{"id":6197,"date":"2020-03-06T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T14:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/?p=6197"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:51:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T22:51:26","slug":"kick-start-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/2020\/03\/06\/kick-start-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Kick Start 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year from Gentile Hall!!\u00a0 Now is the time to make New Year\u2019s resolutions<\/p>\n<p>and the hard part is sticking with them.\u00a0 This year I kick started 2020 with a diet cleanse.\u00a0 It\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>nothing really extreme, but it\u2019s good to do to get your diet back on track after the holidays.\u00a0 It<\/p>\n<p>consists of avoiding chips, soda, candy, doughnuts, cake, ice cream, white bread, French fries, fried food, cookies and pizza for one month.\u00a0 If you are looking for some motivation with your workout routine, come see me and we can talk about goals and what you want out of your fitness program.\u00a0 For more details about personal training, diet, workouts and body fat testing, you can email me at <a href=\"mailto:keli.marston@maine.edu\">keli.marston@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome back students for a second semester!\u00a0 Let\u2019s get active with some intramurals.<\/p>\n<p>Basketball intramurals will start soon and then volleyball will follow.\u00a0 If anyone is interested in<\/p>\n<p>playing or has any questions, please contact Jonathon Bowman at <a href=\"mailto:Jonathon.bowman@maine.edu\">Jonathon.bowman@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Students, faculty and staff, don\u2019t forget about all the rentals Gentile Hall has for you\u00a0 to take part in outdoor activities.\u00a0 Get outside and enjoy some fresh air skiing or snowshoeing.\u00a0 We have skis, boots, poles and snowshoes for you all to use.\u00a0 There are wonderful ski trails and snowshoe<\/p>\n<p>trails at Aroostook State Park and the Nordic Heritage Center.\u00a0 Stop by our front desk for any<\/p>\n<p>questions concerning our rentals or email Dick Gardner at <a href=\"mailto:richard.gardner@maine.edu\">richard.gardner@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>February is heart health awareness month.\u00a0 Some healthy tips for lowering your<\/p>\n<p>cholesterol are increasing your omega 3\u2019s by eating more fish.\u00a0 Salmon is very high in omega<\/p>\n<p>3\u2019s.\u00a0 Almonds, olive oil and avocados are also high in omega 3\u2019s.\u00a0 Increasing fiber in your<\/p>\n<p>diet has also been proven to help lower cholesterol levels.\u00a0 Oatmeal for breakfast is a great<\/p>\n<p>choice with lots of fiber.\u00a0 Fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants such as strawberries,<\/p>\n<p>blueberries, spinach and broccoli have also been proven to lower cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here is a heart healthy protein smoothie that is a perfect option for breakfast or lunch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd Banana<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd Cup 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