Afterwards, CF Cycle for Life participants will celebrate at a post-ride lunch and more! Registration:
$25 registration prior to October 1st
$35 registration October 1st – October 16th
$45 registration on event day (as space allows)

** $150 minimum fundraising due on or before October 17th, in addition to registration fees

Start Time: 09:00
Date: 10/17/2010

At the Take Shape for Life national convention in Dallas Texas last week our medical director Dr. Wayne Scott Anderson declared the 2000 Health Coaches in attendance all part of Gen H or the Health Generation.

We are all part of some diverse generation, my son is Gen X, I am part of the Baby Boomer Generation.  Dr. Anderson explained how Gen H is unique because it does not separate people based upon age.  Instead, Gen H will consist of everyone, no matter what age, race or sex, who is a part of the newest revolution to get this nation healthy!

We can all be part of Gen H by deciding to take responsibility for our health.  You may have noticed the government is not able to make you healthy or the insurance companies or the pharmaceutical industry, it is up to me and you!  Even my naturopath can not make me healthy, it is up to me to make the lifestyle changes necessary to support optimal health.

The Tualatin Fit City Challenge offers goals and tools to help you take responsibility for your health so you can join me in Gen H!

The Portland area was ranked as the country’s fifth most-fit city, according to the American Fitness Index produced by the American College of Sports Medicine.

The region’s strengths and advantages included:

• Lower death rate for cardiovascular disease.

• More acres of parkland per capita.• High number of primary health care providers per capita.• A lower percentage or smokers, and a lower percentage of the population with diabetes.

• More farmers markets per capita.

 Opportunities and challenges included:

 • Higher death rate for diabetes.

• Fewer recreation centers and swimming pools per capital.

• Lower level of state requirements for physical education classes.

 The top five cities were Washington, D.C., at No. 1, followed by Boston, Minneapolis and Seattle. Oklahoma City ranked No. 50, the lowliest city.

 The complete report is here.

Read more: Portland ranks No. 5 for fitness – Portland Business Journal

Allan Lombos
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April 12, 2010, 7:00AM

I have to admit, I think this race’s retro logo would be worth registering just to get the t-shirt.

Fit City 5k (Tualatin)

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010

Where: Juanita Poll Center in the Tualatin Community Park

What time: DOR registration starts at 8:30a and the race starts at 9a

Register:
Online via PayPal by April 14th for $20 per person or DOR for $30 per person. Families of 3 or more get a discount when signing up before the 16th at Road Runner Sports for only $15 per
person. Registration includes snacks at the finish, a t-shirt, and yes, friends, there will be prizes!

The run will start at Tualatin Community Park – where we had our RunOregon Tualatin group run on April 8th. The course makes use of the Tualatin River pedestrian bridge and the paved paths in Tigard’s Cook Park, and is part of a much larger event called the Fit City Health Fair, which will provide health and fitness information for runners and non-runners of all ages.

Here is the full schedule for the Fit City Health Fair – which is FREE – and takes place after the 5k:

Free Health Screenings & Services
10:00am – 2:00pm

• • Lions Multiple Health Screening Unit-Visual Acuity, Glaucoma, Blood Pressure, Hearing and for Diabetes with 4 hour fasting prior to screening
  • Balance Master Fisk Fall Assessment-Provided by Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
  • Using Wii for Fitness, Health & Rehabilitation-Provided by Providence Bridgeport Health Center

Speaker Presentations & Discussions

10:30-11:30a – Internet Safety, presented by the Tualatin Police Dept., in the Lafke House

10:30-11:30a – Medicine Beyond Drugs & Surgery, presented by Dr. Jeff Clark, in the Juanita Pohl Center

12:00-1:00p – When to go to the Emergency Room, presented by Barbara Moore, MD, Meridian Park Medical Center, in the Juanita Pohl Center

12:00-1:00p – Combating Childhood Obesity-A Community Effort, presented by Lou Ogden and Monique Beikman in the Lafke House

It is crisp, slightly sweet, juicy, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C.
Jicama is found in two forms: agua (watery juice) and leche (milky juice) and can weigh between a few
ounces to six pounds! It is covered in a fibrous dust-brown skin that must be peeled off. Inside is a crispy white
flesh.
It can be steamed, baked, boiled, mashed, or fried. It can be sautéed, stir-fried, or simmered. Use it as a
scooper for dips or add to a fresh fruit salad. Jicama is low in starch and low in calories and can be used in many innovative ways. Don’t judge the jicama by its skin! Give it a try.

Jicama, Shiitake and Scallop Stir-Fry
Serves 4
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps cut into strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock

Sprinkle the vinegar and sesame oil over the scallops and let them marinate for 30 minutes. In a wok, heat the vegetable oil. Cook the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the scallops, jicama, and green onions and stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Stir in the stock and cook another 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

For most people walking a 5k, an elaborate plan isn’t necessary. However, for the novice runner, getting help with the training program should be the first step. Books on training, personal trainers or coaches, and websites offering training advice are abundant, but its quality, not quantity that matters when finding an effective training plan. Find a reputable source that walks you through all the steps for your fitness level. Training programs should always be progressive so you can slowly build to your goal fitness level and prevent injury. This component of training plans stands true for all levels of runners and walkers.

Safety should be your first priority when training. This may include a proper warm up, post-exercise stretching, and proper eating and hydration. Interval training may also be a part of your program to help build speed and endurance. Please see your health care provider before starting any new exercise program.

Now that I have your attention, what exactly is “hara hachi bu”? That is the name of
the Okinawan practice of eating until you feel 80% full. Besides being much leaner than the typical resident of North America, Okinawans tend to live longer while in good health – many to age 90 and 100+. Following the practice of “hara hachi bu,” Okinawans tend to have a lower body mass index, resulting in a lowered risk for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer – three of the biggest causes of ill health and death in our country.

Thinking the payoff of a lowered risk for chronic disease is not worth always feeling hungry? Know this. Okinawans are also amongst the happiest people in the world. Here’s the thing. It takes 20 minutes for the “full” feeling to reach your brain. So, while you may only feel 80% full at the end of your meal, waiting 20 minutes often leads to a feeling of 100% full by allowing your brain to receive the complete message from your stomach. Thus we have an 80/20 rule: eat to 80% fullness, wait 20 minutes to feel full, and extend your healthy life span by 10 or more years!