NEW – “Wheat Free World” – iphone App
April 27, 2011 by prosnack · Leave a Comment
Elevate Me! is proud to be featured on the new iphone ap – Wheat Free World!
Wheat-Free World is designed to provide valuable resources for people coping with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivities, and for people serving or working with friends, family or clients on a gluten-free diet. A brilliant use of tabs for anyone needing fast gluten free info, here’s a sneak peek:
- The introductory info tab gives a brief outline of celiac disease and its symptoms and then guides the user through the app, describing the information provided in each tab.
- The recipe tab provides many delicious, nutritious meal and snack options, beautifully photographed on with icons for ingredients and the step-by-step cooking process.
- The medical tab, written by Michelle Lawton, Nurse Clinician, gives concise information about wheat and gluten-sensitivities including symptoms, commonality, diagnosis and screening.
Products are divided into two categories: Essentials For The Kitchen and Products We Promote. Essentials For The Kitchen lists everything one needs in their home or restaurant kitchen to serve a variety of delicious food that is gluten-free. Each tab is easily reached from the toolbar and the detailed photographs can be viewed in both portrait and landscape by turning the device horizontally.
The Wheat-Free World application is here to help educate and strengthen the health, happiness and well being of everyone who wants to live well without wheat. Get yours now through iTunes!
Elevate Me Spartan Team
April 21, 2011 by prosnack · Leave a Comment
Over the last couple weeks we have generated a great deal of buzz surrounding our SPARTAN CONTEST for the first ever Canadian Spartan Race; which will make its debut on May 14th in North Vancouver. Elevate Me is doing their part by Sponsoring the Spartan Race in Vancouver and will also be competing in this epic adventure!
Who is Spartan Enough?
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: Graham Snowden… Spartan Enough? we think so! Let’s take an in-depth look a typical training day
- 2km open water swim with the sharks
- Sprint pyramids and 8x stair repeats vs the African cheetah
- Casual summit of a local snow covered mountain
- Peak Yoga, recover with Yoga on top of the peak
- NBD – No Big Deal, that’s all before breakfast
Graham comes packed with a long list of sports accomplishments under his armour, some of which include the Big Five Marathon in Africa, the Alcatraz Triathlon in June and Racing The Planet in Nepal – a 100 km – 250km self-supported footrace which takes place in remote locations around the world.
Crazy enough to be a Spartan – confirmed! Tattooed on his back (of his shirt)… “You’re not that bad, I am just that awesome.” – Just do it – NIKE!
MEET THE ELEVATE ME SPARTAN TEAM:
Earl Ellingson – Big Dog at Elevate Me, devoted bar maker, master of hard knocks, marathoner, avid worker-outer of adventure and health promoter, husband and father to Spartan-in-training little one.
Sarah M. Jamieson – Marketing Maveness at Elevate Me, ultra runner, Coach and Yoga Zen Teacher, Parkour and Ninja-Superhero wannabe, engages in anything athletic with the chance to support a cause for the greater good of all humanity.
Kirsten Rusko –Dodgeball Extraordinaire, on the team “Not in the Face, We’re Models” and an intense competitor of the “paper, rocks, scissors” Vancouver championships. Studying Medieval Literature at the University of Oxford makes her uniquely qualified for the Spartan Race. Avid trekker, health educator and do’er of all things epic and unorthodox!
Graham Snowden - Newest member of our Elevate Me! Athlete Ambassadors, “Racing for Lives” Athlete and Founder, triathlete, adventure seeker, runner of a muck and domination do gooder. Oh, and he’s in real estate and marketing to boot.
HONORABLE MENTION: Thank you to Jared Pearson, of Innovative Fitness, West Vancouver for showcasing your SPARTAN TRAINING! The force is strong with this one!
Don’t forget to swing by our booth for some pre race Spartan Fuel! Let the Primal Challenge begin….
April Newsletter
April 10, 2011 by prosnack · Leave a Comment
Join Elevate Me! The Spartan Race Vancouver Event!
ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH! Spartan Race comes to Vancouver! Are you as excited as we are!! Spartan Race’s mission is to get you active, healthy, and excited about change! “Prepare for Glory” and return to your ancient roots; running through woods, getting dirty, climbing walls and facing adversity…it’s part of everyday life. Spartan events are all about challenging today’s perception of normal. Who doesn’t like getting dirty from time to time!
ELEVATE ME! SPARTAN CONTEST:
We are looking for a couple “tough ELEVATE ME! SPARTANS” to join our team…
“ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?” Contest:
What’s your day of training in the life of a Spartan look like? Elevate Me! wants to know!
April 1st – April 15th we are accepting submissions, its easy!
1. Submit your mini blurb “a day of training in the life of a Spartan” and tell us your daily training regime on getting fit for the Spartan Race.
2. Take a photo of your best Spartan exercise or pose! Be creative!
3. Email to marketing@prosnack.com
4. We will announce the winners April 16th on facebook
5. What do you win? FREE ENTRY into the Spartan Race on the Elevate Me! Team and your favorite box of BARS!!
Check out our facebook page for on-going Spartan details, and subscribe to our Newsletter for more tips and trends on health and wellness…
A Great Recipe by one of our Gluten-Free Athletes
March 29, 2011 by Alison · Leave a Comment
By Alison Hooper, Canadian Junior Elite Triathlete
Gluten is a protein composite that appears in foods processed mainly from wheat and related foods including barley and rye.
Last summer my younger sister was experiencing a lot of random anxiousness and she often felt sick to her stomach. Her doctor recommended cutting gluten out of her diet (after trying a lot of other things). And interestingly enough was she got better! Back then I was living at home, which meant that my mom was doing the majority of the cooking. There was no way I was going to cook a separate meal if there was hot food made so I adapted to a gluten free diet, as did our whole family. After moving out I re-introduced gluten into my diet and it really didn’t sit well with me so I’ve been eating gluten free every since. Which is one of the main reasons I started eating Elevate Me in the first place!
At the beginning avoiding gluten free foods was hard but now I’m totally used to it. There are a lot of gluten free products and bakery’s that make some pretty yummy treats. Bread without gluten will never taste the same but here is a pancake recipe that is totally flourless and I think I like them better than normal pancakes! Here it is:
Gluten Free Banana Pancakes
1 banana mashed
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbs nut butter (I use hazelnut or almond)
-Add everything together and cook like a normal pancake. I usually grease the pan with coconut oil.
I find this recipe is perfect for one serving… topped with yogurt and berries!
Other additions:
-Shredded coconut
-Peanut butter and mini dark chocolate chips
-Any other type of nutbutter
-Applesauce
Whatever your fancy, a gluten-free day, is a great way to start the day!
The Last 10KM Walk in Her Shoes for Care Canada
March 21, 2011 by SarahD · Leave a Comment
THE LAST 10 KM “WALK IN HER SHOES FOR CARE CANADA” 100KM
By Sarah Jamieson, ACE, YT, FMS 2
The last 10km is a metaphor for life, a metaphor for stepping outside your own comfort zones and investing in the bigger picture. It’s also a metaphor for success, a metaphor for the human spirit. On March 8th I endured to walk/run 100km, my first ever 1ookm event and it was one of great success! 4 months ago I set out with a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) to spearhead a campaign for CARE, one of the leading humanitarian organizations in Canada for the celebration of 100 years of International Women’s Day.
Now, my last 10km was actually at the 64km – 74km mark, needless to say I didn’t make the full 100km, but I did achieve what I set out to do – and that was to bring awareness to CARE Canada and their featured programs geared towards women’s empowerment. Each step was a reminder of what women living in poverty must undergo every day for clean water, basic healthcare and basic life necessities for their families. This was the backbone of our cause.
“Education, local capacity building and sustained economic growth, are critical to fighting poverty in developing countries. Women and girls hold the key. Walk In Her Shoes has the potential to unlock the hope and optimism towards sustained economic opportunities. This March, as Canadians WE have the chance to bring to the forefront of our time, the direct impact we can make by investing in and empowering all girls to transform their world; by mobilizing them to engage in cultural exchange, gain a global perspective, and create and lead social change.”
As a Movement and Performance Coach, Yoga Teacher and Elevate Me! eater, I understand the complexities an event of this magnitude calls for; the specific periodization and skill training involved, the hours of corrective strategy and re-patterning to ensure proper bio mechanics, and not mention the nutritional aspect of a 12 hour event, which Elevate Me! played a large role. Fast tracking my own training to only 7 weeks lead up time I feel I did my very best! Thankfully, the 10 years of marathon running and Yoga built a great foundation!
I am a proud athlete, calculating well over 750 km, 77,733,300 steps over the 7 week span.At the end of it all, we raised close to $5,000. We had over 45 people out along the Vancouver route, many students and community patrons! Walk In Her Shoes was a success globally, thousands of women walked 8,000 (6km) between March 2 – March 8th for CARE Canada.
This is a great example of ‘The Sports Philanthropy Movement’; where athletes and local companies within the health and wellness industry come together and use their skills for a global effort.
Sarah M. Jamieson
Athlete Ambassador & Marketing Team
Movement & Performance Coach and YogaFORM Teacher
Surprising myself at the PRR First Half Marathon
March 15, 2011 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
I signed up for this race a few months ago because my mom was running it as well as goof friend who is living in Victoria. My lack of speed work or flat road running has pretty much been non-existent and thus, I went in without any expectations whatsoever.
This seems to be a good strategy for me. I seem to do best when I don’t put any pressure on myself to achieve a certain time or obtain a certain placing in the event. I suspect it allows me to be very calm and relaxed both before and during the race. One thing I did differently that day that may have played a big influence was that I listened to music during my run. I found it really helped me focus and my thoughts remained very positive.
I have done this race 3 times before with my best time being a 1:27:30. The pace and perceived effort felt no different than any of the other times I have done this event. I only checked my watch once, which was at the 10km marker, where my watch read 39 minutes on the dot. That is a pretty decent time for me considering my best 10km was on a track a few years ago and I ran it in 38:37. However, there was still a lot of race to be ran and I didn’t bother doing the math to figure out what I was on pace for.
This race is never easy. Because the course is flat, you are pretty much guaranteed to be in a world of hurt. My legs were getting pretty sore by the last few kilometres but I just tried to push as hard as I knew I could because soon it would all be over! I honestly thought for sure I was going to be slower than my last time at this race but when I rounded the corner just seconds away from the finish line, the timing clock read 1:25:38. I WAS ECSTATIC! I couldn’t believe I had beaten my last time that much considering I have not been doing a whole lot of specific training. The body truly is an amazing thing and I love it when it surprises me like that.
This year my goal and mentality is all about “KEEPING IT FUN”. As you can see from the above result, this is a strategy that works for me and allows me to be at my best- not just physically but mentally as well as emotionally.
If you find that you are struggling to stay motivated or are constantly beating yourself up about your race results or how you compare to others…STOP. It will not serve you or anyone else around you any good. Take a look at what you love about the sport or activity you do. Ask yourself why you do it and what pleasure you get from it. In the end, if it’s not making you happy, try something new!
Nicola Gildersleeve
Athlete Ambassador
http://www.ngildersleeve.blogspot.com
Check out our March Newsletter for tips and trends in health & wellness…
March 8, 2011 by prosnack · Leave a Comment
Spring Training All Year Round
By Sarah Jamieson, Personal Trainer, YT, FMS
As the weather gets warmer, people think about getting outside and becoming active again. Warm weather and longer days provide the natural motivation that many of us need, but it also can be challenging getting back into the swing of things if the weather has kept you from pursuing a consistent workout regimen. Arm chair exercises do not count as a plausible “getting fit” through Super bowl season and the lagging winter months. So as you plot out your plan to regain your form, but your new pair of trail runners or shine up our bike – think about mixing workouts into your routine that will help you remain active throughout the year so you can avoid the same difficult transition next year.
Here are a few tips to follow as you construct an exercise plan that can be continued even after the good weather passes…subscribe here
One Rabbit
February 22, 2011 by brenna · Leave a Comment
As we know January and February are dedicated to our Athlete Ambassadors sharing their New Year Resolutions, here is Brenna Coupland resident Vancouver Cyclist and Yoga Teacher, sharing her vision for 2011 through her ELEVATED experiences and global community support.
By Brenna Coupland
“If you chase two rabbits, you will catch neither” – Native American expression. As we transition into 2011, I sit down to realign myself in the direction of my most important intentions and goals. To avoid setting scattered and unrelated resolutions, I sit down to decide on one ‘rabbit’ that I will go after in the new year.
To begin, I start by sketching out a picture of my larger vision. I create a visual depiction of the goal achieved and post it somewhere in my home so I will see it many times each day. I am confident that this habit of reminding myself of my vision daily is the secret to achieving my goals!
This year, my vision consists of a large map of Africa, decorated with a long dotted line that runs from the very South of Africa to its Northern tip in Morocco. In little stick-figure fashion, I have sketched two bicycles – one for me, and another for my friend Dave – in Cape Town, South Africa, with a little sign post reading “June 2011!” At the very top of the map sits two more stick figures on bicycles, next to another sign: “March 2012, alive and well!”
The most important part of my vision, however, lay right near the centre of the continent in Uganda. This is the site of an organization called The Shanti Uganda Society that I have been passionately serving for nearly a year. Last Autumn, Shanti Uganda opened a birth house and maternity centre, hired 6 local midwives and celebrated the birth of our first baby – a girl – this January! Also last month, our midwives expressed that transportation to the centre has been challenging, and will be more so for births that commence during the night. Being in the rural area of Nsaasi, transportation to the centre is scarce at night, and, as you can imagine, birthing mothers and babies won’t wait for anyone!
As a solution, I’d like to get these midwives some bicycles! As an environmentally responsible and highly dependable mode of transportation, bicycles will help ensure the timely arrival of midwives to birthing mothers at our centre. This translates directly into promoting safer births and healthier babies! In my vision, I have sketched 10 bicycles (cost in Uganda ~ $800.00), and hope to raise this money by April. Please join my Facebook page here to find out how you can help.
This February, keep the momentum in your resolutions by creating a vision! Draw, paint, make a collage – use whatever you need to make your goals visual. Place your picture somewhere that you visit at least once per day, and remind yourself that it’s yours.
Where’s your rabbit going?
PROPER PERFORMANCE FUEL!
February 1, 2011 by prosnack · Leave a Comment
Keep your New Year Resolutions on track with some friendly advice from our very own Athlete Ambassadors. All of February we are featuring tips from our ELEVATED athletes on how to stay fit and healthy from New Years and beyond!
PROPER PERFORMANCE FUEL!
By Ariane Lavigne- Pro Snowboarder –Canadian National Team
Snowboarding is my passion…and excelling in competition is my challenge. After just coming back from World Cups and my first experience in World Championship, I realize how important nutrition is when I need to perform at my best.
Training, stress, a busy schedule and jet lag are all part of the travel experience, and when it comes to competing; I want to feel as good as possible! As a nutritionist, I know making good food choices with specific timing is the key to supporting proper energy levels.
Here’s some personal tip to maximize your performance:
1) Hydration: Staying hydrated makes a big difference in energy levels. Nutrients required for muscle contractions are carried thru water, so even if it’s cold outside or you don’t feel thirsty, it’s essential to drink at least 500 ml of water or sport drink (ex. Gatorade) per hour. If it’s warmer, training is more intense or it’s higher in altitude, you should double quantity. Drinking regularly all day long also helps with recovery. A minimum of 3 liters/day is the target for any active person.
2) Carbs: Carbohydrates are so important when it comes to performance…it’s the primary energy source for brain and muscle function. Energy is directly correlated to glycemic blood levels; thereofore, quantity and timing of consumption is key to success. I usually aim to consume around 30 grams of carbs per meal (2 portions), ideally with fiber (whole grains) for long term energy. To generate a quick BOOST, I add around 15 grams of carbs/hour of training/ pre competition to keep my body and brain as “sharp” as possible. Bars, fruit or sport drinks are good solutions.
3) Protein: Protein has two major functions: (1) to maximize recovery by repairing and building muscles, (2) it slows down digestion, so you stay “full” longer. Having meat, dairy, eggs fish or beans with every meal and right after exercise is important. For short term sport or activity with no high cardio protein can be added to carbs. Up to 5 grams of protein/hour; which will stabilize energy levels and you can avoid feeling hungry.
4) Fats: Contains double more calories for the same quantity as carbs and proteins. Fat also takes more time to digest. Before/during and after training/competing it’s better to stay away from greasy food like nuts, cheese, butter, pastry, etc. A maximum of 5 grams of fat/ bar or snack on the slope is my best choice.
Always remember to test new food or drink in preparation training, so you will know how your OWN body reacts to it. Remember quantity and timing are also key so you can prepare the body for competition!
Only you can DO IT!
Athlete Ambassadors – New Year’s Resolutions
January 27, 2011 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
Keep your New Year Resolutions on track with some friendly advice from our very own Athlete Ambassadors. January and February we are featuring tips from our ELEVATED athletes.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011
Nicola Gildersleeve – Ultramarathon Runner
No matter what, whenever a new year is about to begin, we feel the need to make some resolutions. Wouldn’t it be nice if we actually did everything we told ourselves to do throughout the year and never had any resolutions to make? Unfortunately for most (this includes me), this is not a reality and there are ALWAYS things we can do to make ourselves a little bit happier and healthier.
One of my own resolutions is to cook more at home. I really try hard to cook as much as possible but as athletes, we often find ourselves doing workouts that run late into the day. I am not always as prepared as I would like to be and I want to make an effort to have things premade so by the time we get home, we can be eating within 30 minutes. Of course, this takes a lot of planning and I just need to sit down at the beginning of the week and do it.
If your resolution in 2011 is to eat better, here are a few tips that can go a long way
1. Sit down at the beginning of the week and plan out your meals. By doing this, you can do one big grocery shop at the start of the week and have everything on hand. Then your not rushing to the store last minute (like everyone else), waiting in lines, and not eating dinner until 8-9 pm, or ordering something in.
2. On a weekend day, after you have done all your activities, cook some meals that you can leave in the freezer. Pull them out on weekdays when you know you are going to be tied up late at work or with training after hours.
3. Cook in mass quantities. I used to half all my recipes because there were only 2 of us at the table. I finally smartened up and now I keep all the extras for leftovers. There’s one meal I don’t even have to think about!
4. Make your lunch and snacks the night before. I always find myself rushing in the morning before work. Often, I don’t leave enough time to make my lunch and will grab something out. If it’s ready the night before, all I have to do is grab it out of the fridge and I am good to go. You can also try packing it while you are making dinner. If we have a salad with dinner, I just make it big and throw the rest of it in a container for lunch (with some left over chicken)!
5. Keep extra snacks in your purse, car, desk drawer and anywhere else you find yourself starving in the afternoon. This prevents you from hitting up the vending machine or the corner store for something that will not be as nutritious. Elevate Me bars have saved me on more than a few handfuls of occasions!
Here is to a happy and healthy 2011.
Nicola Gildersleeve
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