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Featured on the Morning Show, Tuesday, May 13th: Anne Molloy of Neptune's Harvest, an organic fertilizer company based out of Gloucester, MA. After a fish is filleted for consumption, Neptune's Harvest takes the unused portion and turns it into a high quality, organic fertilizer. For more information, visit www.neptunesharvest.com.
Featured on the Morning Show, Thursday, May 8th:
Pam Socolow, author and creator of Family Facts, products to organize your life.
For more information visit www.family-facts.com
Jackie MacMullan, ESPN Analyst
5/7/08: Every sports team walks a fine line between routine and superstition. This morning, Jackie shared some of the craziest routines in Boston sports. From former Red Sox shortsop Nomar Garciapara's batting glove routine to the Celtic's Ray Allen, who eats the same meal before each game and shaves his head at the same time before each game. With traditions like not talking to the pitcher during his warm-up and going through carefully choreographed sequences before each at bat, Jackie says that the most superstitious atheletes are baseball players.
4/30/08: This morning, Jackie spoke of the changing landscape of sports reporting. In Boston, this change is punctuated by last night's final broadcast of Bob Lobel. In other Boston sports news, the Celtics continue their playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks, playing game 5 tonight at home. Jackie says the Celtics biggest mistake has been letting the Hawks gain confidence against them- and in tonight's game it is going to be important to stop their momentum.
Here is a rundown of tips from Bobby Kleinau, our official River Certified Trainer and Health Counselor. 5/6/08: When the goal is losing weight, most people go about it gradually...making little changes and adjustments daily. If you have a big weight loss goal, this "gradual mentality" could be setting you up for failure. Why not just go ALL-IN?! Making these life changes should be sudden and immediate. Don't make excuses! You need to break the trends and habits that you have been practicing your whole life. This "re-wiring" of your brain takes time, but the more "ALL-IN" you go about it, the more in your realm of consciousness it will be... then you will be set up for long-term success!
4/28/08: Everybody is prone to hitting a "plateau" when it comes to losing weight. Your body can become so accustomed to one specific workout or diet that you will not see further gains until you mix it up. As it relates to working out, you should ask a personal trainer for some different workouts and how to change your routine to maximize results. With your diet, don't be afraid to take one meal "off" to eat what you want. This will shock your system and help you lose those extra pounds. Just be sure to get right back on track and don't let your meal off become any more than just that! 4/21/08: Happy Patriots Day! We all know water is essential to our diet, but do we get enough of it during our day? Probably not. While you are at work, fill up a gallon of room temperature water and keep it by you all day long. Simply by having the water close to you, you will probably drink a good portion of that gallon. Do this every day until it becomes your routine. Practicing this will not only be great for your body, but it will curb your hunger, as most people mistake dehydration for hunger. 4/14/08: Ever think about curling your dirty laundry? How about tricep dips off the kitchen counter? There are a lot of excercises you can do in your house without even setting foot in a gym. If you need ideas on what to do, go see a personal trainer for some pointers. Also, when doing these "at home workouts", let your family see you do it. Not only will they want to join after a while... but they'll keep you accountable to help you stick with it as well! 4/7/08: When most people thing about cardiovascular exercise, they think it means running... but WAIT! There are so many more options available! By going to your local health club you can try eliptical machines, arc trainers, recumbent bikes, stationary bikes, steppers and stair climbers. You are also going to want to do some investigating in regards to your target heart rate. By using a chart (found either at your local health club or online), you can find at what intensity and point in time your body will begin to burn fat and calories. The minimum amount of time should be 20 minutes. So do your research and your cardio... your body will thank you ! :)
3/31/08: Flexibility is key! Most people workout with weights but neglect flexibility and the advantages that come with it. There are many studies that link increased flexibility with a longer life expectancy. To aid you in this, most gyms offer free yoga classes to its members. So, try to incorporate a yoga/pilates routine into your workout schedule and behold the benefits! 3/24/08: Eat carbs before you work out to avoid lightheadedness. Complete a circuit workout so that you are working many different muscle groups- this is most effective, especially if you only have a short time to work out. Make sure not to overdo it in the beginning or you will be too sore to continue, or worse, you could injure yourself. 3/10/08: Little things make a big difference! When cooking dinner, remember to use the right oils, like Olive Oil, bake instead of fry, and if you are going to eat pasta choose whole wheat pasta. Watch your portions and if you have leftovers, put them aside for lunch the next day. Try to eat your carb servings for breakfast and lunch as that is the time you are most active and eat more protein for dinner. Finally, brush your teeth, doing so will take away your cravings for something sweet.
3/3/08: Prepare yourself! Bobby suggests making 5 healthy lunches on Sunday so that you are set for the week. He urges us not to go for convenience when lunchtime rolls around. To avoid the urge to grab the first unhealthy snack that comes your way plan your lunches ahead of time!
2/25/08: To help avoid snacking on unhealthy office treats, Bobby suggests we bring prepared snacks from home such as a handful of almonds or some cottage cheese with fruit. It's important to form new habits while breaking old ones. Bobby reminds us to eat before we go to the grocery store and he says to "Treat the cookie and snack aisle like an old friend, wave hello and keep going."
2/11/08: Breakfast is a must! Don't skip it because it keeps you fueled for the day! Bobby suggests oatmeal- whole oats, not the instant kind- sweetened with a little honey and topped with bananas.
2/4/08: It's important to ease into your exercise routine. Start with 2-3 workouts a week, working one major muscle group at a time. Work your way up to 5-6 workouts a week including a circuit type workout. This will help you avoid injury.
-You can and should do an ab workout everyday to promote core strength.
1/28/08: Eat before you go grocery shopping to prevent purchasing unhealthy foods.
- Eat with the mindset of moderation not deprivation.
- As much as possible, prepare snacks and meals for the week on Sundays.
1/21/08: Fend off the winter blues with exercise.
- Don't push yourself too hard and remember to focus on obtainable and maintainable goals.
1/14/08: Take New Year's resolutions one day at a time and set small goals each week to prevent
burn-out.
1/2/08: Clear out all unhealthy foods leftover from the holidays!
Listen to the River Morning Show with Ron Bowen, Mondays, for Bobby's expert tips and advice!
Bobby Kleinau, River Certified Trainer and Health Counselor, General Manager, Boston Sports Club, Andover. If you have any questions, Bobby can be reached at the Boston Sports Club, 978- 475-3333.
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