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| Escape the Monday Madness |
Jan. 24, 2011 | |
Dr. Jo's quick tips to keep YOU healthy, sane, and productive all week long.
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Greetings!
I asked and you answered. What great stories and pictures I received about how you "play"  during these cold winter days. Keep on sending them to me at contact@drjo.com. One of my favorite thing to do in the snow is ski - this picture is of my daughter and I playing at Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe a few years ago. A couple of weeks ago I talked about ice skating. Recently USA Today listed the 10 best places to ice skate. Have you been to any of these places? Do you have any pictures to share? Have a great week. Stay warm! Dr. Jo |
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Speed Up
Playing in the Snow
When the temps, here in Orlando, drop into  the 30's I hunker down and stay indoors. But, nothing stops my friends Simone and Gail (and dog, Rex) from taking their daily walks...even when the temperature dips well below freezing. They live in Edmonton, Canada where they've been having record snowfalls - and average January temperatures of 10.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Did you know that Edmonton has the highest per capita area of parkland of any Canadian city? |
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How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road
Attention travelers! If you've found yourself  feeling fat, fatigued and frantic because all the time you spend on the road, pick up a copy of Dr. Jo's How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road. It will help you:
- 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.
"With an emphasis on nutrition and easy fitness, Dr. Jo's How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road is a rich source of common-sense solutions and resources for frequent travelers. Tips on packing smartly, reducing stress, coping with medical ailments, and keeping in touch with the family make this book a useful problem-solving tool."
- National Geographic Traveler
Buy yours today at http://www.drjo.com/books.htm |
Slow Down
How to Stay Positive This Winter
Shorter days and dreary winter weather can bring us down. There are even some of us that suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed by the syndicated show, Daytime TV, about how to stay positive this winter. You can watch my interview on my GoDrJo channel at YouTube. |
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Dr. Jo's Indoor Workout
 
Sometimes it's just too cold to go outside, so I work my body in the living room - or in a hotel room. All it takes is an exercise band and my Dr. Jo's Hotel Room Workout and about 30 minutes. The exercise band comes in three resistance levels. Get yours today - just $14.95 for both.
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Eat In
What About Apple Chips?
I was recently asked if Apple Chips were a  healthy alternative to potato chips. The short answer is NO. Sure, they're made from apples - and apples are healthy. But, along that same vein, potatoes are healthy until they are fried into chips or fries.
If you look at the nutritional information on the back of the apple chips, you'll find that each ounce has 140 calories (about the same as chips) and about 7g fat (potato chips have about 10g) - though SunChips have 6g. Does that mean you should never enjoy them? Heck, no. The key is, of course, moderation. If you can eat a large bag in one sitting...that's not moderation - and might be best kept at the grocery store. |
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Eat Out
Fried Foods
Do you like the crunchy texture and crisp taste of fried foods? You're not alone. But, did you know:
- Fried foods have at least twice the calories of it's non-fried version. So, a fried chicken breast has twice as many calories as a grilled chicken breast.
- The thicker the breading...the higher in calories (because more oil is soaked up). A piece of Extra Crispy chicken will be about THREE times higher in calories than grilled chicken.
Not yet ready to give up the fried foods? Then, make up some rules you can stick with. Here are a couple of ideas:
- Just one fried food per meal (if you want the french fries, get the grilled chicken).
- Avoid fried foods at home, then enjoy one for your favorite (fried)meals out just once a week or month.
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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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