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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I've been gone</b> a lot lately, and I will be gone again next week so finding things to always keep me full while on the "go" is not always the easiest thing. It is even more important, I think, when I'm away from home that I am feeling optimal!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I discovered</b> the <b style="color: #0b5394;">KIND Bars</b> when I was in Montana. I was at a Starbucks and they had them. I picked up the <b><a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/buy-products/kind-plus/kind-plus-mango-macadamia.html" style="color: #0b5394;">Mango Macadamia</a></b> one and it stated, <i>"</i></span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mango Macadamia is delicious, all-natural, gluten-free and dairy free. This healthy snack bar is a rich source of fiber, low in sodium, and contains low GI and no trans fat."</span></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Runner's World Magazine</b> even lists them as <b><a href="http://runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--13467-0,00.html" style="color: #990000;">"Road Tested: Energy Bars!"</a><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sure, there are a lot of calories and even fat, so it's not a bar that I would eat 4 times a day, but for those days when I'm on the run or just want something new they are perfect! They taste amazing! <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">I love the Mango Macadamia combination</span></b> - a little sweet mixed with a little salty!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are many other flavors and types of KIND Bars. You can find them </span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/buy-products">HERE</a></b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">. Go out and get yourself one today!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Speaking of Foodie Friday,</b> I have been feeling <b style="color: #0b5394;">Foodie Phenomenal!</b> I have laid off on larger amounts of anything with seeds and nuts, though - even my flax. I believe it's those that cause me my lower stomach bloat. I have cut them for the most part this week and have not had problems. I did have 1/2 of a Mango Macadamia KIND Bar yesterday and no problems. Even when you eat healthy, you still must remember - everything in moderation!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #990000;">I have a love-hate relationship</b> with <b>Legs Day.</b> Kinda-Hate the during, absolutely love the post and really hate the day (and two) afterwards. So wait, actually it's a <i style="color: #990000;">kinda-hate-love-hate</i>, but since the love still outweighs the hate I keep on rockin' it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, yesterday was my <b>Legs Day</b>. And <b style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://bit.ly/bOyOcM">as promised from yesterday</a></b>, <b>here is my workout:</b> </span></span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Legs (+ Set of Abs)</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (a). Bulgarian Split Squat w/ weight</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (b). DB Calf Raises</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 (a). Walking Lunge-to-DB Bicep Curl</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 (b). (slow count) Ballerina Squats</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 (c). Walking Planks</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 (a). Hanging Knee Up</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 (b). Ab-Rope Pulldown</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span></div><div style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 (a). Quad Extension</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 (b). Hamstring Curl</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets</span><span style="font-size: large;">; RI = 30 sec. -</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 (a). Bench Step-up-to DB Shoulder Press<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 (b). Deadlift</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 (c). Jump Squat</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. - </span><br />
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<div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The end.</b> At the end of that workout yesterday I was extremely fatigued and shaky. The exhaustion felt great! <b style="color: #0b5394;">And yes, that's the "love part" that is ultra-addicting!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;">(<b>And ps. my Abs are also sore.</b> Working your abs to the max in just one or two exercises will far outweigh hundreds of mindless situps. <i>And besides, please remember - your abs are made in the kitchen!</i>)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394;"> </b></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">CHEERS!</b></span></div></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-19940646823288699122010-08-04T18:20:00.000-07:002010-08-04T18:27:10.151-07:007-Week Program<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">I began my new 7-Week Workout Program on Monday.</b> (<b>Side Note:</b> Why 7 weeks and not 4, 6 or 8 - something a little more normal?! Because I'm headed to MN again in 7-weeks, so I wanted it to extend right up until then!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Each time</b> a workout series ends for me, (roughly 4-8 weeks) I typically take a week or two off and just do whatever I want at the gym, outside or wherever! This keeps me motivated, fresh and defers me from any burnout! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I started a new Program this week! I am loving it already, especially because after Day 1 I was extremely sore! This is kind of a "quirky" program, but it's one that changes, yet doesn't change each week. The weight/reps/sets will change each week. The movements won't!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So here is what I did on Monday that left me sore up until today (and I am still mildly sore!):</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (a). Rope/Cable Overhead Extension</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (b). DB Military Press (Make "Y")</span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 (a). King Throne with 5 lb weight</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 (b). Grasshoppers</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 (a). Bench Dip (w/ feet up on other bench)</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 (b). DB Front Raise on one-leg</span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. -</span></div><div style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 (a). Cable Pushdown</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 (b). DB Lat Raise on one-leg</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">- 4 sets</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">; RI = 30 sec. -</span><br />
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<div style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 (a). One-Arm DB Tri Kickbacks<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 (b). Alternating DB Shoulder Press</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5 (c). BB Curl</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">- 4 sets; RI = 30 sec. - </span></div></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I loved it</b> & it loved me because I was exhausted and shaky at the end. This always tells me I gave it 110%. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #0b5394;">Stay tuned to tomorrow</b></i>, when I'll give the Leg Workout I did today!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CHEERS!</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></span></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-28942578985893906392010-08-04T10:22:00.000-07:002010-08-04T10:22:06.552-07:00Wild Card Wednesday<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Welcome</b> to another <a href="http://sarahkayhoffman.blogspot.com/2010/07/wild-card-wednesday.html"><b style="color: #990000;">Wild Card Wednesday!</b></a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel free to ask me any question, as usual! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">This week, though, I have a question for all of you:</span></b></div><blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" id="profile_status"><span id="status_text"><b style="color: #0b5394;">What are the best races (Running and/or Triathlon) for the Fall Season? And where are they held? Looking for events all over the United States!</b> </span></span></span></div></blockquote><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" id="profile_status" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="status_text"><b>Please comment</b> on this post via Blog or <b><a href="mailto:sarahkayhoffman@gmail.com" style="color: #38761d;">email me</a></b>! </span></span></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" id="profile_status" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="status_text"><b style="color: #990000;">CHEERS! </b></span></span></span>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-33348799497907206332010-08-03T16:10:00.000-07:002010-08-03T16:10:13.668-07:00The Ugly "D" Word Meets its Match<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I was gone </b>from my home in California from July 8 - July 27th. That's an <i>entire </i>20 days! The night before I left my Mom said to me, <i style="color: #0b5394;">'"I can't believe you didn't "cheat" with food once."'</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It was at that point</b> when I realized how powerful my mind is.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Every other trip</b> to Minnesota, even if just for a weekend, <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">ALWAYS </span></b>resulted in a "food mistake," which I told myself was okay because I'd "get back on track once I was back in California."</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">That <i>old </i>thinking</b> is <i>nothing more</i> than another failed <b style="color: #0b5394;">diet</b>. Yes, the ugly, sinful "D" word: <b>DIET.</b> The <i>old thinking</i> says, <i style="color: #351c75;">"I'm on a gluten-free diet when it's convenient for me and so that I can tell all my friends I'm a trendy, gluten-free, intellect."</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #38761d;">I am proud of what I accomplished!<i> </i></b><i>But more than that</i>....I am <b>proud </b>to say I'll <i>never </i>prescribe to the Ugly "D" Word again. <b>And that </b><i>"unprescribed" </i><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">kind-of-medicine</span></b> yields that beautiful, strong mind!</span></span>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-10769283358545193512010-08-03T12:00:00.000-07:002010-08-03T12:00:22.574-07:00I've Been Hired!<b><span style="font-size: small;"> (In case you don't follow my site <a href="http://www.digitalmention.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">www.digitalmention.com</span></a> - post from today!)</span></b><br />
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<b>There is one less person on the job market</b> now that #HireHoff has been hired!<br />
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<b>If you remember,</b> on June 14, 2010 I launched my <a href="http://bit.ly/di42qj%20"><b>Campaign #HireHoff.</b></a><br />
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<b>I had an overwhelming amount </b>of <i>support </i>during this time.<b> Here were some of my favorites:</b><br />
<ul><li>"Also, an online acquaintance launched her ‘hire me’ campaign, <a href="http://bit.ly/hirehoff" target="_blank">#HireHoff</a>, today. It’s such a creative way of putting yourself out there. I can’t wait to see the results!" - <a href="http://www.amandammiller.com/?p=83"><b>Amanda Miller</b></a></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.joelsviews.com/2010/06/25/notes-of-twitterview-92-with-sarah-hoffman-sarahkayhoffman/">Twitterview #92 - with Sarah Kay Hoffman (@SarahKayHoffman)</a></b></li>
<li><b>"</b>Attn. Hiring Managers ... When you see creativity like @<a href="http://twitter.com/sarahkayhoffman" target="_top" title="sarahkayhoffman">sarahkayhoffman</a> 's #hirehoffman campaign you should take action <a href="http://bit.ly/cmUWVX" target="_top">http://bit.ly/cmUWVX</a>" - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialnicole"><b>@socialnicole</b></a></li>
<li><b>"</b>This is good stuff RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/sarahkayhoffman" target="_top" title="sarahkayhoffman">sarahkayhoffman</a>: @<a href="http://twitter.com/josippetrusa" target="_top" title="josippetrusa">josippetrusa</a> @<a href="http://twitter.com/genychat" target="_top" title="genychat">genychat</a> #GenYChat tries Campaign #HireHoff Thoughts? <a href="http://bit.ly/hirehoff" target="_top">http://bit.ly/hirehoff</a>" - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/genychat"><b>@GenYChat</b></a></li>
<li>"U of Minnesota grad creates campaign around hiring her: <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/hirehoff/" target="_top">http://www.digitalmention.com/hirehoff/</a> via LinkedIn group-- <a href="http://ow.ly/22hK0" target="_top">http://ow.ly/22hK0</a>" - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/wkellyo"><b>@wkellyo</b></a></li>
</ul><b>Here are some Stats:</b><br />
<ul><li> According to this <a href="http://economy.ocregister.com/2009/01/14/poll-how-long-will-your-job-search-take/"><b>Poll</b></a>, most people think it will take them <b>4-7 months</b> to find a new job. <b>It took me 43 days.</b></li>
<li>Here is what you get if you <a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=gmail&rls=gm&q=%23HireHoff&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai="><b>Google #HireHoff.</b></a></li>
<li><b>409 people clicked</b> on the <i>direct </i>bit.ly link.</li>
<li><b>Viewer Geography: </b>US, Canada, Australia, UK, Argentina, Netherlands, Germany, Latvia, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Norway, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Russia, Belgium, France and Singapore.</li>
<li><b>Direct Traffic:</b> 29.33%, <b>Referring Sites:</b> 67.03%, <b>Search Engines:</b> 2.91%.</li>
<li><i>Currently </i>a <b>Top Landing Page</b> for the site.</li>
</ul><b>I had multiple people</b> contact me during this time for various positions. I was able to network with some wonderful people, and I learned a lot about being <i>proactive</i> and <i>managing my own brand:</i> <b>Sarah Kay Hoffman!</b><br />
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<b>So what position did I take on that 43rd day?</b><br />
<blockquote><i><b>Community Manager - Fitness/Sporting Goods (FitClub) - Sears Holdings Corporation.</b></i></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv1p7ydZkMuhOhyphenhyphenEwQc9rtujNqOXVeWBDjjv9qdY9Bnj-AJRjOA8uJislt-3gC9edyIFcpaO1zQCz-37zr5PYkKNWeTO5p_CTk5Ek70rbWCeMYg4qkeiHLlRAoCaQFF_RZn-SswFpuHs/s1600/049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv1p7ydZkMuhOhyphenhyphenEwQc9rtujNqOXVeWBDjjv9qdY9Bnj-AJRjOA8uJislt-3gC9edyIFcpaO1zQCz-37zr5PYkKNWeTO5p_CTk5Ek70rbWCeMYg4qkeiHLlRAoCaQFF_RZn-SswFpuHs/s200/049.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>If you know anything about me, you know that I am <i>most passionate</i> about <b>Social Media</b> and <b>Health/Fitness/Food</b>. <i>Merging the two</i> is an absolute perfect fit for me! I believe that a company who can take advantage of this will benefit - at least that's what I am making a <i>100% commitment to</i>!<br />
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<b>I look forward to</b> learning about and engaging with the "community." I am excited to embrace change, growth and success in this role and bringing forth many posts to accommodate it all! <b>(Please note:</b><i> This blog will continue to be based on my personal views.</i>)<br />
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<b>At the end of the day,</b> I can honestly say that even though I was <i>forced </i>into <b>Campaign #HireHoff</b>, it only re-confirmed that, <i>"everything happens for a reason!"<b> </b></i>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-68172009114788493612010-08-02T07:00:00.000-07:002010-08-02T07:14:24.677-07:00Motivation Monday: 38 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom<div style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/creative/contemplative-overweight/image/5220181?term=exercise+boredom" target="_blank"><img alt="Contemplative Overweight Woman on an Exercise Bike in the Gym" border="0" height="383" oncontextmenu="return false;" ondrag="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" src="http://view4.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/5220181/contemplative-overweight/contemplative-overweight.jpg?size=380&imageId=5220181" title="Contemplative Overweight Woman on an Exercise Bike in the Gym" width="380" /></a></div><script src="http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js" type="text/javascript">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It can be hard</b> to find your <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Monday Motivation</span></b> when your <i>bored </i>with your workout! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Working out should not</b> be a "chore." It should be something you look forward to. And if you are constantly changing it up and finding new things to add to the mix, you will likely never be bored!</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here are</b> <b style="color: #38761d;">38 ways to Beat that Exercise Boredom:</b></span></div><ol><li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go for a hike.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://bit.ly/bFgaTw%20">horseback riding</a></b>.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Change up your lifting workout every 4-8 weeks.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make a (short term) goal (Ex. Complete 10 full pushups by week 4).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make a (long term) goal (Ex. Complete a half marathon in 5 months).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make a new Playlist.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Join a walking/running club.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listen to Podcasts/Audio Books while working out.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for a Charity Event.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hula Hoop.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hot Yoga.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Table Tennis.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take a spin class.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Multi-task with Circuit Training.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Join an <b><a href="http://bit.ly/cDc3Qw" style="color: #0b5394;">Online Fitness Community</a></b>.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get new workout apparel - shoes, shirts, shorts, headbands, etc.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get a new workout "gadget," like a fancy heartrate monitor or step counter.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Workout at a different time of the day than what you are used to.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Write down 10 reasons you workout. Place this list somewhere you'll see multiple times a day.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always use machines? Try free weights or cables or resistance bands.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go for a long bike ride.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Swim laps.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Play beach volleyball.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Live near a lake? Go paddle boating. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take dance lessons.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Try Pilates.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check out Tony Horton's P90X. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always run or walk? Mix it up with the Stair Master, Elliptical, Stair Stepper or Bike.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take a new group class you've always wanted to take, but never got around to taking. (Ex. Zumba)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mow the lawn.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Go to a track and do sprints.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Indoor wall-climbing.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have kids? Wash the car together! (Ok, so you don't really have to have kids for this!)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jump rope.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">See how many sit-ups you can do in between each commercial of an hour-long show/movie or more.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wii-Fit. Need I say more?</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take a martial arts, Tae-Bo or kickboxing class.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get your booty in gear - participate in a Boot Camp.</span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;"><b>If, after reading this list</b> of <b style="color: #38761d;">38 Ways to Beat (Exercise) Boredom </b>you are <i>still </i>bored, then perhaps it's just your attitude that needs an adjustment!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>Clearly </b></i>there are <i>many </i>more than 38 Ways to Beat this Boredom! <b>So tell me</b> - <i style="color: #38761d;">how do you beat exercise boredom?</i> <i style="color: #741b47;">What are some good ideas (activities - things to do) to add to this list?</i></span><br />
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http://digg.com/d3Qj4rsarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-34876557981609459352010-08-01T18:05:00.000-07:002010-08-01T18:07:42.916-07:00Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It was Ryan's birthday</b> this past week, so I surprised him with a mini-vacation to Quincy, CA to <b style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.greenhornranch.com/">Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch</a></b>. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">We had an amazing time!</b> I <i>always</i> learn something new about myself each time I step out of any comfort zone. And this is the reason I love taking mini-vacations - traveling and exploring new places, <i>especially with Ryan</i>!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>This time</b>, we also brought the dogs with us. Greenhorn is extremely accommodating to dogs, so it worked perfectly for us! </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>If you ever have the chance</b> to get to <b>Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch</b>, I highly recommend it! They were the nicest, most down-to-earth people I've met in a long time! Everything about the place from the people to the atmosphere to the activities and overall ambiance is simple, stress-free, active and yet magnificently peaceful! </span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Furthermore,</b> I <i>really</i> love them because when I was researching "dude ranch" and stumbled upon them, I was able to find out even more about them via their <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/greenhorn.ranch?ref=ts" style="color: #0b5394;">Facebook Page</a></b> and <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://twitter.com/greenhornranch">Twitter Profile</a></b>! I was impressed with what I saw, and I truly believed that "sealed-the-deal" for me!</span></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So what did I learn about myself this weekend?</span></span></b></div><ol><li><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Being active</span> does <i>not</i> just mean "24/7 in-the-gym bootcamp-style rah-rah-rah." It can mean a weekend getaway (or any "daily getaway") with movement. We were highly active this weekend - always out running around with the dogs and horseback riding. I didn't feel an ounce of guilt for not being in the gym! (But I am <i>also</i> excited to begin my new program tomorrow!)</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">I love horseback riding!</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">I CAN disconnect from my "digital life."</span> I had no cell service. I barely jumped on my computer. Though it was tempting to be on the computer more, staying away from it from time-to-time is not only a good thing, but an <b><i>absolutely critical</i></b> thing for my mind, body and overall well being!</span></span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>FINALLY</b>, my husband and dogs reminded me that no matter where I am - California or Minnesota - <b style="color: #0b5394;">HOME is truly where they are (<span style="color: #990000;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RYAN</span> - hope you loved it)!</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And I hope</b> all of <b>your</b> weekends were <i>healthy, fit and fantastic</i> as well! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><b style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CHEERS!</span></span></b>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-49197723378993986412010-07-30T10:00:00.000-07:002010-07-30T10:06:41.540-07:00Foodie Friday: Salmon<div style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/creative/raw-salmon/image/210727?term=salmon" target="_blank"><img alt="Raw salmon" border="0" height="253" oncontextmenu="return false;" ondrag="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" src="http://view4.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/210727/raw-salmon/raw-salmon.jpg?size=380&imageId=210727" title="Raw salmon" width="380" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><script src="http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js" type="text/javascript">
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am a huge fan</b> of fish! <b>Fish </b>(Wild-caught, not farmed-rasied) is so good for us (though we need to be careful of fish with high-levels of mercury; ie. Tuna).</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Today </b>I am highlighting <b><span style="color: #e69138;">Salmon</span></b>. According to <b style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=104">World's Healthiest Foods</a></b>, "<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a unique type of health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids." <b>They also say that, </b></span></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoying Salmon or Tuna Just Twice Weekly May Help Raise Omega-3 Levels at Least as Effectively as Daily Fish Oil Supplementation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Omega-3s Better Absorbed from Salmon than Cod Liver Oil Supplement</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Provides Cardiovascular Benefits</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Help Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Protection against Stroke</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Eating Fish Daily Provides Substantially More Protection against Heart Attack</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Omega 3s Help Prevent Obesity and Improve Insulin Response </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Omega-3-Rich Fish Protective against Colorectal Cancer </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Increases Heart Rate Variability-A Measure of Heart Muscle Function</span></li>
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<div class="SUBTITLE2-WHF"><span style="font-size: large;">Protection against Fatal Heart Arrhythmia </span></div></li>
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<div class="SUBTITLE2-WHF"><span style="font-size: large;">Just Two Servings of Omega-3-rich Fish a Week Can Lower Triglycerides</span></div></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And the list goes on!</b> So how do I like my Salmon?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #b45f06;">I love "simple salmon."</b> <b>My most favorite thing</b> to do with salmon is to bake it on a little coconut oil and then sprinkle fresh-squeezed lemon juice on top. There is nothing more fresh and natural than this "Simple Salmon Recipe." </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>So tell me,</b> what do you like to do with your Salmon? If you don't dabble in it much or have never dabbled in it at all, I strongly suggest you get some for this weekend! <i style="color: #990000;"><b>(And ps. Goes great with wine!)</b></i></span></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-37601509455204626702010-07-29T09:33:00.000-07:002010-07-29T13:13:44.308-07:00Where the (Open)Sky is the Limit<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember</b> when I mentioned awhile back about my <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://bit.ly/aHBjTG%20">"upgrade"</a> </b>to the site? There are II parts to this (and hopefully more beyond that)! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today I am happy to announce Part I: </span></span></b></div><div style="color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My OpenSky Shop</span></b></span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Over the past several months,</i> people have continuously asked me what products I use, love and recommend for various health-fitness-vibrance-foodie-related things. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I researched</b> the <i>best</i> resources and platforms for displaying, reviewing and bringing these products to you. In the end, The OpenSky Platform was by far the best! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>So what makes</b> <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.theopenskyproject.com/">OpenSky</a></b> different from all the others? <b> </b></span></span><br />
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<b>HUGE #1</b> - My OpenSky Store and the OpenSky Network doesn't even "officially" launch until August 10th, yet they have somehow already managed to get on <b style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/JobClub/tory-johnson-work-home/story?id=11247868">ABC's Good Morning America.</a></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>#3 -</b> <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://twitter.com/tedrubin">Ted Rubin.</a></b> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Ted believes,</b> <i>"</i></span><span class="bio" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain. :-" </i>Ted is the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Chief Social Marketing Officer & Board of Advisors at OpenSky. I have had the pleasure of speaking with him on the phone and networking with him over the past couple of months. I believe in the passion Ted brings to the table.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">The OpenSky Vision</b> says, <i>"Buying from people you know & trust is the best way to shop." </i>I couldn't agree more. And I'm guessing you feel the same!<i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>On August 10, 2010</b> my <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">OpenSky Shop</span></b> will go <i><b>live</b></i>! At that point, I will introduce some of my products. <i style="color: #274e13;">One of them</i> I have been using this past month during my <b style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://bit.ly/ck8G37">"first-month gluten-free!"</a></b></span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to another <b style="color: #990000;">Wild Card Wednesday!</b> If you don't remember what this is, click <b style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://bit.ly/d4PALk%20">HERE</a>.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b style="color: #073763;">This past week</b> someone <i>asked me the question </i>(with regards to Social Media),</span></div><blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>"If you could give one or two words of wisdom about all of it, what would they be?"</i></span></div></blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Answer:</b> Participate & Engage.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(And since there are only 2 words, I'll give you a little <i>why</i>. If you want to partake in the social space you must first show up. And then you must actually participate in the conversation and engage with people by providing value!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember, the Wild Card Wednesday can be any questions you have! They don't have to be all about health, fitness and food!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You can ask via formspring</b> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.formspring.me/sarahkayhoffman" style="color: #38761d;">http://www.formspring.me/sarahkayhoffman</a>) </b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">or any other way you'd like!</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">Cheers!</b></span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-88096975074604367352010-07-26T05:00:00.000-07:002010-07-26T05:04:17.541-07:00Motivation Monday: Stuck in a (Career) Rut?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/creative/businessman-relaxing/image/266039?term=cubicle" target="_blank"><img alt="Businessman Relaxing in Cubicle" border="0" height="254" oncontextmenu="return false;" ondrag="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" src="http://view4.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/266039/businessman-relaxing/businessman-relaxing.jpg?size=380&imageId=266039" title="Businessman Relaxing in Cubicle" width="380" /></a></div><script src="http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js" type="text/javascript">
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">How many days</b> have you been stuck in your cubicle at work, watching the clock tick and realizing that 5 minutes has seemed like an eternity?</span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Don't be stuck in that position any longer</b> - you owe it to <i style="color: #0b5394;">you</i>! But before you get up and out, you must consider <b>3 Important Things:</b></span></div><ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i style="color: #38761d;">I don't want to be here, but do I know where I want to be?</i> Just because you are unhappy with your current position and/or company, doesn't mean you really know what you would rather be doing. If you know that where you are at currently is just not it, perhaps <b style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://bit.ly/cRFUXA%20">this list of 15 things</a></b> might <i><b>"Ignite the Spark."</b></i></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i style="color: #0b5394;">Why the clock ticks slowly.</i> Have you thought about why you feel like your position is dead end? Is it lacking challenge for you? Does the subject matter bore you? Are you in an environment that doesn't fit your personality? Make sure you understand that. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i style="color: #741b47;">Financial.</i> Does your current position financially satisfy you? If you didn't have that income and/or benefits, would you be okay? Do you have enough saved if you left today with nothing else lined up?</span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>If, after taking in those 3 things</b> you are confident in moving up, on and out, perhaps you've reached the end of (that) road. </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And in that case, I say - Carry On!</span></span></b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hated beets as a child. They had a taste that could not be acquired. But now I am drawn to their naturally sweet flavor!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=49#healthbenefits">According to WHFoods</a></b>, Beets "Provide optimal health, protect against heart disease, lessen inflammation & protect against birth defects." In 1 c. of boiled beets you will consume only 74 calories and still get a whole lot of essential nutrients. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beets compliment salads very well! I wouldn't know about the power of beets + feta because I've never had that combination, but have heard it's phenomenal. Because I'm still a plain-old-Jane (working towards more) I appreciate <b style="color: #0b5394;">spinach + romaine + beets + grilled chicken + olive oil </b>currently. Try it out - I think you'll like it, too! <strong><span style="color: #990000;">And the "beet" goes on....</span></strong></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>People send me questions</b> all of the time via email, private message and more. Typically people will preface their questions with, <i>"I'm really sorry to be asking you this - I'm sure you get sick of people asking questions, but...."</i> My response is always - <i>"Please don't say sorry. I am happy to help and answer questions." </i>The truth is that I believe the most positive thing about our lives is that we can take our own experiences (positive and negative) to benefit someone else. Mine just happen to be through health, fitness, food and an overall "zest" for life mixed with </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.digitalmention.com/" style="color: #990000;"><b>social media, marketing, personal branding</b></a> and all things <a href="http://bit.ly/cfnrYg" style="color: #38761d;"><b>generation z.</b></a></span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mondays will be, <b style="color: #38761d;">"Motivation Monday."</b> We could all use that extra push on Mondays (along with that extra coffee)!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>One of my most favorite</b> motivational quotes belongs to Jim Rohn, who says, <i>"Motivation is what <i>gets</i> you started. <i>Habit</i> is what keeps <i>you going</i>."</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Motivation comes from within,</b> but is typically driven by or sustained by an outside force (person, thought, action, etc.). What is motivating for one person, will not necessarily be motivating for the next. Some are motivated by a need, others by a want. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's important</b> is that you find <i><b>your</b></i> motivation. If you don't have any - get some. Without it, you won't form a habit and without a positive habit in place, you likely will not form positive change.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When it comes</b> to your health, fitness and overall vibrant lifestyle - think about my <b style="color: #0b5394;">3 thoughts/questions to find your own motivation: </b></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What do you want to accomplish?</i> Set the goal, write it down and have it in your view. You'll be more likely to stay motivated.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What will the outcome of goal achievement mean for you?</i> (Weight loss, vibrancy, healthier, happier, fitter, etc?) Use motivation <i style="color: #38761d;">as your bridge</i> to that place.</span></li>
<li style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Just do it. Stop being lazy. </b></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And back to Mr. Rohn,</b> <i>"Motivation is what gets you started....."</i> So what are you waiting for? Get started today - after all, remember last weekend when you said, "<i>Starting on Monday.....?!?</i>"</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Stay tuned for next Monday when I'll give you my ways to beat your exercise boredom!</span></span></i> </div><br />
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</script>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-22152805276428563782010-07-18T07:20:00.000-07:002010-07-18T07:20:48.317-07:00One Month Gluten-Free Anniversary<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">Happy One Month Gluten-Free Anniversary to me!</b></span> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Time flies</b> when you're busy <i style="color: #990000;"><b>focusing</b></i>! I remember how miserable I was just <b style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://bit.ly/9nZl8w%20">one month ago</a></b>! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Here is my "Food List" to date!</b> If you would like me to email you this Excel Sheet so you can track your own, please let me know, and I would be happy to share with you!</span></span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>As I mentioned yesterday,</b> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/dAzPvg%20" style="color: #0b5394;">Gluten Free is the (only) way for Me!</a></b> It leaves me smiling, happy and healthy!</span></div><br />
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</div><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CHEERS! <i style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;">(And here's to month 2 of new discoveries, health, fitness & vibrance - all Gluten Free!)</span></i></span></span></b>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-42507696698298995192010-07-18T06:20:00.000-07:002010-07-18T06:22:09.084-07:00Gluten Free Resources<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Since Gluten Free</b> is <i>not easy</i> and I'd like to try to remain some "normalcy" in my life, I've <b style="color: #38761d;">started</b> my journey with building the most comprehensive Gluten-Free Resource List I possibly can (<i>clearly this is not even 2% of the resources out there - but it's a start</i>)!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are 11 Resources to get us moving:</span></b></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.celiacchicks.com/">CeliacChicks</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?automodule=blog">Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Forum</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://holdthegluten.net/">Hold the Gluten</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/">Gluten-Free Girl & Chef</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://gluten-free-blog.blogspot.com/">Gluten Free Blog</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://glutenfreemommy.com/">Gluten Free Mommy</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.jensglutenfreeblog.com/">Jen's Gluten Free</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.glutenfreeinfo.com/Diet/S-FoodList.htm">Gluten Free Food List</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/nutrition/gluten-free.php">Whole Foods Market (Gluten-Free Shopping)</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.glutenfreesnacksforme.com/">Gluten-Free Snacks for Me</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.glutenfreedee.com/">Gluten Free Dee </a></b></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Bonus:</b> A small video on <b style="color: #4c1130;">Detoxifying from Gluten. </b><b>Adults:</b> <i>make note of that awful bloat she mentions!</i></span></span><br />
<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/R0-PT5mQKrk&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/R0-PT5mQKrk&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-40013079205711916902010-07-17T11:38:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:09:49.926-07:00Gluten Free, the (only) way for Me<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">I am making an absolute, 100% commitment</b> to <b>ME</b> to be <b>completely Gluten Free</b>. <i style="color: #990000;">Here's how/why I've come to this conclusion.</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I see my 20-40 feet of intestines as an "upper" and "lower" half, which they are. This is why doctors do Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Endoscopy for upper and Colonoscopy for lower. I have problems in both. The difference is that my prior doctor only discussed my lower problems and told me to cure with medications and that I could still eat whatever I wanted and my new doctor has first focused on my upper problems and is helping me (mostly) via food recommendations.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So the new doctor</b> has found a lot of inflammation in my stomach and esophagus so far. And he knows that I get severely bloated and distended. He also knows that me off gluten makes my upper problems disappear. <i style="color: #351c75;">Thus, the first thing he suggested - adios wheat/gluten!</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am confident</b> that the wheat/gluten is the 100% cause for my upper digestive problems. As for the lower, I am still working on this. I am headed in the right direction, but (the lower) is not to the place I want it to be. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Why</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If the "how" didn't explain enough of the "why," then perhaps you've never felt even a slight bloat in your life and you just simply can't <b><a href="http://bit.ly/9HM7ID%20">relate</a></b>. <b>Be Thankful!</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #741b47;">There is not a day</b> that goes by when I am "upper-bloat" free that I don't thank God! So many times lately I've been having these "mental blocks" where I feel like any moment I may bloat up again. My brain is remembering the past several years of constant discomfort. It's almost like some <i style="color: #38761d;">post-traumatic stress,</i> and I clearly need to reverse those thoughts.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 5px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/creative/couple-linking-pinky/image/5280571?term=pinky" target="_blank"><img alt="Couple linking pinky fingers, close-up of hands" border="0" height="291" oncontextmenu="return false;" ondrag="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" src="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/5280571/couple-linking-pinky/couple-linking-pinky.jpg?size=234&imageId=5280571" title="Couple linking pinky fingers, close-up of hands" width="234" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><script src="http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js" type="text/javascript">
</script></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">The only way I know how</b> to take care of those lingering issues is to make a pact with myself to be completely, 100% Gluten Free because each day I'm not faced with an "episode" is yet another day of building confidence. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Will this be easy?</b> No! Will I cry sometimes, as I already have? Sure! Will I want to re-think this pact? Most definitely! But will doing this make all the difference in my life? <i style="color: #38761d;"><b>Absolutely!</b></i> </span></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-5736519295359234682010-07-16T11:01:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:01:24.745-07:00Working with what You've Got<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>No matter where I'm at,</b> I never let my location affect my workouts. Sure, I'll take days off - rest, relax and have fun, but I'll never use the excuse, <i style="color: #351c75;">"Well I couldn't workout because there was nothing to do!"</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Being in Minnesota,</b> at my parent's house is no different. <b style="color: #38761d;">All they have is a treadmill (old-school) and a set of 12.5 dumbbells.</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And yet</b>, I was still able to get an extremely great workout in! <b>Here's how:</b></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">7 minutes interval running</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 sets with 4-move circuit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">7 minutes interval running</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 sets with 4-move circuit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">7 minutes interval running</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 sets with 3-move circuit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">10 minutes interval running</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #38761d;">And one hour later I was done.</b> I was exhausted and dripping with sweat - proving that you can always get a great workout when you just <i><b style="color: #38761d;">work with what you've got! </b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><b style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CHEERS!</span></span></b>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-33342539291938800132010-07-16T05:40:00.000-07:002010-07-16T05:40:31.417-07:00iRelate<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yesterday I was in Chicago</b> meeting with a company. My last meeting there was with the Division CMO. We began talking about me, my background and social media in general. After awhile he said to me, <i>"Do you have a Blog?"</i> I responded, <i>"Yes, actually two. One that's primarily marketing and social media-focused, and the other health/fitness/food-focused." </i>It was the latter that sparked his interest. He wanted to know more, so I told him briefly how it was "born" and why I'm so passionate about it today.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>He then said, </b><i>"My 14 year old son has Crohns. He is gluten free, too."</i> <b>And then instantly,</b> I think we could have talked all day on the topic about frustrations, food choices, "discoveries" and so much more <i>(especially because they have treated it to the degree I have - via food - or the lack thereof certain foods - <b style="color: #3d85c6;">smart people</b>!)</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</script></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After speaking with him,</b> it made me realize even more <i><span style="color: #741b47;">how important this Blog is to me.</span></i> <b>This is not just</b> a <b style="color: #0b5394;">"Blah, blah blog"</b> to me! Not only are there people like me out there, but there are more than I could even imagine. They are people just like me, fighting their own battles. And they are not just adults, they are children, too. His son is 14, and the little girl at my cousin's daycare is just 3 (with Celiac). I complain, cry and get negative from time-to-time about all this, but younger kids and children are the ones who really don't understand why they are the way they are. <i style="color: #38761d;">It's an ongoing daily struggle,</i> <span style="color: #38761d;">but what I hope and pray this Blog does is truly reaches out to even <i>one person</i> in the form of <b>motivation, help, advice or just a place to come to say</b>....</span><b style="color: #990000;">I read Confessions, Truths & the Journey of a (Mis)Fortunate Fitness-Foodie Junkie because, "iRelate."</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">CHEERS!</span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">(ps. I am dabbling into the idea of "moving" this blog & transforming it into something bigger. It won't happen overnight because I'll have a lot of work cut out for me, but I'm extremely excited and I think it will provide even more value to all who stumble across it! If you have thoughts/ideas/suggestions/needs/wants from this Blog, please feel free to email me, tweet at me <b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sarahkayhoffman">@sarahkayhoffman</a></b> or leave a comment here.)</span><b style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span> </b></span></div>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-13136263056011763152010-07-13T18:21:00.000-07:002010-07-13T18:21:36.748-07:00New Heights<span style="font-size: large;"><b>As promised from yesterday</b>....highlights from Montana!</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yet another trip with Ryan. </span></span></b></div><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">New places, faces and scenery!</span></span></b></div><br />
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<div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Because I wasn't bloated and felt amazing, I was able to climb with Ryan to the top of Mount Helena. GORGEOUS!</span></span></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mind over matter. If I could do it there - I can do this anywhere!</span></span></span></b> </div><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I have taken</b> living in California for granted when it comes to food. In CA, I know that no matter where I go, what I'm doing, day or night, convenient health food is never out of reach. This is not the case in so many other places of the country. And quite frankly I don't think people care, either. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>My first sign</b> that "my food" would be too far away was on the drive from Spokane, WA to Helena, Montana - there was not one Starbucks. In California, you barely go 3 miles without seeing one. Trust me, I realize that Starbucks is not necessarily my "health food," but I'm #JustSayin'.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I struggled the entire time there - I mostly went to the grocery store to gorge on carrots, watermelon and my new "love," the <b style="color: #741b47;">Fruit & Nut Bar</b> (see picture above). Oh, and water. Lots of water! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In California it's not only "convenient," but it's also the "norm" to cater to people like me. And I have truly taken this for granted. At this point, my health and fitness lifestyle is probably the <i>only</i> lifestyle that California complements. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></b></i></div><div style="color: #0b5394;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But I must embrace it while I can....</span></span></b></i></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Though it sounds</b> so negative, negative, negative, there were 3 amazing things that came out of Montana:</span></span><br />
<ol><li style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yet another trip with Ryan. New places, faces and scenery!</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Because I wasn't bloated and felt amazing, I was able to climb with Ryan to the top of Mount Helena. GORGEOUS!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mind over matter. If I could do it there - I can do this anywhere!</span></span></span></li>
</ol><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More on those 3 points tomorrow...pictures included!</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="color: #38761d;">CHEERS!</b></span></span>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217242469141776544.post-48578331958672452082010-07-08T21:50:00.000-07:002010-07-08T21:50:09.566-07:00Endoscopy Full Results<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/creative/pictured-technician/image/9009678?term=test+results" target="_blank"><img alt="Pictured Is A Technician Performing The Newborn Blood Test For Phenylketonuria, A Hereditary, Autosomal Recessive, Metabolic Disorder In Which There Is A Defic Of Phenylalanine Hydroxylase, Resulting In Elevated Lev Of Phenylketone In The Blood And Urine. Untreated, Thi Lead To Mental Retardation. Pku Test Test For Phenylketonuria" border="0" height="351" oncontextmenu="return false;" ondrag="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" src="http://view1.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/9009678/pictured-technician/pictured-technician.jpg?size=234&imageId=9009678" title="Pictured Is A Technician Performing The Newborn Blood Test For Phenylketonuria, A Heredita" width="234" /></a></div><script src="http://view.picapp.com//JavaScripts/OTIjs.js" type="text/javascript">
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<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">My full endoscopy results came in yesterday.</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seems as though</b> I'm basically a dog just out there chasing my tail! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Doctor </b>said I definitely have a lot of inflammation, but it doesn't point to any <i>specific</i> cause. If I don't know the cause, I don't know the action - well, the <i>full action</i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> anyways. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't have Celiac, though he said that staying away from Wheat/Gluten will probably only help me. The only harm he sees with me eliminating Wheat/Gluten is total daily caloric intake (and me not getting enough). I don't have a problem with this, though! <b style="color: #38761d;">I teach myself daily that when I'm hungry, I eat!</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>In a few weeks,</b> he wants to do further "exploring" via, you guessed it - <i>more</i> blood tests. I won't lie, it's getting old. Very old! I'm just trying to remain positive. And of course, I'm dotting my "I's" and crossing my "T's" when it comes to being careful with food. Between the two, it's been my best bet against this "fight with my 40 feet of intestines!"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>My mom says</b>, "I think you're quite healthy." To her I responded, "I sure am. It's just a bum-tum." </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I take each day at a time. <b>Smart (food) choices, healthy (workout and movement) habits - and of course, a smile!</b></span></span></i></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<b style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CHEERS!</span></span></b>sarahKayhoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567476243871279982noreply@blogger.com0