| Quote to Remember
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
– Lao-Tzu
"All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail."
– Dorothea Brande
Dear Friends,
I hope you’ve noticed the incredible colors of the leaves as we in the Northwest enjoy some amazing days of blue skies and sunshine. Autumn is a wonderful display of our environment in transition as nature prepares to turn inward in prepartion for new beginnings. It's that time of year for fun and festivites as the little goblins and ghouls make the trick-or-treat rounds; when the hours of daylight diminish each day, challenging us to keep moving; testing our resolve to eat healthy.
What will you be doing as we transition into the holiday season?
Cheers!
Judy
Contest: Favorite Holiday Recipe!
We want to know your favorite holiday dish. Is it of the dessert variety? Or, perhaps it's a
main entree or even a side dish? Email us your favorite holiday recipe, and we'll choose a few entries to post on the recipe section of our webpage and we'll also include them in our December edition of Footsteps for Health! If that isn't enough incentive, we'll also award our top pick with a personal pedometer and log book - a $35 value!
Please email all entries to judy@erofit.com and include your name and mailing address.
Featured Article: Meat & Potatoes
by Nancy Clark M.D., R.D
Once upon a time, athletes used to chow on meat and potatoes. That changed when red meat got categorized as
bad, “a heart attack on a plate.” (That is, until the Atkins Diet came along.) Next, potatoes got the bad rap.
Many weight-conscious athletes have stopped eating potatoes—as well as rice, pasta, and other carbs needed to fuel their muscles...read on!
Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins
As you are carving your Jack-o-lanterns, save those pumpkin guts for this yummy treat.
If you are a low-maintenence baker, just buy a can of pumpkin puree!
Recipe provided by Jayne Lancaster
Judy's Fitness Tip: Wear the Right Wet Weather Walking Apparel
With our northwest winters being as wet as they are, we need to be prepared for some puddle-filled walks! Don't let the rain put a damper on your walking goals. Check out these tips taken from an article published in Vibrant Life, March-April, 2002 by Karen Fritscher-Porter.
Local Activities and Events:
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious "cross country" skiers. Nordic Walking is increasing in popularity, providing a nice cross training to your walking or running.
I offer Nordic Walking classes as well as Nordic Walking Poles by Fittrek.
For more information, contact Judy or visit www.erofit.com.
Walk / Racewalk Clinic
Join in an exciting walking clinic to learn or improve your walking or racewalking technique from one of our state's finest trainers. Judy Heller will be conducting a walk clinic for walkers of all levels.
When: October 29, 2006 from 9:00am - 11:00am
Where: Johns Landing Curves
5820 SW Kelly Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
Cost: $ 15.00 pre registration members
$ 18.00 all others.
$ 20.00 day of registration
For more information, or to register, visit www.erofit.com.
Wonders of Walking Walk Club
As the temperatures outside continue to drop, it may become more difficult to keep motivated. Fear not!
The Wonders of Walking Walk Club offers you a community of supportive walking buddies, as well as weekly email tips, a club t-shirt and discounts on WOW events! We meet every Saturday morning for a weekly walk, please join us for one free trial!
For more information, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.
The information contained in this newsletter or located on the web site, www.erofit.com, is not intended as a substitute for the medical recommendations of physicians or other health-care providers.
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