Ringing in the New Year

January 27, 2010 | Posted By Tricia 0 Comments

It’s a new year. “Twenty ten” – Wow!
Along with the new year comes so many hopes, and dare I say it… “resolutions”. I did a little searching on the internet for the “Top 10 New Years Resolutions” and can you guess what I found over and over again? The number one resolution was to “get fit” or “loose weight”. And guess what else I found – most people will not keep their new years resolutions. Surprised? I doubt it.  A little depressing? Perhaps.  But, while I was surfing the net I also found some encouraging information to help you keep your resolutions.
After wading through all the “how to” articles I came across some practical advice. The first one is to avoid all fad diets and have realistic weight loss goals. Another is to find activities that you enjoy enough to commit to them. Also, seeking the help of a trainer and maybe even a dietitian can be a great help in tailoring a fitness plan just for you.
However, we all know there is much more to it, don’t we? I mean, if it were that simple we would all be the size and weight we want to be. So, here is where the less concrete advice comes in. The advice that explains how to actually follow through and do the things you want to do. How to live, what is referred to as, a “mindful” life- a life where you  are actually able to do the things you have resolved to do, rather than continue on auto pilot with old habits. I read this quote from Victor Frankl (a Holocaust survivor) that sums it up- he writes “Between stimulus and response, there’s a space, and in that space is our power to choose our response, and in our response lies our growth and freedom”. He goes on to say that “Mindfulness gets you into that space”.  Some of you may be familiar with the term  – but for those of you who are not, it is, simply put by Jon Kabat-Zinn, “paying attention in a particular way”. This may seem silly or unusual, but  waking up and being present – even some of the time, will make a world of difference in changes you are trying to make. Be patient with yourself, this takes time and practice.
Pilates is actually a great way to learn mindfulness. Because the exercises we do in class require your complete attention, focus on breath, and total presence – you will automatically get in the habit of being in a mindful existence.  Doing this, even just a couple hours a week, will help you develop a new way of functioning that you will be able to apply  to any area of your life.

Well, my dear friends, I hope this gives you some new insight and tools to make some positive changes in your life- whatever they may be.

January 2010 Newsletter

January 11, 2010 | Posted By carlos 0 Comments

Happy New Year from Articulations Pilates Studio!!! 2010 is finally here and we are looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your fitness goals. We have exciting new classes, new instructors and more appointment options than ever before, and coming soon…a new website.

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.
~Benjamin Franklin

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• Saturday January 16th @ 11:00am

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Tilapia Puttanesca

From BHG

This is a delicious, fast and foolproof way to cook fish.

1lb fresh or previously frozen tilapia fillets (you can use any white fish like halibut or chicken breast would be great too)
pinch of salt
1/2 onion cut in wedges
1tbs olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tsp dried, crushed oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tbs drained capers (optional)
2 Tbs coarsely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley

1. Rinse fish, pat dry and sprinkle with salt
2. In a large skillet, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat 8 minutes or until tender (stirring occasionally). Stir in garlic, undrained tomatoes, oregano and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. Add olives and capers to sauce. Top with tilapia fillets. Return sauce to boiling then reduce heat. Cook, covered, for 6-10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Carefully remove fish with a spatula, then simmer sauce 1-2 minutes to thicken. Spoon over fish and serve with pasta or rice.

Wishing you a season of health, happiness and prosperity as you embark upon the new year.

Tricia Hill,
Articulations Pilates Studio