If you’re not crazy about sports drinks, listen to this: A banana can provide the same energy-fueling carbs found in that sugary Gatorade, according to a recent study from the North Carolina Research Campus. While I’ll always use my gels for long runs, I’ll often substitute a banana before other runs. It gives me a good energy boost and provides some variety. I also get antioxidants, fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. And, it’s coming straight from nature–even better.
Solving The Great Couch Potato Conundrum
“Ohhhh, NO!” My defeated 8-year-old son, Nicolas, buried his head in his arms. Mom had an idea. “Time for yoga!” I decreed. My kids had morphed into miniature sofa zombies. Nicolas and my 4-year-old daughter, Karenna, remained content in their sluggish hibernation. I was tired too. Tired of the moping, the lethargy, and most of all—constant clashes over Wii and DVD time. As a mom who’s also a personal trainer, how could I have let this happen? I needed to do something earth-shattering to jolt my little zombies back to life. Hence, my “Get off the Couch” initiative, through which …
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