LavaFit

Aloha all - It has been a while! Happy 2013 - we had a lot of fun during our last Women's Running Group. While I would love to start it up again in 2013, I'm not finding it feasible. With a 1 year old and 3 year old in tow, the BOB is getting heavy and I have to make frequent stops to pacify a toddler. I want to be able to give it my all and just cannot during this chapter of my life.  :) That said, I am still doing Private Training for a few women. This is mainly resistance training mixed with some cardio - which is designed specifically for YOU. If you are interested, please let me know! I will keep updating the blog with fitness news... and hopefully we can meet up for fun runs every now and then!

This is the last week to sign up for Wahine Holo Hui (Women's Running Group)! Click HERE for the registration sheet. Just a reminder, in order for this session to begin, we need at least 6 participants signed up by October 13. I will update you on October 13 to let you know if Holo Hui is a go. This is a wonderful way to get you motivated or keep you motivated to exercise. We welcome all running levels. Contact me with any questions: getlavafit@gmail.com

Calling all ladies! If you're looking for a group of great women to jog with, this is it! Throw away all of your preconceived notions about a running group (i.e. "I won't be able to keep up", "They are all going to be amazing runners"...). Wahine Holo Hui is a relaxed training group, giving you the chance to meet new women and also get in a good run, jog or walk twice a week. Wahine Holo Hui is a structured eight-week session to help you get in shape,  stay in shape or train for your next race. This session will begin on October 16 - December 6, 2012. In early November, we'll all plan to run a race together (there are two great races this November: the new Color Run 5K and Kailua High 5K/10K). Tell your girlfriends about WAHINE HOLO HUI - the more the merrier... and we need at least six participants to get this session started. REGISTRATION DUE BY OCTOBER 10, 2012! Click HERE for the registration form. Looking forward to running with you ...

Aloha! I've had some inquiries about whether I plan on bringing back the formal women's running group (Wahine Holo Hui). We went on hiatus after my baby girl arrived in November 2011... so it's almost been a year... and while I've been personally training a few women, I also think it's time to bring back the running group to give us all some motivation and camaraderie. Let's plan on starting formal training in mid to late October for an 8-week session. I need to do more research about school for my children and then get back to you. In the past we trained on Tuesday and Thursday mornings around 8/8:30am. In the meantime, we're still meeting for informal/free runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings - so please join us!  Please tell other women about Holo Hui (the more the merrier!) and also consider what days would work best for you - I'd like to accommodate as many as possible.  Email me with your preference, getlavafit@gmail.com For general infor...

From IDEA Fitness Journal: As it turns out, happiness is no laughing matter. Health and longevity - not to mention quality of life - are linked to it. Contrary to old notions that happiness is frivolous, shallow, naive or a wast of valuable time, there is a growing body of evidence that happiness is beneficial for morbidity (risk of illness), survival of illness and longevity. Researchers know that negative emotions such as sustained stress or fear can contribute to heart disease, stroke and diabetes; that chronic anger and anxiety can hasten atherosclerosis and increase systemic inflammation; and that early-child "toxic stress" from neglect or abuse has harmful effects on the brain and other organ systems. The Harvard Public Health Review notes that happiness appears to have a positive health benefit independent of the impact of not having negative mental health factors. HAPPINESS - ENHANCING STRATEGIES: 1.  Count your blessings. Express gratitude for what you have,...

It's not just what you eat but HOW you eat... - Lisa Marie Metzler, IDEA Fitness Journal Most of us have been told what to eat, but rarely does anyone talk about HOW to eat. The Cornell University Food and Brand Lab has concluded that eating with a smaller plate, cup and utensils can help you lose weight without even thinking about it. Try these other tips too, and keep a journal of your observations. Though you don't have to eat with baby utensils or chopsticks for the rest of your life, these experiments just may teach a lesson that will last a lifetime. Toddler Time . Use kids' utensils or purchase inexpensive toddler sets and eat your meal with them.  Chopsticks . Don't reserve these for stir-fry or noodles - use them for any meal! Unless you are super-proficient with them, they will slow your eating significantly.  Eyes wide shut? Try it! Researchers from a Swedish study showed that people who wore a blindfold while eating ate 22% less on average.  The ol...

Just read this article - here's a small excerpt...  Carbohydrate Requirements for Exercise - from Nutrition Dimension. By Ellen Coleman, MA, MPH, RD, CSSD Think of carbohydrates as the body's gasoline supply - easily converted to motion in whatever amount is required. To satisfy the demand, as long as it lasts, there must be fuel in the tank. With low-carb diets currently being promoted for weight loss, food and beverage manufacturers are pushing the idea of fewer calories from carbohydrates as a good thing. The problem is, athletes- and even regular exercisers- can run out of gas. Adequate carbohydrate stores are critical for optimum athletic performance. Carbohydrate is stored in muscle and liver glycogen and in blood glucose. Consuming adequate carbohydrates on a daily basis is necessary to replenish muscle and liver glycogen between daily training sessions and competitive events. Athletes in high-power activities often want to lose weight, and so consume low-energy di...