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Healthy July 4th Recipes

July 4, 2013July 2, 2025anne

Check out these lovely and gluten free July 4th recipes. My favorite is the star spangled cream tart.

What are your plans today? I have friends coming over to BBQ. One of my buddies is following a paleo diet so I made sugar free ketchup for her burger. Also on the menu Laura’s Sour Slaw, vegan and paleo friendly.

Here is her recipe…

Sour Slaw

Ingredients:

1 head green cabbage, 1/4 slices
4 sprigs fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried)
1 Jalapeno, finely chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium-low heat, no lid, for 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Delicious by itself or on a burger or baked potato.

Happy 4th of July!

Facebook Giveaway – Free “Healthy Feet” Class

July 3, 2013July 2, 2025anne

Do you suffer from foot pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, or balance issues? Join me July 11th, 2013 at Sellwood Yoga for a night of treats for your feet!

Learn about healthy shoe options, non-surgical solutions to foot pain, and tips for training your feet and ankles. Strength and flexibility work, myofascial release using a tennis ball, and self massage are all part of this easy to learn self care program.

Want to come to class for free? Keep reading…

Healthy Feet Workshop
Sellwood Yoga
Thursday July 11th, 2013
7:30 – 8:45 pm
$15 drop in (or preregister to ensure your spot)
All levels welcome, no experience necessary

*I have had several people ask me if they should come to this class while injured. Yes please come to class and do as much as you can. You may sit and rest or take notes as well. If you are under a physicians care defer to their advice on how much and what kinds of weight bearing activity, strength and flexibility work, and myofascial release is indicated for you at this time.

But what about the free stuff you ask? Fluid is looking for more Facebook activity and she needs your help.

Anne is giving away one free pass for the above class to a lucky winner who does the following:

‘Like’ Fluid Movement + Massage on facebook
Comment on one post
Share one post (or photo or video) on your wall

That’s it! Now get crackin – you only have until 10 am on July 10th to ‘like’, ‘comment’ and ‘share’ (the same post or different posts). Winner will be picked July 10th at 10 am and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based personal trainer, massage therapist and all around foot fan. She loves to share her knowledge of foot care with her clients. While she was gifted with monkey-like spreadable, articulate toes, wide feet and a lovely arch, she appreciates all of her clients foot shapes and sizes the bodies that go with them. Were you blessed with flat feet, crooked toes or other anatomical maladies? Call her today and find out how you can make your feet happy. (503) 705-4762

Healty Habits Trump Willpower When We Are Under Stress

June 21, 2013July 1, 2025anne

According to a recent study during times of stress we tend to go with our established routines.

Researchers at USC studying college students and found that:

We are just as likely to default to positive habits, such as eating a healthy breakfast, getting massage or going to the gym, as we are to self-sabotage. This research shows that lack of control doesn’t automatically mean indulging in unhealthy behaviors; it’s the underlying routine that matters, for better or worse.

Students who ate unhealthy breakfasts during the semester – such as pastries or doughnuts – ate even more of the junk food during exams. But the same was true of oatmeal eaters: those in the habit of eating a healthy breakfast were also more likely to stick to routine and ate especially well in the morning when under pressure…. And regular gym-goers were even more likely to go to the gym when stressed.

Need help establishing your healthy habits? Contact Anne today. (503) 705-4762

Looking For A Workout Buddy

June 4, 2013July 2, 2025anne

Not into the crowded after work gym scene? Having trouble staying motivated to work out on your own? I have the answer for you – small group training at my private Sellwood studio.

A few of my clients are looking to form their own duos or small groups, meaning you meet with me at an agreed upon time and split the cost of a training session. Keep reading to see if you are a good match…

I have a fit, saucy 30 something looking for a workout buddy for thirty minutes of strength training before or after work. She has asked me to help get her “biscuit” into shape (her words :)). We have been mixing it up with Pilates core work, foam roller stabilization, alignment exercises for feet and ankles, BOSU balance training, and upper body strength work.

I also have an active couple in their 60’s who would like to form a small group after 5 weekdays. On their own they both run, bike, garden, and do yoga. Together we have been incorporating yoga standing balance poses, TaiJIFit flow, arm strengthening exercises and shoulder and hip flexibility work. They are available weekdays after five pm, Thursdays or Fridays preferred.

Rates: $16 – $40 per hour.Thirty, forty five and sixty minute sessions available.

Interested? Call Anne today (503) 705-4762