End of the Quarter....

The end of the 3rd Quarter is coming up...September 30th!  Can you believe it!?!  Don't forget to contact your coach, track your goals, do your health education and physical activities or whatever else you need to do to finish the quarter up!  If you have any questions contact Kari at 851-7098!.

25 Super Snacks with 100 calories or less!

Click this link!
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-100-calorie-snacks?ecd=wnl_din_082712&ctr=wnl-din-082712_ld-stry

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity!

Volunteers are needed to help build the South Franklin Community Center in Provo. Located at approximately 700 South 750 West, this center is a unique public/private partnership between Provo City, Horizon Management, Provo City Housing Authority, the United Way of Utah County, and Community Action Services and Food Bank. Shifts are available weekdays from 8:00 am-noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Click the Volunteer tab at http://www.habitatuc.org/ to sign up!

Another successful 5k!

Thanks to everyone who came out for this year's 5k!

We had a great time!....stay tuned for more pictures....

Forget the Shoes and Run Barefoot

Interesting article.....I haven't tried it yet but maybe I will....at the HL 5K THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Dr. Michael Wilkinson, an expert in the physiology of exercise, recently discovered that barefoot runners use less oxygen, have faster stride rates, and are not in contact with the ground as long as those who run with shoes on.

In his research, 18 runners from recreational to highly trained, were studied to discover their ways of running when wearing shoes or going barefoot. Each session consisted of six minutes of moderate running to measure each participant's oxygen uptake. This measure was done to determine the amount of energy used by each individual. Each individual also had video taken to study their running form when wearing shoes and when barefoot. Barefoot runners improved their running by six percent in terms of their energy expenditure and had the tendency to land on their midfoot (a good thing) while having increased stride rates.
Since barefoot runners tend to use less force when running to avoid discomfort, they are also less likely to become injured. The participants showed a 6 percent improvement in running economy when running barefoot and showed technique and oxygen uptake benefits as well.
While barefoot running may not be for everyone, it can stimulate less oxygen use and decrease force when landing. If an individual notices they land on their heel when running with shoes, going barefoot may be a great way to increase awareness of landing on the midfoot section and it also may increase running economy.
Article by Kelli Oligney, Associate Editor

How much do you know about ice cream?

Ice Cream is one of summer's favorite treats!  How much do you really know about it?  Take this fun quiz to find out!  http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/rm-quiz-ice-cream-facts?ecd=wnl_din_061112

2 weeks away!

Our Healthy Lifestyles 5K is only 2 weeks away!
If you haven't registered yet you still can at uchealthylifestyes5k.pbworks.com!
There's lots of great information about the race as well!
It's going to be fun!!! You won't want to miss it!

Try something different than just grilled hamburgers this summer!

Try this delicious recipe next time you want to fire up the grill!

Grilled Chicken Breast with Cucumber and Pepper Relish

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

• Directions

1. In a medium bowl, prepare the relish by mixing together the cucumber, parsley, chopped onion, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cumin and chili powder with the olive oil. Rub the mixture onto the chicken, and place in a shallow dish. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
3. Prepare the grill for medium heat.
4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Serve with cucumber relish.
• Amount Per Serving  Calories: 205 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 67mg

5 Great Reasons to Kick Your Diet Soda Habit!

Luckily, I can honestly say that I have never been an 'addict' to soda but I will admit...I occasionally look forward to treating myself to a cold, fizzy diet coke with lime (with lots of pebble ice!)... but here's another article convincing me that I should make that treat few and far between...
Here's 5 reasons to kick that soda habit:
1.  Weight Gain- Diet soda drinking correlates with both increased waist circumference and a heightened body mass index.
2.  Higher Sugar Consumption- Artificially sweetened drinks activate our sweetness response, but don't completely satisfy it, leaving you craving more of the real thing. 
3.  Kidney Problems- Researchers show an association between drinking two or more servings of diet soda per day and faster kidney function decline.
4.  Increased Diabetes Risk-“If you're a consumer of diet soda, you have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome than a non-consumer,” says Lyn Steffen, Ph.D., R.D,
5.  Stroke-A January 2012 study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that people who guzzle diet soda daily have a 43 percent higher risk of vascular events—such as stroke and heart attack
For more info read the entire article at http://caloriecount.about.com/blog

Healthy Lifestyles 5k!

It's time to sign up for this this 5k!
This year we're having an Olympic theme with fun games, decorations, food, prizes and more!
You don't want to miss it!
Sign up today at uchealthylifestyles5k.pbworks.com