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Body Transformation Challenge: Week 1 Reflections
June 4, 2015
Barb Wood The first week of something different is always a bit of a challenge. You are stepping out of a rut that has taken control of your life. In my case it was a mostly sedentary life for the last 25 years. I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror and just spiraled…
Body Transformation Challenge: Participant Goals
June 4, 2015
Barb Wood: Goal To gain control of my caloric intake. To be more physically fit. I want to be able to ski/hike/bike/walk/paddle with confidence, and not be at the back of the pack. To drop two clothing sizes — to start. As silly as is sounds, I’d like to be able to wear a belt with…
Coach’s corner: “I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder”
June 4, 2015
By Kyle Finneron It is great to have a goal in mind before starting on a transformation of your own. Often when I sit down with a new student and ask them what their ideal body would look like if they were to have it today and they will respond with “I want to…
Reducing your sugar intake can make you feel better
June 4, 2015
(StatePoint) You may not realize it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the last several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as ketchup and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar.…
Coach’s corner: Education first, then action!
June 4, 2015
By Beth Roberts of Killington Bootcamp At the start of each Challenge we do an evaluation through a series of measurements, questions and tests. As their coach I start forming an individual plan for each of them. Many factors are taken into account. Schedule restrictions, knowledge of fitness and nutrition basics, and motivation level are…
Horoscopes for May 28 – June 3, 2015
June 4, 2015
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations Horoscopes for May 28 - June 3, 2015…
Sally Hughes presents exhibit, “Watercolor for the Senses”
June 3, 2015
Courtesy of CMAC A watercolor painting of poppies by Sally Hughes will be part of her exhibit at Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. The exhibit opens Friday and will run through Aug. 9. Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Sally Hughes has always dabbled in artistic pursuits, but not until chronic neurological…
“Trek to Taste on the Trails of Woodstock” celebrates National Trails Day with farm fresh food, fitness and fun
June 3, 2015
By Michael Creasey Hikers enjoy the trails at Trek to Taste in 2014. The annual event celebrating farm-fresh food, the arts and nature, kicks off Saturday in Woodstock. Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — What do farm fresh food, hiking, arts and crafts, fiddle music, yoga in nature, ice cream, and wood-fired pizza all…
Brandon Artists exhibit American flag-themed works
June 3, 2015
Courtesy of BAG “Miss Liberty,” created by artist Warren Kimble, is part of the “Art of the Flag” exhibit on display at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — In anticipation of the coming 4th of July celebration in Brandon — celebrated like no one else with their huge parade and weekend…
Gather ‘round Summit Pond for the return of the annual Huck Finn Catfish Derby
June 3, 2015
By Jess Gabeler A young angler throws in a line, hoping for a bite in the 2014 catfish derby. Saturday, June 6 — KILLINGTON — Head to The Foundry at Summit Pond for the return of the Huck Finn Catfish Derby on Saturday, June 6. Last year’s Derby was such a great success, they had to do…
VINS celebrates National Trails Day with ADA- and ABA-standard McNight Trail
June 3, 2015
Courtesy of VINS A group of young adventurers is led on a guided hike by VINS staff. Saturday, June 6 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will hold a special event on Saturday, June 6, National Trails Day, to mark the third anniversary of the nature trail system on the VINS campus and to…
VINS offers “Discovery Sundays” for inquisitive minds
June 3, 2015
Courtesy of VINS Kids get hands-on experience with science experiments and investigations that engage the mind. Sunday, June 7 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents “Discovery Sundays” from 12-4 p.m. every Sunday through the end of October. Join one of the VINS educators to create, discover, imagine and have fun. Explore the world…
Award-winning “Nebraska” is next FOLA movie
June 3, 2015
Courtesy of FOLA A scene from the Academy Award winning film “Nebraska,” that will be showing June 6 at the Ludlow Auditorium. Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The next FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) movie screening will be the award-winning “Nebraska”on Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium.…
Local yoga workshops serve as fundraiser for the Veterans Yoga Project in WRJ
June 3, 2015
Saturday, June 6 — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Two workshops will be held on Saturday, June 6 in White River Junction as a fundraiser for the Veteran’s Yoga Project, an organization supporting recovery and resilience among veterans, their families, and our communities. “Self Care for the Soul: breaking through the limitations” will focus on the five core…
Blackbird closes the Old Firehouse spring season on June 5
June 3, 2015
Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. — TINMOUTH — Rachel Clark and Bob DeMarco, the Vermont duo Blackbird, will close out a wildly successful season at Tinmouth’s Old Firehouse on Friday, June 5. Blackbird plays traditional music of Celtic origin, as well as tunes of their own creation. Fiddle, Irish flute, whistles, accordion, cittern, piano, guitar and their own voices…
