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  1. Top Mistakes We Make When Grocery Shopping

    665728_448226461879674_1327986522_oMistake #1: You go to the grocery store following a workout.

    Most of us have heard the old adage about not grocery shopping when we’re already hungry, right?  But what about after a workout?  Oftentimes we are ravenous after working out.  By the time you have cooled down and got your shopping cart, guess what?  Hunger can strike.  Pretty soon, we are loading our carts up with “quick fixes” knowing we need to replace that lost glycogen!  The quick fix may not be a “healthy” quick fix.

    Plan:  Try to eat directly after your workout or carry a small post-workout snack.  Also remember to plan exactly what you are going to buy and stick to that list.

    Mistake #2: You buy a food simply because it’s organic.

    Just because a food is “organic” doesn’t mean it’s healthy or that it’s good for you. Organic chocolate or organic desserts are still “chocolate” or a “dessert”.  They still contain calories and fat.

    Plan: Read the nutrition label, as you would any other food label.  How much fat, sodium and sugar does it contain?  What are the serving amounts, etc.

    Mistake #3: Purchasing various products because they are “made with real fruit.”

    Just because a product shows fruit on its label, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s made with fruit.  Oftentimes dyes and artificial sweeteners are used to give it a “fruity” flavor.

    Plan:  Try to eat whole pieces of fruit.  If the product you are eating doesn’t contain “real” pieces of fruit, do not buy it.

    Mistake #4: You avoid frozen produce and assume it’s not as nutritious as fresh.

    Despite good intentions we find that we have several items in our crisper that are now wilted because we did not have the chance to use them this week.

    The Plan: Stock up on frozen produce—it stays good for up to a year.   Frozen food can still be nutritious and they taste great.  We don’t have to worry about looking for produce that is “in” season.  We can enjoy it year round.  Farm fresh produce, on the other hand, may have travelled for several weeks, been exposed to light, heat and many handlers before reaching your table.

    Mistake #5:  Buying Anything from the Checkout Lane Aisles

    The items conveniently located at the checkout lanes are designed for impulsive shoppers.  They are things like, wrapped snacks, little gadgets, soft drinks and convenience type items.  The items here have a higher markup than most items.

    Plan:  Most items have a generic version that can be found in another section of the store-which will be far cheaper. So avoid the last minute impulsive purchases!

    So the next time you are in the grocery store, remember to try to put your family’s money toward purchases that will not only satisfy their appetites and nourish their health but that will save you a whole lot of money and prevent excess waste.

  2. Meet Marcia K.

    MARICA KEENER

    Age: 72 on March 31, 2021

    Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer; Wellcoaches Certified Wellness Coach,  Functional Aging Institute, Functional Aging Specialist

    How long have you lived in Corpus Christi?  Since 1983

    Are you married? Yes

    What is your favorite healthy meal? Pork tenderloin, brown rice pilaf, and a spinach salad.

    What is your favorite “free day” food? Ginger scones

    Favorite benefit of this healthier lifestyle. I control my blood sugar, cholesterol, and arthritis inflammation.

    Why do you exercise? Feel better mentally, emotionally, physically; retain mobility, flexibility, autonomy; and I get a real kick of surprising folks when they find out how old I really am – like surprising even my physician.

    Toughest eating obstacle to overcome? Boredom

    Current exercise routine. 3 to 5 x per week

    What is your most embarrassing exercising moment? The time I was showing a client how to land properly on the Bosu: I landed at the wrong angle and the ball skidded out from under me. I landed on my butt.

     What do you think is the best benefit of exercising and eating right? I love feeling really good rather than okay.  I love that I am still working part-time, contributing, mitigating the effects of my metabolic syndrome, able to do what I want to do!

  3. Meet Lisa Wright

    Age: 62

    Occupation: Founder and Co-Owner of YPB

    Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Functional Aging Specialist and AHA CPR Certified

    How long have you lived in Corpus Christi?
    Since 1980 or Hurricane Allen 

    Are you married? 
    Oh yeah! To my best friend, John Wills

    1. What is your favorite healthy meal? Eggs, avocado, kale, all with a drizzle of olive oil and some red pepper flakes
    2. What is your favorite “free day” food? Ice cream from my kid’s ice cream shop in Wimberley, TX called Monster Treats. I get a “baby monster” of Tres Leches, delicious!
    3. Favorite benefit of this healthier lifestyle. No drugs or meds of any kind. I don’t even have a regular Dr. My doctor clients will ask me, “What do YOU need a doctor for?” I do have a female doctor; this is probably TMI!
    4. Why do you exercise? It’s my drug of choice. I was diagnosed with anxiety and a panic disorder in  my mid 30s. A daily dose of good ‘ole exercise helps with the serotonin uptake and keeps me off of meds. I don’t “feel good” when I don’t exercise daily.

    5. Toughest eating obstacle to overcome? When I start eating sugar, I crave sugar. I also discovered that I love chewing! Once a month, I detox from chewing for 60 hours, and it helps me keep a presence of mind regarding the difference between being truly hungry and just addicted to chewing.
    6. Current exercise routine. 30 + minutes 5-6 days per week. M/W/F Functional Fitness Training w/Karen King at 5:15 am. T/Th, same time, she and I do CrossRope. A cross between Jumping Rope, Mini Trampoline, and Functional Fitness. On Saturdays, you might find me on my road bike, running in an event, or taking long beach walks with a girlfriend or two or my dog Ping.
    7. What is your most embarrassing exercising moment? I was doing heavy BB Bicep curls back in my late 30’s, early 40’s and wearing a pair of drawstring exercise pants. I asked my partner to take the bar because I just couldn’t lift anymore, and their finger got caught in my drawstring, and my pants came untied and almost fell off in front of a bunch of bodybuilder friends in a Big Box Gym. Jeeze, I couldn’t get rid of those pants fast enough! 
    8. What do you think is the best benefit of exercising and eating right? As I age, if I have to pick just one, it would be for the Brain Health Benefits. Having lost a father to the disease of Dementia, I know that if I keep on exercising, this will not be an issue for me. Secondly, it keeps me fluidly moving even though I am already experiencing some arthritis and stiffness at 61.

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