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May 10 2020 – Evan Lucas
When to Workout: Morning, Noon or Night
I've often heard that starting your day with a workout is the way to go...and I get that. It kick starts your metabolism, burns more because you have yet to eat much and it starts your day off on the right track. But what really is the right time of day to work out, or is there one? Some people...
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May 08 2020 – Evan Lucas
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia ... Other than a 90s Throwback, What is it?
Ch-ch-ch chia! No, not the 90s as seen on TV phenomenon — though that was and still is awesome — Chia is THE ultimate superfood. With more calcium than a 8oz glass of whole milk, more fiber than a bowl of bran flakes, more magnesium than whole head of broccoli, more antioxidants than a whole pomegranate, more protein than an egg,...
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May 06 2020 – Evan Lucas
Some Sneaky Bad Foods To Avoid … and some good ones, too
Marie Callendar's Chicken Pot Pie — while you might glance at the nutrition information and see that it's 520 calories and 800 mg of sodium … which is high anyway … look again … that serving size is HALF the pie. The whole thing is 1,040 calories, 22 grams of saturated fat (more than a day’s worth), and 1,600 mg...
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May 03 2020 – Evan Lucas
Quinoa. Superfood Extraordinaire
It seems the health trend is here to stay (shock gasp) and while I think we've made some pretty solid strides toward educating the American public at large ... we still have a long way to go. Recently, laws passed requiring restaurants and fast food joints to post the calorie counts in plain view. While I was both excited and...
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May 01 2020 – Evan Lucas
Get to know the Metabolic Effect
I was first introduced to Metabolic Effect nearly a year ago and loved it. After a near 6-month hiatus due to life and location, I took it up again on Tuesday evening. I'm finally less sore but happy to report that I missed it terribly and as such, want to share the wonder with you all. Workout stereotypes run a...
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April 30 2020 – Evan Lucas
Pilates Perks
I'll say it. I'm a yogi — a Pilates Person — but recently, this hype around "the other core workout" has gotten me curious. I just went through yoga teacher training while a good friend of mine went through Pilates Plus instructor training and all this talk of reformers, rings and the infamous hundreds has inspired me to do some...
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April 28 2020 – Evan Lucas
My IT Band Hurts. Fix It
The IT Band, formally known as the Illiotibial band, and the issues associated with it are no stranger to most runners. In chatting with running friends lately though, it seems that many people either don't know: 1. What it is or; 2. How to fix it. So what is the IT band? The IT band begins in the hip as the...
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April 26 2020 – Evan Lucas
Have Your Breakfast and Eat It Too
My mom hated breakfast. As a kid, I was conditioned to believe that breakfast foods were unhealthy and consisted of unnecessary calories. Breakfast was just an extra calorie dense meal and did not play a role in my life. Now I'm grown up and boy was she wrong. I'm a health conscious eater, generally being aware of my calorie intake,...
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April 24 2020 – Evan Lucas
Fish is a Great Way to Eat Healthy
When it comes to healthy eating, fish is always at the top of our list. Oily fish like two of my faves, salmon and tuna, are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids — which have been known to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce coronary heart disease. Although fish-heavy diets risk mercury exposure, the FDA recommends that people consume no more...
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March 12 2020 – Evan Lucas
Top 10 Best Brain Foods. Consume and Thrive
Captain Vitalyte here excited to report the top 10 foods proven to improve your mind and fuel your body. Which one is your favorite? Blueberries — Regular blueberry consumption improves memory function in addition to being rich in antioxidants. Research has also found that blues can reverse age-related issues relating to motor function, balance and coordination. Salmon — Rich in...
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March 10 2020 – Evan Lucas
Give Meatless Monday a Try
Vita Girl here! Since it’s Monday, I thought I would make a healthy living suggestion that I have already adopted: Meatless Mondays. Relax, I’m not asking you to give up meat entirely (I am not a vegetarian myself), but cutting down on your meat consumption by just one day a week can lower the amount of sodium and saturated fat...
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March 08 2020 – Evan Lucas
Staying Germ-Free at the Gym
Vita Girl here! Today I want to address a workout tip that you might not think about: avoiding germs at the gym. I know everyone’s sweaty and avoiding germs might seem like a lost cause, but a few simple antimicrobial tools can keep you from catching a cold or another illness while working out. Follow my health advice below and...
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March 06 2020 – Evan Lucas
Stop Sweat In Its Tracks
Full disclosure: I, Vita Girl, sweat when I run. A lot. I watch with envy as I pass girls without an ounce of sweat soiling their Lululemon outfits and don’t know how they do it! Gulping down an electrolyte replacement drink post-run hydrates me, but I set out to investigate what else I can do about the s-word (sweat). Even...
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March 04 2020 – Evan Lucas
Stay Cool When Temps Heat Up
There’s a new Vita Girl in town! For my first guest post for Vitalyte, I thought I’d make a confession: even though I know how good I’ll feel after my run, it is still a daily struggle to lace up. Lately, the excuse that has been popping into my brain before I get ready for my usual four-mile run is...
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March 02 2020 – Evan Lucas
Harnessing That Childlike Energy
As a blogger for Vitalyte, I have to level with you. I am not a huge endurance sports person anymore. Although I used to be. When I was a kid, I was a gymnast for nearly 10 years. I went to practice four times a week for four hours, and during competition season, I was competing in meets almost every...
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February 29 2020 – Evan Lucas
Water Love, More Great Reasons to Get Your H20!
I grew up in Seattle so it’s safe to say, I know a lot about water. It’s everywhere up there. There are two lakes surrounding the city, a vast Sound that it’s nestled in, and plenty of rivers and streams to keep all the fishermen in the Pacific Northwest happy. And the rain. Oh the rain. It seems to remind...
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February 27 2020 – Evan Lucas
Post Marathon Recovery Advice
Hello Vitalyte fans! Here are some great tips for post-marathon recovery (provided by the lovely Active.com). Listen up and get your body back on track. Step 1 — Recovery actually should start the minute you finish the race. As soon as you’re done, slowly wind your body down. After all, depending on if it was a half or a full,...
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February 25 2020 – Evan Lucas
Chi Running
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re a running enthusiast. If enthusiast is too strong a descriptor, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your time or maybe just enjoy it more. I’ve had my share of injuries. Years of gymnastics, dance and over-training will do that to you. I heard about Chi as I was searching for ways...
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