Our first class was a huge success and our ladies saw awesome results and all decided to continue their training @ CrossFit Coastal.

The new start date is August 17th.

To be a part of the next wave of beginner athletes – please call me or Lidia to set up a consult appointment.

Can’t wait!
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These women are now close to being fully accelerated. They didn’t think they’d be doing rope climb modifications when they first started – but look at them now!

We begin our August on-ramp program on Monday the 3rd of August. If you know anyone who is interested – please

have them call me, Thera Storm at 910-547-7744

When you reach for that mug in the morning, you may get more benefits than a jump-start to the day.

Daily cups of coffee have been linked to a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer, gallstones and type 2 diabetes. In addition, green tea and white tea have been touted for their health benefits.

“What’s interesting really is for years we were beating up on coffee. … And now study after study is suggesting benefits,” said “Good Morning America” medical contributor David Katz.

So given the choice between coffee and tea, what’s the healthiest thing you can reach for in the morning?

You can find Katz’s advice below. Full disclosure: He’s a coffee drinker.

How Much to Have?

The maximum recommended amount of coffee is four 8-ounce cups a day, although it depends on the individual in terms of body size, among other factors. Because caffeine has been shown to raise blood pressure, you should limit your intake if you have any blood pressure abnormalities. More than four cups is never recommended.

Antioxidants

There is the strong suggestion that the antioxidants in tea — whether it’s black, green or white — have health benefits. Antioxidants can prevent inflammation of the blood vessels, and it has been linked to reduced risk for cancer. In terms of antioxidants, white tea has the most, followed by green tea, black tea and coffee. Green and white teas are made from different parts of the tea leaves, but both are minimally processed, unlike black tea, which is fermented. It appears the process of fermentation reduces the antioxidants in the final product.

Caffeine

Caffeine is associated with enhanced alertness, increased productivity and concentration when you’re driving, and enhanced athletic performances. In terms of caffeine, coffee has the most followed by black tea, green tea and white tea.

Tea Vs. Tea Beverages

Because the health benefits of tea has become more recognized by the public, some manufacturers are putting a small amount of it in a product, then adding ingredients that are bad for you, such as sugar. For instance, a Snapple Green Tea has 46 grams of sugar in it – the equivalent of about 11 sugar cubes. That’s more than twice as much sugar as you get in a Hershey chocolate bar, which as 22 grams of sugar. Just because the label says white tea doesn’t make it a healthy drink.

“Our green teas provide consumers with functional benefits … and great taste,” Snapple said in a statement on its product. “We offer a lime green tea in both a diet and regular version, giving consumers different choice and calorie options.”

Coffee or Tea?

If you have a choice between coffee or tea, Katz says tea is better. If coffee is part of your morning routine, you have nothing to worry about.

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I stumbled upon an AWESOME tea in the least likely of all places – my hair salon! Jess, my stylist brought me some tea as I waited for her to mix the hair color the other day. As I sipped the most delicious herbal tea I’ve ever tasted, she showed me that it was an actual product made by the Aveda Salon company. I bought some that day along with some styling product. It’s made with peppermint and licorice (which I don’t even like the taste of licorice usually)

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The first ever Women-only class kicked off with a great start. We are 3 classes into the 12-class program and have 9 more to go! These women are already feeling the benefits (and pain) from the variety of training.

Women-only On-ramp class of July 2009

From left to right: Coach Lidia, Laura, Amy and Susannah

This video really inspires me.
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I met an awesome woman Laura S. who came in for an intro to the Women Only program. Laura was an athlete in high school and has always been physically active. Over 5 years ago, however, she was in a car accident that left her seeing a chiropractor twice a week for the rest of her life. Most people would find this as a good excuse to stay sedentary, but Laura has found inspiration in someone who has pushed her to celebrate her life and achieve major goals.

This person is Maddie. Maddie is Laura’s beautiful 4 year-old niece who is battling a tough fight with Leukemia. Maddie, who had been in a coma for 17 weeks entered last year’s Light The Night event… and WALKED across the finish line. Laura says, “If she can do that, we, who are healthy, can do anything! Maddie is my inspiration, my motivation, my saving “Grace” (her middle name)….she’s amazing!”

Who/What is your motivation? (share your story with a comment)

Laura – We’ll see you June 29^th! (This is going to be a great group of women!
For others who are still interested – there are only 3 spots left!)