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Recipe of the Week: Natural Sports Drink
It’s important to keep in mind that, when it comes to intensive or prolonged exercise, calories and carbohydrates actually support weight loss and fitness. “It’s a contradiction, but you really do need the calories to perform well,” says Barbara Lewin, RD, LD. “The calories are what’s enabling you to work out at your best. if you’re not well-fueled, you’re not going to work out as hard.”
Lewin, a sports nutritionist who works with professional and Olympic athletes, as well as “regular” gym-goers, shares her go-to mix for a healthful, natural alternative sports drink.
- 3.5 cups water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
An eight-ounce serving provides 50 calories and 110 mg sodium, according to Lewin.
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Today was a hula-hooping good time thanks to Robin. Having fun with the hoops (and laughing at many people trying to hulu hoop) almost helps me forget the pain my arms and chest are in. Almost.
Who thought hill runs would be a nice way to recover.
The hulu hooping champs though have to be Abby and Kate S. It looks like they have had a little too much practice.
Have a great weekend. And see everyone on Monday.
Holy Hulu Hoop Batman! My arms!!!
It hurts to try and draw I suppose I should throw the towel in on this work day.
Thanks Robin! Tough workout + hula hoops = Super Fun Friday.
Oh the nostalgia of hula hooping!! So much fun, but now I need some serious rest… a full week of Daniel’s devilish workouts plus Kathleen’s killer weights and yoga and EVERY body part is in pain… thanks for the good times!!!