Nario Tribal Council

We are what we eat. Humorous remarks aside (wink wink and all that) our goal is to be Happier, Healthier and Hotter in ’09.

Team Status:

At the rate we’re going, we’ll have to rename the team, “LESS TO LOVE”.

To Join the team:
1-Join 50millionpounds.com (pick an outrageous untraceable name) and disposable emailid if you have one
2-Select teams and search for “More To Love” in Boston (Ignore the one in NC)
3.After 2-3 email exchanges you’ll be a teammember.
4-You can track your weight and time spent in activities.

Parmesean Tomatoes

A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread. (These are WAY yummy between a fresh bread!!)

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

4 tomatoes, halved horizontally
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
2. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 91 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 375 mg sodium; 363 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

What you get: Vitamins A & C, potassium, calcium.

Hello Everyone,

Today I trained for what was supposed to be an easy 6-7 mile run. I decided to go for the gusto and do 7. What the heck.. I did 6 last week, 1 additional mile can’t be that bad. At the beginning of every run we have a sign in sheet and we sign out when we are done. That way the trainers know if they have to come search for us. We wear shoe tags in case of an emergency. (a shoe tag is a nifty little tag that clips on your shoes and has an emergency contact info and lists any meds or health conditions one may have)

It started off pretty good. I was keeping pace with the group. They are experienced marathoners so eventually I had to slow my pace. That’s where the fun begins, I got separated from everyone. I had never run this park so I had no clue where the turn around point was or which direction to head. I am Regino-directionally challenged. In other words… I was screwed. I got lost. I was trailing a group of ladies who I thought were part of my team, but I eventually realized they were not my group. I found some lady who was also looking for her group, that was not my group, so we started running together. She found her clan and I kept on in my direction.

After running what seemed like forever, with nothing familiar in sight, I notice a huge dog charging in my direction. He passes a group of runners in front of me and heads straight towards me. I could see his owner in the distance and he didn’t look concerned so I figured he must be friendly. Plus, it looked like it could be a lab mix, so how dangerous could this crazy charging dog be?? Well the dog, who was probably about 100lbs charged into me, jumps on me, nearly knocks me over and starts nawing on my hand. This dog was nuts. It was grabbing my shirt, my arms, free hands, anything it could get his teeth on. Luckily it wasn’t an aggressive gesture, more playful, but rough none the less. Meanwhile… the owner is casually strolling towards me as I try to fend off this crazy dog. I’m trying to keep the dog from jumping and pet him to keep him down. The owner finally reaches me and says “it’s a good thing you like dogs (I’m thinking.. um, really?) You look like the lady who abandoned him when he was a baby”. Now I know this guy is nuts. How the heck would he know what the person who abandoned this dog looked like?? He grabs his nutty dog and I keep on trecking. Now my white training jersey has dirt and paw prints all over it. I looked like I got trampled.

My hamstrings start to hurt. My quads are aching. My feet are blistering. I’m no longer enjoying the scenery and start to get desperate to see somehting familiar. Oh no. Breakfast isn’t sitting well. I need to find a bathroom asap or I’m in trouble. Ahhh… I see people. As I get closer I realize people are setting up the San Genaro Festival. Translation? there must be a porta potty somewhere. I run in and ask. They are looking at me, with my dirty, paw print shirt and are plain afraid to say no. The let me use their bathroom and I head back on my way.

1 hr 30 minutes later, of running, I see a familiar landmark. According to me guestimate, I am about 10 minutes away from square one. I find my way back and everyone is standing around. That was the longest 10 minutes ever. When they see me they all look relieved. They were about to send the search party out for me. I had 1 more minute to arrive before the search team was launched. They all were asking what the heck happened? Noone saw me on the trail, I came in much later than everyone else AND i looked like I was rolling in dirt. According to their calcualtions of all the random things I passed I did about 9 miles.

Wow! 9 miles? I had no clue I had that in me. I feel accomplished. I am achy, but some stretching will help that. If I hadn’t gotten off course I wouldn’t know this soon I need new running shoes. That’s a plus. And, I eventually made it back. And I found 2 more parks I never knew about.

Next week? I’m packing a map and I’ll have on new shoes.
Thanks for listening!
Amanda

Sure, obesity is a problem in this country, but when you think fat, you probably don’t think Miami. So you may be surprised to find Men’s Fitness magazine ranks Miami as the nation’s fattest city in its annual survey. The fittest? Salt Lake City.

So what about the South Beach Diet… and all those buff bodies you always see in the ocean-side metropolis? Even though Miami has a high number of health-food stores per capita, Men’s Fitness found it also has nearly three times the fast-food restaurants as the average city. And while there are 79 percent more gyms and health clubs than average, residents are less likely to regularly use their memberships. Not many residents take advantage of outdoor activities, either.

On the other end of the spectrum… Salt Lake City got top marks for being the fittest city because of its abundance of park space, athletically motivated residents, and below- average obesity rates. It ranks highest in the survey in the number of people who take part in activities like beach volleyball, racquetball, aerobics, hiking, basketball, yoga, tai chi, swimming, cycling, running, and kickboxing.

As for the rest of the country, here are the top 25 fittest and fattest cities according to Men’s Fitness:

Top Fittest Cities

1. Salt Lake City, UT
2. Colorado Springs, CO
3. Minneapolis, MN
4. Denver, CO
5. Albuquerque, NM
6. Portland, OR
7. Honolulu, HI
8. Seattle, WA
9. Omaha, NE
10. Virginia Beach, VA
11. Milwaukee, WI
12. San Francisco, CA
13. Tucson, AZ
14. Boston, MA
15. Cleveland, OH
16. St. Louis, MO
17. Austin, TX
18. Washington, DC
19. Sacramento, CA
20. Oakland, CA
21. Atlanta, GA
22. Fresno, CA
23. Tampa, FL
24. Nashville-Davidson, TN
25. Pittsburgh, PA

Top Fattest Cities

1. Miami, FL
2. Oklahoma City, OK
3. San Antonio, TX
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. New York, NY
6. Houston, TX
7. El Paso, TX
8. Jacksonville, FL
9. Charlotte, NC
10. Louisville-Jefferson, KY
11. Memphis, TN
12. Detroit, MI
13. Chicago, IL
14. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
15. San Jose, CA
16. Tulsa, OK
17. Baltimore, MD
18. Columbus, OH
19. Raleigh, NC
20. Philadelphia, PA
21. L.A.-Long Beach, CA
22. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
23. Indianapolis, IN
24. San Diego, CA
25. Kansas City, MO

How did your city do? Mine is 13 on the fittest list. I was surprised by New York City. I was so fit there. I walked everywhere.

Obesity by country

Finding the right exercise intensity level and staying there throughout a workout can help you get the most out of your sweat sessions. When you exercise in the zone, you burn calories more efficiently and avoid injuries. How can you tell if you’re at the right intensity? Use your breathing as a guide with the scale below.

0 This is the way you feel at rest. There is no fatigue and your breathing is not elevated.

1 This is how you feel while reading or sitting at your desk. There’s no fatigue and your breathing is normal.

2 This is what you feel like as you get dressed. There is little or no feeling of fatigue, and your breathing is still normal.

3 This is how you feel while walking across the room to turn on the TV. Your breathing is slow and natural. You might feel this way in the beginning of a workout.

4 This is the way you feel slowly walking outside. There is a slight feeling of fatigue and your breathing is slightly elevated, but comfortable. You should experience this feeling at the start of your warm-up.

5 This is how you feel while walking somewhere at a normal pace. You’re aware of your breathing, which is now deeper, and there is a slight feeling of fatigue. You should experience this feeling at the end of a warm-up.

6 This is similar to how you feel when rushing to an appointment. Your breathing is deep and you’re aware of it. This is how you should feel as you transition from warm-up to your regular exercise session.

7 This is the zone—try to maintain this level throughout your workout! There is a feeling of fatigue at this level, but you can maintain the intensity for the rest of your session. Your breathing is deep and you’re aware of it.

8 Your breathing is very deep, and though you could carry on a conversation, you don’t feel like it. You should only try to exercise at this level after you’re feeling comfortable enough at level 7.

9 This is what you feel like when exercising very, very vigorously. Your breathing is very labored and it’s tough to carry on a conversation. Take it down a notch.

10 This level is all-out exercise, so difficult that you can’t maintain it for very long.