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Your Body Is Not Your Enemy.
by Coach Stephanie Wood
1/29/11
POLE WALKING DVD'S
Want to learn to use your walking/hiking/trekking poles for balance, mobility, regular walking or technical adventures but can't find a local Instructor?
No problem! These Progressive Learning DVD's will be your Personal Coach to learn and practice and be successful in your poling goals!
1/26/11
Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Jan 25, 26/11 Lakeland, FL
Today is the 2nd day of this yearly FREE event in Florida, held at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL. The Canadian Snowbird Association is a non profit organization that lobbies to protect the rights and privileges of Canadian Travellers. This groups works to develop and improve products and services that compliment the snowbird lifestyle.
Approximately 500.000 Canadians spend their winters in the 'sunbelt' for an average of 4 months/year.
If you cannot attend in person, you can watch live online at http://29sports.com/29/live/livefeed.html
Click HERE for your invitation to this event.
If you will be spending your winter in Arizona or Texas, you can visit the Snowbird Extravaganzas being held there this year.
Winter Texans' Snowbird Extravaganza
South Padre Island Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 1 and 2, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for your invitation to this event!
Snowbird Extravaganza Canadian Celebration in Arizona
Mesa Convention Center. Mesa, Arizona
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 8 and 9, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for your invitation to this event!
Links:
Canadian Snowbird Tourism
Canadian Snowbird Association
If you are a local or a snowbird in the Lakeland/Winter Haven area, please come visit my booth [Health Adventure Coach] at the Winter Haven Community Day and Health Expo on Saturday, Jan 29 @ the Wilfred Smith Resource Center , 135 Avenue Y NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881
This FREE Event is from 10 am - 2 pm.
Admission is free and activities include health screenings and exhibitors, and a kids zone with arts and crafts and a bounce house. Food vendors on site will charge fees.
I will be demo-ing Nordic Pole Walking and giving out Coupons for a FREE Pole Walking Taster Session Class [future date & time TBA]. I will also have Nordic Walking Poles for retail.
For questions or info about Nordic Pole Walking in Polk County, call Lori @ (863) 268-4404 or email: polewalkingpolkco@gmail.com
1/24/11
Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dies at 96
While famous for the quote "I can't die, It would ruin my image", Jack LaLanne's ultimate time did come, yesterday, January 23/11 peacefully at his California home from respiratory failure.
For a video synopsis of his lifework by Good Morning America click HERE
Jack's Blog
More videos of Jack
While we all have our own preferences and levels by which we move our bodies and exercise, Jack is an inspiration and will continue to be a legend and example for all of us.
I believe that Jack lived out well my following quote: "Wellness is about TOTAL YOU; but it is not achieved by accident...just picking the dimension of wellness that you like and minimizing the others doesn't work in the long run. Optimal lifestyle wellness begins with a conscious, intentional decision/choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It may mean raising your standards above what you have been comfortable with; it will require time, commitment, energy, motivation and attitude. "
Read full article: Lifestyle Wellness
Lastly, let's do what we each can to avoid the High Cost of Inactivity
For a video synopsis of his lifework by Good Morning America click HERE
Jack's Blog
More videos of Jack
While we all have our own preferences and levels by which we move our bodies and exercise, Jack is an inspiration and will continue to be a legend and example for all of us.
I believe that Jack lived out well my following quote: "Wellness is about TOTAL YOU; but it is not achieved by accident...just picking the dimension of wellness that you like and minimizing the others doesn't work in the long run. Optimal lifestyle wellness begins with a conscious, intentional decision/choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It may mean raising your standards above what you have been comfortable with; it will require time, commitment, energy, motivation and attitude. "
Read full article: Lifestyle Wellness
Lastly, let's do what we each can to avoid the High Cost of Inactivity
1/22/11
Plant-Based Nutrition Expert & Professional Triathlete-Florida Seminars
In 2004 when I penned my article titled, "Can The Vegan/Vegetarian Lifestyle Sustain The Goals of An Active-Living Individual?", I mentioned Brendan Brazier as a successful professional vegan Ironman and Triathlete. I knew of him through my employment affiliation at the Alive Academy of Natural Health and his vegan nutrition products at the Vancouver Wellness Show.
I recently discovered that Brendan will be appearing 5 x from Jan 24-28/11 in various Florida locations so I wanted to notify my Floridian readers to give opportunity to attend.
Professional triathlete, plant-based nutrition expert, and bestselling author, Brendan Brazier shares how to thrive on a whole foods, plant-based diet.
Click for a free download of Vega's Alkaline Forming Foods to pH Balance The Body
Event Type: seminar, book signing, product, product tasting [For schedule see below]
I greatly value my copy of Brendan's book:
but don't yet have a copy of:
Vega Products That I Recommend
For Active-Lifstyles On-The-Go:
BRENDAN'S JANUARY LIVE SEMINAR SCHEDULE IN FLORIDA
Time: January 24, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Chuck's Natural Food - Brandon
Street: 114 N. Kings Ave City/Town: Brandon
Website or Map: http://www.chucksnaturalmarketplace.com/
Phone: 813-657-2555
Time: January 25, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Nature's Food Patch
Street: 1225 Cleveland Street
City/Town: Clearwater
Website or Map: http://www.naturesfoodpatch.com/
Phone: (727) 443-6703
Time: January 26, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Abby's Health & Nutrition
Street: 14374 N. Dale Mabry
City/Town: Tampa
Phone: (813) 265-4951
Time: January 27, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Hippocrates Health Institute at Wigmore Hall
Street: 1443 Palmdale Court
City/Town: West Palm Beach
Website or Map: http://www.hippocratesinst.or…
Phone: 561-471-8876
Time: January 28, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Street: 200 South Biscayne Blvd. (55th Floor)
City/Town: Miami
Phone: 305-358-9988
If you attend one of these seminars, please post your comments here on the blog so we all can read it. Thanks!
1/20/11
Portion Control For Weight Loss
Easily limit calories to 1,200–1,500 per day—and lose weight!—with this dietician-designed portion control plate. Just insert one of 10 two-sided meal-planning disks between the clear plastic plate and blue tray; then fill the compartments with suggested foods. Features specialized disks for diabetic, vegetarian, and low-carb fare and a cover for portability or freezing. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Includes recipe and instruction books.
1/19/11
How To Bike With Your Dog
I am sure there are many articles written on 'How To Bike With Your Dog' however mine is personal and recent and I want to share it with you.
If you are like me and are a dog lover, you don't want to leave your furry buddy at home while you are out exercising and he/she certainly doesn't want to be left at home. Creating a healthy, active lifestyle for yourself and your dog is a great way to keep you both happy, heart-healthy and trim.
Thus, the great invention of the Walky Dog Bike Leash!
This is the packaging but shows a good photo of the actual item in use.
The great thing about the leash is that it can be used for all sizes of dogs and all bikes!
For small dogs like my beagle, remove 2 of the 3 springs that are contained within the cyclinder. For medium dogs, remove 1 of the 3. And for large dogs, don't remove any springs. By removing the springs, it causes more length of leash to be exposed - to attach to the dogs collar or harness.
The Instructions on the reverse of the package summarize the item.
What I REALLY appreciated about the product was that the instructions were very clear and simple. Not being mechanically or technically-inclined, I was able to attach the fixing jaw and connectors quickly and easily. In my books, it is 'Girl-Friendly' and I felt great that I didn't need my husband to help me :-)
And the one for whom it was intended gave it a 'paw up' as well
Notice the space/distance between the bike and the dog.
Our Beagle, Bailey is a natural 'puller' so the WalkyDog Bike Leash is a great training tool for him to learn to submit and obey and not be the one in charge
This is our 2nd week training with Bailey and he still will pull if he sees a dog or cat, however with the weight of the bike and the rider, the dog soon realize that 'resistance is futile' and he quickly falls into line.
Special THANKS to my husband, Bob & Bailey the Beagle :-)
If you purchase a WalkyDog Bike Leash, please share your experience with us by posting in the comments section or emailing me : pawzitivefx@gmail.com
1/12/11
From The Snowbelt To The Sunbelt
If there is any site to visit to know what is going on in the USA Nordic Walking World, it is Nordic Walking USA by Claire Walter. Claire is a very accomplished author and award-winning sports writer. She has honored me several times by sharing with her readers about my Nordic Walking endeavors both in Idaho & Oregon and now here in Polk County, FL.
The title of this blog post is actually the Title of Claire's January 8 blog post mentioning this site. To read that post and others, please begin by clicking HERE.
You may purchase Claire's book by clicking on its title:
Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide To Health, Fitness, And Fun
1/10/11
Walk With Me in HOPE FOR HAITI 5K WALK & RUN, Sat 01/15 Lakeland
Wanted: 10 Enthusiastic Walkers who will pole walk with me on Saturday, Jan 15/11 in Lakeland at the
What I offer U: FREE Nordic Pole Lesson(s) This Week!
AND FREE use of my poles for the walk!
Bonus: You and I meet a new friend with whom we can walk and stay healthy and fit AND We support a GREAT Cause!
What is required of YOU:
· Pay cost of registration Click on link for form
· Attend the lesson
· Attend the event with me
Email: polewalkingpolkco@gmail.com or
Call (863) 268-4404 or (863) 662-1225
1/3/11
Seeking Healthy & Social Walkers (Winter Haven, Lakeland, Auburndale, Bartow, FL)
Nordic Pole Walking Instructor in Winter Haven, Florida is seeking healthy, social walkers.
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