Laura Islas

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Thanks Wendi! Great post on the importance of protein from athletes to aging - we need protein to maintain bone health, energy and muscular strength.

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Eat more protein for better health and strength!

Protein cheat sheet:
•3 oz. tuna: 25g

•3 oz. halibut: 23g

•4 oz. pork chop: 18g

•4 oz. hamburger: 20g

•3 oz. beef sirloin: 25g

•2 hard boiled eggs: 12g

•1 c. cottage cheese: 30g

•1 c. garbanzo beans: 12g

•3.5 oz. chicken breast: 29g

•3 oz. skinless turkey breast: 25g

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Here is a simple comparison of two common labels we often see at the store. The best we can hope for at the standard grocery store is organic. Even with that we need to be aware of a-peel put on our produce and if the organic foods we are buying are still just ultra-pasteurized junk foods we really don’t need.

[Vani Hari @thefoodbabe]

Don’t be tricked by these labels! It’s crucial to understand the difference if you want to buy the healthiest and safest food for yourself and your family.

[George Ferman @Helios_Movement]

From hair loss, hormonal issues such as low testosterone and cancer all the way to schizophrenia and depression, prostaglandins are involved in the occurrence of all of these.

Here's what you need to know.
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[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Childhood obesity has skyrocketed to one in three children in the United States. Here's why:

https://t.co/oBPaFA6v83

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

@alexandrancole My books are late :)

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Here's another good motivator for exercise! Two days a week for 60 minutes of weight bearing exercise prevents and treats osteoporosis. 🔗

https://t.co/N3PdPrAlqU

[Nicholas Fabiano, MD @NTFabiano]

Since legalization, new schizophrenia cases linked to heavy cannabis use have tripled.

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[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Best way to predict your future is to create it.
-Stephen R. Covey

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Each day is a new opportunity to have a great day!
If today is a bit of a downer here are some tips to flip it!

[Oren Gottfried, MD @OGdukeneurosurg]

I wish Happy chemicals to you!

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Thank you @LPGAAmateurs Orlando for inviting me to speak at the 2024 Tee Off event! Thank you to Nicola de Stwolinska, Lori Basch & Linda Burns. It was wonderful seeing everyone! Looking forward to a great year of golf & hope to see you March 20th at our golf flexibility class!

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Sarcopenia is the atrophy or loss of muscle. Weight bearing exercise has a profound effect on the quality of life, especially as we age. Many of the aliments currently plaguing our society can be assessed eliminated by a consistent exercise routine. It’s never too late to start.

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

"Progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turning, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road." -C.S. Lewis

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"-unknown

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, or lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will-Lombardi

[TPI @MyTPI]

NEW ARTICLE: Phil discusses the impact that fitness has had on his career. https://t.co/9W4zqedtdl

[Kevin Whelan @ProfWhelan]

Health warning prior to the 'weight loss/detox frenzy' starting Jan 1st:
Being famous does not make someone an expert in nutrition and diet!

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses outside our windows today~Dale Carnegie

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

We all have weaknesses. Some visible and some not. Inspiration comes from those who push through their weaknesses and do not give up.

[Laura Islas @TrainForPurpose]

Getting knocked down is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a choice -Zig Ziglar #MoveForward #NeverGiveUp