http://lynngrieger.com Practical Nutrition and Fitness Guidance Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:12:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en before the 2009 More race Want to be in this picture next year? Come to our information meeting on January 6th at 6:30pm at the Mark Skinner Libary in Manchester, VT to find out about Training for More. Training for More is a program for women who want to run, walk, or run/walk ... http://lynngrieger.com/2010/01/training-for-more-our-third-year/ As we count down the last few days in 2009, I want to encourage you to take a few minutes and think about everything you've accomplished this year. Often at the end of the year we moan about what we didn't achieve and focus our energy on missed opportunities. Let's turn ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/12/what-did-you-accomplish-in-2009/ If something is fun, more people will do it. Makes sense, doesn't it? Check out this video to find out what happens when taking the stairs becomes fun: escadapiano1 Just think what would happen if you found more fun, silly, laughable ways to live your life! http://lynngrieger.com/2009/12/the-fun-theory/ I love cookbooks and recipes, but sometimes I really want to see the food being prepared. If you're addicted to the Food Channel, be sure and check out this very cool website/blog that contains video recipes. Even better, the recipes are based on supremely healthy ingredients that your family will ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/12/quick-and-simple-video-recipes/ Which would you rather do to decrease your risk of developing a chronic illness such as diabetes:  make some changes to your lifestyle, or take medication? A new 10 year follow-up study from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) trial followed 2800 adults at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The results, ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/11/lifestyle-changes-or-medication/ I often find that nutrition is a lot like the Goldilocks story. You know how the porridge was too hot, too cold, or just right? And the bed was too hard, too soft, or just right? The same often holds true for nutrition. Some foods are packed with good-for-you nutrients such ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/10/nutrition-and-goldilocks/ It seems like just about every woman I know wants to lose weight. Or she talks about her problem areas, usually her stomach, hips and thighs. Perhaps we want to lose weight so we look good on our wedding day, or because our child is getting married and we can't ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/08/healthy-living-without-dieting-is-it-possible/   Have you ever wanted the luxury of a personal trainer, someone who can give you individualized workouts, help you develop a healthy eating style, and works with you to meet your goals? Now you can get all of this - online! I'm one of the trainers at www.fitorbit.com, a comprehensive website ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/06/fitorbit-takes-off/ Every day someone tells me how they satisfy their emotions with food. When they're under stress they grab chocolate; when they're bored they munch on chips; when they're tired they reach for the ice cream; and when they're lonely cookies are their favorite friend. My response is often to encourage them ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/05/am-i-hungry/ Have you ever set a goal, worked really hard, but fell short of your expectations? The women in our 2009 Training for More group experienced this first hand this year. On race day the end of April, the weather was hot and humid, to protect the participants the race director did ... http://lynngrieger.com/2009/05/completing-a-goal/