Go to Sleep!

The speaker on Healthy Eating at the Maintain No Gain Kickoff last Thursday gave a really amazing and insightful presentation .

One of the things that she emphasized was the importance of sleep, because it's a time for rejuvenation for the body. However, a big question for me was how do I get enough sleep and still make it for early morning workouts?

I came across an interesting article on precisely this question from one of the top sports training programs in town, Rogue Training Systems. Check out the article for useful tips!

Your Holiday Challenge - Maintain No Gain!

No better way to start the holiday season than with a kick off to the Maintain No Gain Challenge! Please join us for Kickoff Breakfast on November 19, with speaker on Healthy Eating
9:00 a.m. in Room 2-400A!

(Epi)Curious about healthy eating recipes? Click here to get your creative juices flowing..

National Running Day!

Thanks to all of you who came out to celebrate National Running Day today!

The weather was gorgeous, and the company was fun! Here are some of the moments we captured...



Photos, music & video by Mitra & Sharanya

Start Walking!

Today, April 8, is National Start! Walking Day, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Don't forget to wear your sneakers and get 30 minutes of walking into your day. Don't have 30 minutes? Don't worry. You can get the same benefits by doing three 10-minute walks. Visit http://www.mystartonline.org/ to download free walking plans and find a walking path in your area.

Why Texercise?

One of my main goals of joining Texercise was to get back to my exercise routine that I had abandoned a few months ago due to health reasons. It has been a difficult two-month period for my health. Before this period, I was able to run 12miles and swim 2.4miles, but now after nearly a month and half of not working out, I am struggling through a 2mile run. More than the physical activity, what tires me out is the mental chatter... when I have to face my own unmet expectations of where I should/ought to be. I'm confident that it's just a question of time before I return to my usual form. In the interim, managing my expectations of my fitness will be challenging. To enjoy the process of physical activities more, I think I need to let go of these expectations.

Texercise presents a really great opportunity and fuels my motivation to start exercising regularly again. I got the green light from my doc two weeks ago to "exercise in moderation", so working out 30min every day for the next 12 weeks sounds like a great plan.

Exercise and nutrition definitely go hand in hand. When I have exercised more, I've definitely paid more attention what I eat (mostly because I don't want to feel awful before working out). With a lack of exercise, I've seen myself slipping into poor nutrition.

Now that I've started a routine, though, I'm feeling so much more energetic and cheerful! :) It's surprising how a little bit of exercise can liven up your day!

The Statesman Capital 10K benefitting Meals on Wheels & More

In 1978, disco ruled and the first Statesman Capitol 10,000 attracted 3,400 participants. Thirty-two years later, CAP 10 rules and attracts participants by the tens of thousands — whether running or walking, serious or silly — from Austin and around the world. The Statesman Capitol 10,000 is now the largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation. This year the proceeds of the race will be benefiting Meal on Wheels and More Austin. If you are a supporter of Meal on Wheels and More come and participate in the Statesman Capitol 10,000. Families, friends and athletes, come one, come all and take part in this annual rite of spring.

Visit www.statesman.com/cap10k to register.

If you are a Meals on Wheels and More volunteer please contact Mina Rofeh at mrofeh@mealsonwheelsandmore.org for information about receiving a special registration rate.

Don't Want to Run?

VOLUNTEER for the Statesman Capital 10K!

Packet pick-up & Late Registration - Location TBA

Friday, March 27, 2009
1st shift: 9.00am - 12.30pm
2nd shift: 12.00pm -3.30pm
3rd shift: 3.00pm - 6.30pm
4th shift: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday, March 28, 2009
1st shift: 9.00am - 12.30pm
2nd shift: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
3rd shift: 3.30pm - 7.30pm

Finish Line Water Stop - Auditorium Shores:
Sunday, March 29, 2009 8.00am - 12.00pm (approx)

Get a volunteer T-Shirt and join the Volunteer party after the race on Sunday from 11.00am - 2.00pm. Just wear your volunteer T-shirt to get in!

The week before the race, you will receive an email with specific details about your assignment and the party. To volunteer or ask questions, email mrofeh@meansonwheelsandmore.org

Stretching and Breathing Workshop by Cori

Put it on your calendar for Tuesday, March 24th!
11:00 am
400A, Tower II
Wear what you would to work. These excerises are meant to be done throughout the day in our normal business clothes.
And, if you have never had a shoulder massage by Cori, then sign up for a free demo! Sign-up sheet on Caroline's door.
See you all there!

Free Yoga in the Spring!

Here's some exciting news for all you Yoga enthusiasts! Thanks to Lisa Ake for this info!

Yoga Yoga in the Park - FREE
March 4 - March 25Wednesdays, 12-1 PM

The Austin Parks Foundation, Downtown Austin Alliance, and Yoga Yoga have teamed up to bring downtown Austin free, outdoor yoga classes at Republic Square Park every Wednesday in March at noon. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Classes will be led by registered yoga teachers from Yoga Yoga. Republic Square Park is between 4th and 5th Streets on Guadalupe at 422 Guadalupe St.

Click here for more details.