tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78469684525585748342024-03-05T05:09:11.182-08:00Stroller Strides - Bend, ORUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-12503137895872137512010-03-04T20:21:00.001-08:002010-03-04T20:22:53.970-08:00SpringOh my gosh...where have I been. So many changes going on at Stroller Strides. New pricing, new schedule, still great workout! We are moving outside April 5th and have added new classes. We will be offering classes Monday thru Fridays every week! Woo Hoo! More options to get your fitness in! Check the website for more info. <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">www.strollerstrides.net/bend</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-41287903872396068662009-10-26T20:29:00.000-07:002009-10-26T20:34:27.689-07:00Get in Shape Before the Holidays!How many of us make the New Year's Resolution to get more exercise? Why not get a jump start on fitness and begin your workout routine before the holidays start. You will fell less guilty about indulgining at holiday parties and will have more energy for all of the holiday shopping!<br /><br />Join Stroller Strides now through the end of December and get 1/2 off your registration fee. Click on the Stroller strides website for more info.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">www.strollerstrides.net/bend</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-17410026816788166212009-09-09T16:22:00.001-07:002009-09-09T16:33:14.525-07:00Grand ReOpening PartyStroller Strides is under new ownership! My name is Shannon Swedenborg and I recently purchased the Bend Stroller Strides franchise. I have been coming to class since March and loved it so much that when Debi decided to sell I jumped at the chance! I am a high school teacher who is taking time off to be home with my little boy, Owen. I am excited to take on this new adventure and hope you all come along for the ride! Join us for our Grand ReOpening Class and Party!<br /><br /><br /><br />FREE Class, raffle prizes and refreshments!<br /><br />Wednesday, September 16, 2009<br /><br />9:00-10:30 am<br /><br />Larkspur Park-Senior Center<br />1700 SE Reed Mkt RD<br /><br />See you then!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-3965595118860116202009-08-04T08:37:00.000-07:002009-08-04T08:49:48.509-07:00Striding through summer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4HqcCQ07bAdhIIHOiR7xyRpfjSAcCSIUwgkiYGLumrYPwxzGrLX3KJb0K-SdZkVtG_WFuzASUgAC4CO05AVmraTFG6WOlcUHmPcyQ4UH2ctgvrFe75qZkK_xgv7s_7eKKSRzp9YsmF3V/s1600-h/baby-in-innertube.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4HqcCQ07bAdhIIHOiR7xyRpfjSAcCSIUwgkiYGLumrYPwxzGrLX3KJb0K-SdZkVtG_WFuzASUgAC4CO05AVmraTFG6WOlcUHmPcyQ4UH2ctgvrFe75qZkK_xgv7s_7eKKSRzp9YsmF3V/s320/baby-in-innertube.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366136321987195442" border="0" /></a>We're in the throes of summer and while it's been hot hot hot, it sure feels good to be outside, to push the limits and spend quality time with other moms and my kids.<br /><br />I'm amazed at how great I feel after a hard workout and a morning spent laughing and talking with the moms in our class. It really gives me a boost.<br /><br />If you haven't been to class in a while or are looking for a great full body workout along with some meaningful interaction with other moms, please join us. We'd love to have you!<br /><br />Please visit <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">STROLLER STRIDES of Bend</a> to get all the details.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-82552276599089468322009-04-29T17:06:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:17:29.904-07:00We're Moving Outdoors!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwUdtBXPyJ08MiLhm88UfEyP9hJpYE8TqhYLCa7MfmxW3A1ysXgUlP1brcIHRLgivzAf_-R5a5GBMmJ7G-novlzA3ulDgkxncE2giMiXIlZxHoKi82x674quF2YNc3vMmtiZJsr8A9eUT/s1600-h/ss+moms+for+blog+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwUdtBXPyJ08MiLhm88UfEyP9hJpYE8TqhYLCa7MfmxW3A1ysXgUlP1brcIHRLgivzAf_-R5a5GBMmJ7G-novlzA3ulDgkxncE2giMiXIlZxHoKi82x674quF2YNc3vMmtiZJsr8A9eUT/s320/ss+moms+for+blog+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330271906575996626" border="0" /></a>Stroller Strides of Bend is moving outdoors on Monday, May 11!<br /><br />Spring is springing (believe it or not) and we're ready to head outdoors. On Monday, May 11 we will be moving to Larkspur Park (Bend Sr. Center off Reed Mkt. Rd.) This will be our summer location on Mondays and Wednesdays @ 9:15 am.<br /><br />On Thursdays we will be at Compass Park in NW Crossing (on NW Crossing Drive) @ 9:15 am.<br /><br />Schedule your summer exercise today before your calendar fills up. Get your SUMMER PUNCH CARD good for 30 Stroller Strides classes between May 11 & Oct. 8, 2009 for only $210. No contracts, no registration fees, just drop in and exercise!<br /><br />If you have any questions, please email Debi at debis@strollerstrides.net or call 541.382.1147.<br /><br />We look forward to striding into fitness with you this summer!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-80714524063551265682009-04-09T17:48:00.000-07:002009-04-09T18:14:45.329-07:00Supper Swapping makes life easy for this Stroller Strides momI recently started participating in a Supper Swapping group with 3 other moms. We each have a day of the week, my day is Tuesdays. I cook a pre-determined meal for our family and all of their families as well. They I deliver the meals and I'm done cooking for the week.<br /><br />None of us had ever done this before and I can honestly say we were a bit skeptical, but we started a couple of weeks ago and it is awesome!<br /><br />Personally, I am so grateful for the extra time I have each evening to spend with my kids. We can play, watch a video, clean up (not a favorite) and not worry about dinner because it's already made. It's wonderful.<br /><br />Tomorrow we will get together and discuss how it is going. We also use Facebook to keep track of one another. It's great! ommunity, conversation, exercise, Extra Pounds, fitness, healthy eating, moms,<br /><br />There are several books out there on the subject if you are interested. We used "The Great American Supper Swap" by Trish Berg. As a wife, mom, friend and Stroller Strides owner and instructor I am always looking for things to make my life a little simpler so I can spend my time doing the things I most enjoy. Supper Swapping has made a marked difference in my life and the life of my family.<br /><br />Try it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-66478250098504275032009-02-27T13:54:00.001-08:002009-02-27T13:58:15.779-08:00Stroller Strides of Central Oregon Supports March of Dimes!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLZCr4_TPv8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLZCr4_TPv8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>I support March of Dimes and I am walking in the 2009 March for Babies. This year I'm doing a DIME DRIVE. Won't you help this year by saving your spare change and donating it? <br /><br />You can donate by clicking the link above. <br /><br />Thank you for your support in giving all babies a fighting chance at life!!<br /><br />You ROCK!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-15347842914400338792009-02-25T11:32:00.001-08:002009-02-25T11:35:46.603-08:00Looking for something quick, easy and healthy to make for dinner?Check out the new recipes that have been posted on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61723713783">Stroller Strides of Bend Facebook</a> page. These are tested recipes that your whole family will enjoy - even the little ones.<br /><br />You can find them in the LINKS section.<br /><br />Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-22717386682252443942009-02-23T14:29:00.000-08:002009-02-23T15:30:13.501-08:00Show me your race face & get SMARTIf you've ever taken part in a race or other competition you probably remember that there are 3 major stages. The start, the middle, the finish. You may also picture your face during each of these stages. The excited face at the starting line - all that potential out in front of you. The grimace when the adrenaline has worn off the the finish line is still a ways off. The relieved face when you see the finish line and you can't wait cross it. Or the face of pure joy when you realize you might actually win the race!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ldP8PTGrn6dQPPmfH3qp9Tb-DqQ2gDMf9I65l0lyvpPjdBaayPrko1RcnVSfimU2rR2L1FNNo_6UvYdsWLKf4YfPGrLT126OsQ1fL0AzP6GwLz6xqoyX76JDlZTQpM8uiqvDa4ou5tL3/s1600-h/excited.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ldP8PTGrn6dQPPmfH3qp9Tb-DqQ2gDMf9I65l0lyvpPjdBaayPrko1RcnVSfimU2rR2L1FNNo_6UvYdsWLKf4YfPGrLT126OsQ1fL0AzP6GwLz6xqoyX76JDlZTQpM8uiqvDa4ou5tL3/s200/excited.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306137746086302706" border="0" /></a>It is now the end of February and for many of us we're walking around with our grimace face on. We're just trying to get to the next thing. The holidays are over and we're looking down the road for what comes next. For some it's spring break, for others it's Easter. For the die-hards it's warm weather or summer. As moms it sometimes seems like an endless cycle of cleaning, grocery shopping and dinner preparation interspersed with wonderful memories and milestones as our kids grow up. (If you're like me it might be laced with major clean-ups too - read here a one year old who got into a tub of Vaseline.) This is the middle of the race. The time before the next big thing, whatever that is, arrives.<br /><br />Personally, I'm in the middle of a healthy living challenge that I started with several other Stroller Strides moms in January. I am plugging along and I am seeing results from making a few key changes in my life, but there is still a ways to go. I've definitely got my grimace face on.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV29Np1Gb9UVAT_jMV0CCKHd9U1qI_htWLhEnsLrFAiDBjya5Y7TvCg4OzoMZuMPUWgNeIjr47NQz9PEbpDCeinL4FzO91B3fNI4uhRhiGreMzOVzu8MAh49qPuGuFcE_d1pnyrPx6u1ub/s1600-h/grimace2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV29Np1Gb9UVAT_jMV0CCKHd9U1qI_htWLhEnsLrFAiDBjya5Y7TvCg4OzoMZuMPUWgNeIjr47NQz9PEbpDCeinL4FzO91B3fNI4uhRhiGreMzOVzu8MAh49qPuGuFcE_d1pnyrPx6u1ub/s200/grimace2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306137747963666578" border="0" /></a><br />What keeps me going are the SMART goals I have set for myself along the way. I once participated in a cross country ski race. I'm not a ski racer but it sounded like fun. Um. Yeah. As I skied along I realized that it was a lot harder than I had expected but there was no way I could quit. So I started to make little goals for myself along the course. I'd strive to reach a tree, then pass the person in front of me, then go hard and fast for 2 minutes, then not let the person behind me pass me by. Before I knew it I could see the finish line. I got a new burst of energy and I finished strong. I didn't win, but I sure skied a great race.<br /><br />It was the goals I kept setting that kept me focused and motivated. In my current challenge I have set some specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable and timely goals as I go along. One will come up in a few weeks at my son's second birthday. Another will come up just before the end of the healthy living challenge. And finally after the challenge is over I have a timely long term goal already set to keep me motivated and energized.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumaHlAER-19iuWcGD_XB0BG1aKeEvNl0_NqJzNDEOAhSQR8Y_YbW0_QspHsHd79DaZvtF3PgSdWYDjMq_VRshud-XB9O1g3YjUJFgIk3gkBY6tWaszPROXYBJsSe65oc2zErETuyaRHor/s1600-h/SmartTech.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumaHlAER-19iuWcGD_XB0BG1aKeEvNl0_NqJzNDEOAhSQR8Y_YbW0_QspHsHd79DaZvtF3PgSdWYDjMq_VRshud-XB9O1g3YjUJFgIk3gkBY6tWaszPROXYBJsSe65oc2zErETuyaRHor/s200/SmartTech.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306138926131072546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">goals are:</div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Specific</li><li>Measureable</li><li>Attainable</li><li>Reasonable</li><li>Timely</li></ul><br />So, make yourself some goals while you are wearing your grimace face around. The only way to change your race face is to make it to the next stage. The only way to make it to the next stage is to get through the stage you are currenly in. The only way to get through it is to set some SMART goals.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8sVitYmzJjIwaz7togKGIjprHi0zHm5kwKk8J-bjWxlUgSVEsqvhRVstVtV0xEXZ77BL67NHzG-iANbsZ1J4aBzC3NmIlcCwW2gYktK_HjHzU4ExEQYoMx-oCnYTEphyphenhyphenYMTKBO5ZxEtu/s1600-h/finish+line.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8sVitYmzJjIwaz7togKGIjprHi0zHm5kwKk8J-bjWxlUgSVEsqvhRVstVtV0xEXZ77BL67NHzG-iANbsZ1J4aBzC3NmIlcCwW2gYktK_HjHzU4ExEQYoMx-oCnYTEphyphenhyphenYMTKBO5ZxEtu/s200/finish+line.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306137749079604994" border="0" /></a><br />Show me your race face and get SMART!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-69267179360430397882009-02-20T14:50:00.000-08:002009-02-20T14:51:17.794-08:00How to get back into life - after having a baby!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9v84AUDLE2c&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9v84AUDLE2c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-79819391250239939032009-01-11T16:04:00.000-08:002009-02-20T16:53:39.917-08:00No Burnt Toast In 2009!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6U99rmCulH7gobh3J9zJgFjQP6qG7bX2M7O86vxMFY3W2o-kIjh1GmOSivqQDY7S6K39zXxTH9OEe6C2lev8tsxi_-gV14QghNnf-Nrr_-zDcuQZNB_2DdkY0a8riihm1DSh7_dOEydz/s1600-h/burnttoast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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However, when we look for good news we’ll discover that while going through our daily routines, there are those inevitable moments when someone comes into our life at exactly the right time and says or does just the right thing.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";color:black;" >Then there are times when </span><span style=";font-family:";" >a person needs a mentor and/or professional help to dig himself or herself out of the rut they’ve dug for themselves.<span style=""> </span>Clear goals are vital for our personal success.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >At a two-day workshop for self-employed people that I attended, and helped facilitate, the objective was for the attendees to rediscover themselves for 2009 and create, or borrow, a slogan to reflect their commitment to improve.<span style=""> </span>These words, by T. S. Eliot, are what the group collectively selected…</span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="MsoBodyText">“ONLY THOSE WHO RISK GOING TOO FAR CAN POSSIBLY FIND OUT HOW FAR ONE CAN GO!”</p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >While getting a haircut in Riggins, Jeanne at J Marie’s Hair Salon asked me if I had made any New Year’s resolutions. “Only one,” was my reply…</span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="MsoBodyText">“NO BURNT TOAST IN 2009!”</p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >If air travel was part of your holidays, you saw many children traveling, and on every flight the flight attendants gave clear instructions about the use of oxygen masks in case of an emergency...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:";" >“<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">If you are flying with children, secure your oxygen mask first, then help the children with theirs.” </span></span><b><span style=";font-family:";" ><br /></span></b></li></ul><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Why is it that when those same parents prepare breakfast for their children, and burn the toast, the mommy generally eats the burnt toast?<span style=""> </span>Are you also guilty of doing this?<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >That didn’t seem significant until I listened to a pastor talking about people, especially women, who have embraced the ‘burnt toast’ lifestyle because they also watched their moms make these, and other, non-verbal sacrifices.<span style=""> </span>Since these women then followed what they had observed…today their ‘settled for’ existence <i>(spouse, partner, home, work and etc.) </i>is their daily reminder that they could have done better had they put a higher worth on themselves. Even Oprah says, “Add yourself to your priority list.”<span style=""> </span>Guys are not exempt.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >The pastor went on to say that treating others, but especially ourselves, with more respect goes a long way towards improving what we get, what we can offer, and who we become…as long as our egos don’t get in our way. Then he shared these familiar words…</span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;"><b><span style=";font-family:";" >The first essential in good manners is consideration for others.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;"><b><span style=";font-family:";" >The second is consideration for oneself. <o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;"><b><span style=";font-family:";" >The first keeps you from walking over people. <o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;"><b><span style=";font-family:";" >The second keeps you from being a doormat.</span></b></li></ul><br /><br />Thanks to Bev Ford for this great reminder. We all need to hear this as moms and remember that we are important, have value and must make ourselves a priority. At Stroller Strides we strive to give moms a place to practice these things each day. By spending an hour on our physical fitness we take a step closer to being the women, wives and moms we want to be.<br /><br />NO BURNT TOAST IN 2009!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-12312351177948307962008-12-31T08:13:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:18:54.336-08:0010,000 Steps a Success!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEW2ppwsPyq0FVn8fwna8UZFdTqdBUMnxCYmSaMSjILp4XfjrLQ6pmNcTOi1RYejonEejodGHbtVBGxj_Nr4Bbo2IoF5HQI4A-fojVRTOh3Nlme6ebctoFxeACXf4gXGO7lVhilxvqw3V/s1600-h/10000steps.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEW2ppwsPyq0FVn8fwna8UZFdTqdBUMnxCYmSaMSjILp4XfjrLQ6pmNcTOi1RYejonEejodGHbtVBGxj_Nr4Bbo2IoF5HQI4A-fojVRTOh3Nlme6ebctoFxeACXf4gXGO7lVhilxvqw3V/s200/10000steps.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285988856942718178" border="0" /></a>What a fun month we had at Stroller Strides walking out 10,000 steps each day. It was a daily conversation piece in class and everyone who participated enjoyed pushing themselves to do just a little more.<br /><br />The moms who are striving for postpartum fitness really found the walking improved their fitness levels and those striving for prenatal fitness commented on how much better they are feeling with the walking.<br /><br />Congratulations to all the moms who walked across December with purpose and pride. You go girls!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-82897018579297437992008-11-30T21:53:00.000-08:002008-11-30T22:10:10.156-08:0010,000 Steps Challenge at Stroller Strides<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMb22YY1q91ASWUE3ogLSBbNCLAHxfxwpZ7Xn7JiTANAfi5-D-wg5fPY8GaOvcHNGr_BRclnpHFTdqQdKpzynPz_SPszAmlWPkis0207J6GNPlK857xoPMjTO6aP8xTHKI7b1A-KQN-SZr/s1600-h/10000steps.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMb22YY1q91ASWUE3ogLSBbNCLAHxfxwpZ7Xn7JiTANAfi5-D-wg5fPY8GaOvcHNGr_BRclnpHFTdqQdKpzynPz_SPszAmlWPkis0207J6GNPlK857xoPMjTO6aP8xTHKI7b1A-KQN-SZr/s200/10000steps.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274698394655994642" border="0" /></a>The Little Black Dress Club has been going strong for 2 months now. Our Ab Intensive during October was fun and transformational. Our High Intensity Wednesdays in November really put us all to the test. Now for December we're kickin' it up a notch (as my friend Emeril likes to say) by taking part in a 10,000 Step Challenge.<br /><br />The goal is to walk 10,000 steps each day in December. How far is 10,000 steps you ask? It's almost 5 miles. For those who complete the challenge we will walk approximately 155 miles this month. If this sound like a lot to you I think you'd be surprised at how many steps you take during the day, especially if you have kids!<br /><br />Walking has numerous benefits and we fully intend to include our class time in the day's step count. One of the most important benefits for December is not only keeping up our fitness routines but also keeping our stress levels very very low. <br /><br />This challenge is something that anyone can do. It's great for amping up your postpartum fitness routine, it's a very healthy way for pregnant moms to get some prenatal fitness into their day and it's wonderful for families to do together - come on Dads, join us!<br /><br />If you would like to get in on the fun, please leave a comment below and you too can be included in our 10,000 Step Challenge. Let us know what your goals are for completing the challenge. Why do you want to take 10,000 steps each day this month?<br /><br />Now go grab that pedometer, lace up those walking shoes and let's get moving!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaN3UnbUWmN4eRdH7e2y7GKt8Z0yWfSJeQqh9SwnS_vfngcubVIY15b81VMZ-ivywehMpoZUpJYQa_S8-KZs3SXDlzkREk4pmKjOnRkV1hhEij4OaunR9bncaNhFxuuS_BvPuy2xi4Y6E/s1600-h/little-black-dress-club.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaN3UnbUWmN4eRdH7e2y7GKt8Z0yWfSJeQqh9SwnS_vfngcubVIY15b81VMZ-ivywehMpoZUpJYQa_S8-KZs3SXDlzkREk4pmKjOnRkV1hhEij4OaunR9bncaNhFxuuS_BvPuy2xi4Y6E/s200/little-black-dress-club.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274698397221007138" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Little Black Dress Club Approved</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-6008415791441570082008-11-28T08:52:00.000-08:002008-11-28T09:12:36.472-08:00Making time for a workout at Stroller Strides<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEthc6x-KhBsM40cexlQVedeAJfIj9AlLcxPWskBRrjAL2RL-svx1g_7E7SyS2-SNJi3EcjXhSFme6raguqIxtjpLLqrq3N5laEmhp9oixikOzQCOELiBpM40GARYrvP9Hpd-rfXpyEHz/s1600-h/time.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEthc6x-KhBsM40cexlQVedeAJfIj9AlLcxPWskBRrjAL2RL-svx1g_7E7SyS2-SNJi3EcjXhSFme6raguqIxtjpLLqrq3N5laEmhp9oixikOzQCOELiBpM40GARYrvP9Hpd-rfXpyEHz/s200/time.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273757467859749170" border="0" /></a>I have read several posts around the blogisphere lately that recommend different postpartum workouts for moms without much time. Ha! What mom has any time? I certainly don't and it's even worse with a new baby I know. There's nothing like trying to fit in a workout and a shower in between feedings right?<br /><br />But instead of trying to find the quickest way to sweat a little I would encourage new moms to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">MAKE</span> time for a workout. Of course I recommend Stroller Strides. The hour you spend at a class has far more benefits than just causing you to sweat. The social interaction with other adults is good for the soul. To laugh and joke and sing silly songs with other moms who are in your same boat will make all the difference in your day.<br /><br />The quality focused time you get to spend with your child is priceless, especially when you return home to a sea of laundry, mountain of bills and jungle of groceries. There is nothing like spending set time eye to eye with the little miracle who is your child.<br /><br />The friendships that your child will make may last a lifetime. To instill the values of health, fun and friendship from the very beginning of their life is invaluable and the memories will last forever.<br /><br />I have heard some great instructors say that you give your family 23 hours of your day. Why not take just one hour to focus on you. I agree. Get rejuvenated, strong and healthy so that those other hours really count.<br /><br />Childhood is fast and fleeting. If you want to make the most of it not only for your child but also for yourself then set aside time each week to focus on being your best. Find some other moms to make the journey fun and get <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">STRIDING!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-42203936892134321232008-11-09T18:39:00.000-08:002008-11-09T19:29:26.147-08:00The Holiday Push Is On @ Stroller Strides<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ngt1HC5lzWSyrNFWFOVSJbA77oPVunRl53eLqtSzzbiVTnrEOqyaPA6Ck3P-5fl1TnUE9pUFIcYJ9J7F_9vBLzdcfHvlDuZV5HH4pswiWOR_HZjP617Z7YTwFC8PdPLW5GDhUdI9m3y1/s1600-h/lisa+ss.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ngt1HC5lzWSyrNFWFOVSJbA77oPVunRl53eLqtSzzbiVTnrEOqyaPA6Ck3P-5fl1TnUE9pUFIcYJ9J7F_9vBLzdcfHvlDuZV5HH4pswiWOR_HZjP617Z7YTwFC8PdPLW5GDhUdI9m3y1/s200/lisa+ss.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266864398141313346" border="0" /></a><br />What a great play on words eh? The <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">PUSH</span> really is on at Stroller Strides of Bend. We've got a great group of moms who are meeting every week to <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">PUSH</span> their strollers, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">PUSH</span> themselves and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span>their fitness limits as we <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">PUSH</span> full steam ahead into the holidays.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQbq4jPPpWH376gPXKPYXvlfCANZfdXRLUaT5oE3j1ciAvvGazlhpjJg8UWeDmXLg4BN-JAsWj1kzy2de9twGjVBjZKTVGeD61EzCUIB4Rsfn00G6lDRs5tb0-vKOrmHGmo0rsFSIoNlb/s1600-h/little-black-dress-club.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQbq4jPPpWH376gPXKPYXvlfCANZfdXRLUaT5oE3j1ciAvvGazlhpjJg8UWeDmXLg4BN-JAsWj1kzy2de9twGjVBjZKTVGeD61EzCUIB4Rsfn00G6lDRs5tb0-vKOrmHGmo0rsFSIoNlb/s200/little-black-dress-club.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266863490887070098" border="0" /></a>The Little Black Dress Club is a big hit! We spent the month of October working out our abs in our Ab Intensive sessions and everybody graduated from wall sits to planks in our month-long challenge. Way to go girls! You are so AWESOME!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbj_-F0w3SQ1PXbLAgBKdc5vxj7AMoDmsSvF-iEi-ti4Uw-5qXoUkSqppS66Pl5pcnPPwSSMztnoCOhz5QInDWKTvRJPYkAH7BrvMh6bSUl6WH-ySRaV_5WvxZCuejCIMAW7uVUwXhjSH/s1600-h/abs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbj_-F0w3SQ1PXbLAgBKdc5vxj7AMoDmsSvF-iEi-ti4Uw-5qXoUkSqppS66Pl5pcnPPwSSMztnoCOhz5QInDWKTvRJPYkAH7BrvMh6bSUl6WH-ySRaV_5WvxZCuejCIMAW7uVUwXhjSH/s200/abs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266863501173709682" border="0" /></a>This month, as we look forward to turkey, stuffing and pie we're also looking forward to keeping up our momentum with High Intensity Wednesdays and some killa workouts that will make us all sweat. I'm excited. How about you?<br /><br />This month's most important tip is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.<br /><br />Water is a very important part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. During the holidays, or any busy time for that matter, it is important to be very deliberate about drinking enough water. Not only does it keep all of our body systems functioning properly, it is also essential for mental performance. And what mom do you know who can afford to lose any mental sharpness?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowm6QhupsVTnHFyqrP-GYjUXjp0V-WknovG4m5OoNTKZKfAI5UkhSoqo3sW7jGPQOxcJlzs-DZNsi13dO5p_qtesnNcDJscHKdrxPOuJgSyzzmS9RMWLl36TDWJEjrlsnkE7Ec4CyYkmY/s1600-h/water-drop-a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowm6QhupsVTnHFyqrP-GYjUXjp0V-WknovG4m5OoNTKZKfAI5UkhSoqo3sW7jGPQOxcJlzs-DZNsi13dO5p_qtesnNcDJscHKdrxPOuJgSyzzmS9RMWLl36TDWJEjrlsnkE7Ec4CyYkmY/s200/water-drop-a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266863499792130978" border="0" /></a>So make sure you keep those water bottles filled ladies. Go buy yourself an early Christmas present of a pretty new bottle that you can keep with you at all times. Don't let yourself get dehydrated running errands, cooking in the kitchen, baking, shopping or entertaining friends and family. Take care of your body and you'll coast through the holiday madness!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-68298157158828480152008-10-26T18:16:00.000-07:002008-10-26T18:24:11.338-07:00Awesome Moms at Stroller Strides!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho193iYWDrla3s_6EglxnJ5_Bv_OiXgxNaEhz6Odm9BzcD2Lk3fERGqzuIC8OZPRSGFkQC34jrzyGsbNF1K6pTAhl5llPe_MqaHhfOx6AxVT63aoQxCKNt4C8MxjDzMBL9IXXt3V0IRUVh/s1600-h/little-black-dress-club.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho193iYWDrla3s_6EglxnJ5_Bv_OiXgxNaEhz6Odm9BzcD2Lk3fERGqzuIC8OZPRSGFkQC34jrzyGsbNF1K6pTAhl5llPe_MqaHhfOx6AxVT63aoQxCKNt4C8MxjDzMBL9IXXt3V0IRUVh/s320/little-black-dress-club.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261638023845551570" border="0" /></a>The Little Black Dress Club is hoppin'. We've been adding numbers to our group and it's been a lot of fun getting to know the new moms and their kids. Welcome ladies!!<br /><br />Props to the moms who are jammin' in the plank challenges we've been having. It's awesome to see the progress being made. Go Girls Go!!<br /><br />As we head into the last week of October and move into November it's exciting to see all the moms getting stronger, feeling healthy and moving forward with positive attitudes. I am looking forward to a great holiday season with you all. Thanks for showing up to class each day and working so hard. You are really inspiring!<br /><br />Rock on Mommies!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-81625931623810416972008-10-09T19:50:00.001-07:002008-10-09T20:15:19.592-07:00The Little Black Dress Club is in full swing at Stroller Strides<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcz9Vl0BXWq4OlnfRxaPKCW6Bmu0GosJUHa02oMurZT5AbxyJXdZjGB-CH9_jydJPvmuf44TDUCwxIlCjl77EkvqIvtI_wG8iJ8jxq2_uCd_O1QI46Iq99MUfHhrK-0XsjAUw5KY9W0nz/s1600-h/little-black-dress-club.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcz9Vl0BXWq4OlnfRxaPKCW6Bmu0GosJUHa02oMurZT5AbxyJXdZjGB-CH9_jydJPvmuf44TDUCwxIlCjl77EkvqIvtI_wG8iJ8jxq2_uCd_O1QI46Iq99MUfHhrK-0XsjAUw5KY9W0nz/s200/little-black-dress-club.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255354253497419442" border="0" /></a>WOW! What a week. We started the Little Black Dress Club at Stroller Strides this week and I am so proud of all the moms participating. They really stepped up to the challenge with our Ab Intensive sessions. I heard some grumbling about sore abs - woo woo. We also had several graduates, in the first week, from wall sits to planks in our Challenge session.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9phhqZFOGf3402YMKzSHcHMdRyN2lqzt3SO0doLHFmOuIEXY6oDuDrjwXUfFq7Vh7HSLOLmT3nTqSS5j53ARHO4YdTwZGOFFFsJbdSWrEaOCnPVYBsrmK8bnDrclefBWvaERyo7OKxj_q/s1600-h/tummy.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9phhqZFOGf3402YMKzSHcHMdRyN2lqzt3SO0doLHFmOuIEXY6oDuDrjwXUfFq7Vh7HSLOLmT3nTqSS5j53ARHO4YdTwZGOFFFsJbdSWrEaOCnPVYBsrmK8bnDrclefBWvaERyo7OKxj_q/s320/tummy.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255358233781622642" border="0" /></a>Congrats to Bonnie, Kim & Pippin! Double congrats to our plank challenge mamas who are making great strides in their times. Megan, Melissa & Shellie are improving by leaps and bounds in holding their planks. Way to go girls!<br /><br />Thanks to Megan who suggested we play the same song every time we do our challenge in class so everyone can see how far they are getting by the gauging their progress against the song. We are definitely bringing "Sexy Back"!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bZLX_efXiziLsYG4ZEcl11wWHHVGGotTStBcy4TF5WcHd7AOYtplYx9tEwY49rQkVYxPFiMB1rqq4CgNyf1DBScqvtbvQM7k3dBPsZcvPoBCUmIrMiueZV4jfsiLODGQUfOdrtnlCffu/s1600-h/Plank-Pose.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bZLX_efXiziLsYG4ZEcl11wWHHVGGotTStBcy4TF5WcHd7AOYtplYx9tEwY49rQkVYxPFiMB1rqq4CgNyf1DBScqvtbvQM7k3dBPsZcvPoBCUmIrMiueZV4jfsiLODGQUfOdrtnlCffu/s320/Plank-Pose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255358235154899826" border="0" /></a>What a great bunch of gals. I'm so proud of their hard work and dedication to making changes in their outlook and their bodies - just in time for Little Black Dress season.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to us!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-78479508138202079792008-10-02T14:35:00.001-07:002008-10-02T14:50:59.245-07:00Little Black Dress Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_Z8Q6mu5SyPgAiMbApp5I_cUyrEoFvGJ-59CwdkKuWfurBPDqwBCRfReVj_KLz6aRI7Qi3JQxmZ2B9ntroXIJZ072-rgrOFOhZNMR-6_ClvOuhrDIbbZxwEqcWGz0ppfp8tskbAOkxop/s1600-h/little-black-dress-club.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_Z8Q6mu5SyPgAiMbApp5I_cUyrEoFvGJ-59CwdkKuWfurBPDqwBCRfReVj_KLz6aRI7Qi3JQxmZ2B9ntroXIJZ072-rgrOFOhZNMR-6_ClvOuhrDIbbZxwEqcWGz0ppfp8tskbAOkxop/s320/little-black-dress-club.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252677138795469442" border="0" /></a><br />The holidays are just around the corner. Before you know it the invitations will start arriving for parties and dinners. Are you ready to don your Little Black Dress?<br /><br />To be totally prepared this year at Stroller Strides we're starting up the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Little Black Dress</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Club</span>. This club will be active from now until the end of the year. All you have to do is set your goal and participate in the club events.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;">Goal:</span> Your goal can be anything you want it to be. Ideally it would be a dress, picture of a dress or size you want to fit into. But there are no limits so strive away!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;">Club:</span> For the month of October I will be offering an Ab Intensive. We will have our regular class but at the end we will do stretching then abs for an additional 15 minutes. You are free to leave at anytime but if you really want to work your core then you won't want to miss this extra time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7tIBMvBBS-zcflj6xa_dTBuMybbqCRxnqmY016R0A8pL8-MjTK9qJ5LQnLFD_E6jqkrWn9_u4eD94X_tw1-qRXhGNbyez2aAH19uyzpdY6NryGtJFuE4da0tpFEUuTW_d-oTLEvTD4uE/s1600-h/basic-black-dress-front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7tIBMvBBS-zcflj6xa_dTBuMybbqCRxnqmY016R0A8pL8-MjTK9qJ5LQnLFD_E6jqkrWn9_u4eD94X_tw1-qRXhGNbyez2aAH19uyzpdY6NryGtJFuE4da0tpFEUuTW_d-oTLEvTD4uE/s200/basic-black-dress-front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252675077394277202" border="0" /></a><br /><strong style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Wall sit / Plank Challenge:</strong> During October I will be hosting a wall sit or plank challenge. Pick your nemesis and conquer it. We will take 5 minutes at each class to work on your choice. The goal is to be able to do one of these for 5 minutes without resting. Push yourself and join in the fun!<br /><br />I will also keep offering our Butte Climb class. However, so that I can spend some quality time with my kids I am moving the class to Friday's at 10 am (see NOTE for exceptions.) This will be weather permitting.<br /><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;">NOTE:</span> We will walk the butte at 10 am on Friday, Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 31. We will also walk on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and NOT on Friday, Oct. 24 because I have a prior commitment that day.<br /><br />Don't miss this opportunity to shine this holiday season. You can do this!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-80189771234955884022008-09-09T15:01:00.001-07:002008-09-09T15:07:09.502-07:00The Perfect Smoothie - Stroller Strides Style!At Stroller Strides we often talk in our class about recipes, favorite snacks, food for our kids and how to be healthy.<br /><br />We all agree that getting to class in the morning can be a challenge, especially for moms with multiple children. Here is a great way to get your mommy nutrition and be fueled up for class:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIkOk9A8GAzG-fG8EEl5naZHhxYfir6xChTsY1Pi_iDnm-aV1rBvTgG0db5Vr_WJ3R2jYs7PuxsN7-brVWUAqZt09QY3QCbY16Djbj9oVIbgi1rVWP_7wpFlt2o5-dGBWQAxQfBWoxnmc/s1600-h/smoothie_Full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIkOk9A8GAzG-fG8EEl5naZHhxYfir6xChTsY1Pi_iDnm-aV1rBvTgG0db5Vr_WJ3R2jYs7PuxsN7-brVWUAqZt09QY3QCbY16Djbj9oVIbgi1rVWP_7wpFlt2o5-dGBWQAxQfBWoxnmc/s200/smoothie_Full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244146304856325554" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Perfect Smoothie!</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries - can be fresh or frozen)</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 small banana, peeled</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled (OJ also works)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup ice</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 Tbsp. low-fat plain yogurt (I like vanilla too)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">3 tsp. wheat germ or flax seed meal</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">Optional:</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 tsp. honey</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 scoop protein powder (I always add this!)<br /></span></p> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:arial;" >Put ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. YUMMY!</span><br /><br />What's your favorite way to fuel up?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-79122316221124310452008-09-06T09:55:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:05:28.864-07:00Our FREE Preview Week is coming at Stroller StridesDuring the spring I held a FREE Preview Week for moms. It was <span style="font-weight: bold;">very</span> well attended and everyone seemed to have a really great time. So, I'm doing it again. Here is the info and <span style="font-weight: bold;">YOU</span> are invited!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrNNLVhOEwcoQAyEL2jzFSoZ0g7FP8bOW52_uB7fqYGeNyc3oSddHkAwpQMUt5J54nCe53qJIhZBwYY_R9x4pn-vhnroJDSNnIXVLs4iXmoaVPBX3_gwvr-aEUjt3KCPjLgI6dv0fWdRW/s1600-h/lisa+striding+group.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrNNLVhOEwcoQAyEL2jzFSoZ0g7FP8bOW52_uB7fqYGeNyc3oSddHkAwpQMUt5J54nCe53qJIhZBwYY_R9x4pn-vhnroJDSNnIXVLs4iXmoaVPBX3_gwvr-aEUjt3KCPjLgI6dv0fWdRW/s200/lisa+striding+group.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242954695119986562" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >Summer is on it's way out & that means the holidays are just around the corner. You <u>can</u> be ready to wear that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Little Black Dress</span> this season and we're here to help.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >If you have been putting off trying a <a target="_blank" title="Stroller Strides" href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">Stroller Strides</a> class or have joined us before but would like to give it another try, please come help us kick off our <span style="font-weight: bold;">FALL FITNESS FRENZY.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvEovdJ6ByWTZyHVzTXagtUXSt9o7DRTpNJUicHutZdoSdYRlFYmfdfMeYtEdO1TrP7BssBJXMOmm5dbwCzXplab8qwwRh7LLSLe2WlR6foWAkgd-6kex6bRRuP3-g5bevWNtM-VOTGE6/s1600-h/Farel+behind+stroller.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvEovdJ6ByWTZyHVzTXagtUXSt9o7DRTpNJUicHutZdoSdYRlFYmfdfMeYtEdO1TrP7BssBJXMOmm5dbwCzXplab8qwwRh7LLSLe2WlR6foWAkgd-6kex6bRRuP3-g5bevWNtM-VOTGE6/s200/Farel+behind+stroller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242954691619879922" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >Stroller Strides of Bend is offering a <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE</span> Preview Week - September 15 - 18. Classes start at 9:15 am at the foot of Pilot Butte. All fitness levels are welcome and we'd love to see you there.<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >All you need to bring is yourself, your baby & your stroller. We'll lead you the rest of the way with a fun, full body workout.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ykekNrTuF0DsUznzFZhyphenhyphenN-DPAOXLa-G-sAQzPn77IX9kd554TFxwKfY3bonJ_0QCVWFbLePqXdtPeBdMRYv7BgtIwE6G_IDBYkSRWMUw_TwR20JWHi0S3oLVTblRBQeB7-da7BQEV14q/s1600-h/moms+in+front+of+stroller.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ykekNrTuF0DsUznzFZhyphenhyphenN-DPAOXLa-G-sAQzPn77IX9kd554TFxwKfY3bonJ_0QCVWFbLePqXdtPeBdMRYv7BgtIwE6G_IDBYkSRWMUw_TwR20JWHi0S3oLVTblRBQeB7-da7BQEV14q/s200/moms+in+front+of+stroller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242954699795713666" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >On Monday, Wednesday & Thursday we'll use the walking track at the bottom of the hill. </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" >On Tuesday, September 16 we will be walking UP the butte with a mini workout at the top.<br /><br />Come one day or come all 4 - <u><span style="font-weight: bold;">It's FREE!</span><br /><br /></u></span>This program is suitable for pregnant moms and mommies who are at least 6 weeks postpartum.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please email me at: debis@strollerstrides.net<br /><br />See you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-88068722680222237842008-09-04T08:32:00.000-07:002008-09-04T08:39:31.625-07:00Love Fries? Try this one for a healthy alternative<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD9Anx8X806lKkrRrfptlg1mLplE2yEu9SK5BYHdl-8PZg65PG5WcLYrrfLQB19CHUJkiyEkM1SopCrlHPTX-4UvkyO8NmCuvluj5wDxSQ1twkFyC9IPkj8QOOMcKQrxkK-P8N_NeS1Zq/s1600-h/fries.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD9Anx8X806lKkrRrfptlg1mLplE2yEu9SK5BYHdl-8PZg65PG5WcLYrrfLQB19CHUJkiyEkM1SopCrlHPTX-4UvkyO8NmCuvluj5wDxSQ1twkFyC9IPkj8QOOMcKQrxkK-P8N_NeS1Zq/s200/fries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242190753171193186" border="0" /></a><br />We at <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">Stroller Strides of Bend</a> love fries. But it's hard to justify a large order of fries after a great climb up Pilot Butte or a killer arm workout. So, here's a healthy alternative that everyone can enjoy. It's especially great this time of year when you or your neighbors might be swimming in zucchini.<br /><br />Bon Appetit!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZVt7u77XFIIQ3Hj4Ps8F5ErmelULW917_CpiXU8B8hF3D_Fa6SqA7XHG7sWIvrssWgyT4k8JiV3FRUPXY-1P-b3_MbALr708ij-rH0zShrF_qhBJpIe8ma_D5069pr8W98JLqdQoXsrx/s1600-h/zuc+fries.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZVt7u77XFIIQ3Hj4Ps8F5ErmelULW917_CpiXU8B8hF3D_Fa6SqA7XHG7sWIvrssWgyT4k8JiV3FRUPXY-1P-b3_MbALr708ij-rH0zShrF_qhBJpIe8ma_D5069pr8W98JLqdQoXsrx/s200/zuc+fries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242191219100004610" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">ZUCCHINI FRIES</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br /><br />Preheat Oven to 425</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br /><br />Cut zucchini into 3 inch sticks.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br />Whisk an egg white and 1/4 cup milk</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br />Combine 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan and 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br />Dip zucchini sticks in egg mixture then roll in breadcrumb mixture.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Coat a baking sheet w/ cooking spray and place zucchini on sheet</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Bake for 25 - 30 min or until golden brown. Makes about 32 fries</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-66147673089460669822008-08-31T20:45:00.000-07:002008-08-31T21:12:49.923-07:00Stroller Strides - It's better than a bag of riceI came across a blog the other day for a guy whose wife recently had a baby. He is also a personal trainer. In it he lamented at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span><strong>massive deficit in the fitness programs being given to post-partum and pregnant mothers right now."<br /></strong><br />HEL-LO? I'm not even going to go there. Anyway, he had a video on his blog showing what he calls <strong>"5 truly functional movements a mother must have in order to take care of her kids."<br /><br /></strong>So I decided to take a look at his "functional movements." To be honest I couldn't finish watching it I was laughing so hard. In it he tells women to get a bag of rice - to represent the baby - and use it in all their movements.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuMxK9hiscLPlJMBIIg4aOIUBviq4VmwI0AGdeLxTK9m2Ms6pAyG3ZSIQSC3JL1VggDVM5VnH1r2BSxIpmFXTrgf1W-Wr0OhrKir7I71LNm4Xy24WJEpMsU0L-yHueVqXcBuz2OGmBuVP/s1600-h/rice.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuMxK9hiscLPlJMBIIg4aOIUBviq4VmwI0AGdeLxTK9m2Ms6pAyG3ZSIQSC3JL1VggDVM5VnH1r2BSxIpmFXTrgf1W-Wr0OhrKir7I71LNm4Xy24WJEpMsU0L-yHueVqXcBuz2OGmBuVP/s320/rice.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240898487433387794" border="0" /></a>Now I'm sure these are great exercises and to be honest the ones I saw are very familiar to me as a Stroller Strides instructor. But seriously! I'd much rather work out with the moms in my class and my kids than hang out alone in my living room with a bag of rice. So, for my money I'd say Stroller Strides is a much better deal than a 10 pound bag of rice from Costco (do they even sell a bag that small at Costco?)<br /><br />Then it got even funnier. As I went to write this blog I was searching for pictures of bags of rice on google and came across this gem:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQEOXKaQmjIf1svATk4pq7z00m5oaIEY2GDmjTqPrq4Ci909cDWDgRSyPeLb-AQ1VtT1miFykqToqvxuV6piX_hLNN7_xLNGKR56vmVbI6r8QiJtMSIp2yDMffuQpHq2tC5lM3XQvuPar/s1600-h/rice+bags.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQEOXKaQmjIf1svATk4pq7z00m5oaIEY2GDmjTqPrq4Ci909cDWDgRSyPeLb-AQ1VtT1miFykqToqvxuV6piX_hLNN7_xLNGKR56vmVbI6r8QiJtMSIp2yDMffuQpHq2tC5lM3XQvuPar/s320/rice+bags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240898802580088818" border="0" /></a>This picture was on a blog called Daddytypes.com. Here is the accompanying story:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">To celebrate the birth of a baby in a way that makes it feel like the kid's right there in your arms, a rice shop in the southwestern Japanese city of Kita-Kyushu will send out a customized </span><em style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">dakigokochi</em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">, a roughly baby-shaped bag of high-grade rice to everyone on your birth announcement list. The bag will be printed with the kid's picture, stats, and a greeting--and it will weigh the same as the kid did at birth.</span><br /><br />A few final thoughts here:<br /><br />1. Should I forward this information to Mr. Personal "Rice Bag" Trainer?<br /><br />2. Beware Denver of Mr. Personal "Rice Bag" Trainer. He may try to lure your moms away with promises of "functional movements."<br /><br />3. Do you think I can order a bag the size of a man with a picture of Brad Pitt on it? <br /><br />Just wondering.<br /><br /><br />Stride On!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><strong><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-18991158537402355052008-08-31T14:19:00.000-07:002008-08-31T14:37:08.852-07:00Facing Fall Head On at Stroller Strides<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80OxhJ2AtYv1Fgm45G9QBow_lof55MqgG4PJt2G-exqZZtEjVT3KpyXXS1i5EKtoe7VmaJlzt1BQMPVNXGtUfvvtMRvRXNhPgyDpyq-6xN3p2EyYb7CgiDFFXSyOVrgWbArF5RS3MQBaf/s1600-h/FallLeaves3-medium.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80OxhJ2AtYv1Fgm45G9QBow_lof55MqgG4PJt2G-exqZZtEjVT3KpyXXS1i5EKtoe7VmaJlzt1BQMPVNXGtUfvvtMRvRXNhPgyDpyq-6xN3p2EyYb7CgiDFFXSyOVrgWbArF5RS3MQBaf/s320/FallLeaves3-medium.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240795331543746578" border="0" /></a><br />If you stepped outside on the High Desert today you were faced with reality. Fall is here. Summer is on her way out. Now I know she may go slowly over the next few weeks, but there is no denying that fall is ready to take her place. This is bittersweet to me because I LOVE fall, but I'm not quite ready to relinquish my summer. <br /><br />Since we had virtually no spring I am sad to see the warm weather go. With busy little kids this is even more difficult because gone are the morning of sending them outside to play on the swing set in their jammies. Now we have to kit up with pants, socks, sweatshirts and soon snowsuits and mittens. Ahhhhhh, summer don't go! I'm not quite ready to be cooped up in the house with two balls pure energy.<br /><br />However, there are some bright spots to be seen, especially at Stroller Strides. For the month of September we are going to milk the weather for all it's worth. One way we'll do that is by adding Tuesdays to our line-up of classes. Every Tuesday in September we will be meeting at Pilot Butte State Park to do a butte climb class. We will be walking up the butte with our babies, doing a mini-workout at the top and coming back down. <br /><br />I'm very excited to add this class to our already great class schedule because it will mix things up a little bit. Adding hills to your regular walking routine triples your calorie burn. With the holidays just around the corner and Little Black Dress season coming fast why not be ready? Why not make this your year to shine! I think this class will really jump start our workouts and we'll all be Little Black Dress ready come November.<br /><br />If you'd like to join us for our butte climb classes or want to know more about Stroller Strides, please visit us at: <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">www.strollerstrides.net/bend</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-80795510655535309552008-08-27T15:48:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:18:45.429-07:00Healthy Eating Options from Stroller StridesOur faithful Stroller Strides moms are finishing up their month-long MomOlympics challenge. Last week's special challenge was to submit a healthy recipe for the rest of the group.<br /><br />Here are a couple tasty options. Why not try one tonight!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">From Kathy P:</span><br /><h1 style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" class="characterwrap"><span style="font-size:85%;">BALSAMIC & ROSEMARY GRILLED SALMON<br /></span></h1><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjU-cWByuosmESxdizw3fiH1s38fWrKOEzPWHbpu5Tux8dlM-PWVdTXSu7yUgV83qsqQ1laHu3qzKCNhvpoPDVM5jh754VlCfrSXE_6JS6HO-ob0ddHa0qtnxJMMrIgDvo1hVQ2f8JrIVo/s1600-h/salmon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjU-cWByuosmESxdizw3fiH1s38fWrKOEzPWHbpu5Tux8dlM-PWVdTXSu7yUgV83qsqQ1laHu3qzKCNhvpoPDVM5jh754VlCfrSXE_6JS6HO-ob0ddHa0qtnxJMMrIgDvo1hVQ2f8JrIVo/s200/salmon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239338731486938818" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >INGREDIENTS</span> </span></span><br /> <ul style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><li> 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets</li><li> sea salt to taste</li><li> 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar</li><li> 3 tablespoons olive oil</li><li> 1/4 cup lemon juice</li><li> 1 clove garlic, minced</li><li> 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced</li></ul> <!-- tool box --><!-- DIRECTIONS --> <h2 style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">DIRECTIONS</span></span><br /></h2> <ol style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><li><span> Season salmon fillets to taste with sea salt, and place into a shallow, glass dish. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary; pour over salmon fillets. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. </span></li><li><span> Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. </span></li><li><span> Remove salmon from marinade, and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill until fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.</span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">From Megan G:</span><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Marinated tomato-garlic shrimp</span></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >INGREDIENTS</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 3 cloves garlic, minced</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 1/3 cup olive oil</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 1/4 cup tomato paste</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 1 tablespoon white sugar</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or dried</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >DIRECTIONS</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato paste,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">sugar and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">* Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">per side, or until opaque. OR… In the winter I just put it all in a baking dish</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">instead of grilling it. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. The sauce is fantastic</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">over brown rice!</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> I tried this tomato-garlic shrimp recipe and substituted chicken for the shrimp and basil / garlic tomatoes for the tomato paste and baked it in the oven for about 40 min. It was deelish!! You could make this really fast with a roasted chicken too. Just throw all the meat in with the sauce and bake for 10-15 minutes. Serve over rice.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">From Kim D:</span><br /><br /><div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Zucchini Casserole<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br /></div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"> </div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">6 cups sliced zucchini</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1/2 cup diced onion</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1 can cream of chicken soup</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1 cup sour cream (I use light)</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1 cup shredded carrots</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1 pkg stuffing mix (stove-top)</div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1/2 cup melted butter (I use less better and had hot water)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DIRECTIONS</span><br /><br /></div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"> </div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Boil zucchini and onion in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain. Combine soup, sour cream,and carrots. Fold into zucchini and onions. Combine butter (water) and stuffing mix. Cover bottom of 9x13 baking dish with 1/2 of stuffing. Add zucchini mixture. Top with remaining stuffing. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. </span> </div><br /><br />I hope this gives you some great ideas for tonight's meal. Bon Appetit!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846968452558574834.post-58033052461833569182008-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:002008-08-17T21:14:22.030-07:00Stroller Strides Word of the Week: CONSISTENCYOur <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">STROLLER STRIDES</a> group is in the middle of the MomOlympics. We've been keeping score, doing weekly challenges and last week we had a great time during our circuit workout using "non-traditional" workout toys during class. You can do a lot with a swim noodle!!<br /><br />Last week's challenge was to make a goal collage and to come up with one word that describes your current or short term goals. It was fun to get everybody's words. <br /><br />The word I chose for this week is CONSISTENCY. The moms who are consistently working out in our classes are really starting to see results. As a fitness provider I am working hard to provide CONSISTENT quality for my clients. <br /><br />I am also working hard to provide an atmosphere that is open and encouraging for all the moms who participate. I like seeing the moms on class days and providing them with something that is CONSISTENT in their lives. They may not get the floor mopped or the laundry done, but they sure get their workouts in during the week. <br /><br />The CONSISTENCY we've had up until this point has really paid off this summer. We've added some great moms and kids to our group and are seeing wonderful growth. It's fun to see the word spread! <br /><br />If you are looking for something CONSISTENT in your life, give <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/bend">STROLLER STRIDES</a> a try. There are over 700 class locations to chose from around the country. Working out with other moms is like nothing else and you will love the difference CONSISTENT physical activity will make in your life.<br /><br />See you in class!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0