7 Fun Ways to Burn BIG Calories this Spring!

Spring is here and the weather is starting to warm up outside. Here a 7 Fun Ways to burn calories this spring.

1. Tennis- You can burn 470 calories per hour playing singles tennis. It is not expensive and there are courts in many of the towns in the county. Ask a team member to go play with you.
2. 5K Run: 460-680 Calories per hour. You have been walking/Run indoors this winter now is the time to take it outside and try something new. Check out the 5K runs in the area. Most of them also always walking so if you are not up to running to you can still participant by walking!
3. Gardening and Yard work: 210-360 Calories per hour. Get out there and start your garden or clean out those floor beds you can burn a lot of calories while doing it. Maybe you do not have a garden, offer to help someone else with theirs or you and other team members can start one together.
4. Frisbee Golf: 220 Calories per hour. Frisbee Golf is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. Also something your kids will love to do with you.
5. Cycling: 270 Calories per hour. Get out that bike and start pedaling. Maybe you have been riding a bike indoors now you can go out and see more scenery on your bike.
6. Wash your car: 250 calories per hour. Do you have a bucket, soap and water? Get them out and wash your car, truck, motorcycle whatever it might be.
7. Hit the Trails: 400 Calories per hour. The county has a ton of walking trails head out and check some of them out. Walk some you have never been on before and maybe get team members to go along with you.

Here a 7 great tips to help you burn calories, enjoy the being outdoors and getting team members involved!

Wonderfull Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium baking potatoes
• 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup 1% milk
• 2 tablespoons soft margarine
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
• 4-6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 2 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
3. Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
4. Sprinkle each top with 1/4 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
5. Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

• Fat: 2.0g
• Carbohydrates: 15.4g
• Calories: 109.7
• Protein: 9.3g

21 Ways to Get Bak on Track Today!

The first program is in the last two weeks and many of you have started to feel like you have fallen off the track to your goals. When you feel overwhelmed with getting back on track, try one (or more) of these small steps each day!

1. Try a short workout- Even 5 minutes is better than nothing.
2. Try a new recipe- Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.
3. Eat a healthy breakfast- Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of the day.
4. Drink your water- Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you'll feel the difference.
5. Track your food today- No matter how it adds up, you'll learn from it.
6. Share your goals- Share them with a friend, you'll be more accountable.
7. Exercise for 10 minutes- Jump rope, march in place, or do some crunches.
8. Find a buddy- get support from friends.
9. Take a walk- Don't worry about how long or far you go-just get out there!
10. Create a motivational college- Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there.
11. Go shopping for some healthy foods- Make a list of items prior to going to the store.
12. Check the nutrition facts before you go out to eat- Make sure you can make an informed choice.
13. Ride your bike- Even a leisurely ride has benefits for your body and mind.
14. Work in the yard- Gardening and yard work is a great way to add activity to your day.
15. Take the stairs- Even if this is the only thing you do all day, you'll feel stronger for it.
16. Listen to an inspirational song- Make a playlist of them so you can turn to it whenever you need a boost.
17. Measure your portions- It's a simple way to learn how much you're eating.
18. Eat a piece of fruit- Even if 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables sounds impossible to you, one is doable.
19. Slow down during meals- You'll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal.
20. Play! What kids call "play" we often call "exercise"- Play a sport, a game or use the backyard.
21. Learn something new- Sometimes simply reading about nutrition, fitness can change your mindset and get you back on track.

Just remember is happens to the best of them! With healthy eating and exercising, as long as you're consistently out-stepping your steps back, you're ahead of the game!

Take the Pledge to Walk by Paricipating in National Start! Walking Day

Spring is here and more warm weather is on its way. You may be looking for the perfect motivation to get up and moving. And what better way to start then to take part in the American Heart Association's National Start! Walking Day which begins on Wednesday, April 8th.

Check out the web page
www.americanheart.org

You can challenge co-workers, community members and others!
So sign up today!