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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Oregon Snowboarding - Experience Mt.Bachelor
Oregon Snowboarding - Experience Mt. Bachelor
Written by: kprincipe
Mt. Bachelor, one of the great legends in Oregon, offers a Snowboarding experience like no other. Rising above Oregon’s high desert as an active volcano, Mt. Bachelor is one low-ski area which receives light and dry snow.
Mt. Bachelor is not like any other summit you may have seen. Most Ski Resorts offer the highest point which is difficult to distinguish from neighboring summits. Some are often a few feet higher or lower than other summits, but Mt. Bachelor in Oregon is a stately volcanic cone part of the Cascade mountain range which rises from Oregon’s high desert and is visible for miles. The mountain is an active volcano, having numerous steam vents around the runs, which guarantees a new experience while vacationing during the winter.
Mt. Bachelor offers a venue for snow which is lighter and drier than that of any other mountain. It is located in the eastern side of the Cascades, and has become one of the most popular destinations for western snowboarders and skiers. Its guests are drawn to the dependable amount of snowpack offered, clean, dry air, average day-time winter temperature which is usually 25 degrees, and Snowboarding and Skiing season from early November to July.
Mt. Bachelor ski resort has developed into the modern needs of guests such as electronic ticketing, great ski school, and high speed quad chairs. It promises to deliver to cutting edge industry trends by complementing the environment with the needs of snowboarders and skiers around the world. Check out Oregon's Mt. Bachelor and have a great Snowboarding experience!
Written by: kprincipe
Mt. Bachelor, one of the great legends in Oregon, offers a Snowboarding experience like no other. Rising above Oregon’s high desert as an active volcano, Mt. Bachelor is one low-ski area which receives light and dry snow.
Mt. Bachelor is not like any other summit you may have seen. Most Ski Resorts offer the highest point which is difficult to distinguish from neighboring summits. Some are often a few feet higher or lower than other summits, but Mt. Bachelor in Oregon is a stately volcanic cone part of the Cascade mountain range which rises from Oregon’s high desert and is visible for miles. The mountain is an active volcano, having numerous steam vents around the runs, which guarantees a new experience while vacationing during the winter.
Mt. Bachelor offers a venue for snow which is lighter and drier than that of any other mountain. It is located in the eastern side of the Cascades, and has become one of the most popular destinations for western snowboarders and skiers. Its guests are drawn to the dependable amount of snowpack offered, clean, dry air, average day-time winter temperature which is usually 25 degrees, and Snowboarding and Skiing season from early November to July.
Mt. Bachelor ski resort has developed into the modern needs of guests such as electronic ticketing, great ski school, and high speed quad chairs. It promises to deliver to cutting edge industry trends by complementing the environment with the needs of snowboarders and skiers around the world. Check out Oregon's Mt. Bachelor and have a great Snowboarding experience!
Women snowboarders unite!
Women Snowboarders: A Taste of Victory in A Male-Dominated Sport
Let’s admit it. Snowboarding is a winter sport highly dominated by males. Female snowboarders themselves have admitted that only several individuals of the same gender are able to handle the pain, pressure and difficulty of learning the sport. It has always been viewed that male riders are seen to be more skillfull and adventurous in such an agressive sport. With outrageous aerial and jib tricks, not all women fancy this type of maneuvers as they take a chance in accidents. But the notable few have proven that women can excel in this sport, but would have to surpass the cold reception of some.
A rocker and a pro-snowboarder, Tara Dakides proves a level of strength by breaking the gender barrier known in her chosen sport. The 33-year old rider from California is hailed the best female snowboarder in the world, winning back to back gold in X Games Big Air in 2000 and 2001, Winter X Games and Slopestyle at the Sims World Snowboarding Championships. With her slopestyle and big air honors up her sleeve, it is also interesting to note that her good looks and fantastic smile had landed her in the cover of Sports Illustated for Women, and featured in Rolling Stone, FHM and Maxim.
Born in Buffalo, New York, 28-year old Barrett Christy first wowed the crowd when she won the Amateur National Halfpipe Contest in Colorado. It was in 1997 when she made her mark by winning both the halfpipe and big air events at the US Open, which eventually led to being part of the 1st US Olympic Snowboard Team headed for the 1998 Olympics in Japan. Known for her signature Barrett Roll, she holds the merit of being the most medaled female athelete in the history of X Games. Aside from being a pro-snowboarder, she is also part of the design team for Gnu Snowboards for women.
The 21-year old Aussie Torah Bright also joins the pack, turning pro at a young age of 14. Having joined over 50 competitions in her career, the dynamic rider claims the top spot for this year’s halfpipe for the US Open, as well as superpipe for the World Superpipe Championships and Nippon Open. One of the most photographed female snowboarders in the world, Bright has a list of magazine, newspapers and billboard campaigns, not to mention having her character in the Amped 2 Game of X-Box.
The list goes on and on, and the participating rates of women in snowboarding continues to increase in their attempt to break the gender barrier in this outrageous sport. Such prestigious distinction is enough to provide equal opportunities and encourage the involvement of women in the world of snowboarding.
Let’s admit it. Snowboarding is a winter sport highly dominated by males. Female snowboarders themselves have admitted that only several individuals of the same gender are able to handle the pain, pressure and difficulty of learning the sport. It has always been viewed that male riders are seen to be more skillfull and adventurous in such an agressive sport. With outrageous aerial and jib tricks, not all women fancy this type of maneuvers as they take a chance in accidents. But the notable few have proven that women can excel in this sport, but would have to surpass the cold reception of some.
A rocker and a pro-snowboarder, Tara Dakides proves a level of strength by breaking the gender barrier known in her chosen sport. The 33-year old rider from California is hailed the best female snowboarder in the world, winning back to back gold in X Games Big Air in 2000 and 2001, Winter X Games and Slopestyle at the Sims World Snowboarding Championships. With her slopestyle and big air honors up her sleeve, it is also interesting to note that her good looks and fantastic smile had landed her in the cover of Sports Illustated for Women, and featured in Rolling Stone, FHM and Maxim.
Born in Buffalo, New York, 28-year old Barrett Christy first wowed the crowd when she won the Amateur National Halfpipe Contest in Colorado. It was in 1997 when she made her mark by winning both the halfpipe and big air events at the US Open, which eventually led to being part of the 1st US Olympic Snowboard Team headed for the 1998 Olympics in Japan. Known for her signature Barrett Roll, she holds the merit of being the most medaled female athelete in the history of X Games. Aside from being a pro-snowboarder, she is also part of the design team for Gnu Snowboards for women.
The 21-year old Aussie Torah Bright also joins the pack, turning pro at a young age of 14. Having joined over 50 competitions in her career, the dynamic rider claims the top spot for this year’s halfpipe for the US Open, as well as superpipe for the World Superpipe Championships and Nippon Open. One of the most photographed female snowboarders in the world, Bright has a list of magazine, newspapers and billboard campaigns, not to mention having her character in the Amped 2 Game of X-Box.
The list goes on and on, and the participating rates of women in snowboarding continues to increase in their attempt to break the gender barrier in this outrageous sport. Such prestigious distinction is enough to provide equal opportunities and encourage the involvement of women in the world of snowboarding.
Snowboarding crash course
How to strap on your snowboard
STEP 1: Find a flat area or gentle incline. Keep away from high-traffic areas. Rest your Snowboard on the snow, with the bindings facing down. This is to secure your board in place and keep it from getting away from you.
STEP 2: Turn the board towards you. If you are on a gentle incline, attach the safety leash on your front leg to keep the board from sliding down.
STEP 3: Start fastening with your front foot. Place your foot in the front binding. Fasten the ankle strap. Make sure that your heel is securely in place.
STEP 4: After fastening the ankle strap, secure the toe strap. Make sure that it is snug enough without hurting your foot. Now that your front foot is buckled in, you can start getting accustomed to your board.
STEP 5: Stand up and move your board up and down using your front foot. Do this repeatedly until you get comfortable with your board.
STEP 6: At this point, put your free foot forward. This is the same as Step 5 but this time, the board is behind you. Move it up and down to acclimatize yourself to the board.
Gearing up on the slope and getting accustomed to your board are some of the fundamentals in learning how to ride. Getting comfortable with your board and your set of equipment in general can help you in performing various Snowboarding skills, techniques and maneuvers.
Snowboarding Course - Carrying your Snowboard
There are several ways to carry your Snowboard while on the slopes. One important thing to remember is to watch out for other people or objects you might hit with your board when you are walking. Another one is to avoid dropping your board on the slope, unless you want to go on a Snowboard chase. In this section, learn several ways to carry your Snowboard:
Snowboarding Course - Skating
Mastery of skating from one place to another is a useful skill in Snowboarding. You will have to skate when you are making mid-mountain transfers from lift to lift, crossing the flats from the base lodge over to a lift, or when trying to get moving again if you get caught on a 'cat track'. Practicing this useful technique will also help you get the feel of gliding the board forward on the flat before you attempt the same motion on a gradual slope.
Here are some tips on how to skate:
Attach your front foot to the Snowboard Bindings, and leave your back foot free.
Make a skating motion by placing your front foot in front of you while using your back foot to move forward. Skating/Sliding on your Snowboard with one foot attached is something you need to learn and would do often in Snowboarding. Every time you need to enter or exit a lift or travel short distances on a level or uphill slope, you will need to skate.
Try skating around but make sure that your back foot should never be ahead of your front foot. Make sure to only make small steps with your back foot.
As you improve, you will learn how to take bigger steps and really kick with your back foot.
Also, make sure to keep your front leg slightly bent with most of your weight on your front foot. It will help keep your balance.
As your skills improve, you will be able to make some speed. You will also be able to place your back foot on your Snowboard Stomp Pad or press it against the back of your Snowboard Binding if you don't have a stomp pad. Then, try to keep both feet on the board as much as possible. Try to crouch and get up while sliding on the board.
You might not be comfortable with skating at first. Try practicing it and soon enough you will be good at it. Skating demands more balance and attention to the terrain so keep on practicing and you will soon be able to skate with ease.
The most common way of holding your Snowboard is to carry it like a book. Simply carry your Snowboard under one arm with your hand holding the board in the middle for balance. In this way, your board is pointing at the same direction you are facing.
Another way to carry your Snowboard is to put it behind your back and hold it with both hands. This is less tiring than the first since you will be using both hands. However, this will be quite a challenge when going uphill as the weight will somehow drag you down.
You can also just drag your Snowboard up the slope by holding or wrapping the leash around your wrist. This is especially convenient when you are traveling long distances and you need to carry your Snowboard. Just make sure that you don't bother anyone when you are dragging your board on the slope.
If you have to leave your board alone, one option to keep it safe is to use a lock. Some resorts provide snowboard locks for specific kinds but it would be more advisable if you have your own. You can also share locks with your friends. If you decide to leave your board at the base, make sure that it can be easily seen from where you are.
We have listed some of the ways to carry your Snowboard. In general, it is a matter of preference. No matter how you do it, just make sure that you will not hit anyone or it will not slide down the slope.
STEP 1: Find a flat area or gentle incline. Keep away from high-traffic areas. Rest your Snowboard on the snow, with the bindings facing down. This is to secure your board in place and keep it from getting away from you.
STEP 2: Turn the board towards you. If you are on a gentle incline, attach the safety leash on your front leg to keep the board from sliding down.
STEP 3: Start fastening with your front foot. Place your foot in the front binding. Fasten the ankle strap. Make sure that your heel is securely in place.
STEP 4: After fastening the ankle strap, secure the toe strap. Make sure that it is snug enough without hurting your foot. Now that your front foot is buckled in, you can start getting accustomed to your board.
STEP 5: Stand up and move your board up and down using your front foot. Do this repeatedly until you get comfortable with your board.
STEP 6: At this point, put your free foot forward. This is the same as Step 5 but this time, the board is behind you. Move it up and down to acclimatize yourself to the board.
Gearing up on the slope and getting accustomed to your board are some of the fundamentals in learning how to ride. Getting comfortable with your board and your set of equipment in general can help you in performing various Snowboarding skills, techniques and maneuvers.
Snowboarding Course - Carrying your Snowboard
There are several ways to carry your Snowboard while on the slopes. One important thing to remember is to watch out for other people or objects you might hit with your board when you are walking. Another one is to avoid dropping your board on the slope, unless you want to go on a Snowboard chase. In this section, learn several ways to carry your Snowboard:
Snowboarding Course - Skating
Mastery of skating from one place to another is a useful skill in Snowboarding. You will have to skate when you are making mid-mountain transfers from lift to lift, crossing the flats from the base lodge over to a lift, or when trying to get moving again if you get caught on a 'cat track'. Practicing this useful technique will also help you get the feel of gliding the board forward on the flat before you attempt the same motion on a gradual slope.
Here are some tips on how to skate:
Attach your front foot to the Snowboard Bindings, and leave your back foot free.
Make a skating motion by placing your front foot in front of you while using your back foot to move forward. Skating/Sliding on your Snowboard with one foot attached is something you need to learn and would do often in Snowboarding. Every time you need to enter or exit a lift or travel short distances on a level or uphill slope, you will need to skate.
Try skating around but make sure that your back foot should never be ahead of your front foot. Make sure to only make small steps with your back foot.
As you improve, you will learn how to take bigger steps and really kick with your back foot.
Also, make sure to keep your front leg slightly bent with most of your weight on your front foot. It will help keep your balance.
As your skills improve, you will be able to make some speed. You will also be able to place your back foot on your Snowboard Stomp Pad or press it against the back of your Snowboard Binding if you don't have a stomp pad. Then, try to keep both feet on the board as much as possible. Try to crouch and get up while sliding on the board.
You might not be comfortable with skating at first. Try practicing it and soon enough you will be good at it. Skating demands more balance and attention to the terrain so keep on practicing and you will soon be able to skate with ease.
The most common way of holding your Snowboard is to carry it like a book. Simply carry your Snowboard under one arm with your hand holding the board in the middle for balance. In this way, your board is pointing at the same direction you are facing.
Another way to carry your Snowboard is to put it behind your back and hold it with both hands. This is less tiring than the first since you will be using both hands. However, this will be quite a challenge when going uphill as the weight will somehow drag you down.
You can also just drag your Snowboard up the slope by holding or wrapping the leash around your wrist. This is especially convenient when you are traveling long distances and you need to carry your Snowboard. Just make sure that you don't bother anyone when you are dragging your board on the slope.
If you have to leave your board alone, one option to keep it safe is to use a lock. Some resorts provide snowboard locks for specific kinds but it would be more advisable if you have your own. You can also share locks with your friends. If you decide to leave your board at the base, make sure that it can be easily seen from where you are.
We have listed some of the ways to carry your Snowboard. In general, it is a matter of preference. No matter how you do it, just make sure that you will not hit anyone or it will not slide down the slope.
Lose that self esteem kill. :)
Here is an article off of the diet channel that I have found to be super informative!
10 Strategies for permanent weight loss
1. Exercise is essential for weight loss
It's nothing new, but exercise is probably the most important predictor of whether you will succeed at long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, you should strive for a minimum of five 30 minute sessions per week. The good news is that recent research has shown that three 10 minute sessions in a day are as good as one 30 minute session. This helps many in combating the old "no time for exercise" excuse. Be certain to find something you enjoy. You'll be more apt to stick with it. Try walking with a friend, joining an intramural sports league, participating in outings with a group like The Sierra Club, or trying some classes at your local gym. Once you give exercise a chance, you will begin to enjoy its positive benefits on your psyche as well; you will literally become "hooked."
2. Weight loss and weight training
We chose to list this separately from the "exercise" category because of the significant weight loss benefits attached to weight training in and of itself. The basic equation is this: the more muscle tissue you have, the more calories you will burn. This is why world class weight lifters must eat thousands of calories a day to maintain their weight. Muscle is active tissue, fat is not. Thus, muscle "burns" a significant number of calories each day for its own maintenance. In her book Strong Women Stay Slim, Miriam Nelson, a Tufts University researcher, showed that a group of women who followed a weight loss diet and did weight training exercises lost 44% more fat than those who only followed the diet. While aerobic activity can help burn calories, muscle's where it's at when it comes to giving your metabolism a significant daily boost even at rest.
3. Keep a diary for triggers that hinder weight loss
Keeping a food diary can be a huge asset in successful weight loss. Devote some time each day to record what you have eaten and how much, your hunger level prior to eating, and any feelings or emotions present at the time. A food diary can provide a large amount of self-awareness. It can identify emotions and behaviors that trigger overeating, foster greater awareness of portion sizes, and help you discover your personal food triggers. Study any patterns that emerge from your food diary and identify where you may be able to make more healthful changes. A food diary provides an added benefit of keeping you focused on and committed to your goals. Start keeping a food diary today by printing our food diary.
4. Stay focused on being healthy, not on becoming thin
Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motivation changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
5. Find out why you overeat
All too often overeating is triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression and other emotions. Learning to deal with emotions without food is a significant skill that will greatly serve long term weight control. The Solution, a book and national program developed by Laurel Mellin, RD, helps participants to identify their eating triggers and respond to them without food. A research study showed that the participants in this program demonstrated a better rate of long term weight loss maintenance than those who simply diet and/or exercise and don't address behavioral and emotional issues. Chronic over-eaters and "emotional eaters" can be significantly helped by learning new behavioral skills such as those Mellin presents. You can also seek help with behavioral and emotional eating issues from a licensed counselor or psychologist in your area.
6. Weight loss support: join a weight management group
A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. You can check to see if groups such as Jenny Craig offer programs and resources in your areas. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietitian conducts group weight loss programs.
7. Weight loss and portion control
With the advent of "super-size" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.
8: Lose weight slowly with small changes
Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. By making small changes like eliminating 250 calories a day from food and expending 250 calories a day from exercise, you can lose one pound (of mostly fat) per week. You can calculate how much time you need to exercise to burn 250 calories by clicking here. You can calculate your caloric needs by clicking here, and then subtract 250 from that number.
9. Eating slowly can lead to weight loss
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy and savor every tasty morsel.
10. Weight loss through eating less fat - but do it wisely
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.
Before beginning any diet or fitness program, consult your physician.
10 Strategies for permanent weight loss
1. Exercise is essential for weight loss
It's nothing new, but exercise is probably the most important predictor of whether you will succeed at long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, you should strive for a minimum of five 30 minute sessions per week. The good news is that recent research has shown that three 10 minute sessions in a day are as good as one 30 minute session. This helps many in combating the old "no time for exercise" excuse. Be certain to find something you enjoy. You'll be more apt to stick with it. Try walking with a friend, joining an intramural sports league, participating in outings with a group like The Sierra Club, or trying some classes at your local gym. Once you give exercise a chance, you will begin to enjoy its positive benefits on your psyche as well; you will literally become "hooked."
2. Weight loss and weight training
We chose to list this separately from the "exercise" category because of the significant weight loss benefits attached to weight training in and of itself. The basic equation is this: the more muscle tissue you have, the more calories you will burn. This is why world class weight lifters must eat thousands of calories a day to maintain their weight. Muscle is active tissue, fat is not. Thus, muscle "burns" a significant number of calories each day for its own maintenance. In her book Strong Women Stay Slim, Miriam Nelson, a Tufts University researcher, showed that a group of women who followed a weight loss diet and did weight training exercises lost 44% more fat than those who only followed the diet. While aerobic activity can help burn calories, muscle's where it's at when it comes to giving your metabolism a significant daily boost even at rest.
3. Keep a diary for triggers that hinder weight loss
Keeping a food diary can be a huge asset in successful weight loss. Devote some time each day to record what you have eaten and how much, your hunger level prior to eating, and any feelings or emotions present at the time. A food diary can provide a large amount of self-awareness. It can identify emotions and behaviors that trigger overeating, foster greater awareness of portion sizes, and help you discover your personal food triggers. Study any patterns that emerge from your food diary and identify where you may be able to make more healthful changes. A food diary provides an added benefit of keeping you focused on and committed to your goals. Start keeping a food diary today by printing our food diary.
4. Stay focused on being healthy, not on becoming thin
Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motivation changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
5. Find out why you overeat
All too often overeating is triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression and other emotions. Learning to deal with emotions without food is a significant skill that will greatly serve long term weight control. The Solution, a book and national program developed by Laurel Mellin, RD, helps participants to identify their eating triggers and respond to them without food. A research study showed that the participants in this program demonstrated a better rate of long term weight loss maintenance than those who simply diet and/or exercise and don't address behavioral and emotional issues. Chronic over-eaters and "emotional eaters" can be significantly helped by learning new behavioral skills such as those Mellin presents. You can also seek help with behavioral and emotional eating issues from a licensed counselor or psychologist in your area.
6. Weight loss support: join a weight management group
A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. You can check to see if groups such as Jenny Craig offer programs and resources in your areas. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietitian conducts group weight loss programs.
7. Weight loss and portion control
With the advent of "super-size" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.
8: Lose weight slowly with small changes
Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. By making small changes like eliminating 250 calories a day from food and expending 250 calories a day from exercise, you can lose one pound (of mostly fat) per week. You can calculate how much time you need to exercise to burn 250 calories by clicking here. You can calculate your caloric needs by clicking here, and then subtract 250 from that number.
9. Eating slowly can lead to weight loss
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy and savor every tasty morsel.
10. Weight loss through eating less fat - but do it wisely
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.
Before beginning any diet or fitness program, consult your physician.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Training today..... AWESOME! Snowboarding, Olympics going, makeover making Momma!!
I am amazed by my lack of coordination. I played soccer in high school and still play occassionally but the amount of balance you need to snow board is incredible! I am not even on the snow yet! I practiced today on a long board with my trainer. I will post pics as soon as I can! In addition to the training I am also eating healthier because one of my goals is to lose twenty pounds! My personal trainer Steve Dixon of World Fitness who is also a nutrition specialist has me on a very easy to follow lifestyle plan. I will write at the end of my blog what I ate so you can also implement these changes into your life!
Tomorrow is a big day for me I am working on three of my goals! Snowboarding, fitness and the Brewfest! I found out today that the owner of Bend Distillery, Jim Bendis is on board and extremely excited to be a part of the Snowflake Brewfest! I am going to be making contact with all of the wonderful breweries and hoping to get a fantastic showing of our handcrafted brew and spirits! I am planning this event from the ground up! I hope that you can enjoy my business tips and goals setting ideas and that you too may be inspired to reach for your fullest potential.
I am hoping that I can get some larger support going for the Olympics project! It is right around the corner. I am hoping that this goal is actually closer to my reach than I realize! I am hoping that my resourceful attitude will kick in and everything will come together! My plan for the Olympics is to stay in Vancouver with a host friend who wants to change her life! I am hoping this friend will let me shadow her for a few days and offer my ideas and help her with a makeover! Hey, I was a stay at home Mom who was sucked into my computer and scrapbooking too! I know how it is to want to wear your sweats all day! I am hoping I can get a cosmetic company (like MAC) to sponsor the make over! I am serious when I say that good makeup is worth the money! I will also help this "friend" (who I have not met or even began to look for) in many areas! I want to be a friend to her and allow her to ask me for help in areas that she is not sure where to begin!
So Vancouver friends.... If you are wanting to be in on our huge EXTREME GOALS experience please write in to my blog for all to see as a comment and tell us why you should have us come to your home and help you out! Please remember it will be myself, my camera crew and my security detail in your home for a portion of the time! Families with Autistic children strongly encouraged to write in! My son Cade has Autism and he is an absolute doll! He is super high functioning! I have placed programs and techniques into his life that has literally changed his life! How great is that?
I am so excited to meet all of you as time goes on! I hope that you all know to always write into me and know that I will get back to you no matter what! I would love to offer support, wisdom and guidance as you rebuild your goals and life!
Until tomorrow,
Jessica
XTREME GOALS!!!
XTREME LIFE!
Tomorrow is a big day for me I am working on three of my goals! Snowboarding, fitness and the Brewfest! I found out today that the owner of Bend Distillery, Jim Bendis is on board and extremely excited to be a part of the Snowflake Brewfest! I am going to be making contact with all of the wonderful breweries and hoping to get a fantastic showing of our handcrafted brew and spirits! I am planning this event from the ground up! I hope that you can enjoy my business tips and goals setting ideas and that you too may be inspired to reach for your fullest potential.
I am hoping that I can get some larger support going for the Olympics project! It is right around the corner. I am hoping that this goal is actually closer to my reach than I realize! I am hoping that my resourceful attitude will kick in and everything will come together! My plan for the Olympics is to stay in Vancouver with a host friend who wants to change her life! I am hoping this friend will let me shadow her for a few days and offer my ideas and help her with a makeover! Hey, I was a stay at home Mom who was sucked into my computer and scrapbooking too! I know how it is to want to wear your sweats all day! I am hoping I can get a cosmetic company (like MAC) to sponsor the make over! I am serious when I say that good makeup is worth the money! I will also help this "friend" (who I have not met or even began to look for) in many areas! I want to be a friend to her and allow her to ask me for help in areas that she is not sure where to begin!
So Vancouver friends.... If you are wanting to be in on our huge EXTREME GOALS experience please write in to my blog for all to see as a comment and tell us why you should have us come to your home and help you out! Please remember it will be myself, my camera crew and my security detail in your home for a portion of the time! Families with Autistic children strongly encouraged to write in! My son Cade has Autism and he is an absolute doll! He is super high functioning! I have placed programs and techniques into his life that has literally changed his life! How great is that?
I am so excited to meet all of you as time goes on! I hope that you all know to always write into me and know that I will get back to you no matter what! I would love to offer support, wisdom and guidance as you rebuild your goals and life!
Until tomorrow,
Jessica
XTREME GOALS!!!
XTREME LIFE!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
THE GOALS!!! 10 of Jessica's top goals for the next year!
Jessica's xtreme goals
Goal #1: Learn to snow board and XC ski at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon.
• Learn from the basics up to advanced level of how to be awesome on the Mt.
• Take up three lucky winners at the end of my challenge to go up to the Mt. with team Jessica.
• Follow interactive blog and video. Challenge Jessica to shred the snow with you on Mt. Bachelor.
Goal #2: Hold a brew fest in Central Oregon, the independent brewery capitol of the US.
• Gather together all breweries for a united event which celebrates xtremegoals and central Oregon’s accomplished brew.
• Follow the interactive blog and video to watch production of the event as well as win tickets to the event!
• Learn all about the brewery process and how good brew is developed.
Goal #3: Jessica is going to the winter Olympics! Not to compete but to watch!
• Follow Jessica as she starts gathering support to go to the Olympics.
• Jessica will attempt to meet with five top athletes!
• Get your hopes and requests in as soon as you can!
Goal #4: Jessica is going to be on Saturday Night Live!
• Follow Jessica as she begins to break down the corporate walls of NBC so that she be a part of the show!
• This is a huge goal for Jessica as she has always wanted to be on SNL!
• Jessica needs your support! Help her out by adding to her blog and sending silly pics or skits of yourself or loved ones doing funny things that make people laugh. Your video will be posted on the blog and other social networking sites.
Goal #5 Raise $50,000 in a charity fashion show to benefit Autismhope.
• Jessica goes onto Oprah!
• Jessica goes onto Dr.Phil! (Jessica has already been on Dr.Phil....but would go again!)
• Jessica goes onto Ellen!
Goal #6: Jessica goes to Moscow and helps out in the Russian Orphanages (cliché yes, but its my goal)
• Follow Jessica as she goes through the stages of going oversees. From Passport and Visa ordeals to baggage claim!
• Follow on twitter and write in why you should be selected to come along for this life changing adventure!
Goal #8: Jessica sings on stage with Celine Dion and Reba on one stage!
• Follow Jessica on Twitter as she accomplishes a goal that is incredible. She has been a life long fan of these talented women her entire life. Jessica loves to sing and would enjoy so much to have an opportunity to share the stage with all of these entertainers!
• Follow on twitter to win tickets to this event!
- Proceeds will benefit Autismhope!!
Goal #9: Jessica does the Iron Man in Hawaii.
• Yep. This is actually the biggest goal for her. She is very intimidated but driven.
• Watch Jessica over the next year in the blog talking about her journey into fitness.
• Follow her diet plan. training plan and mental development plan along with her.
• You too can accomplish this goal. Just do it. (Plug for Nike)
Goal #10: Jessica takes her Autism non-profit to President Obama
• Jessica has a son with Autism as well as a daughter with Aspbergers Syndrome she has dedicated the past three years to Autism awareness and advocacy.
• Jessica wants to gain national attention about greening vaccines and gluten free dairy free intervention.
• Follow the Autism links on Jessica’s page to donate to her cause or learn more about Autism.
http://www.autismhope.webs.com/
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