Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/pumpkin-eater/
While today is incredibly hot here in Portland, I am so excited to move into Fall. One of the reasons I love Fall is the abundance of pumpkin on the menu. I love pumpkin just about any way possible. Because it is so yummy and offers so many health benefits, I included it in two different recipes on the ReSet.
Checkout some of the different reasons I love pumpkin:
- One cup packs two times the recommended amount of Vitamin A- important for good vision, strong bones and healthy skin and teeth.
- Pumpkins and their seeds are rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants to help prevent cancer.
- Pumpkin is packed with fiber to help keep you regular.
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in the amino acid tryptophan which is important in the production of the feel good neurotransmitter serotonin.
- One cup of pumpkin is loaded with more of potassium than a banana. Potassium is important to keep our muscles functioning properly after a hard workout.
Checkout this yummy pumpkin dinner recipe from the ReSet:
The Active ReSet phase starts on Monday, September 19th. Follow this link to join us in this journey to vibrant health.
Pumpkin Quinoa Risotto
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, uncooked (3 + 1/2 cups cooked quinoa)
1 large organic onion, finely choppe…
Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/pumpkin-eater/
While today is incredibly hot here in Portland, I am so excited to move into Fall. One of the reasons I love Fall is the abundance of pumpkin on the menu. I love pumpkin just about any way possible. Because it is so yummy and offers so many health benefits, I included it in two different recipes on the ReSet.
Checkout some of the different reasons I love pumpkin:
- One cup packs two times the recommended amount of Vitamin A- important for good vision, strong bones and healthy skin and teeth.
- Pumpkins and their seeds are rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants to help prevent cancer.
- Pumpkin is packed with fiber to help keep you regular.
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in the amino acid tryptophan which is important in the production of the feel good neurotransmitter serotonin.
- One cup of pumpkin is loaded with more of potassium than a banana. Potassium is important to keep our muscles functioning properly after a hard workout.
Checkout this yummy pumpkin dinner recipe from the ReSet:
The Active ReSet phase starts on Monday, September 19th. Follow this link to join us in this journey to vibrant health.
Pumpkin Quinoa Risotto
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, uncooked (3 + 1/2 cups cooked quinoa)
1 large organic onion, finely choppe…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/ccMvkCaOMXY/
“Explanation separates us from astonishment, which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible.” ~Eugene Ionesco
We are taught from a very young age that it is our responsibility to reflect on the motives behind our actions and behaviors. From the time we can form sentences, we are asked the questions: “Why did you make that choice?” and “What made you do that?”
These questions often follow bad behavior and punishment. Our parents were trying to teach us, with the best of intentions, that we are responsible for our own actions.
This is a necessary lesson for young children, who are discovering their autonomy and the consequences of their behavior in a social world.
To a certain point, we should be held responsible for our actions, by others and ourselves. A conscientious person practices self-reflection and recognizes the origin and causes of thoughts and feelings when possible.
But for some of us, myself included, it feels like every thought and behavior needs to be analyzed.
Self-reflection, rumination, and justification fill my day and keep me up late at night. In order to maintain a sense of self-control and discipline, I dissect every emotion I feel and every action I take, all the while building a psycholog…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/ccMvkCaOMXY/
“Explanation separates us from astonishment, which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible.” ~Eugene Ionesco
We are taught from a very young age that it is our responsibility to reflect on the motives behind our actions and behaviors. From the time we can form sentences, we are asked the questions: “Why did you make that choice?” and “What made you do that?”
These questions often follow bad behavior and punishment. Our parents were trying to teach us, with the best of intentions, that we are responsible for our own actions.
This is a necessary lesson for young children, who are discovering their autonomy and the consequences of their behavior in a social world.
To a certain point, we should be held responsible for our actions, by others and ourselves. A conscientious person practices self-reflection and recognizes the origin and causes of thoughts and feelings when possible.
But for some of us, myself included, it feels like every thought and behavior needs to be analyzed.
Self-reflection, rumination, and justification fill my day and keep me up late at night. In order to maintain a sense of self-control and discipline, I dissect every emotion I feel and every action I take, all the while building a psycholog…
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2016/08/the-south-downs-way-petersfield-to.html
<< Leg one: Eastbourne to Brighton
It might seem strange to do a 2hr train journey just so you can ride your bike back in the opposite direction, especially when you can cycle from your door and be on the South Downs within half an hour.
But until you’ve ridden into a 20mph headwind up there, you’ll never understand the …
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2016/08/the-south-downs-way-petersfield-to.html
<< Leg one: Eastbourne to Brighton
It might seem strange to do a 2hr train journey just so you can ride your bike back in the opposite direction, especially when you can cycle from your door and be on the South Downs within half an hour.
But until you’ve ridden into a 20mph headwind up there, you’ll never understand the …
Source http://www.personaltrainingco.com/personal-trainer-in-ashburn-va-asks-is-it-time-to-switch-to-barefoot-running/
Is It Time To Switch to Barefoot Running?
In Mexican Copper Canyons in Northwestern Mexico there resides a reclusive tribe of people able to run ultra long distances. Called the Tarahumara Indians, they commonly run barefoot (or with a thin piece of leather under each foot) more than 100 miles at a time, at incredible speeds without getting the routine injuries many runners face.
Author and journalist Chris McDougall, who is also a serious runner, was tired of being repeatedly injured. He set out to uncover their secret.
The key thing he noticed is that they don’t do the traditional heal strike when they run because, with limited padding, the impact would be too jarring on the foot. Instead they run with their fore-foot hitting the ground first. The basic idea is that this is how the human body is designed to run.
But because modern running shoes (which have only been around since the early 1970s) elevate the heel and offer overall padding to the foot, the majority of people (75 to 80%) run with their heel hitting the ground first.
In other words, humans have altered their natural running style to conform to the design of the running shoe. As a result of McDougall’s 2009 book Born to Run barefoot running grew in popularity.
While some may actually run barefoot, you can now buy what are called “minimalist running shoes.” These give you the barefoot running benefits and sensation, …
Source http://www.personaltrainingco.com/personal-trainer-in-ashburn-va-asks-is-it-time-to-switch-to-barefoot-running/
Is It Time To Switch to Barefoot Running?
In Mexican Copper Canyons in Northwestern Mexico there resides a reclusive tribe of people able to run ultra long distances. Called the Tarahumara Indians, they commonly run barefoot (or with a thin piece of leather under each foot) more than 100 miles at a time, at incredible speeds without getting the routine injuries many runners face.
Author and journalist Chris McDougall, who is also a serious runner, was tired of being repeatedly injured. He set out to uncover their secret.
The key thing he noticed is that they don’t do the traditional heal strike when they run because, with limited padding, the impact would be too jarring on the foot. Instead they run with their fore-foot hitting the ground first. The basic idea is that this is how the human body is designed to run.
But because modern running shoes (which have only been around since the early 1970s) elevate the heel and offer overall padding to the foot, the majority of people (75 to 80%) run with their heel hitting the ground first.
In other words, humans have altered their natural running style to conform to the design of the running shoe. As a result of McDougall’s 2009 book Born to Run barefoot running grew in popularity.
While some may actually run barefoot, you can now buy what are called “minimalist running shoes.” These give you the barefoot running benefits and sensation, …
Source http://www.theminimalists.com/this/
By Joshua Fields Millburn · Follow: Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram
Bex and I are fifteen feet from the bandstand, waiting for one of our favorite musicians to take the stage. A sizable crowd has congregated on the dry grass around us, and my back hurts from all this standing on unforgiving turf. Beyond the platform, the sun is setting behind clouds that look more like pastel sand dunes than collections of condensed water in the atmosphere.
I’m fidgeting slightly in anticipation, hoping I didn’t waste my money after witnessing the forgettable band that opened the show. I hope this turns out to be a good concert.
Wait. A good concert for whom?
Don’t get me wrong, the opener wasn’t bad: they were well-rehearsed and well-dres…
Source http://www.theminimalists.com/this/
By Joshua Fields Millburn · Follow: Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram
Bex and I are fifteen feet from the bandstand, waiting for one of our favorite musicians to take the stage. A sizable crowd has congregated on the dry grass around us, and my back hurts from all this standing on unforgiving turf. Beyond the platform, the sun is setting behind clouds that look more like pastel sand dunes than collections of condensed water in the atmosphere.
I’m fidgeting slightly in anticipation, hoping I didn’t waste my money after witnessing the forgettable band that opened the show. I hope this turns out to be a good concert.
Wait. A good concert for whom?
Don’t get me wrong, the opener wasn’t bad: they were well-rehearsed and well-dres…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/OJJq0O1cd_k/
“We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.” ~Marianne Williamson
I’ve struggled with it.
Letting go, I mean. I’ve struggled with moving on from my past. I’ve struggled with ridding myself of guilt, shame, and grief. I’ve struggled with freeing myself from mistakes, past relationships, and worries about the future.
It’s not that I haven’t tried. Believe me, I’ve tried really hard. I’ve written goodbye letters, mentally cut the energetic cords, and fiercely gone back into the pain to free myself fully from it. I’ve cried my eyes out, talked about it, and brought it to my meditation pillow.
What I’ve tried has helped to some extent, but not completely. So, instead of moving on I’ve felt stuck between my past and my future. You know, like in limbo. And that’s not the place to set up camp; both you and I know that.
It’s frustrating because I’m fully aware of the importance of letting go and moving on. I know that attachment is the reason we suffer. I know that past pain, anger, and resentment holds us back. I know that holding on to the unwanted blocks the wanted from coming in.
Letting go is essential. But, it’s not always easy to apply theory to practice. If you…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/OJJq0O1cd_k/
“We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.” ~Marianne Williamson
I’ve struggled with it.
Letting go, I mean. I’ve struggled with moving on from my past. I’ve struggled with ridding myself of guilt, shame, and grief. I’ve struggled with freeing myself from mistakes, past relationships, and worries about the future.
It’s not that I haven’t tried. Believe me, I’ve tried really hard. I’ve written goodbye letters, mentally cut the energetic cords, and fiercely gone back into the pain to free myself fully from it. I’ve cried my eyes out, talked about it, and brought it to my meditation pillow.
What I’ve tried has helped to some extent, but not completely. So, instead of moving on I’ve felt stuck between my past and my future. You know, like in limbo. And that’s not the place to set up camp; both you and I know that.
It’s frustrating because I’m fully aware of the importance of letting go and moving on. I know that attachment is the reason we suffer. I know that past pain, anger, and resentment holds us back. I know that holding on to the unwanted blocks the wanted from coming in.
Letting go is essential. But, it’s not always easy to apply theory to practice. If you…
Source http://www.foodpolitics.com/2016/09/good-news-u-s-household-food-security-improves/
The USDA has just released its annual summary of statistics on national food insecurity, with these encouraging results.
Both total and very low food security have declined since 2014 and are heading back to the lower levels observed in the early 2000s.
The USDA defines food insecurity as not having enough resources to provide food for family members.
The new data show:
- Households considered food insecure = 12.7%
- Households considered severely food insecure = 5%
- Households with children who are food insecure = 7.8%
- Food insecurity is higher in households headed by single parents, especially those who are Black or Hispanic
- Food insecurity is higher in some states (e.g., Mississippi = 20.8%) than others (e.g., North Dakota = 8.5%)
- Food-insecure households participating in federal food assistance programs = 59%
These figures are better than last year’s, but still need improving.
The bottom line: federal food assistance programs do not do enough to alleviate food insecurity, even among households enrolled in them.
…
Source http://www.foodpolitics.com/2016/09/good-news-u-s-household-food-security-improves/
The USDA has just released its annual summary of statistics on national food insecurity, with these encouraging results.
Both total and very low food security have declined since 2014 and are heading back to the lower levels observed in the early 2000s.
The USDA defines food insecurity as not having enough resources to provide food for family members.
The new data show:
- Households considered food insecure = 12.7%
- Households considered severely food insecure = 5%
- Households with children who are food insecure = 7.8%
- Food insecurity is higher in households headed by single parents, especially those who are Black or Hispanic
- Food insecurity is higher in some states (e.g., Mississippi = 20.8%) than others (e.g., North Dakota = 8.5%)
- Food-insecure households participating in federal food assistance programs = 59%
These figures are better than last year’s, but still need improving.
The bottom line: federal food assistance programs do not do enough to alleviate food insecurity, even among households enrolled in them.
…
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2016/08/cycling-south-downs-way-amberley-to.html
“You’re still cycling? Where are you going, for crying out loud?!”
Fair point from mum, I guess. The final leg of our South Downs Way was a not-too-painful 18 miles from Amberley to Devil’s Dyke, where we arrived to a welcome of blue skies and beautiful sunshine, promptly sitting down to stuff our faces with steak and fish finger sandwiches.
This makes 3/4 of the South Downs Way complete within the Bank Holiday weekend, albeit in a weird order and not in one go, but hey, we had heaps of fun, and enjoyed refuelling 🙂
<a href="http://1.bp…
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2016/08/cycling-south-downs-way-amberley-to.html
“You’re still cycling? Where are you going, for crying out loud?!”
Fair point from mum, I guess. The final leg of our South Downs Way was a not-too-painful 18 miles from Amberley to Devil’s Dyke, where we arrived to a welcome of blue skies and beautiful sunshine, promptly sitting down to stuff our faces with steak and fish finger sandwiches.
This makes 3/4 of the South Downs Way complete within the Bank Holiday weekend, albeit in a weird order and not in one go, but hey, we had heaps of fun, and enjoyed refuelling 🙂
<a href="http://1.bp…
Source http://www.livelifeactive.com/2016/04/05/cooper-river-bridge-run-2016-review/
Good morning everyone!!! So this past weekend I completed my first Cooper River Bridge Run! If you don’t know what the Cooper River Bridge Run is, it’s probably the biggest event in Charleston, SC every year. We have this absolutely beautiful cable-stayed bridge called the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge that crosses over the Cooper River. If you’ve ever been to Charleston, you’ve probably seen it. It connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant, SC and has some of the best views!
Every year Charleston hosts the Cooper River Bridge Run where you run from Mount Pleasant and end downtown Charleston. People travel from all over the United States (and other countries!) to do this 10k. I heard this year we had participants from all 50 states and several different countries.
Parking
We were coming from Summerville, SC so we decided that we would take the sh…
Source http://www.livelifeactive.com/2016/04/05/cooper-river-bridge-run-2016-review/
Good morning everyone!!! So this past weekend I completed my first Cooper River Bridge Run! If you don’t know what the Cooper River Bridge Run is, it’s probably the biggest event in Charleston, SC every year. We have this absolutely beautiful cable-stayed bridge called the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge that crosses over the Cooper River. If you’ve ever been to Charleston, you’ve probably seen it. It connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant, SC and has some of the best views!
Every year Charleston hosts the Cooper River Bridge Run where you run from Mount Pleasant and end downtown Charleston. People travel from all over the United States (and other countries!) to do this 10k. I heard this year we had participants from all 50 states and several different countries.
Parking
We were coming from Summerville, SC so we decided that we would take the sh…
Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/4-reasons-to-reset-with-the-refinery-this-fall/
Fall is definitely in the air here in Oregon. This week brought the first rains we have seen in a long time and, for many of us, a return to the routines of school. The summers in Portland are always an amazing time to relax and take in all the Northwest has to offer-outdoors, concerts, hiking, biking, beautiful weather and tons of delicious food and drinks. However, with the changing of the seasons, now is a good time to refocus on our health and fitness goals. With this in mind, I have put together a ReSet for the Refinery to help everyone get back to the healthy habits that help us feel our best. Many people referred to a program like this as a “cleanse” but I like to think of it more as an opportunity to recommit to healthier habits or for those of us looking to add new healthy behaviors to our lives, this plan will give you a blueprint.
People are often curious why a cleanse or ReSet is a good idea. Here are my top four reasons:
- This is an opportunity to commit to healthy habits. Most of us know what we “should” be doing to incorporate healthy habits into our lives but many of us lack the motivation or just find it hard to get started. This ReSet gives you a clear plan to follow to start on the path to better health.
- Decrease Inflammation: Inflammation has been identified as a key component of many of the modern diseases many of us experience. It has be…
Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/4-reasons-to-reset-with-the-refinery-this-fall/
Fall is definitely in the air here in Oregon. This week brought the first rains we have seen in a long time and, for many of us, a return to the routines of school. The summers in Portland are always an amazing time to relax and take in all the Northwest has to offer-outdoors, concerts, hiking, biking, beautiful weather and tons of delicious food and drinks. However, with the changing of the seasons, now is a good time to refocus on our health and fitness goals. With this in mind, I have put together a ReSet for the Refinery to help everyone get back to the healthy habits that help us feel our best. Many people referred to a program like this as a “cleanse” but I like to think of it more as an opportunity to recommit to healthier habits or for those of us looking to add new healthy behaviors to our lives, this plan will give you a blueprint.
People are often curious why a cleanse or ReSet is a good idea. Here are my top four reasons:
- This is an opportunity to commit to healthy habits. Most of us know what we “should” be doing to incorporate healthy habits into our lives but many of us lack the motivation or just find it hard to get started. This ReSet gives you a clear plan to follow to start on the path to better health.
- Decrease Inflammation: Inflammation has been identified as a key component of many of the modern diseases many of us experience. It has be…
