A Jazz Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Over the past 3 years I have been eating better and have come across some really great food. One of those great foods would be the Jazz Apple from New Zealand. This is one of the best on the market and is a little hard to find. I have consistently found them at Central Market in the Colleyville/Southlake area. They are a little expensive at around $2.49 a pound, but worth every penny. My experience with them is that they are always crisp and fresh with a wonderful flavor. My kids love them as well. I know that in the fall the apple buying season is beginning...so why not give them a try. There are many more apples to chose from than just Red Delicious. Why not try Pink Lady, Cameo or Jona Gold. Show up and make it count!

For additional information on Jazz Apples and Central Market click on their names above.

A Stitch In My Side Saves 9

I have had several people ask me about the "Side Stitch" or pain in the side of the adbomen area that they might get while running or exercising. It is usually along the right side of the abdomen and hurts like crazy when it is happening to you. I did a little research and found a great article on the Runnersworld website. This article might give you some insight as to why it might happen. I get a stitch every so often, but not near as often as when I first starting running and exercising. I do believe that it doesn't happen as much since I am in better overall condition now as opposed to then. I asked my sweet husband what his view would be on how to stop a side stitch and he stated "Stop Running"! I laughed at first, but after researching a little more I found another article on the Sportsmedicine website that stated just that...stop running! Show up and make it count!

Additional information can be found by clicking on the name Runnersworld and Sportsmedicine in the article above.

My Shins Are Doing Me In

The topic of pain in the shin area (front of the lower leg) is the most asked about ailment. I have suffered from shin pain and it will shut you down faster than anything. I have found that with me the first thing I need to do when I start having any shin pain is check my shoes. Shin pain for me is a big indicator that it is time for new running shoes and new insoles. I usually buy both at the same time. The shoes that have worked for me are Asics running shoes. They have all types of running shoes and you can expect to pay a minimum of about $50.00. There are many great styles of running shoes out there so if you are not sure what to buy go to a store that has a trained staff like Run On or Lukes Locker. They will watch you run and ask you questions and let you try on all types of shoes before you make a decision. These guys know what they are talking about because most of their employees are runners or at the very least exercise to stay fit. I also am a big believer in good insoles in the new shoes. I usually buy a new pair of Spenco Polysorb Insoles when I purchase my new shoes. I take out the insoles that came with the shoes and trim the Spenco insoles to fit the new shoes. It is like running on pillows. Lastly, check out the stretching video at Runnersworld under the category of The Runner's Body and then click on the shin/calf video. It is an excellent video that is easy to follow and may help relieve some of the pain. I hope this post is helpful. The best advice I can forward on to you is what has worked for me. Show up and make it count!

For additional information on Asics, Run On, Lukes Locker, Spenco or Runnersworld just click on their name above to be redirected to their websites.

Introductions

My name is Cindy Helm and I started on a fitness journey that has forever changed my life. If you would like additional information about me please visit my main website at stronglikehelm. This blog is for the sole purpose of providing information pertaining to diet, fitness and better health to all of my peeps aka fitness clients. Each day I have at least one person ask me about a particular topic in one of these areas. I love to help them figure out what they should do to improve on something, feel better about an issue or just provide some general guidance in a particular area. I am hopeful that this blog will provide that to my peeps and anyone else who might be interested.

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