Outside Health and Fitness

I am currently one week through a 28 day clean eating program. I have been so surprised within the first seven days, not only about the benefits I'm experiencing but how wrong I was about clean eating before I started. Here are 7 myths I believed about clean eating which just aren't true. Myth 1: I Already Eat Clean Before I started the program, I would have told you "I already eat clean". I think it's common for all of us to feel like we're eating well.  I mean salads for lunch, no dairy (well except for the occasional cheese stick and yogurt), no read meat (well once in awhile) and no processed food (well yeah a sports bar ever once in awhile). Well, for the past seven days I've cut out breads, all dairy, coffee, alcohol and sugar and guess what? I feel incredible. If you feel you're already eating clean you might be fooling yourself. The best way to really be sure is to track yourself for a week and really take a close look at what you...

Olive Warrior Muffins were born from necessity and desire: the need for an easy, quick recipe, and the want for staying on track with healthy portion sizes. Here’s the story: I was just talking to my good friend, Steve Stearns , about how excited I was for warmer weather. This year I’m planning some great hikes in the Garden State. Like the rest of hikers and campers, I’ve already started thinking of a really great staple snack to keep in my backpack. Nothing beats homemade goods, so here is my recipe for Olive Warrior Muffins. You guessed it: the title is a gentle nod to busy weekend warriors who want to eat well while on the go! Olive Warrior Muffins Number of Servings: 8 Calories: 70-80 per muffin Prep Time: About 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/3 cup skim milk ½ cup oats ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp onion powder ½ tbsp. garlic powder 4 oz. (or 1 snack pack) unsweetened applesauce 3 oz. pitted black olives, finely di...

Prepare for Hiking In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast... On Today’s show you’ll discover we're talking about exercises that can get you ready for a great hiking season. Also, we're touching on 10 of the top hiking trails in the U.S. …some ideas for getting in shape for hiking season; ...and 10 hikes to add to your bucket list! Become an Outside Health and Fitness Fan, support the show and get exclusive rewards! Subscribe to Outside Health and Fitness iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More Options Fitness Training for Hikers Even if you’re in good shape there are unique demands hiking places on your muscles, joints and cardiovascular system. For example, when you’re hiking downhill, your legs have to work harder to help keep you balanced. Fitness training helps improve your muscle strength, bone density and joint health. It can also help reduce the risk of injury when hiking. Stuart Young from Take Fitness shared some great ideas fo...

In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I’m talking with Chris from Tobu Discs about an amazing new and amazing Disc Golf Disc. On Today’s show you’ll discover… …a revolutionary new disc golf disc with on-board electronics; …why the PDGA has approved the Tobu disc for tournament play; …and how you can get one of these incredible discs for yourself! call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Become an Outside Health and Fitness Fan, support the show and get exclusive rewards! Tobu Disc Golf Discs About Chris Martin My guest today is Chris Martin. Chris has created the world’s first disc golf discs with onboard electronics. Chris’ invention allows players to track their discs with a mobile device if they get lost on the course.These discs are so revolutionary and of such high quality he was successful in petitioning the PDGA to change international rules so that Tobu discs would be accepted into tournament play. About Tobu Discs 3:17 ...

In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I talk with Josh Waldron from Par 3 Near Me about how golf is different on a par 3 course. On Today’s show you’ll discover… …what a par 3 course is; …the health benefits you get from the game of golf; …how to find a par 3 course near you. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Become an Outside Health and Fitness Fan, support the show and get exclusive rewards! Subscribe to Outside Health and Fitness iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More Options About Josh Waldron Josh Waldron is a web designer and golf course manager. He is passionate about staying fit and believes that smaller golf courses provide great opportunities for fresh air and exercise. To that end, Josh is building Par3NearMe.com , a website designed to connect golfers of all ages and skill levels with nearby short courses. Par 3 Golf 0:13  What’s Par 3 Near Me about?  There’s a growing demand for smaller golf cou...

Proper Nutrition for Running In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I’m talking with Tara Whiton from Fleet Feet Maine Running about the best approach for nutrition and running. On Today’s show you’ll discover… …what you should eat before a run; …good alternatives for energy to carry with you; …and the best foods to eat for recovery after your run. Become an Outside Health and Fitness Fan, support the show and get exclusive rewards! Subscribe to Outside Health and Fitness iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More Options   About Tara Whiton Tara is a certified exercise physiologist, a running coach and an outreach coordinator for Fleet Feet Maine Running . She’s an avid runner and helps others at any level from beginner to those running mountain and ultra races using a science-based approach. I was lucky enough to get a chance to talk with her at Fleet Feet Maine Running in Brunswick about proper nutrition for running. Listen to m...

The Results You Want In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast I talk with Gerald Smith about the connection between hormones and weight loss. If you’ve ever been frustrated that even though you’re doing all the right things you’re just not seeing the weight-loss results you want…you need to check out what my guest Gerald Smith shares on today’s show… On Today’s show you’ll discover… …the role hormones play in healthy sustained weight-loss; ..what you can do (beyond counting calories) to achieve your goals; .. and an amazing clean eating program that can help you realize your health goals. call the show: 207-370-9797 email: sws0926@gmail.com Become an Outside Health and Fitness Fan, support the show and get exclusive rewards! Subscribe to Outside Health and Fitness iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More Options Gerald Smith My guest today is Gerald Smith you might remember him from episode 156 . Gerald is a personal trainer from London En...