Archive for September 2010
French Racing
20/09/2010 by admin.
I’ve been in France racing - hence the reason I have been quiet. They have a fantastic race over there call Duo Normand. I rode the event with one of the young guys I train - we were 2nd in the mixed category.
Tuesday Evening’s Boot Camp
20/09/2010 by admin.
Tomorrow is the last outdoor evening boot camp for a while so come along and join in the fun. We will be meeting at Saumarez Park rear car park.
There will be a 3 week break from Tuesday boot camps after this week. We will be back after that meeting at Vale Douzaine Hall at 7.45 pm on Tuesdays from 19th October.
Saturday boot camps will continue to run over this period.
Healing Powers of Manuka
16/09/2010 by admin.
Honey is used by some to prevent and treat infections.
New Zealand’s, Manuka Honey is the ‘Queen Bee’ of honey, as it has the highest level of healing properties with both anti-bacterial and ant-fungal properties.
Manuka Honey comes in different UMF (“Unique Manuka Factor”) gradings. A rating of less than 10 is said to be “inactive”. It is advised to purchase a rating of above 10 and 16 is preferred in order to be most effective.
Some of the conditions which Manuka honey helps are said to include:
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acid reflux
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Eye and Ear Infections
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Infections
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Gastritis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
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Sinus Infections
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Skin Conditions including acne, eczema, burns,
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Stomach Ulcers
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Strep Throat
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Wounds
Along with its healing benefits, Manuka honey has a lovely taste and a better way of sweetening your porridge than table sugar.
Clarifying the cholesterol confusion
14/09/2010 by admin.
Along with exercise, eating a healthy and well balanced diet can help keep cholesterol levels under control. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease.
Foods which contain dietary cholesterol include kidneys, liver, eggs and some seafood, such as prawns. However, these foods do not have a massive impact on cholesterol levels as was once thought. The amount of saturated fat and trans fats we consume has a much bigger impact on our cholesterol levels.
Assuming you are eating a healthy balanced diet, you only need to cut down on the above foods if your doctor has advised you to do so.
If you want to reduce your cholesterol levels, you should do the following:-
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Eat a high-fibre diet. This includes foods that such as beans, pulses, lentils, porridge, nuts, fruit and vegetables. .
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Eat as much unprocessed food as possible and check labels for content of saturated or trans fats.
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Consume oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, 2-3 times per week. Oily fish contains omega 3 fats which have a positive impact on the heart.
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Increase your HDL (good) cholesterol levels by taking part in activity. Apparently the healthiest people do 3-4 hrs of exercise per week.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
14/09/2010 by admin.
Saturday’s boot camp will be held at Bordeaux starting at 10 am.
Today’s Boot Camp
14/09/2010 by admin.
Well, we just about dodged the rain on boot camp tonight. By popular request we will do one more evening outdoor session next week, then we’ll be back to Vale Douzaine on Tuesday nights.
Well done to all those that took part tonight, it was a pretty cardio session.
Nice words
13/09/2010 by admin.
One of my lovely clients sent me this link today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srJQ5fb3QfE
Enjoy
Tuesday’s boot camp
13/09/2010 by admin.
Tuesday’s boot camp will be at 6.45 pm meeting in the rear car park at Saumarez Park.
Food Intolerance - Blog Update 3
13/09/2010 by admin.
Just back from racing in the UK. My first challenge since receiving my food intolerance results of coping off the Island. I took some supplies with me including rice cakes, coconut milk, rice and my ‘everything free’ bread (ie no gluten, yeast, wheat, dairy etc).
I try and stick to simple meals where possible such as fish and veg or chicken and jacket potato specifically requesting no butter. Managed a curry last night but reckon there was probably cornflour in there which is on my list. I took some advice from our waiter on what I could have. I do feel a bit of a freak and assume that people consider food intolerance a bit of a fad. However, I really believe there is something in it and am sure that my gradual change in well being will confirm that.
I also focus on ensuring I keep blood sugar levels even so try to consume protein with carbohydrates to balance things out and avoid the sugar lows I have found to be a problem.
Food Intolerance - Blog Update 2
09/09/2010 by admin.
Overall things have been going well, my energy levels have increased and other symptoms have either gone or are improved.
I have had two blood sugar lows since I started with the food intolerance and I would say both are down to my mis-management. Once because I was eating out and struggled to find anything on the menu so didn’t have any carbohydrates - I might have got away with this but had raced earlier that day so needed to refuel my glycogen stores - and the other when I had no carbohydrates prepared and was rushed for lunch. I should have eaten more complex carbohydrates later in the day but didn’t have sufficient. It shows how important it is to get the balance right.
I can tell when I have had sufficient carbohydrates as my interest in food subsides, ie I have no cravings and food is not my focus.
I am also researching much deeper into food intolerance and generally what needs to be done to ensure good health. When I say ‘good health’ I mean in terms of feeling good and having energy, not feeling tired and lethargic. From my own experience I think sometimes symptoms can be so gradual that we accept them as part of life.
Of course it means a change of lifestyle to feel like this so I guess then it depends on how important feeling good is to us as to whether we will make the necesssary changes.
