Social Media and Motivation
Posted on July 2, 2009
Yesterday I didn’t want to go running. There was no reason, I was just feeling lazy. Then I saw someone tweet about how good they felt about their workout that day. That simple, 140-character message changed my whole mindset and later I went for a 6 mile run. I felt great after and was glad I went.
Has social media –whether it be twitter, facebook, or a blog — ever motivated you to get out and exercise or help you make a better choice for a meal or snack? It definitely has for me.
So for those of you who post messages about your healthy lifestyle, keep them coming. They help people more than you probably know. Hopefully my tweets can do the same. I’m on Twitter here.
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Weight or Health
Posted on June 30, 2009
I read this article in The Daily Universe (the campus newspaper for BYU) today about weight vs. health. Here’s a quote from the article from one of my old professors:
“The media and marketers have done a very good job at making us feel inadequate about our appearance. They want to help us use their products to solve a problem that they’ve created. People who have a product to sell will do their part to create a demand for their product. They’re just trying to convince people that they need their product. In my mind, weight’s not the problem. The whole population’s fixation on weight is the problem.”
– Lora Beth Brown, Professor in the department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science at Brigham Young University
This specific quote was about so-called miracle pills and supplements, etc. and why there are so many.
Anyway, this article is a good read and makes good points about focusing on health rather than the numbers on the scale. A healthy lifestyle is a better lifestyle. Try it and you’ll see.
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Some Great Reads 6/26/09
Posted on June 26, 2009
It’s been a while since I gave any shout outs. Here are some great posts/articles from around the web that I’ve read recently. Enjoy them.
The Tempation of Soda Taxes from Marion Nestle’s blog is an interesting read. Check out the graph that shows the prices of soda and prices of fruits/veggies in last 10 years.
I’m not a “hard core” cyclist like a lot of people, but I have had some close calls with cars while out on my bike. Honestly, it bugs me how cars think they own the road. This article from EverymanTri talks about the motorist vs. cyclist relationship, and how scary it can be.
Next on the list is Do You Celebrate with Food? I love Mary’s blog and this post talks about how a lot of times we celebrate occasions — big and small — with food. Check out her take on the topic.
Have a look at Oklahoma Running Mom’s post about her marathon. I have true admiration for marathoners. A great accomplishment.
This next one is for the dad’s in honor of Father’s day last week (late, I know). Here’s How to be a Better Sports Dad from ESPN. It’s true about teaching your kid how to throw a ball… : )
Have a great weekend. I’m hoping this rain get’s out of here so I can play some golf and get some runs in.
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A Note About Comments
Posted on June 26, 2009
I love comments. They’re fun to read and fun to respond to. Most of the time. A lot of times I get comments from “Payday Loans” or “Teeth Whitening” or “Acai Berry Cure.” That’s not gonna fly any more.
Any comment that is not from a name (real or fake, I don’t care) or from “Anonymous” will not be published (unless I know you or your blog). I don’t care how good your comment is.
Feel free to leave your website url in the correct box. You’ll get a link and also a commentluv link. I just had to write this before I start doing it. Feel free to leave an email address as well, but it isn’t published and isn’t required.
Sorry about this, but it had to be said.
Keep the good comments coming!
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The Debate Continues
Posted on June 25, 2009
“Isn’t information that can help you avoid obesity and diabetes as important as knowing how to wash your blouse?”
– Margot Wootan, director of nutrition policy for the nonpartisan Center for Science in the Public Interest [via here].
From an interesting article from Time about posting nutrition facts on menu boards and menus at fast food restaurants.
It’s different for everybody, but for me, I still like the idea. I want the facts right in my face and I don’t want to have to look for them online or anywhere else. If I’m eating 1,500 calories I want to know it. I don’t want to just pretend that what (or the amount of food) I’m eating is “not that bad” for me when I really know it is.
Both sides to the argument of posting nutrition facts make some good points. I’m a selfish person, though, and I’m in it for me. With that said, I say to all restaurants: Post those numbers!
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Yummy
Posted on June 24, 2009
[photo via flickrich].
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Race Report Coming Soon…
Posted on June 23, 2009
I haven’t had time to write a race report for the triathlon I did last Saturday. I will soon. This pic shows the swim. I’m out there somewhere. Wife was happy I didn’t drown.
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Pre Race Notes
Posted on June 19, 2009
Tomorrow is race day. Gotta do just under 1 mile swim in Utah Lake, ride about 25 miles on the bike, then run a little over 6 miles.
I always get nervous before events, whether it be a 5k or any triathlon. I’ve only done this distance once (last year, same event) so I hope to improve my time this year.
Lot’s of stuff is going through my mind today. Have I trained enough. Did I rest enough. What if I flat. What if I have an asthma attack in the lake. What if I get a DNF. Blah blah blah. I guess I just have to trust that I’ve done enough of the right things, show up for the race, and just swim, bike, and run until I finish.
Last year I was scared to death of the lake swim, and it showed in my swim split. This year hopefully the nerves of being in the open water will be minimized and I can just get into a nice rhythm.
I love triathlons. For me, it’s just as much of a mental sport as a physical one. It’s also just a race against myself and my previous time. Sometimes it’s hard to think like that when you have people flying by you on the bike at what seems like 100mph, but it’s all good. I just gotta do my own thing.
There’s also no greater feeling than crossing the finish line knowing that you accomplished something pretty cool (I can only image what those finishing the Ironman feel). Feels good to have the time you put into training pay off with a finished race.
So those are my thoughts today. I’m sure I’ll be even more nervous before the start tomorrow. Wish me luck and to all those also racing this weekend: Good Luck and have a great race!
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Food Safety
Posted on June 18, 2009
“Wash your hands often. Wash your hands to the length of the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice. Be sure to keep food preparation surfaces clean and wipe down often. Always wash raw fruits and vegetables in clean water. Just because you can’t see the bacteria doesn’t mean it’s not there!”
– Elana Zimelman, R.D., L.D., C.D.E., Cooper Clinic Nutrition Department [via here].
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Tiger’s Fitness Philosophy
Posted on June 16, 2009
I’m a Tiger Woods fan. In honor of that, and that the US Open is this week, I decided to share some parts of his “Fitness Philosophy.” I especially love the last part.
“I’m always trying to improve, whether it’s on the golf course or in the gym. So I ask myself: What do I need to do today to be better than I was yesterday? What am I going to work on tomorrow to be better than I was today? The key to improvement is to commit to your goal and never quit.”
“When I’m working out, I also want to have fun. Mix up your routine to keep your muscles guessing and to keep yourself from getting bored. If you’re working with a trainer or exercising with a friend, challenge each other to make things interesting. Or take a break from the gym altogether and do something that you really enjoy. Besides golf, I like to play tennis, spear-fish and ski. It’s nice to get a change of scenery once in awhile and challenge different muscles.”
“The bottom line is fitness is a personal choice. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all way of doing it. Find something that works for you and your body type and stick with it. You’ll build good fitness habits for life and have some fun while you’re at it.”
Read Tiger’s full Fitness Philosophy here and check out the other cool stuff on his site.
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