Week 12 News: Last Week, Push to the Finish!

April 26, 2010

Dear Friends,

It’s the last week of the 12-week challenge! We have had some amazing success, but now is no time to slow down. You know how Olympic runners put on that extra burst of speed at the end of their race? That can be you, at the end of this challenge. This week, try to walk more steps than you ever have before, exercise more minutes, jump to the Shape Up RI calendar, and fit in one more free class (maybe something you haven’t tried before?). We hope you will join us Sunday, May 2nd, walking or running the 5K race (see below for more info). Also, see below for our sponsor Gold's Gym special event for Shape Up RI participants that is happening today!

I wish you and your team the best of luck in the remainder of this competition!

Yours In Health,

Rajiv Kumar

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Walk a 5K and Help Support Shape Up RI! 

Providence Races
Shape Up RI has teamed up with Cox Races in a series of "races" on Sunday May 2nd, the last day of the competition. Come join us and walk a 5K or run a marathon (or anything in between) as a wrap up to the competition. Part of the proceeds will benefit Shape Up RI. More information at Shape Up RI Cox Races

Register for any of the races at RhodeRaces.com and be sure to use the promotion code SHAPEUPRI2010. When you register, you can also join the Shape Up RI team using the same code, SHAPEUPRI2010, as the password.

Monday April 25th Shape Up RI event at Gold's Gym! 

Gold's Gym Shape Up RI participants "member extravaganza."
Gold's Gym of Pawtucket and East Greenwich is offering free classes all day, free shakes, and exclusive membership plan, and free personal training. See the details at http://www.shapeupri.org/resources/newsletters/goldsgym.php

Rate Your Restaurant Diet

This "Rate Your Restaurant Diet" quiz can help you size up exactly what you eat when you are away from home and may help you think twice the next time you are deciding what to order for lunch. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/quiz/index.html

Calendar of Freebies: Squeeze in Some Last Classes!

Off to the gym and off with some last pounds as Shape Up serves up a final round of classes, from a Free Fitness Assessment and Total Body Workout class at Curves to a Pilates Group Mat Class for all levels in Pawtucket. Read more at http://www.shapeupri.org/calendar/

How to Time Your Eating To Maximize Your Workout

Knowing when and how much to eat and drink before you exercise can make a big difference in how you feel during and after your workout.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ00594_D

Recipe of the Week: Yummy (and Healthy) New Fish Recipes

With fish such a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and studies continuing to show that eating fish on a regular basis is good for your heart, new recipes are always welcome. Here are 5 good ones, including one for Trout Provencal, a favorite in the south of France. Read more at
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/reeling-in-the-benefits-of-fish/
 

Walk of the Week: A Little-Known North Kingstown Ramble

Some of Rhode Island’s best walks are famous, from the Cliff Walk to the East Bay Bike Path. But many towns offer surprising hikes tucked away in little-known corners. Providence Journal Outdoors Writer Tom Meade reveals one of these in North Kingstown.  Read more at http://www.projo.com/outdoors/content/WK_Ryan_Park_Walk_01-29-09_RED3S78_v10.190e8b7.html

Ordering Pedometers and t-shirts

Getting a t-shirt or an additional or replacement pedometer is easy. Visit our Shop to Support page. Questions? Give us a call at 401 421-0608.

Important: The information provided by Shape Up RI is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for the care and advice of a professional health care provider. Before beginning any physical activity and/or weight loss program you should consult your physician. Shape Up RI provides health information meant for people in generally good health. If you have an underlying medical concern, please consult your physician about how this information affects your specific medical conditions.