Fitness by Birgit

I was really happy to find this article and offer another perspective on the recent Oprah special. There's a lot of hype on Oprah's special, yet it hit me differently. I do see weight loss drugs differently after her show, but not like she intended. I gotta ask, what did Novo Nordisk pay her? Perhaps because it's a hot take to criticize Oprah, it's that much easier to get wrapped up in her enthusiasm, and it's that much easier to believe that what she says is always so so true. Say it enough, Oprah, and they will believe you. I'm not going to presume to know whatever health struggles she may or may not have that may or may not require help of a medication. And I do think there are some benefits to these drugs, as obesity costs us billions of dollars and effects millions of families in terrible ways. But that Oprah uses her power to take to the airwaves and broadcast her objection to any real or perceived stigma in the name of championing body positivity and acceptance is suspect. And it's also fat-phobia. Oprah is embodying the very thing she says she is trying to combat. The way to better health and healthier weight is through an accepting body-neutral approach (even, and especially, if you have aesthetic goals).

My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can't fix fat phobia Yes, as Oprah enthused, the drugs help people shrink their bodies. But the psychological damage of weight stigma can't be so easily cured, a doctor writes.

I loved this promo-thought from Daily Harvest today. Get out there and rock your world with healthy, tasty food! Here's my tip when using chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans): take a little extra time after you rinse them to shed that outer layer of skin. I usually pop it off by squeezing each bean lightly between my fingers. You can also roll them all between a couple clean towels and pick out the skins. You won't lose nutritional value, but you will ditch any bitterness that some folks are sensitive to with this otherwise fabulous little bean. This technique will especially elevate your hummus and have everyone asking how you make the best they have ever had. Nom! Nom!

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No excuses! But here's the thing, you also can go by your own definitions.

A 105-year-old runner created a new age bracket for the 100m — and set the record Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins crossed the finish line in 1:02:95. "It was wonderful to see so many family members and friends. But I wanted to do it in less than a minute," she said.

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I didn't know that the 10,000 Steps A Day "thing" started with marketing for the 1964 Tokoyo Olympics! What a fun fact! I think the key is: move!

Do We Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day for Our Health? The advice that we take 10,000 steps a day is more a marketing accident than based on science. Taking far fewer may have notable benefits.

Outdoor Bootcamp began a year ago as a Covid necessity and has grown into it's own awesome thing! Come join us! I have a beautiful new VersaCourt surface that is oh-so nice on the feet and joints. And with a fully vaccinated group, we are able to integrate the use of equipment again! Still committed to a small group experience, reservations are required. Info in the link. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am.

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*Spring Update*
Bootcamp is going strong, fun, and still physically distanced. And even better: our 100% vaccination rate is allowing some equipment use! I have a slot available for a regular participant on Wednesdays and Fridays. Let me know if you are interested and we'll get that summer bod nice and strong! If you would like to be on the Monday waiting list, just say the word. Heads up: No class next Friday, April 23rd, or the following Wednesday, April 28th.

Usually, I find that media posts about health are useless and confusing, created for the sole purpose of generating content and advertisement revenue. Consider that always when opening a "health" magazine! HOWEVER- here is one article I think is quite helpful for the Passover holiday, and certainly applicable to all holidays when our eating habits go out of whack.

Tips to Stick to Your Goals During Passover - The Secret Ingredient Our registered dietitian shares 6 tips for eating healthy during the eight days of Passover. Get them now on Lose It!

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a34930559/who-physical-activity-guidelines-updated/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&fbclid=IwAR2w4wPnZsPdvT8d9iz6-hZck-LrVKiAolOFJ4soEOXwaBQ94bsS59SyZAo

WHO Updated Their Physical Activity Guidelines for the First Time in 10 Years There are a few important changes worth noting, but the big one is: all movement counts.

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