The Fight for Fitness » links http://blakehagen.com Getting fit. Eating Healthy. Staying Happy. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Guacamole and Links http://blakehagen.com/2010/04/guacamole-and-links/ http://blakehagen.com/2010/04/guacamole-and-links/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:31:45 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=973

Awesome guacamole.  Part of dinner last night.  This batch was made from 2 avocados, 1 tomato, cilantro, juice from 1/2 lime, and a tiny bit of salt.  Ridiculously good.

Articles/posts I’ve enjoyed lately:

Coca Cola’s Latest Deceit from Weighty Matters reminds us why we need to check serving sizes and not believe everything on a food label. 

Check out FitHacks for 5 Baby Steps for Beginning Fitness.  If you’re looking to get healthier, these are good steps to take.

If you’re having trouble getting active, here are some ideas to Overcome Barriers for Physical Activity from the CDC. 

On that note, here’s a reminder of the Physical Activity Pyramid from the American College of Sports Medicine.  Spring is here.  Go play outside. 

Have a great weekend!

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“I certainly believe if we could stick to these two rules, we’d see a vast improvement in our health.”

– Confused by Fitness Rules?  Here’s 2 Simple Health Tips from Dietriffic

“What’s better than eating your carrots with dip? Eating your carrots dipped in more vegetables! This spinach dip has got to be our favorite dip, hands down!”

– Double Duty Vegetable Dip from Super Healthy Kids

“Here at the Lab we hear about a lot of different weight loss schemes, from cookie diets to injecting pregnancy hormones.”

– Strange Diet Ideas you Should Probably Skip from CalorieLab

Top these reads off with a News Nugget from FatFighterTV.  It’s amazing what a little less salt can do. 

Have a great Friday and a great weekend. 

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2010/01/good-reads/feed/ 4 Some Links from Me to You http://blakehagen.com/2010/01/some-links-from-me-to-you/ http://blakehagen.com/2010/01/some-links-from-me-to-you/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:34:45 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=847 Happy Friday to you.  Here are some excerpts and links to articles I’ve enjoyed in these recent weeks.  Check them out! 

“This tells us that a calorie is not just a calorie – it matters how you cut calories. And, as Steven Blair is constantly pointing out, being thin is no guarantee of health if you’re not active.”

– Exercise vs. Caloric Restriction at Sweat Science

“No, you don’t have to travel far to find it. No, it isn’t something that costs a lot of money nor is it very hard to do. Would it surprise you to know that it is EXERCISE?!”

– Finding the Fountain of Youth in 2010 at The Cooper Institute blog

“Obesity rates rose sharply in the early 1980s, with no possibility for so rapid a change in the genetic composition of the population.”

– Genetic Causes of Obesity: 1%? at Food Politics

“A New York City law requiring restaurants to post the calories of their menu items led Starbucks customers to consume 6 percent fewer calories per transaction, a Stanford University study found.”

– New Yorkers Eating 6 Percent Fewer Calories at Starbucks Since Calorie-Posting Law Went Into Effect from Foxnews.com Health

Have a great weekend and do something active. 

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Quote of the Week from Paul’s Health blog.  I liked it. 

Time to Get a Training Log from Ironman Triathlon Tips.  Keep track of your workouts, whether you’re training for a 5K, Ironman, nothing, or anything.  They’re helpful.  Measure progress. 

“Less bad” is “good” in Bizarro World from Weighty Matters.  Less bad doesn’t mean it’s good.  Food that is.  Check it out. 

Have a great weekend.

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Check out this post at Fake Food Free for some thoughts on holiday eating.  Really a great post. 

After you’ve soaked that in, check out this post from Remarks from Sparks for a reminder that we really do need to care about our health, especially our eating habits.  Thanks to Rookie-Cookie for sending me the link. 

Finish off with a post from Dr. J about staying on course in flight and in fitness.  I love aviation and back in middle school I actually logged a few hours learning to fly.  This post will help you stay –or get on– the right track. 

Have a great weekend!

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2009/12/good-stuff-to-read-121109/feed/ 2 Good Stuff to Read 12/4/09 http://blakehagen.com/2009/12/good-stuff-to-read-12409/ http://blakehagen.com/2009/12/good-stuff-to-read-12409/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:30:38 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=693 Here are some of the many great articles I’ve read over the last week or so:

The guys at Obesity Panacea wrote a great post about a study that suggests that ”kids who are more active today will have less fat mass tomorrow.”  Great article and great blog. 

If you have ever thought you’re too old to start being active, check out this post from Stacey Shipman to help inspire you.  No matter how old you think you are, you’re never too old. 

Fithacks has some great info on running in the cold.  It’s already freezing here in Utah and tips to stay warm and active are always appreciated. 

I like to scarf down my food and my wife always has to remind me to slow down.  Here is an article that discusses how slower eating can help us eat less, especially during the holiday season.  Interesting.

Also of note, an article from the NY Times talks about “The Biggest Loser” and how health sometimes takes a backseat on the show. 

Stay active and stay healthy this weekend. 

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2009/12/good-stuff-to-read-12409/feed/ 1 Good Stuff to Read 7/10/09 http://blakehagen.com/2009/07/good-stuff-to-read-71009/ http://blakehagen.com/2009/07/good-stuff-to-read-71009/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:59:24 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=546 As usual (most of the time) it’s time for some Friday link love.  Here are some good articles/posts I’ve recently read and enjoyed:

The Health Aspect of Playing a Sport is a great read about some of the health benefits we can get from playing sports.  Ask my wife, she’ll tell you how much I love to play (and watch) sports! 

Check out these Bean and Sweet Potato Nachos from A Life Less Sweet.  Wow, these look good.  I haven’t made them yet but I plan on it.  Again, just ask my wife how much I love beans and sweet potatoes. :)

While we’re on the topic of food, check out this Zucchini Quiche with Whole Wheat Crust.  I’m a big fan of quiche.  My mom-in-law makes a great one, but I’ve never done it.  I’m making this one for sure. 

Let’s top everything off with What’s more important?  Diet, exercise or Lifestyle?  Is one better than the other or are all 3 important.  Read and decide. 

Have a great weekend.  I’m gonna try and fix my golf swing. 

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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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Diabetic Men Who Stay Fit Live Longer from Disease Proof is a good post about a study done about diabetics and their fitness levels.  Check it out.

From the Nutrition Data Blog read about How Cooking affects Antioxidants.  If you don’t read the whole article, at least read the last paragraph.

Hit up Health Habits to learn Why You Need Aerobic Exercise.  We all know we need it, but maybe this post will motivate you to get moving.

Top your reads off with the 2009 Sports Nutrition Guidelines from beginnertriathlete.com.  Here you’ll find some good nutrition principles for athletes.

Enjoy your weekend!

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First, Easter is coming up and it might be good to know what’s in that basket.  WebMD has a good post about Easter Basket Treats.  Remember, enjoy your treats in moderation. :)

You’ve heard me talk about HCG before and here’s another take on it from Obesity Panacea.  Some good comments follow the post. 

Next, read A Gut Reaction to Physical Activity.  This talks about physical activity and colon cancer, as you might have guess from the title.  Interesting read.

As a new dad, this next post was of interest to me.  Fitness as a Dad: Working on a Budget from FitHacks has some good pointers about getting exercise even if there’s no funds in the family budget for it.  Hint: you can still be active and healthy while not breaking the bank!

Enjoy the reads and have a great weekend and Easter!  Anyone else besides me gonna watch the Masters?

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