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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

10 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism



1. Eat breakfast. Every. Single. Day. Skipping breakfast sends your body into starvation mode and slows down your metabolism. So, eat something, even if its light every day and jump start your metabolism.
2. DRINK WATER! Studies have found that people who drink 8-12 8oz cups of water per day, have a highter metabolic rate.
3. Sneak protein into every meal. That protein helps build and maintain lean muscle mass. And, muscle burns more calories than fat, even at rest. 
4. Have a cup of green tea. The brew has a plant compound in it called ECGC, which  promotes fat burning and is known as the closest thing to a metabolism potion.
5. Lift iron and eat iron. Including some form of weight training into your workouts 2-3x week creates tiny tears in your muscles. The body rushes to repair those tears by attacking the fat in your body and  thereby increasing your metabolism.Then, have something green and leafy, like spinach, bok choy and broccoli. Replacing lost iron in the blood boosts your metabolism by adding oxygen to your blood and your muscles. The more that your body works the more fat you are burning.
6. Get spicy! Adding spices (like chili peppers or chili powder) to your food will increase your body's temperature and when your sympathetic nervous system starts to work in overtime to regulate your temperature, your metabolic rate increases.
7. Fishy fishy. Eating salmon will not only increase your intake of Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which keeps you fuller longer.
8. Skip the second drink. The liver starts to use the alcohol for energy instead of the fat that already exists in the body.
9. Hit the sack early! Adults who get 7.5-9 hours of sleep per night will increase their metabolism by allowing the body the proper amount of time to digest and repair. The harder the body works, the more calories it is burning.
10. Don't stress over your slips. Stress increases the body's cortisol and cortisol holds onto fat. If you ate that double banana sundae with all the toppings, don't beat yourself up about it. Enjoy it and consider it a treat. Then, move on. Consider that to be your treat for the day or a few days or week and go forward.

Walk TODAY!!

 NATIONAL WALK AT LUNCH DAY!!

Join us at Fitchburg CHC TODAY Wednesday, April 24 from 12-12:30p for National Walk at Lunch. If you cannot make it here, please get together a group of co-workers, grab your sneakers and head out for some fresh air and great physical, mental and emotional benefits.

Meet us in the Fitchburg CHC lobby at 11:55a.
First 10 participants get a pedometer.
Fresh fruit at display table following the walk.
Hope to see you there.



Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7 Ways to Get Healthier In Under A Minute


1. When sitting for long periods of time, get up and take a walk or go up and down the stairs. Move for 30-60 seconds.
2. Take 30-60 seconds a day focusing fully on a loved one. Go through a mental list of why they are so amazing, or recall a lovely situation. It helps boost endorphins and gives you a great reason to smile.
3. Throw a handful of beans in your salad, soup, salsa, or pasta sauce for an extra boost of protein and fiber. Protein helps give you energy and fiber keeps you full.
4. Add an egg a day. It helps increase HDL levels (good cholesterol) which helps with memory loss and it does not increase LDL levels.
5. When you get home, take off your shoes, lay on the floor or your bed, put your legs in the air, grab your toes and pull. It improves circulation and stretches tense muscles.
6. Do 10-25 jumping jacks.
7. Nuke your dish sponge in a bowl of water with a tablespoon of vinegar for 1 minute. It kills germs, mold spores, bacteria, etc.

Monday, April 22, 2013

National Walk at Lunch Day: This Wednesday, April 24, 2013


 NATIONAL WALK AT LUNCH DAY!!

Join us at Fitchburg CHC this Wednesday, April 24 from 12-12:30p for National Walk at Lunch. If you cannot make it here, please get together a group of co-workers, grab your sneakers and head out for some fresh air and great physical, mental and emotional benefits.

Meet us in the Fitchburg CHC lobby at 11:55a.
First 10 participants get a pedometer.
Fresh fruit at display table following the walk.
Hope to see you there.



More Reasons To Eat Sushi

Salmon Avocado Roll



Click here to read the full article on why the Salmon Avocado Roll can help you live longer.

http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/scoop/the-dinner-that-could-help-you-live-longer/?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-1268020-_-04202013-_-TheDinnerThatCouldHelpYouLiveLonger-Hed

Friday, April 19, 2013

The Best Candy for Weight Loss BEST CANDY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Women's Health Magazine







YumEarth Organics Sour Worms
$2 per bag, Whole Foods Market

Per Bag (10 worms): 176 cal, 0 g fat, 36 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 20 g sugar

Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates in Peanut Butter Creme
$1, skinnycow.com for stores

Per 3-Piece Serving (1 package): 130 cal, 7 g fat (4 g sat), 17 g carbs, 80 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein, 15 g sugar



Sweetriot Cacao Nibs
$4 per tin, Wegmans

Per 1-Oz Tin: 140 cal, 10 g fat (5 g sat) 14 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 7 g sugar





Unreal 8
$1.29, CVS

Per Bar: 200 cal, 12 g fat (5 g sat), 25 g carbs, 90 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein, 17 g sugar

$2.10, naturalcandystore.com

Surf Sweets Jelly Beans
Per 31-Piece Serving (1/2 bag):
140 cal, 0 g fat, 34 g carbs, 35 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 29 g sugar>








GoNaturally Organic Candies
Per 4-Piece Serving: 60 cal, 0 g fat, 15 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 10 g sugar

New Informative Breast Feeding Website



NEW Informative Breast Feeding Website



Monday, April 15, 2013

Mr. MagicHead

Children’s Aid & Family Service Presents
A "Strengthening Families" Program Event

Magic & Laughter with The Stupendous Mr. Magichead

Thursday, April 18, 2013 Show begins promptly at 1:00p.m.
For ages 3-8 (siblings welcome) Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fitchburg Public Library Auditorium
610 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa


Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa

1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 1/2 cup ripe tomato, chopped
1 can yellow corn
1 can black beans
1 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tblsp canola oil
1 tblsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp salt
ground pepper to taste