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			<title>Staying Focused on Fitness During the Holidays</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/staying-focused-on-fitness-during-the-holidays/</link>
			<description>Don't let the holiday festivities throw you off track of reaching your health and fitness goals.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Holiday season is upon us and with it comes the busy schedule of holiday preparations and parties. So many people “throw in the towel” during the holiday season in terms of their fitness and healthy eating only to regret having to get back on track after the New Year. The key to maintaining healthy lifestyle throughout the year is consistency and persistence in planning. This includes having a plan for indulgences and treats in moderation. Deprivation is not part of a healthy lifestyle. Learn to be flexible and recognize that holiday time is a time to indulge in moderation This should be part of your balanced eating plan throughout the rest of the year. If we eat well 80% of the time we succeed. Whether you are hosting a function or attending festivities with friend or family with the right planning and preparation you can succeed during the holiday season. You should accept that you will be in situations that you do not have control over and create a plan for such events. Do not plan on deprivation for deprivation leads to binging in the long run and an even bigger sabotage of your overall healthy lifestyle plan. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year!! Anticipation of food restriction sets you up for binge-type eating over the holidays (“after all, if I’m never going let myself eat this again after Jan. 1st, I might as well eat as much as possible now!”) Besides, restrictive diets don’t work in the long run. They increase your loss of lean body mass vs. fat, slow down your metabolism, increase anxiety, depression, food preoccupation, and binge eating, and make weight re-gain more likely. Plan an activity every day for yourself. Whatever it is - move your body. It could be your regular fitness class at your gym or a brisk walk around the block at lunch hour, or sledding with the kids. Try something new during this time maybe hire a personal trainer to commit to a routine. Daily activity can help alleviate stress, regulate appetite and burn up any additional calories from holiday treats. I like to have 3 plans for myself. Plan A is the perfect day I hit the gym for my usual workout. Perhaps that includes a 3 mile run and 20 minutes of weight training at the gym. Plan B would be a shortened version of Plan A perhaps I run 2 miles of intervals and perform a short circuit of weight training. Plan C is when my schedule it tight, I have a full busy day at work and a dinner party right afterwards. I might spend 20 minutes at lunch hour brisk walking around the block and stretching. The goal is to maintain the “habit” of daily activity. When we are active and treat our body well with exercise we tend to make better choices in other aspects of our life for example, healthy eating. Attending a holiday function such as a party or dinner lends to bigger challenges for most people. There are platters of treats and indulgences that we are tempted by everywhere. I suggest focusing on the real celebration of the holiday, being with friend, family and loved ones. By taking the primary focus off the “food and spirits” you can lessen the temptation to go overboard. So what can you do when faced with abundance of “food and spirits”?? Always eat a small healthy snack before attending an event. I keep raw almonds and a fruit basket on my desk year round for quick and healthy “pick me up” snacks. Grab an apple or a yogurt but whatever you do, do not go to the event hungry. Going to an event famished can lead to over eating of high calorie and high sugar and fat foods When at an event eliminate standing near the buffet and “social grazing”. Use a small plate and serve yourself bit sized portions of what you really want. Enjoy each bite and savor the flavors slowly. When you are finished pop a stick of gum or a mint into your mouth and sip on water the rest of the evening. Another idea is to bring a healthy alternative to munch on for yourself and to share with others. What busy hostess wouldn’t appreciate someone else offering a dish to pass? There are many ways to create holiday treats without all the high fat and sugar and calories. There are plenty of low fat and low calorie substitutes that are amazingly tasty. Try using applesauce in place of oil in your favorite holiday breads; use egg substitutes in place of whole eggs; try plain nonfat yogurt in place of sour cream. Magazines are full of reduced calorie and reduced fat holiday recipes. Give them a try, and share your cooking creations with friends and family. Just do a quick web search and you will be surprised. One of my favorites is Cooking Light Magazine. Choose your beverages wisely. Alcohol is high in calories. Liquors, sweet wines and sweet mixed drinks contain 150-450 calories per glass. By contrast, water and diet sodas are calorie-free. If you choose to drink, select light wines and beers, and use non-alcoholic mixers such as water and diet soda. Limit your intake to 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks per occasion. Be watchful for calories in soda, fruit punch, and eggnog as well. I try to follow a glass of wine with a glass of water. This helps two fold in limiting calorie consumption. Although food can be a big part of the season, it shouldn’t be the focus. Holidays are a time to reunite with good friends and family, to share laughter and cheer, to celebrate and to give thanks. Focus more on these other holiday pleasures, in addition to the tastes of holiday treats and maintain your healthy lifestyle and sanity during the season. Happy Holidays! Susan Hoverson –Owner In Sync Fitness www.insyncfitness.com ]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:07:00 -0800</pubDate>
			
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			<title>YOGA SCULPT</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/yoga-sculpt/</link>
			<description>New yoga class:
A sample class will be hosted at Worthfit Studio 212 E Main Street Walla Walla on December 8th and 15th from 1030am to 1115 am.
This class &quot;yoga sculpt&quot; combines the strength benefits of weight training with yoga postures to focus on a defined long lean physique.
Come...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[New yoga class:
A sample class will be hosted at Worthfit Studio 212 E Main Street Walla Walla on December 8th and 15th from 1030am to 1115 am.
This class &quot;yoga sculpt&quot; combines the strength benefits of weight training with yoga postures to focus on a defined long lean physique.
Come in and check it out.
Donation Based class - give what you feel :)]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:55:00 -0800</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Eating for Brain Health and Optimal Function</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/eating-for-brain-health-and-optimal-function/</link>
			<description>Eating for Brain Health and Optimal Function: Food and nutrients play an important part in our brain function such as focus and, alertness as well affecting our behaviors. These three things are of ultimate importance in self-defense training. Most Americans are unaware of the “garbage” foods out...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eating for Brain Health and Optimal Function: Food and nutrients play an important part in our brain function such as focus and, alertness as well affecting our behaviors. These three things are of ultimate importance in self-defense training. Most Americans are unaware of the “garbage” foods out there. Even some of the so called “health foods” do not measure up to truly being healthy. Garbage foods can be broken down into basically three categories. Processed food is made from “real food” but put through a devitalizing process and then infused with chemicals and preservatives. Some examples include, beef jerky, hot dogs, low fat yogurt and canned tea. Many people in the US consume more than their share of processed foods. Meaning foods that have been altered by the food industry to make them more palatable, well preserved or “enhanced”. One of the issues with processed foods is the refinement of a whole food removes most of the food’s nutrient value. For example, milling of wheat to create flour reduces the food value. Half the vitamin E is destroyed when the wheat germ and bran are removed. Additionally between 50 to 90+ percent of its magnesium, chromium, manganese and cobalt are removed. Refining also destroys 50 % calcium, 70% phosphorus, 80% iron, 50% potassium 65% copper 60% riboflavin and many other minerals naturally available in wheat. What you are left with is a nutrient deficient worthless food. Refining sugar cane into white sugar depletes it of 99% of its magnesium and 93% of its chromium. Sugar has negative effect on the entire body. Sugar may create inflammatory processes in the body. Inflammation leads to disease. The consumption of sugar lends to spikes and fluctuations in blood sugar. The brain needs a steady flow of sugar (glucose) rather than peaks and valleys to keep it fit and functioning properly. Spikes and fluctuations in blood sugar can cause sugar overload which can cause an individual to have a very high sometimes excessive energy followed by low energy, sleepiness and moodiness. Sugar has also been shown to rob our bodies of B vitamins and nutrients necessary to support a stable nervous system affecting health, moods, attention, memory and behavior.  Table salt has most of the trace minerals removed during processing and may even be altered with fillers such as sugar or aluminum!! Aluminum has been linked to disease in the brain especially the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Also it has been noted an increased intake of salt requires more water for your brain to function properly. Processed foods commonly contain additional sweeteners, many which are artificial sugars. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to behavior problems, hyperactivity and allergies among other things. One of the most common food additives in processed foods are flavorings or flavor enhancers. Currently there are over 2000 different flavor enhancers used in the food industry today. They may be “natural” or artificial and are usually compromised of a large number of chemical compounds. These are also linked to allergic and behavioral reactions. The second type of “garbage food” is junk foods. Junk foods contain very little real food. They are made from the processed devitalized food, hydrogenated fats, chemicals and preservatives and include anything made with refined white flour since it has been so highly processed leaving very little real food of nutritional value. Canned breakfast drinks, cold/sugary cereals, doughnuts, and soda are all junk foods. Fake food is the third type of garbage foods. Fake food is primarily made of chemicals and often contains gums and sugar fillers. Examples include bacon bits, bottled salad dressings, dehydrated soups and instant coffee. These food like substances (not real food) have one thing in common. They are so nutrient deficient it costs your body more to digest, absorb and eliminate than what they offer in nutrient value to your body.  To achieve a balanced function of the body and brain which is the body’s largest organ one should choose a diet rich in whole and raw foods that have been unaltered as much as possible. The brain is primarily made up of fat and therefore needs healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats like olive oil, raw nuts and seeds and avocadoes and some forms of polyunsaturated fats, including the Omega -3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc acid (DHA) can be found in eggs, seafood; especially cold water fish, such as mackerel, salmon and herring, deep green leafy vegetables, some grains and pumpkin seeds. Fats to limit are saturated fats typically found in meat and full fat dairy. However protein which comes from meats and dairy is extremely important to our brain function and learning. Protein increases serotonin levels in the brain which improve feeling of well-being, hopefulness, organization and concentration. Therefore, it is recommended to limit your intake of saturated fats to no more than 10% of your daily allowance. Any more than that can make our brain cells sluggish. To get adequate protein be sure to choose lean cuts of red meat, poultry and fish. Trans fatty acids (TFA’s) are the worst fat for our brains!! We should eliminate them completely! TFA’s are found in almost all processed foods as partially hydrogenated vegetable oil or shortening. These substances increase the shelf life of foods. The effect of TFA’s on the brain is decreased performance. Our brain cells are inhibited due to TFA’s effect of making the cells rigid, tough and slow. Brain cells are unable to receive proper nutrients, make energy or communicate with other cells leading to slowed reaction time and decreased alertness. Additional foods to include in a healthy diet are fresh fruits and vegetable in their whole form. Whole vegetables and fruits provide protective effects on our brains. Be aware there is an extremely high sugar content in juice and it is recommended to eat the whole fruit rather than juices. Vibrantly colored fruits and vegetable rank high and are scientifically proven foods to protect our brains; foods like blueberries, plums, beets and acai, are high in antioxidants protecting the body from free radicals which promote disease. Vegetables rich in vitamin B are also important. Rich sources include turnip greens, Swiss chard, spinach and collard greens. Studies have shown that not only what we eat but our timing of eating and how food is prepared play a critical role in maintaining proper brain function. Skipping meals or eating at irregular inconsistent times can affect short term brain function. Long periods between food intake deprives the brain of the nutrients and energy it needs to properly function. The brain requires a minimum of 500 calories per day to thrive. As a result, brain functions such as memory, concentration and mood are affected. Preferred cooking methods to retain nutrients in foods include steaming, boiling and poaching rather than cooking over high temperature such as grilling, baking or frying which degrade nutrients in foods and increase the production of chemicals called AGE’s which contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress which may lead to disease. Our memory, thinking and attention are strongly influenced by food. Our mood and behaviors are altered by intake of nutrient poor versus rich food choices. When we are not operating on full brain capacity we cannot concentrate. Our reaction times are slowed and our ability to make appropriate decisions may be altered. Through making healthful choices of fresh natural and raw foods we contribute to our overall health and the well-being of our brain and body. When we feel better we have greater confidence and self-esteem to achieve all we aspire to do. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Apple Crisp</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/apple-crisp/</link>
			<description>I love the smell of a fresh apple crisp with apples just picked from my orchard.
Here is a gluten free maple syrup sweetened option to enjoy this fall.
4 cups cored and sliced apples
2 TBSP chia seeds
Juice of 1 lemon
2 TBSP Grade B amber Maple syrup
Toss together and place in a glass baking...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I love the smell of a fresh apple crisp with apples just picked from my orchard.
Here is a gluten free maple syrup sweetened option to enjoy this fall.
4 cups cored and sliced apples
2 TBSP chia seeds
Juice of 1 lemon
2 TBSP Grade B amber Maple syrup
Toss together and place in a glass baking dish
In another bowl:
2 cups almond meal
1/3 c melted butter
pinch of sea salt
optional: 2 TBS coconut sugar
Toss together and crumble over the apple mixture.
Bake at 350 for 40 minutes until bubbly and the crumble is golden brown.
Enjoy]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Dharma class @ Worthfit Studio to continue....</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/dharma-class-worthfit-studio-to-continue/</link>
			<description>Susan will be leading a Saturday morning yoga class Sept 22 - Oct 27th 0730-0830 am This class is open to all members of Worthfit studio and walk in's on a donation basis. Introduction to yoga to Level 2.  ** NO yoga experience needed.** Props NOT PROVIDED. You will need a mat, block, strap and...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Susan will be leading a Saturday morning yoga class Sept 22 - Oct 27th 0730-0830 am This class is open to all members of Worthfit studio and walk in's on a donation basis. Introduction to yoga to Level 2.  ** NO yoga experience needed.** Props NOT PROVIDED. You will need a mat, block, strap and blanket. Please contact Laura @ Worthfit 509-301-9244 for more information on signing up]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>NEW Fall Yoga Class</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/new-fall-yoga-class/</link>
			<description>Wednesday 545pm to 7 pm
 6 week session October 3 thru Nov 7, 2012
 Level 1 to 3 Hatha, Vinyasa blended class offering fun and challenging postures to ALL levels. Modifications offered to accomodate injuries and concerns. Each session progresses towards a &quot;challenge pose&quot; with...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wednesday 545pm to 7 pm
&nbsp;6 week session October 3 thru Nov 7, 2012
&nbsp;Level 1 to 3 Hatha, Vinyasa blended class offering fun and challenging postures to ALL levels. Modifications offered to accomodate injuries and concerns. Each session progresses towards a &quot;challenge pose&quot; with variations.
&nbsp;Props provided. 
COST: $60 
NO DROP IN'S Please sign up early to hold your place. Class size is limited.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:16:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Dill Cucumber Salad</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/dill-cucumber-salad/</link>
			<description>Cool Crisp Cucumbers make this a refreshing salad in the summer heat</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This week's salad is a refreshing cool cucumber salad
In a bowl:
4-5 thinly sliced cukes
1 Walla Walla sweet onion thinly sliced
In the food processor:
juice of 2 fresh lemons
5 cloves fresh garlic
dill/mint or basil your choice about a handful
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Pulse until smooth
Pour over the cucumbers and onions and chill for atleast an hour.
ENJOY!
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Saturday morning yoga class on hiatus</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/saturday-morning-yoga-class-on-hiatus/</link>
			<description>The Saturday morning 0900am class will be on hiatus until September 8th.
I will be teaching at Worthfit Studio 212 East Main for the month of August on Saturday mornings 0700.
For more information contact Laura @ Worthfit 509-301-9244</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Saturday morning 0900am class will be on hiatus until September 8th.
I will be teaching at Worthfit Studio 212 East Main for the month of August on Saturday mornings 0700.
For more information contact Laura @ Worthfit 509-301-9244]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/cilantro-lime-chickpea-salad/</link>
			<description>Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad shared by Christina :)
 Ingredients:
 •2 cans chickpeas, drained
 •4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
 •1 large red onion, diced •juice from 4 limes
 •1 large bunch of cilantro (1-2 cups loosely packed) •2 tablespoons dijon...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad shared by Christina :)
&nbsp;Ingredients:
&nbsp;•2 cans chickpeas, drained
&nbsp;•4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
&nbsp;•1 large red onion, diced •juice from 4 limes
&nbsp;•1 large bunch of cilantro (1-2 cups loosely packed) •2 tablespoons dijon mustard&nbsp; 
•4-6 cloves fresh garlic
&nbsp;•1/2 tablespoon chili powder
&nbsp;•1/3 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
&nbsp;•sea salt and crushed black pepper to taste
&nbsp;Preparation Instructions: Put the spinach in a food processor or VitaMix to finely chop. If using a food processor, pulse 3-5 times. If using a Vitamix, put two cups in at a time and blend on variable speed 2 (and then repeat with other 2 cups). Remove spinach and put in a large bowl. Add chickpeas and onion to the bowl. Toss together and set aside. Put the lime juice, cilantro, dijon mustard, garlic, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper into the VitaMix or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture over spinach, onions, and chickpeas. Toss together and allow to sit in refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to intensify.
&nbsp;Serve and enjoy!!! &nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Roasted Beet Salad with Chevre</title>
			<link>http://www.insyncfitness.com//news/news-article/article/roasted-beet-salad-with-chevre/</link>
			<description>This is the third in an 8 part series for summer healthful salad recipes.
2c baby beets or large beets quartered.  Toss with Olive oil or coconut oil, salt and pepper and roast in grilling basket over medium heat until tender
While beets are roasting:
Combine in a large bowl 1 Walla Walla...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the third in an 8 part series for summer healthful salad recipes.
2c baby beets or large beets quartered.&nbsp; Toss with Olive oil or coconut oil, salt and pepper and roast in grilling basket over medium heat until tender
While beets are roasting:
Combine in a large bowl 1 Walla Walla Sweet onion thinly sliced, 6 dried figs chopped, 1 handful fresh basil
Remove beets from grill while still warm and toss with above.&nbsp; Add 2-3 oz fresh creamy goat cheese.&nbsp; ]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
			
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