Friday, January 9, 2009

GATOR NATION!

Once Again, we prove it is a Gator Nation! The University of Florida, Gators, have won their 3rd National Championship. 24-14. The third BCS national Championship for Florida, 2nd one under Meyers. Tim Tebow, QB, the most decorated College football player,the heart and soul, consistently and continuously demonstrates his phenomenal leadership qualities as well as athletic prowess and skills. Dedication pays off! It was an emotional game for Head Coach Urban Meyers, Tim Tebow and the Gator team and coaches. Defenses were beating each other teams. Didn't overlook offenses. 
"Our teammates kept fighting all four quarters. We play for each other," said Tebow.
According to Coach Urban Meyers, "Turnovers were the game. Our guys played really hard and they are the best!"

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Fruit Fights Belly Fat

Belly fat can hurt your health. A waistline larger than 35 inches can raise your risk of metabolic syndrome-a combo of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high cholesterol and high blood sugar-that can up your chances of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Try an apple a day - people who eat apples significantly reduce their risks. A recent study by the NHANES found that apple eaters have smaller waistlines with less belly fat, lower blood pressure and a 27 percent lower chance of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. They also had significantly reduced C-reactive protein (CRP) levels; high CRP is linked to heart disease.
Chop apples and add them to chicken salad, saute apples for a side dish, subsittue applesauce for half the oil or butter when baking. Just a few suggestions for getting more apples in your diet.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

REV Up, Rejuvenate Your Body

For most athletes I believe we all try different products to help us relax, rejuvenate or REV up to give us energy. I've recently been trying a new product, REV-Trainer's Epsom Salt. I have a teenage daughter who tends to have accidents (frequently; sprained ankles, wrists, etc.) so I thought I'd let her try it out first, since most of what I've been doing has been yoga, or some walking and mild cardio (up until the New Year). She re-injured her ankle, so I asked her to soak it in the foot bath or the bathtub with REV Epsom Salt. She did and said her ankle was feeling better. I've kept the container on my tub thinking I would finally use it. And I have. I went kayaking a few weeks ago and was sore when I came home, so I thought, why not try this REV's Trainers formula and see if it does make a difference. The first night I felt relief, was sore, as to be expected and the next day I was busy with other activities around the house, so naturally I was still giving my muscles a workout, so I gave it another soak. REV Epsom Salt comes from the earth, a natural healing agent, not created in a chemical laboratory. REV's special formula is a combination of magnesium and sulphate, essential oils such as geranium, rosemary, spearmint and eucalyptus, selected for their stimulating and healing properties. REV has helped the body recover from tough workouts by alleviating muscle aches and pains and soothing overworked feet. This can be done in as little as 15 minutes. 
Endurance and performance athletes will appreciate this quick fix for the grueling regimens that put extraordinary stress on muscles, tendons, skin, joints and bones of the human body. So if you have muscle cramps, inflammation and minor sprains. REV Trainer ingredients are known to circulate oxygen, deliver antioxidants, regulate enzymes, control nerve functions, flush toxins, form joint proteins and support insulin production. (You be the judge.) REV Trainer Epsom formula can be found at CVS (drugstores in US), or visit their website at www.rev-life.com They have other products available. 
So far I've noticed some improvement, both physically (relieving my sore muscles, aches and pains) and mentally. I've also felt a little energy when I get out of the tub. Something of a little caffeine or energy boost. Just enough so you don't feel drained and sore.
Maybe REV can help with my mental clarity, being focused and calm... who couldn't use that.