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| Escape the Monday Madness | January 17, 2011 | |
Dr. Jo's quick tips to keep YOU healthy, sane, and productive all week long.
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Greetings!
Last weekend we were show shoeing in the Boise National Forest (outside Boise, ID) and yesterday  morning John and I were walking along the Cocoa Beach surf watching dolphins, surfers, and paddleboarders ride the early morning waves. Talk about divergent activities, eh? While I grew up in New England and still enjoy ice skating, sledding, and skiing, that was my first time to go snow shoeing. Check out my rented snow shoes in the picture to the right. They're way different than I remember as a kid - no tennis-racket-looking shoes anymore. What fun things do you do to "play" (and burn calories) during the winter? Send an email to contact@drjo.com and let me know what you do for fun. Please include a picture and a few lines about why you do what you do. Have a great week. Stay warm! Dr. Jo |
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Speed Up
Skiing
Last week, in response to my request to hear your stories about how YOU "play", I received this note from reader, Kathy Searles: "There is plenty of truth to the cliche about  the exhilaration of "breathing the clean, crisp air!" Outdoor activities keep me from feeling mentally and physically stale during the winter months. "Playing in the snow" helps to rekindle a childlike sense of fun and wonder. I can indulge in a (fairly!) safe thrill of speed when I'm sledding or downhill skiing. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing take me into the woods where I might not otherwise get to see some of nature's winter beauty. The winter sports all seem to use muscles that my gym workouts don't, but they feel like fun, not work! And, staying warm is easier than even with today's light weight insulating and moisture proof fabrics.
"Here's a picture of me downhill skiing in Paganella in Italy last year. This trip was a bit of a fluke; and I am pretty much a novice skier. I attended a fund raising auction held by Olympic skier Body Miller, and nobody was bidding on the ski trip to Italy. My husband is a great skier, so I put down the minimum bid and got the trip!" |
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Food Cravings
Even Bees Do It
Last month I was speaking to an audience about food addictions - what causes them and how to get them under control. Do you think you're the only one that likes sweets? In the program I discussed some research that babies (humans, rats, and chimpanzees) seem to prefer the taste of sweet over bitter foods. After the program ended, an audience member shared how even bees go out of their way (a very long way) to find the sweetest source - even when it's not healthy. The bee keepers only found out after the bees came back from the hives with bright red bellies. Can you guess where the bees were going for food? Read this very interesting story in this New York Times article.
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How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road
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- Eat out and lose weight, lower your cholesterol...
- Work that bod' - even in a hotel room
- Get a good night's sleep...anywhere
- Stay calm and connected to loved ones
- and way more.
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- National Geographic Traveler
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Eat Out
McDonald's Now Has Oatmeal
Have you tried McDonald's new Fruit & Maple  Oatmeal? I think it's great! I especially like all the added fruit - raisins, golden raisins and apple chunks.
And, just 290 calories (or 260 if you order without brown sugar). One serving also has just 5g fat - and 5g fiber! |
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Slow Down
Enjoy Life
When I was in high school, I couldn't wait for college. In college, I couldn't wait to get a "real job." And, through the years there were even more difficult times when I couldn't wait to get through that period, too. Perhaps this quote was written for me:
"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."
Alfred Souza |
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Each of the above articles are designed to educate you about research or what I or others do to stay healthy, sane, and productive. Always check with your medical doctor and other health professionals (including a registered dietitian) before starting any new diet or exercise program.
Thanks for inviting me into your life this Monday morning. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it onto a friend.
Sincerely,
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