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Choose Ocean Activities instead of watching TV!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 | Author: admin
9 Out of 10 TV Ads Promote Junk Food
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By Diane Lofshult

Food for Thought:

Here’s another reason to turn off the boob tube: a study in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that a staggering number of food ads that run during kids’ programming promote foods high in fat, sodium or added sugars or low in nutrients.

The researchers reported that during 27.5 hours of programming in May 2005, 49% of ads were for food or beverages geared toward children. The most common ads were for ready-to-eat cereal and cereal bars (27%), restaurants (19%) and snack foods (18%). A whopping 91% of the food ads run during kids’ shows hawked foods or beverages low in nutrients and high in fat, sodium or added sugars. Cartoon characters were featured in 74% of the ads, whereas 26% teased their young, impressionable viewers with promises of toys or other “giveaways.”

Parents and teachers: know thy enemy and pull the plug on your TV.

IDEA Fitness Journal, Volume 5, Number 11
November 2008
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Killer Coffee?
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 | Author: admin

By Diane Lofshult

Food for Thought:

How many mornings have you thought you would die for a cup of coffee? According to a study in the June 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, that cup o’ Joe may actually reduce your mortality risk!

To assess the association between coffee consumption and all-cause mortality, researchers studied more than 41,000 men and 86,000 women enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study. Coffee consumption was assessed at baseline and then again every 2–4 years during the study period, which lasted more than two decades.

At the end of the study, regular coffee consumption (up to 6 cups per day) was not associated with an increased mortality rate in either the men or the women who participated. Interestingly, the authors of the study suggested that there might be a modest benefit to drinking either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee when it comes to decreasing the risk of all-cause or CVD mortality.

IDEA Fitness Journal, Volume 5, Number 11
November 2008
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Please HELP our ocean by picking up trash from the water…
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin

this kind of trash fits on our surfing trunks pockets, no excuse!

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Yoga practice on board with Nadia
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin


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Robert’s Lesson 11-15-08
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin
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Jim’s 11-09-08 Stand-up paddling Lesson
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin

Thanks Jim for the focus and determination. Keep on working towards excellence.

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Nadia’s Yoga and support from www.maui-yoga.com 11-03-08
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin

Thank you Nadia for the great Yoga classes and the inspiration!

Nadia, you are the best! we go girl, I know we can make a difference, lets leave our mark in what matters in this life!
Remind me to talk to you about my Christmas idea for Kids Miracles, people can match us dollar for dollar for privates for kids in need, abused, cancer… people can donate half the lesson and we can donate the other half, and create gift certificates for miracles, what do you think?
Much luvssss, Maria.

Maria i trust you and support you.. so we meet wednesday to go there for a new beginning in our life’s too..yes the the idea for the kids is pulling me strongly…thank you for thinking of me… you are too one of the best… love&peace&happiness on earth..nadia

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Review from client of Paia Inn Hotel on Maui…
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin
“Paia Inn- great boutique hotel with great people!”

Paia Inn Hotel

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SurfgirlToronto
Toronto

Sep 8, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

I have never been compelled to write a hotel review, until I visited the Paia Inn. Although opening just a few months ago, it is already as polished and professional as a luxury hotel chain, with extremely personable and helpful staff. The inn is beautifully decorated with a high-end, beachstyle feel. We met the owner personally, who took the time to show us around, invite us to a party he was throwing and even set us up with a fantastic paddle surf session with Maria Souza (standuppaddlesurfschool.com), the first woman to ever tow in to the powerful waves of “Jaws”. You will not be disappointed with your stay at the Paia Inn – it is located in central Paia, close to great stores and restaurants. Be sure to check out Flatbread company around the corner from the inn for a tasty wood-fire oven baked pizza. Oh, and ladies- you can leave your shampoo, conditioner, etc at home. This place has great products by Love Inside Out (www.loveinsideout.com).

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Review on Trip Advisor, www.tripadvisor.com, search Maria Souza…
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin
“Huge Fun, Great Learning Experience”

Maria Souza’s Stand-Up Paddle Boarding School

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nk2000
Bay Area

Nov 9, 2008 New

My husband and I got hooked on SUP in Oahu but we had no idea what we were doing – the surf shops basically gave us boards and paddles and pointed towards the water.

In Maui, the paddle boarding folks who run the Paia Inn recommended taking a lesson with Maria, and it was terrific! The beach spot (south of Lahaina) was perfect. The gear (Mistral and Jimmy Lewis boards) was great. And Maria’s instructions – stance, paddle technique, etc. – made a world of difference.

After an hour, we were paddling into waves on our own while Maria took some great shots with her waterproof camera. Tons of fun. Maria was super charming and full of knowledge, energy and great advice. We’ll definitely do it again next trip.

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Niko & Kathleen’s Lesson, Maui 10-31-08 and Review on Trip Advisor
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 | Author: admin
“Great activity for those looking for something a little different”

Maria Souza’s Stand-Up Paddle Boarding School

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Details-R-Us
Ohio

Oct 7, 2008

My wife and I took a lesson with Maria in late September 2008, on West Maui. The lesson consisted of some limbering warm-ups on the beach, some instruction on the beach and a bunch of on-water instruction and practice. Maria is a good instructor and we had a very good experience with her. She accepts some credit cards.

Maria is adept at working with one’s native skill, or lack thereof, and getting the most of the time on the water. This was our first attempt at stand up paddle surfing and we found it engaging and fun. Maria is charming, talented and impressive. She brought all the equipment to the park where we met her, on West Maui. We came down from Ka’anapali, approximately 20 minutes away. We had the waves to ourselves and consequently had plenty of room to paddle, turn around and catch waves. Her mother took photos of us from the shore and kept tabs on our shoes and towels and car keys while we were on the water.

I would highly recommend Maria if you are interested in trying this sport. I also believe she might be available for surfing lessons, as she is a highly skilled surfer.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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