2010-08-01 Training With Tricia Tweets

• Allergy – Grandparents Guide to Food Allergies: http://bit.ly/d3e5ao via @addthis #

2010-07-22 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @WomensHealthMag: 1 hour easy swimming can burn 500calories/hour! Put on your bathingsuits &dive in with this workout: http://ow.ly/2ezkk #
• RT @Food4BodySoul: Health and Food: Using Hot and Cold Therapy to Relieve Joint Pain … http://bit.ly/a0UWSb #

2010-07-15 Training With Tricia Tweets

• Check out the Apps for Healthy Kids challenge! $40,000 in prizes to improve childhood nutrition. http://appsforhealthykids.com #
• RT @FitCoachCarole: “To accomplish great things, we must not only act,but also dream,not only plan,but also believe.” Anatole France Cheers! #
• YUM! RT @SELFmagazine: 10 #dinner ideas that will help lower your risk for disease and shed some pounds in the process http://ow.ly/2bB7h #

2010-07-14 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @FitnessExercise: [Fitness] Golf Video Lessons » Your Golf Fitness Program http://bit.ly/aDBhjU #
• Do you have a juicer? Which one? What is you favorite juice recipe? #
• My family loves a good treasure hunt. Have you tried @GoGeocaching http://bit.ly/dlfnqL #
• Love this!RT @NatureRocks geocache w family! Visit http://bit.ly/HR1V7 and get the free summer activity guide to learn how! I! #playoutdoors #
• RT @choose2befit: Great article originally posted by @chalenejohnson. Why U Gain Weight with a new program: http://bit.ly/3yB3Zt #
• RT @MSNFitness: Fill up and fight hunger with fiber from these delicious sources. http://bit.ly/cutsmC #
• RT @WholeLiving: Because no one likes to eat cardboard. 30 Ways to Make Fiber Taste Better: http://bit.ly/13Ojuj #
• RT @FitBottomedGirl: Does celery actually burn more calories to digest it then it contains? We have the answers! http://bit.ly/aq1J1e #

Zoku

Not sure if you have wandered past William-Sonoma lately, but right in the front of the store they are featuring a bright display for the Zoku Quick Pop Maker.

To me this looks like a great idea, what a neat way to make cool treats at home in minutes!

Just a few of my thoughts…

I was planning to use my Zoku to make low-calorie  pops, however,  you cannot use sugar-free or artificial sweeteners because they do not freeze properly. I think that this information needs to be made clear in the product description on the outside of the box.

Our first attempt with the Zoku was a bit rough we used vanilla yogurt, chocolate syrup, and a few mini chips.  They tasted GREAT after we were able to release them for the mold, which was a bit tricky.  After a bit more research I discovered that popsicles made with yogurt take longer to freeze, 12-15, instead of the 7-9 for juice popsicles.

We are still trying different juices and smoothies, but a  recipe book would  be nice. My son, Mason, has food allergies and this product allows me to control what ingredients we use for safe and tasty treats. I love the idea of using fresh ingredients and nothing artificial!

Overall, I think this is a neat product, easy to clean, and fun for the kids and I.

Geocaching – have you tried it?

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Why Geocache?

One of the allures of geocaching is its universality. Virtually anyone can geocache; participants come from all walks of life and fitness abilities, from kids and entire families to solo adventurers, large groups and the elderly. Perhaps propelled by camaraderie first and sport second, geocaching offers a larger cultural significance as well. Though technology has created a global bridge of sorts, it has also created a divide by segregating interpersonal communication. Geocaching brings people together, bonding them via technology and sport. It is, by all accounts, revolutionary.

To make a long story short Geocaching = a GPS treasure hunt and my kids LOVE it!  I have been using the  Geocaching app on my iPhone for our family treasure hunts.

Here is another fun website with fun outdoor activities!

2010-07-12 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @TheKidsDoctor: Parents: if you’re not active, how can you expect your kids to be? http://tinyurl.com/y526c23 #

2010-07-09 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @FitJunction: Home ab workout: exercises for six pack abs http://ow.ly/28vDr #Workouts #Homeabworkout #Coreexercise #abs #

2010-07-08 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @FitnessTeam: » Exercise & Fitness Trainer: Boredom Busters – Travel Forex … http://bit.ly/aVFDcG #
• Love this! RT @yournutrition: “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching” Mooie #
• RT @FitJunction: 5 Secrets to Easing Back Pain http://ow.ly/28w4l #backpain #health #fitness #pain #
• FREE runtastic PRO iPhone app today only July 8, 2010 – looks pretty cool. #
• If you use protein powder what is favorite brand, flavor, & way to eat/drink it? #

2010-07-07 Training With Tricia Tweets

• RT @Shape_Magazine: Don’t feel like cooking? Keep it healthy when you go out. Best and worst menu picks: http://bit.ly/aKjnbd #
• RT @YogaLifestyles: Here is a great site with lots of yoga information;Exercise Tips :Beginner Pilates Exercise Equip. http://bit.ly/9rxtR0 #