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5 Tips for healthy travel this winter

Air travel is harsh on your body. You have tight seating arrangements, the cabin air is very dry, and the food is questionable. Extended periods of air travel can lead to blood clots in the legs - deep vein thrombosis, muscle stiffness, and increase the likelihood of developing an illness- common cold/flu.


• Pack your own healthy snacks and meals. Be sure to double check that the contents of your meals are approved by the airline and the FAA before to head to the airport.

•Carry an empty water bottle to fill after you’ve cleared security. While flying, drink 8 0z of water for ever hour you fly to avoid dehydration.

•Walk the concourses while you’re waiting for your flight.

•Request an aisle seat so you can get up to walk around. Spend some time standing, doing toe raises and stretching. This can be more difficult to accomplish with heightened security these days. Just do what you can.

•When seated, point and flex your feet, stretch your shoulders and neck, and clench and unclench your thighs, abs and glutes.

•Make a point of getting some exercise as soon as you arrive at your destination

3 Tips to achieve your weightless and health goals

Keep an exercise and food journal


Write down everything you eat/drink, including that tablespoon of sugar you add to your morning coffee. Keeping track of the kinds of foods you eat along with the quantity will keep you focused on your goal. Writing down what you eat keeps you accountable and you will be less likely to sneak that cookie or a candy bar.

Exercise is important. Keep track of the kinds of exercises you perform and how long you perform them. Note:
• Resting heart rate
• Heart rate during warm up,
• Where did your heart rate peak?
• How long it took for your heart rate to slow down during your cool down

Stay Positive

Writing down everything can sometimes lead to guilty feelings about the kinds of foods you ate or the quantity. Don’t berate yourself. Heath is a lifestyle and should be a life long mission. There are always small changes you can make throughout your life that will help you achieve your goals. You are suppose to enjoy life and apart of enjoying life is enjoying food!



Find Inspiration

Inspiration is a powerful motivator. Find a story or a person that inspirers you to live a healthier lifestyle. Try and connect with the person who inspired you. Relationships add a deeper level of commitment and perseverance to help you achieve your goals.


What tips do you have to help people achieve their weightless and health goals?

WBFF Fit & Firm Magazine - Issue XIV - July/August 2011

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Healthy Snack Options and Recipes

Healthy trade-outs and Easy snacks:

1. Trade out cheese for Hummus
2. If you must have cheese, Light Laughing Cow cheese is a great snack option.
3. Use coconut oil or olive oil in place of butter and other spreads –Spread coconut oil on a whole wheat English muffin.
4. Substitute Almond milk, which is full of Omega 3s, for soy milk or regular milk
5. Make healthy snacks readily available by doing the prep work ahead of time.
6. Make the switch to 0% fat Greek Yogurt instead of using sour cream.
7. Reach for a hard boiled egg or a pickle spear when hunger strikes

Snack recipes

Rice Cake

Spread with peanut butter and sugar free jelly with sliced banana.

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Hummus

Spread hummus on whole wheat crackers, whole wheat pita, or use pretzels. (Be sure to pay attention to the serving size)
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French Onion Dip Recipe

1 pkg. McCormick® French Onion Dip Seasoning Mix
1 cup of 0% fat Greek Yogurt (FAGE is my favorite)

STIR Greek Yogurt and Seasoning Mix in small bowl until well blended. Cover.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with sweet potato chips, whole wheat crackers or fresh vegetables.

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Trail Mix

1 cup raw or toasted walnuts
1 cup raw or toasted almonds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup of dried oats
2 oz unsweetened coconut (optional)
½ cup dried fruit of your choice (loosely-packed with no added sugar)

Preheat oven to 350 degree F
Spread walnut, almonds, and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and bake for 5 - 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, add dried oats, coconut and dried fruit in a mixing bowl. Add toasted mixture and stir to combine.

This should make about 16 servings of ¼ cup each.

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Eat healthy, Have Fun and Save Money!

All you need to know about eating a healthy balance diet without emptying your wallet.

Facts:

•People who eat lower-calorie nutrient dense diet, and meet the new dietary guidelines, spend about $13,256.80 annually per person on groceries.

•In order to meet the new requirements for potassium alone would add $380 per year to the average consumer's food costs.

•Only 25% of us eat the recommended amount of fruits or vegetables each day.

•You CAN reduce your annual grocery bill, anywhere from 20% to 69%

•You CAN get all the nutrition you need to live a healthier lifestyle.

Almost 15 percent of households in America say they don't have enough money to eat the way they want to eat. Recent estimates show 49 million Americans make food decisions based on cost.

According to Adam Drewnowski, a University of Washington epidemiology professor who studies obesity and social class, a diet high in calories cost $3.52 a day compared with $36.32 a day for a lower calorie healthier diet!

The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines released in January, increase the recommended amounts of nutrients (potassium, fiber, calcium and vitamin D) in our daily diets. Drewnowski’s study shows that meeting the new requirements for potassium alone would add $380 per year to the average consumer's food costs.

People who eat a lower-calorie nutrient dense diet, and meet the new dietary guidelines, spend about $13,256.80 per person per year on groceries. That is $53,027.20 annually for a family of four! Are you alarmed by this, because you should be?

Eating right is a financial challenge for most people. This is why 49% of our food dollars are spent on fast food, and only 25% of us eat the recommended amount of fruits or vegetables each day.

Good nutrition is the basis for good health and the folks at ViSalus Sciences® understand that proper nutrition is vital, but it also needs to be affordable. Their top tier scientists have created innovative science-based nutraceuticals backed by rigorous research to ensure the greatest nutritional health and wellness benefits at an affordable price.

ViSalus Sciences® is a part of Blyth, Inc., a publicly traded company and is led by three dynamic Founders who have inspired millions of people to begin their journey to a healthier lifestyle.

In order to keep you motivated and keep food costs down, ViSalus Sciences® created the Body by Vi™ 90 Day Challenge. The challenge is designed to be fun, simple, and save you money, while promoting good health.

So what does this mean for your grocery bill? It means you save money while eating a nutrient dense balanced diet! Body by Vi™ offers four great options to fit every budget.

If you want to save even more money on your grocery bill, Body by Vi™ offers a program called Refer 3, Get Your Next Month Free! Refer three others, to the same or greater Challenge Kit as you every month, and they'll ship your next kit for free.

Studies have shown that the odds of achieving your health goals go up dramatically when you take this Challenge with others, and if it can help, you get your products for free. You could refer a sibling, a parent, a friend, or even a co-worker.




Transformation Kit:
This kit is packed with the ultimate in shaping and nutritional ingredients and contains a 30-day supply of everything needed to help transform your body for a healthier, happier you. This kit supplies two nutritional meals a day plus an assortment of healthy extras.

Average annual cost of your new grocery bill with this kit is $7,053.60 per year.
If you refer three people, the average annual cost drops to $4,065.60

The Core Kit
This kit supports an active/fitness lifestyle with a patented anti-aging and energy formula, balanced nutrition, and hydration and energy without the jitters. This program is founded on keeping your nutrition in balance with one shake per day, to help your body fuel itself with lean protein, and much more.

Average annual cost of your new grocery bill with this kit is $10,519.20 per year.
If you refer three people, the average annual cost drops to $8,131.20

The Shape Kit
This kit helps you to see results and start shaping your body. This kit contains 2 meals per day of a great-tasting shake packed with powerful nutrition. The kit includes an assortment of our Health Flavors, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake.

Average annual cost of your new grocery bill with this kit is $5,253.60 per year.
If you refer three people, the average annual cost drops to $4,065.60

The Balance Kit
This Kit is designed to help you begin your journey by giving your body good nutritional balance. This kit contains 30 servings of balanced nutrition with our Vi-Shape™ Nutritional Shake Mix for once-a-day balanced nutrition. The kit includes an assortment of our Health Flavors, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake.

Average annual cost of your new grocery bill with this kit is $8,719.20 per year.
If you refer three people, the average annual cost drops to is $8.131.20

You can eat a healthy nutrient dense diet at an affordable price. With the Body by Vi™ 90 Day Challenge, you can reduce your annual grocery bill, anywhere from 20% to 69% and get all the nutrition you need to live a healthier lifestyle. Now that sounds like a good reason to get healthy!

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