Nutrition

Off the Block — (Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes scarring and thickening of the intestinal walls and frequently leads to obstruction.) Crohn’s disease was something I had never heard of before. In 2006, I was 17 and still in high school. I remember when I started to feel sick. […]

McDougall Success Stories Star Christine: Cured Crohn’s Disease

24 Oct, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Health / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

Off the Block — by Dr. John McDougall (excerpted) For the entire article, see: https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/apr/protein.htm Preface: Dr. John McDougall, M.D., teaches people to eat a plant based diet consisting of fruits, vegetable, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, unrefined foods, and low fat/low sugar. His emphasis is on complex carbohydrates. People loose weight on his all-you-want-to-eat […]

Where Do You Get Your Protein?

19 Sep, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — This month, I am out of town travelling in Europe to visit family and friends, as well as swim at the European championship in Slovenia. So, I will do what I preach and take it easy, relax and not sweat about deadlines. This month’s article will be a rerun of […]

Time to try the monthly fitness challenge again!

19 Sep, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — There is a big misconception that the fit and healthy people are found in the fastest lane at the pool, or are gym rats; that they are all lean and tall and only eat vegetables and seeds; that they enjoy the perfect stress-free life. Let me correct you, those are […]

Where is Waldo? Or where are the fit persons ...

22 Aug, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Summer is here again. Kids are out of school. The schedule is getting crazy. But remember that fitness should remain a permanent goal. There is no finish line with fitness, it is just a beginning to your best life and health. I have seen plenty of very fit people, people […]

My Definition of a Fit Person

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Summer is coming upon us and that means something different for each of. If you are a big fan of the open water circuit and/or an avid triathlete getting ready for your best season ever, summer means it is the time for you to be in your best level of […]

Tips to get in shape for the summer season

19 Apr, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

This is a quick and healthy pre-meet meal. Eat all you want. You can increase the recipe according to your crock pot size. Enjoy. Prep: 20 minutes Cook time: 6-8 hours on LOW Serves:6-8 Ingredients 4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced (use a mandoline for best results) 2-3 cups pizza toppings […]

Crock-pot Pizza Potatoes

20 Oct, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

I have found that Spring is one of the best times to launch into a new fitness routine. Days are longer, flowers start blooming and in between the rain, the sun tries to peek in. We all itch to go outside and enjoy nature. Hopefully, you now have designed your […]

Spring is Here, Time for “Spring Cleaning” Fitness Challenge

14 Apr, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

The secret’s out. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are good for you, especially before a game or workout. The NBA has declared it so. Cf. http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/presents18931717/the-nba-secret-addiction/. Every morning I have two WASA light rye crackers covered with peanut butter and jelly with my tea, even when I go to workout […]

Swim Bits – April 2017

14 Apr, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Nutrition / Swim Bits by Ralph Mohr