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Living Well...Saturday, January 18th, 2014...Page 3
Jennifer Edwards
Staff Writer
Many of us will make a New Years res-
olution to lose weight in 2014 but these
good intentions often fall by the wayside
before the end of January.
One of the reasons people find it so hard
to lose weight is they think the secret to
weight loss lies in not eating as much food
as they usually would.
The only problem with that is if you
dont eat enough food, your body thinks it
is starving and goes into starvation mode,
said Big Lake Chiropractor Stacy Boone
of Boone Family Chiropractic and
Wellness. Then it is just about impossible
to lose any weight.
Dr. Boone initially lost 40 pounds using
the Weight Watchers point system and has
been keeping it off by managing her diet
and running.
I just did it to feel healthier, she said.
Counting calories is hard. The point sys-
tem is much easier. But when I first started
counting points, I found I wasnt eating
enough. I was only eating about half my
points. I lost weight when I started eating
more.
Dr. Boone said she has been heavy all
her life and weighs less now than she did
when she was in high school and weighed
over 200 pounds.
I was always active and I carried it
well, she said. I tried for years to lose the
weight. Finally I did it. Since then I have
been challenging myself to do other
things.
When I started this, I just wanted to be
able to run further than I could before,
said Dr. Boone. I signed up for my first
5K, then the Lakes Run. I found running
was a stress reliever.
That was in 2011. In 2012, Dr. Stacy
decided to compete in a triathlon at
Annandale, a move which made her
change up her exercise routine a little. She
went on to run a half marathon, the
Womens Rock, on Labor Day weekend.
Now I find I prefer to just run the short
races or the fun stuff like the mud run, she
said. Running was taking up too much of
my time.
Dr. Boone continues to eat healthy, con-
suming more fruits and vegetables and
lean meats cooked in a healthier way. She
chooses whole grains over processed
foods.
I shop the outer ring of the grocery
store, she said. And I eat more home
cooked foods. I never follow fad diets, just
avoid carbs and drink lots of water.
Avoid Diet Soda
Avoiding diet sodas is another counter-
intuitive move for people trying to lose
weight, as Kevin Bame, gourmet chef
from A Catered Event, found out.
I used to drink eight to 10 diet pops
every day, he said. Then I found out that
diet pop is worse than sugar pop because
of the artificial sweeteners. They are made
of chemicals and they are not natural.
I had always been heavy, Bame said.
Even in high school, I was the chubby
kid who couldnt run around the track. In
our family, food equated to love and there
was a whole lot of love in our home.
I just wanted to feel better and to feel
better about myself, he said. So I joined
a gym.
Initially Bame lost weight but then his
weight loss plateaued and he began to gain
some back. He knew he needed a better
answer.
I didnt understand the importance of
diet, Bame said. Then I started working
with a new trainer, George Kadlec. He was
the one who taught me the 80-20 principal.
Weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise.
I started seeing huge successes when I
changed my diet.
Kevin cut out sugar, flour and potatoes
and began eating six or seven small meals
every day. He also increased his fluid
intake and drinks a gallon to a gallon and a
half of water every day.
Losing weight was a process. He lost
over 90 pounds. Giving up flour and sugar
was not easy.
Your body has become addicted to it,
he said. It took about three and a half
months. Instead of sugar, if I want some-
thing sweet I use honey or agave nectar or
real maple syrup. I will sometimes eat one
square of dark chocolate.
Eat Fresh
Kevin learned to eat fresh fruit early in
the morning because it contains a high
amount of carbohydrates in the form of
fructose, a natural sugar, so he could burn
off the calories during the rest of the day.
He will also eat a piece of fruit after he has
done his daily workout.
Your body continues to burn more calo-
ries after you exercise for up to 48 hours,
he said.
Bame jump starts his metabolism in the
morning with a protein shake and a banana
to get some carbohydrates into his system
quickly. He also drinks at least eight
ounces of water.
Sometimes we think we are hungry
when we are really thirsty, he said.
An hour later, its time for breakfast, a
cup of Greek yogurt and a little granola
with a tablespoonful of raw honey and a
handful of raw almonds.
If you keep fueling your body constant-
ly rather than eating one big meal, it keeps
your metabolism going and you start to
burn calories, he said.
Two hours later, its time for another
small meal of healthy protein a little
healthy fat and some carbohydrates. Lunch
is a salad with some lean protein, fish or
chicken, or a lettuce wrap.
He likes to work out early in the after-
noon, then snacks on fruit. Dinner is anoth-
er salad. Sometimes he eats a cup of brown
rice. Every day he eats an avocado and
some almonds.
I stay way from potatoes, Bame said
Sweet potatoes are a better choice. At
about 8 p.m. I have a snack, usually half a
Eat Continued on page 6
Eat right, eat well, lose weight
Dr. Stacy Boone
Kevin Bame, before and after. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards)
Living Well...Saturday, January 18th, 2014...Page 4
By Ken Francis
Staff Writer
Years ago, Physical Education (PE)
classes in schools were not as structured or
goal-oriented as they are today.
Many gym glasses were not much more
than an hour break from regular classes for
playing basketball, dodgeball or other
sports activities - with some exercises
mixed in.
But things have changed over the years.
Now there are national standards that dic-
tate what can and should be taught in PE
and health classes.
The Minnesota Dept. of Education the
goal of health education and PE programs
in Minnesota is to offer students educa-
tional opportunities that promote healthy,
lifelong lifestyle decisions.
For the 2012-13 school year, every
Minnesota school district was required to
adopt the five National Standards for
Physical Education, which were developed
by the National Association for Sport and
Physical Education.
The ultimate goal is to develop physical-
ly-literate students who, (1) have learned
the skills necessary to participate in a vari-
ety of physical activities; (2) know the
implications of and the benefits from
involvement in various types of physical
activities; (3) participate regularly in phys-
ical activity; (4) are physically fit and (5)
value physical activity and its contribu-
tions to a healthful lifestyle.
In addition, every school district must
have locally developed standards in health
education.
In Big Lake Schools, this varies by
grade, trimester and individual student.
At the elementary level, health classes
are taught inside the normal every-day cur-
riculum, and classes rotate with physical
education throughout the year on a six-day
cycle.
At the middle school, students have
physical education every other day and
health once per trimester.
At the high school level, it varies by indi-
vidual student since they have the option
to take additional classes as electives,
says Kayla Stai, communications and
public outreach specialist with the Big
Lake School District.
However, in ninth and 10th grade, stu-
dents are required to take one class per
trimester. In 11th and 12th grade, they can
take PE and health as elective classes.
Big Lake has 12 staff who teach PE and
health: High school - Nick Keenan,
Michelle Moen, Karissa Welle, and Evan
Warnert; Middle school - Steve Klein,
Michael Morehead, Desirae Nelson, and
Anita Skinner; Elementary school- Kyle
Johnson, Andrew Noble, Simona
Samuelson and Lowell Streit.
At the elementary level, classes are 30
minutes long. Middle school classes are
51 minutes long, and at the high school,
classes are 41 minutes long.
Exercise & Activities
PE classes for ninth and 10th grade are
one year long and meet daily. Freshmen
classes focus on training in team sports
such as basketball, volleyball, hockey,
swimming, football, and soccer. Bowling
and skiing are two field trips taken.
Sophomore PE class is designed to pro-
vide students with daily physical exercise
and the knowledge and experience of vari-
ous lifetime sports. Individual sports
include tennis, racquetball, bowling, social
dance, weightlifting, table tennis, bad-
minton, golf, archery, eclipseball, starball
and pickleball.
Sophomore health deals with mental
health, death and dying, drugs and alcohol,
chronic and infections disease, human sex-
uality and First Aid/CPR.
PE teacher Nick Keenan has his students
do various physical activities while wear-
ing heart rate monitors, like working out to
a video, doing laps, etc. The heart rate
monitors, promote individualized instruc-
tion and assessment, resulting in accounta-
bility. The exercise addresses Standards 2
& 3.
We talk about what maximum heart
rate and target heart rate zone is and how
they can use them to design a quality car-
diovascular workout, says Keenan. I
have a goal in my class when we use the
heart rate monitors to have students main-
tain a heart rate between 150 and 185, or
about 70 to 90 percent of their maximum
heart rate during the class period.
Keenan periodically checks students
heart rate monitors, and tries to motivate
them to meet the expectation. The students
can receive immediate feedback by check-
ing their own heart rate and increasing or
decreasing their activity level to stay in the
target heart rate zone.
Weights & Muscles
The freshmen PE class is just starting
introduction to weight training.
Students will be learning components
of designing fitness plans, which helps
them to learn what exercises target certain
muscle groups, says PE teacher Evan
Warnert.
Kids Continued on page 7
Kids learning more
ways to stay healthy
STUDENT GARRETT ANDERSON
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Photos)
BIG LAKE 10TH GRADE Lifting class group does a medicine ball
exercise.
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Living Well...Saturday, January 18th, 2014...Page 6
Although consumers say they are at least somewhat
knowledgeable about nutrition, new research from the
International Food Information Council (IFIC) shows
several wide gaps between American's perception of
their nutrient intakes and reality..
"While there is some disparity between per-
ceived nutrient adequacy and actual nutri-
ent intake, it is notable that consumers
recognize the benefits their food can
offer," says Sarah Romotsky, regis-
tered dietitian and associate direc-
tor of health and wellness at the
IFIC Foundation. "Indeed,
health-promoting foods and food
components, like blueberries,
yogurt, fish, milk and fortified
breads and breakfast cereals, play
an important role in meeting nutri-
ent needs and improving overall
health."
According to the 2013 IFIC
Functional Foods Consumer survey, how-
ever, the majority of respondents (almost 70 per-
cent) believe they fall short of meeting "all or nearly
all" of their nutritional needs.
What's more, a comparison of the survey's findings
and National Health
and Nutrition
Examination Survey
data shows gaps
between how many
believe their intakes
are adequate versus
recommended daily
intakes or nutrient
intake recommenda-
tions (Dietary
Reference Intakes
from the Institute of
Medicine). For nutri-
ents such as vitamin
D (68 percent per-
ception vs. 32 per-
cent consumption),
potassium (61 per-
cent vs. less than 3
percent) and fiber
(67 percent vs. 5 percent), the discrepancy between
perception and reality is glaring.
The high percentage of consumers who are meeting
their needs for B vitamins may be a testament to how
fortification can help consumers meet their nutrient
needs.
"Breads, rice and cereals, which are
often fortified with B Vitamins, may be
helping consumers meet their B vita-
min needs, without the consumer
realizing the added value," says
Romotsky.
However, there are still
gaps in knowledge and consump-
tion of a variety of other beneficial
components, such as omega-3 fatty
acids, lutein, flavonoids and zeax-
anthin.
The good news, though, according to
the survey, is that consumer interest in
learning more about foods with benefits
beyond basic nutrition remains high. Almost
nine in 10 Americans say they are interested in
learning more about foods that have health benefits
beyond basic nutrition, but cited barriers such as price.
For more information, visit www.foodinsight.org.
How do Americans
perceive satisfying
nutritional needs?
Eat Continued from page 3________________________________
cup of Greek yogurt with a little honey. And I have a protein
shake before I go to bed.
I actually eat more food than I did before, he said. It does
keep my metabolism going and I am used to it now. If you do it
diligently, it works.
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There are four different workouts and
four groups in a class. Each group does a
different workout each day, and then the
cycle starts over: day 1 - chest/triceps; day
2 - back/biceps; day 3 - shoulders/legs; day
4 - total body (stability ball workouts,
medicine ball workouts, kettle bell work-
outs, yoga, group cardio, etc.)
For each workout there are eight to 10
exercises. Students rotate through all exer-
cises two or three times by going station-
to-station at 1.5 minutes per station.
In the end, each group will get to do
each workout three times, giving them a
well-balanced fitness plan and teaching
them how to stagger workouts to not over-
work certain muscle groups, says
Warnert, and to educate them on which
exercise targets specific muscles.
Healthy Living
In addition to the physical component,
students learn about lifestyles that promote
good health.
Different classes focus on teaching kids
how their diet and daily habits affect their
health.
Eighth-graders learn about the bodys
systems and organs and in that class,
students have an assignment requiring
them to create a body systems booklet that
covers eight body systems, including
drawings of the organs, how they function
while identifying common health prob-
lems related to those organs and body sys-
tems.
This aligns with Health Standard One,
says Stai. Students will comprehend con-
cepts related to health promotion and dis-
ease prevention to enhance health.
Food and Nutrition, a class for students
in 10th to 12th grade, emphasizes the fun-
damental principles of nutrition, consumer
skills, and basic food preparation tech-
niques.
In that class, students learn how to
select, store, safely prepare and serve a
variety of foods. Not only do they learn to
associate good food with good health, they
(Left) 10TH GRADE STUDENT
Michael Loeffler checks his heart
rate on the Polar watch. (Above)
Teacher Nick Keenan also notes
Loeffler's heart rate.
also work to promote good health in the
community. In one assignment, they expe-
rience quantity cookery by preparing a
meal for a community group.
So, through PE and health classes, stu-
dents are working at getting healthy, stay-
ing healthy and living a healthy lifestyle
for the rest of their lives.
ALEX WEBER does bicep
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As the winter months drag on, cabin
fever sets in for many people. However,
being cooped up inside is even harder for
people suffering from asthma and allergies
because more time indoors means greater
exposure to indoor allergens. Although
mold, pet dander and dust mites are often
blamed for sneezing and itchy eyes this
time of year, the National Pest
Management Association (NPMA) warns
that winter pests such as cockroaches and
rodents can also be common asthma and
allergy triggers.
"The saliva, urine and fecal droppings
from cockroaches and rodents contain
allergen proteins known to elicit allergic
reactions and asthma attacks," said Dr.
Jorge Parada, medical advisor for the
NPMA. "During the winter months, cock-
roaches and rodents seek shelter from the
elements inside homes, thereby increasing
allergic reactions among those people who
suffer from allergies and asthma."
According to the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation
of America (AAFA),
cockroach aller-
gens are present
in 63 percent of
A m e r i c a n
homes, and
mouse allergens
in 82 percent.
Moreover, the
number of homes
containing cockroach
allergens increases to as
many as 78 to 98 percent in urban
areas.
"It's important for a person suffering
from allergy or asthma symptoms to see
his or her doctor. A medical professional
will be able to test for a cockroach
allergy, as well as other
common allergens,"
Parada advised.
"Although there
is no cure for
asthma, asthma
can be con-
trolled through
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ment and man-
agement of envi-
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A doctor may recom-
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mines and decongestant medica-
tions to manage symptoms, and may also
prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication
and bronchodilators."
The NPMA recommends the following
tips to help keep allergy-causing pests out:
* Seal cracks and holes around the outside
of the home, including utility pipes.
* Properly ventilate basements and crawl
spaces to prevent moisture buildup.
* Keep counters free of crumbs, and vacu-
um floors often to reduce the accumulation
of allergens.
* Keep garbage in a sealed container, and
dispose of it regularly.
* Pay extra attention to kitchens and bath-
rooms -- especially under appliances and
sinks -- as these areas are particularly vul-
nerable to cockroach infestations.
For more information about health
risks of pests and to find a pest
professional in your neighborhood, visit
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As the winter months drag on, cabin
fever sets in for many people. However,
being cooped up inside is even harder for
people suffering from asthma and allergies
because more time indoors means greater
exposure to indoor allergens. Although
mold, pet dander and dust mites are often
blamed for sneezing and itchy eyes this
time of year, the National Pest
Management Association (NPMA) warns
that winter pests such as cockroaches and
rodents can also be common asthma and
allergy triggers.
"The saliva, urine and fecal droppings
from cockroaches and rodents contain
allergen proteins known to elicit allergic
reactions and asthma attacks," said Dr.
Jorge Parada, medical advisor for the
NPMA. "During the winter months, cock-
roaches and rodents seek shelter from the
elements inside homes, thereby increasing
allergic reactions among those people who
suffer from allergies and asthma."
According to the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation
of America (AAFA),
cockroach aller-
gens are present
in 63 percent of
A m e r i c a n
homes, and
mouse allergens
in 82 percent.
Moreover, the
number of homes
containing cockroach
allergens increases to as
many as 78 to 98 percent in urban
areas.
"It's important for a person suffering
from allergy or asthma symptoms to see
his or her doctor. A medical professional
will be able to test for a cockroach
allergy, as well as other
common allergens,"
Parada advised.
"Although there
is no cure for
asthma, asthma
can be con-
trolled through
medical treat-
ment and man-
agement of envi-
ronmental triggers.
A doctor may recom-
mend the use of antihista-
mines and decongestant medica-
tions to manage symptoms, and may also
prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication
and bronchodilators."
The NPMA recommends the following
tips to help keep allergy-causing pests out:
* Seal cracks and holes around the outside
of the home, including utility pipes.
* Properly ventilate basements and crawl
spaces to prevent moisture buildup.
* Keep counters free of crumbs, and vacu-
um floors often to reduce the accumulation
of allergens.
* Keep garbage in a sealed container, and
dispose of it regularly.
* Pay extra attention to kitchens and bath-
rooms -- especially under appliances and
sinks -- as these areas are particularly vul-
nerable to cockroach infestations.
For more information about health
risks of pests and to find a pest
professional in your neighborhood, visit
www.pestworld.org.
It's that time of year. It starts as a tickle
in your throat, a sneeze, a cough, until soon
you're mouth feels stuffed with cotton, and
you're going through tissues in Costco-size
quantities. Welcome to the cold and flu
season -- officially December through
March -- and there is still no cure.
There are, however, things you can do to
avoid infection, while protecting friends
and family
from these
pesky viruses.
The Centers for
D i s e a s e
Control and
Prevention rec-
ommend the
following tips:
* Get a shot.
It's best to be
proactive, not
reactive, when
fighting the flu,
say experts, so
getting a flu
shot is the first
step in doing battle -- and the sooner the
better. "The flu shot doesn't work right
away," says Nathan Limb, pharmacy
supervisor for Walgreens in Chicago's cen-
tral district. "It takes about two weeks to
boost the immune system once you've
received it."
* Wash your hands. Soap and water are
your best friends during this season.
Washing your hands, both front and back,
for 15-seconds plus (the time it takes to
sing "Happy Birthday" three times, or the
ABCs will do it) is key. This is especially
important when working in common areas
such as copy rooms or front offices.
* Drink plenty of liquids. It's important to
stay hydrated, and while certain juices
have been shown to prevent fewer cold
symptoms, drinking water every day, all
day, is a better option, say experts. Without
water, no living thing can survive, which
means it is crucial to maintaining optimal
health. While water has a myriad of health
benefits, research has shown that not all
waters are created
equal, and that some
waters have more
health benefits than
others. This, say
experts, is why
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ionized water, such
as Alkame Water,
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health plan. Doctors
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alkalinity because it
allows for more
effective hydration,
which supports an
optimal pH-balanced body and is a power-
ful source of antioxidants, which boost the
immune system, while also enhancing
energy levels and overall health.
* Keep your distance. If you do get sick,
it's important to stay home so you can get
better quickly and not spread germs to oth-
ers. The rule of thumb is to stay home for
at least 24 hours after a fever is gone with-
out use of medicine that lowers the fever.
This will ensure you are past the point
where you are likely to spread the virus to
others.
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(BPT) - The new year is an ideal time to
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Consider (quick) cardio
Even on the busiest of days, find 15 min-
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Well-child check-ups are recommended at the following ages: 2-4 weeks, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 years and every other year thereafter.
Regular visits for shots and check ups, when your child is healthy, will diminish the number of irregular visits needed when sick. It will also give you a
chance to ask the questions you forgot to ask when your child was sick.
A well-child check-up should include: information about good physical & mental health, a complete physical exam, checks on development and growth,
hearing check, vision check, lab tests as needed and shots as needed.
For questions regarding well-child check-ups, help finding a doctor or dentist,
help arranging transportation or an interpreter,
Call Sherburne County Health & Human Services!
Ask to talk to a Child & Teen Check-up staff person.
763-765-4000 1-800-433-5239
The Kids Klinic can help. Call the above number.