September 27, 2007
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Utah canyoneering is described as traveling through a canyon whether by walking, swimming, climbing, or another mode of transportation. The sport is especially popular in southern Utah where slot canyons riddle the landscape.
Not only will you be getting a great workout while doing some canyoneering, but you will also get to enjoy some of the most pristine and beautiful scenery. To plan your next outdoor Utah outdoor adventure, whether canyoneering or something else, visit the Outdoor Utah, an online recreation guide for the Beehive State.
September 25, 2007
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I want to make sure I look perfect in three weeks when my fiancé and I take our engagement pictures (with, by the way, the most amazing Utah photographer). I don’t need to necessarily lose weight, but I really need to start changing my eating and exercise habits to be more healthy. I am hoping for that “glow” that eating right and exercise can give you. Here are a few tips I have found to be really helpful…Enjoy!
- Identify the strong and weak points within your present diet. Are you currently drinking at least eight glasses of water each day? Do you eat whole grains? Are you getting the recommended 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables each day? Once you have found your weak points, start improving on those while maintaining your “strong” points.
- You will not be able to change all your habits at once and be able to stick with them. Rather, making small changes slowly will allow you to stick to them easier.
- Keep a daily log of what you eat. Doing so will help you execute the first step (identifying your eating strengths and weaknesses).
- It may be a good idea to speak with a nutritionist; they will be able to help you figure out and plan a diet customized for you.
September 21, 2007
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One way my husband and I like to stay active and healthy is hiking. We can literally spend hours hiking beautiful mountain trails and often take trips to areas known for pristine scenery. We have been all over the states; my personal favorite areas are southern Utah (more specifically Zion National Park) and New England, especially during the fall.
Next spring however, we are taking a trip we both are ecstatic about: the Haute Route in the Swiss Alps. We plan on hiking each day to a new town and staying at a different, charming chalet each day.
Start hiking much like you would any other exercise; start small and work towards more. Start with short hikes and each week work up to longer, more difficult hikes. Happy hiking!