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Second Chance Monday
One of the top New Year’s resolutions parents make is
to quit smoking, yet many will be puffing away again
by this valentine’s Day. If you or a smoker you love has
relapsed, “Stay Quit Monday” may help you get back on
track. Instead of “from today to forever,” the “from Monday
to Monday” campaign gives relapsers a chance to quit again
on the next Monday, ultimately increasing their chances for
eventual success. According to project organizers, people are
more likely to start a healthy regimen on Monday than
Good for you
any other day of the week because they view it as an
opportunity for a fresh start. Smoking is responsible for
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nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. and can lead to 15 different types of
cancers, heart disease and stroke.
HealthyMonday.org.
for a healthful alternative to fast food, why
not try sushi? In general, fish-containing sushi
provides a lean source of low-calorie, high
quality protein that is also low in saturated
Playing Your cardio Right
fats and cholesterol—and rich in Omega-3
It doesn’t matter what kind of cardio you do, just do it, says Certified
fatty acids. Also known as “fish oil,” Omega-3
Personal Trainer Ed ferrell and the owner of fitness Together in Temecula.
“The best exercises for strengthening and conditioning the heart are
fatty acids help to raise your high-density
aerobic activities (cardio) that maintain an elevated heart rate,” says
lipoproteins (HDl), the “good” cholesterol, ferrell. “The stronger your heart is, the more efficiently it can pump
lower your low-density lipoproteins (lDl),
oxygenated blood to your working muscles so you can work harder and
longer, and more importantly, help prevent the number one killer in the
the “bad” cholesterol, and are also linked to
U.S.—coronary heart disease. Since no cardio exercise is better than
lowered blood pressure and decreased risk
another, ferrell advises his clients to choose the ones they like the most or
to work out with others, explaining “they are more likely to stick with their
of abnormal heart rhythms. Sushi containing
exercise routine and not get bored or burned out.” for those who need a
mackerel (saba), tuna (maguro, chitoro, shiro- break from the gym, there are plenty of ways to work out on the weekends
maguro, toro) and salmon (sake) are especially
while still spending time with the family. Take a brisk walk, go jogging or
biking or take the kids rollerblading or swimming. you can even have a
high in omega-3’s, making it a heart-healthy
jump rope contest! The key is to get your heart rate elevated to a level 3
food choice. For fresh, fast and affordable sushi,
or 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 of perceived intensity for about 30 minutes, 3 or 4
days per week. The 30 minutes can be done all at once or broken into two
try SanSai Japanese Grill in Temecula. SanSai
15-minute or three 10-minute sessions per day. Ed ferrell has
serves sushi, rolls and seafood in a casual, kid- been a personal fitness trainer for 8 years and is nationally
friendly environment, plus plenty of non-sushi
certified by NASM, ISSA, NESTA and NCSf. for more
information, call 951.302.2995 or visit
fttemecula.com.
options including bowls, soup and salads, as
well as a Children’s Menu.
Sansiausa.com
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