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HELPFUL NUTRITION TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SUMMER
5. Snack at work. Bring snacks to work and graze throughout the day. When you eat more often—five to six times per day— you’re far less likely to overeat and more likely to stay energized. 6. Hydrate often. The summer heat makes you more susceptible to dehydration. Start off your day by drinking two glasses of water and keep drinking at each meal, as well as before and after your workout, to stay hydrated. Carry a water bottle with you as a reminder to stay hydrated. 7. Recover with a post-workout shake. After exercising, blend your favorite summer fruits and a scoop of whey protein into a shake to kickstart the muscle-building process, help your body recover from training, and boost your energy levels. 8. Pre-plan your meals. You plan your weekend getaways and activities for summer. Why not your meals? Make it easy by preparing all of your food on Sunday so that you have enough meals for the week. The best part: You’ll save money. http://www.coreperformance.com/daily/live- better/15-nutriton-tips-for-a-healthy-summer.html
Summer weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues, and outdoor dinners are finally here, but these gatherings are often loaded with high-calorie pasta salads, chips, ice cream, cocktails and beers. Enjoy your warm weather favorites while keeping your nutrition in check with the tips below. 1. Drink green tea instead of sweet tea. Green tea has a natural component that helps speed up your metabolism. Skip the box tea and opt for the brew-it-yourself with boiling water and a tea-bag-type tea. 2. Serve seafood. Summer is the ideal time to get the freshest catch from your local grocer. Grill salmon, tuna, lobster, steamer clams, and calamari for a low- calorie, protein-packed lunch or dinner. 3. Don’t skip breakfast. When you wake up in the morning, your body is running on fumes. Eating a breakfast with protein, carbs, and healthy fat kicks your metabolism into high gear and provides energy for the day. 4. Enjoy summer fruits and veggies. It’s easy to sink into a vegetable rut, eating the same boring veggies week after week, but with summer comes fresh choices. Including a mix of in-season colorful veggies in your meals gives your body a nutrient kick.
Tyler Proctor PT Aide/Technician
Tyler started working at FPT as an aide 3 years ago. He chose Functional PT because of the affinity with his education. What attracted him to the clinic was the work environment with open-minded views and the ability to constantly learn new things fromother staffmembers. He is anOakland University student who will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science this fall. We are glad to have Tyler working on our team as he has a friendly and outgoing personality that adds to the energy level of our clinic that can assist greatly when working hard on getting better. When he is not studying or working you can find him surfing on the lake in the summer or skiing the slopes in the winter.
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Thoracic dagger stretch / “Dagger” Stretch This stretch works wonders if you have neck stiffness/tightness between the shoulder blades or need relief after prolonged computer work. - Stand tall - Drop your head forward - Clasp your hands together - Point your index fingers down to the floor at a 40° angle and push your index finger as far down the angle as you can - Hold 10 sec. repeat 3-5 times - Discontinue stretching if numbness or tingling occurs
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