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Delta Valley Health Club Wellness Update By Sandy McCaslin
Holiday office party tip, Don’t Skip Meals On Office Party Day It seems logical: Forgo lunch; leave more room for pigs in blankets at the office party later. But arriving starved may result in overeating, and drinking on an empty stomach will give you a quicker buzz, which is more likely to lead to mindless munching. Eat normally during the day, and be strategic at the buffet. Don’t bother with things you don’t absolutely love. Splurge on something special (hint: It’s not those cubes of Cheddar), then stop. Count your bites. Did you know a lot of appetizers are about 60 calories a bite? Just five bites is around 300 calories. That’s about half of what you might eat for dinner. Keep a mental tab-or fill a small plate, once-so you don’t go overboard. Did you know that for about four hours after a high-fat meal (such as a typical holiday dinner) your arter-
ies look just like those of a person with heart disease? It’s because your vessels are trying to expand to accommodate increased blood flow, but the fat in your bloodstream is making it harder for your arteries to flex. An August 2006 study from Indiana University shows that a 45-minute post-meal walk helps reverse oxidative stress so get out there and walk after that big meal! The average person gains 9-15 lbs over the holidays. We don’t want that to happen to you. If you are not sure where to start contact us for some free tips on how to. Everyone needs a Coach, Sandy M. Sandy McCaslin is a Discovery Bay resident and General Manager for Delta Valley Health Club Operations, bringing wellness to our surrounding communities. Source: Donna Krech; Thin & Healthy. Contact us at: info@ deltavac.com or 925-304-4035. – Advertisement
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DECEMBER 7, 2018
Deck the halls: It’s a holiday contest
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he Oakley Hometown Holiday Decorating Contest is accepting applications from any home within the City of Oakley limits. Oakley residents are encouraged to pull out their Santas, sleighs, reindeer, lights and inflatables to show their community pride and spread holiday cheer. Decorations installed by a professional service will not be eligible. Entries must be received by Dec. 10 at 5pm. Only exterior front yard and roof decorations will be eligible.
Holiday Pack for the Troops Maintaining a holiday tradition, the folks at Brentwood Auto Parts in conjunction with Operation Creekside, VFW Post 10789 and dozens of local volunteers, are gearing up for the sixth annual Holiday Pack for the Troops. The event provides care packages to troops overseas. Donations of items and volunteers to help pack on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Hall in Brentwood are still needed. Suggested items for donation include: Nuts, granola bars, powdered drink mixes, beef jerky, gum, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, hand-written thank you notes, pencils,
sharpeners, pens, baby wipes, and hand warmers, to name a few. Each package costs $18.75 to ship and last year the group was able to send 330 boxes, raising nearly $6,000 for postage in time for Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at Brentwood Auto Parts, 7881 Brentwood Blvd. A special thanks to VFW Post 10789 for the donation of their veterans hall. For more information or to volunteer or donate, call Brentwood Auto Parts at 925634-3952 or email, naparick@sbcglobal.net.