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Entries from November 2008

Tdf Video!

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
The tour de fitness video is now uploaded on youtube, go check it out and leave a comment or two!
 
Click here for video!
Filming- Karen Jashinsky, Shirley Brown
Editing- Tal Dahan

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Tdf Blog

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I usually don’t participate in all day work out events, but Tour de Fitness was different. Through my internship with O2 Max, I participated in the guerrilla marketing campaign with 20+ other kids. The walk throughout Santa Monica started in the Santa Monica Headquarters, where we headed for the Santa Monica Stairs. There, we stepped [...]

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Maple Kettle Corn

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

 
This is a new spin on the classic treat of kettle corn. It is an easy and healthy snack to make whenever you are hungry.
 
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 cup unpopped kernels,1/4 cup maple sugar,1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Heat oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Add remaining ingredients and cover for 3 minutes, [...]

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Movie Theater Snacks: Friends Or Foes?

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Some of your favorite movie theater snacks could be detrimental to your good health.
Most people stop at the concessions stand before the movie and glance over the wide array of snacks, including, but not limited to, popcorn, candy, sodas, hot dogs, nachos, and a whole lot more, but it’s those very snacks that turn out [...]

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Energy Drinks- The Enemy To Any Athlete

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Energy drinks are not targeting as diverse as many people think, many energy drink companies target young teens, especially Athletes. 
Energy drinks side effects really vary depending on the brand and the exact combination of ingredients. Many energy drinks have a very high percentage of carbohydrates that can make it more difficult for food and nutrients [...]

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Action Packed Sunday

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Sunday Morning I met up with my friend to head over to O2MAX for the Tour de Fitness, and it was PACKED! I saw so many people just radiating premature TDF jitters. We started off with getting ready, (putting on the scarves, t shirts, filling up our water bottles, etc.) then ran out calling SHOT [...]

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Tdf-2008

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments

11-5 PM.
It started with 3 sets of the famous Santa Monica Stairs.
Then we walked up Montana Ave.
Then we walked to Wilshire Blvd w/ some stops along the way-Top to Top & Whole Foods for some water and energy bars.
Then we continued on to the Third Street Promenade where we stopped at Equinox for some free [...]

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Tour De Fitness-coming Up This Sunday

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

You’ve heard about it and maybe you’re going to be involved. So here is the schedule.
There will be a lot of walking on Sunday, so make sure to bring your comfortable shoes and wear sunscreen and sunglasses!
10:00 AM
Meet At O2 MAX
3026 Nebraska (meeting t/shirts/overview schedule)
10:30
Leave O2 MAX
Head to SM stairs

10:45-11:15  AM-Santa Monica [...]

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Dustin Carter-inspiration

July 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Making it to the Ohio State Tournament for wrestling is an accomplishment in and of itself, but for Dustin Carter it was an inspiration for all. Dustin is a 18 year old 103 pounder, from Hilsboro Ohio, who had a seriouse bacterial blood disease that took both of his arms, and legs. Dustin started out [...]

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You Are What You Sleep…

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments

The older you get, the more sleep your body needs. Your body utilizes the time when you’re still and sleeping to repair from the day’s activities that usually includes a mix of stress, physical activity, working out, etc. The less time you give your body to repair, the higher the chance that you’ll become more [...]

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