
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Health & Fitness goals
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Larisa R.1 Comments
Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss
I came across an interesting post about obtaining happiness and setting realist goals. Debbie Rocker from Yahoo! health asks readers to ask themselves how they want to look and feel, but more importantly, "Realistically decide what you are willing do in terms of cleaning up your diet and exercising more, so it won’t feel like a total chore." So...
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Stress Relief
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Larisa R.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Rock climbing
I haven't been rock climbing in so long because life has happened... I'm sure most can relate. It's a really good form of stress relief for me and I have noticed since I haven't been going, my stress is built up and I feel a little more on edge.I'd love to make time later this week or next week and start going once a week again. I was climbing...
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How to cure an upset stomach
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Larisa R.2 Comments
Posted in: Questions & Answers in Digestive Health
If you have an upset stomach or food poisoning, take one to two activated charcoal pills. Activated charcoal absorbs toxins from your body to help you recover. Most vitamin and supplement stores have charcoal pills, but you can also find them at your local pharmacy.
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