Hi Friends - Happy Spring 2024!
@TracieHillard , @GoDeep.Yoga , @Cara , @Gerard
Greetings Everyone - Hope you are all having a great kick off to a new spring season.
Below is a quick recap of the first FlexFit Zoom of spring 2024 which we had a couple of weeks back . I also added some relevant videos, and various interesting links regarding health.
2024.03.26- FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - MARCH 26
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Deceptive Health Protein Drinks
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Setbacks due to injury
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Deceptive self talk, giving yourself a “treat” to feel better
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The “only once is ok” downward spiral
Health Links -
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Avoiding the “5 Poisonous Ps” plus “Faux-Fasting” :
Heart Benefits of Almonds:
Foods related to achy joints:
Best nuts to snack on:
Worst Empty Calorie Breakfast Foods:
https://www.shefinds.com/collections/worst-empty-calorie-breakfasts/
Best Cheese for Heart Health:
https://parade.com/health/best-cheese-for-heart-health-according-to-a-cardiologist/
Fermented Foods:
https://www.shefinds.com/collections/fermented-foods-flatter-stomach-better-digestion
Health Videos - Deceptive “Health Shakes”, comparing taste, sugar, but maybe after workout.
Join us at FlexFit home page here:
2024.04.09- FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - APRIL 9
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In a strong week, how do we keep on that strong healthy path? When we feel strong is a great time to “prepare” healthy convenient snacks.
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Stress Eating - Not being derailed by one negative or unhealthy choice. The ability to quickly bounce back, and get back on the healthy track.
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Mindfulness - Forget about the mistake you made yesterday, or at breakfast, or at lunch. Instead focus on a healthy choice for dinner.
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Percentage 60 / 20 / 20 Eating -
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Overnight Oats - preparing yourself when time allows as breakfast or snack. In a quick fix, I recently found “Mush” ready to eat overnight oats at Target.
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Addiction to unhealthy foods - How the mind and body interplay to help or hurt us.
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Enjoy - special time family gatherings, events, without over indulging.
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Community -
Health Links:
Health Videos:
2024.04.16 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - APRIL 16
- Setting a specific limit of “junk food” in a 24 hour period. Unrealistic that we would eat perfectly all the time, so instead set aside a tiny portion of junk for that day
- Enjoying Family Gatherings or special occasions without the stress of food
- Community Support - for me personally, I feel a strong support system to help you reach your goals is crucial.
Health Links:
Health Videos:
[Join our FlexFit Community - SoftArt.io/FlexFit](https://softart.io/FlexFit)
2024.04.30 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - APRIL 30
- Tracking Food - I found it very helpful when I finally started tracking my food intake.
- Recovering from Medical Issues
- Butter Buds - Easy Butter Substitute:
Health Links:
‘Surprisingly’ high number of adults in the U.S. at risk of heart syndrome:
Health Videos:
2024.05.14 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - MAY 14
- Strict diet tracking - vs - no diet tracking - When to track, and when not to track diet?
- Diet Tracking - Maybe when you feel relapse or you are making bad food choices is a signal to track diet intake more diligently?
- Diet Tracking - On a day with no tracking - some days not necessary or convenient to track, and that is fine
- Diet Tracking - Tracking Junk Food - maybe this is MOST important food to track
- Preventing Relapse
- Aware / Steady / Healthy diet - vs - Unware / Unsteady / Unhealthy diet - back and forth constant diet swings causes stress on the body, and results in depleting energy
- Staying - Aware / Steady / Healthy - results in more stable health, weight, mood, and energy
- Book - “The Hunger Habit - Why we eat when we’re not hungry, and how to stop.” - Judson Brewer
Health Links:
Academic and doctor Chris van Tulleken: ‘Ultra-processed products are food that lies to us’
Health Videos:
2024.05.21 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - MAY 21
- Strict diet tracking - vs - no diet tracking - When to track, and when not to track diet?
- Diet Tracking - Realistically 3-4 days per week may be sustainable.
- Tracking Golden Rule - No matter what day - ALWAYS - track all junk food
Health Links:
Health Videos:
2024.06.11 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - JUNE 11
- Ups and Downs - Skillful - Non-Skilfull - Trends in Eating
- How to more stable in our food choices, and prevent ups and downs
- Tracking Golden Rule - No matter what day - ALWAYS - track all junk food
Health Links:
Health Videos:
I am just starting this book…hopefully it will be a good one!
2024.06.18 - FlexFit - Zoom - Recap - JUNE 18
- Recovering from Off Days
- Emotional eating during stressful times
- Vacations and Enjoyment
Health Links:
Health Videos:
