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FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 49:22 Healthy Holiday Treats for Dogs

December 9, 2022Lab Lessonsdog wisdom, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnessprofessional, fitnesstips, food, health, hike PA, lifestyle, made in Pittsburgh, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, pgh, pgh dogs, pgh fit, pgh fitness, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dogs, Pittsburgh fitness, run 412, wise wordsfitlabpgh

Labrador Lesson for 12-9-22:

Healthy Holiday Treats for Dogs.

The Holiday Season is a time of treats…as Labradors, we’re happy to eat anything that crosses our path, but we acknowledge that certain “human” foods are poisonous to dogs. So we’re reminding you to do your homework on which foods are unsafe for us (like chocolate and onions); please keep those foods out of our reach.

Want to give us a holiday treat? Healthy dog treats, like those from @portlandpetfood are always a great option. If you want to share human food with us, please check with your vet (or a reputable website), then experiment with dog-safe fruits and veggies. We love pumpkin, snap peas, green beans, blueberries, and bananas (to name a few).

Whether you have 2 legs or 4, we hope you have a happy holiday season that includes movement and healthy treats!

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 23:22 Don’t Wait for Motivation; Just Move

June 9, 2022Lab Lessonsdog wisdom, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, hike PA, lifestyle, made in Pittsburgh, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, movement motivation, pgh, pgh dogs, pgh fit, pgh fitness, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dogs, Pittsburgh fitness, podcast, quality of life, smart dogs, wellness, wise wordsfitlabpgh

Have you heard the news from the FitLabPGH Labs??? We’ve introduced Labrador Lessons from the FitLabPGH Podcast! Every Thursday, we’ll be bringing you wisdom from the FitLabPGH Labradors (with occasional input from the cats).

Don’t wait for motivation; Just Move.

As Labradors, we love to move, whether we’re hiking/jogging, taking a recovery day stroll, or playing around in the backyard. But we understand that humans look for “motivation” to move. We think movement is fun…isn’t that enough motivation? If not, here’s an idea: on days when you don’t feel like moving, get outside for a short walk. Commit to walking for 10-20 minutes. You may find you want to keep moving, but even if you don’t, you will have made movement part of your day.

Whether you have 2 legs or 4, don’t wait for motivation, or perfect conditions, or for your schedule to become less busy…Just Move.

Visit www.FitLabPGH.com for tips, hacks, and podcasts to help you get moving and keep moving through 2022!

Snacks That Keep Us Moving – FitLabPGH Video Podcast

March 15, 2022Podcast412 cycling, best hiking snacks, best on-the-go snacks, best trail snacks, bikePGH, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, hike PA, lifestyle, made in Pittsburgh, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, pgh, pgh fit, pgh fitness, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh fitness, pittsburgh food, podcast, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

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This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician.

Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and cats in the video podcast.

What is Ben looking for in a movement snack? It should be able to be stored in a pocket or pack; it is approximately 100 calories; and it doesn’t upset his stomach. For Ben, that means no stevia, monk fruit extract, or sugar alcohols. Everyone’s body is different. Experiment to find what works for you. When in doubt? Consult a registered dietician. The goal is to get outside, enjoy moving, and avoid the dreaded mid-workout bonk/crash/insert your favorite term here.

So here’s the current inventory of our Snack Bin:

Baby food – pear, mango, spinach (Lisa has not endorsed this option)
Mini Clif Bars – chocolate chip or crunchy peanut butter
Whole Wheat Fig Bars from Nuts.com (individually wrapped for convenience)
Trail Mix – make your own, or head to Trader Joe’s
Sport Beans (Lisa’s favorite cycling snack). Want to save money? Buy Jelly Belly jelly beans
Honey Stinger mini waffles (warning: they may crumble in a pocket or pack)
Skratch Labs Energy Chews – Sour Cherry (2 “warnings” – they contain caffeine and they get sticky when temps get too warm)
Papa Steve’s No Junk Raw Protein Bars – vegan and whey protein options, many flavors, all “real food” ingredients
Infinit Nutrition Performance Coffee Cold Brew protein powder, a.k.a., protein for coffee lovers

Take home message: get outside, enjoy moving, and pack snacks to fuel your movement session. Even if you’re planning a fairly short session, be prepared…you never know when a hike or bike ride might become an outdoor adventure.

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FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks Week 7 of 2022

February 18, 2022Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hack Videosexercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, hike PA, lifestyle, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, pgh dogs, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

#movementisalifestyle

FitLabPGH is a Pittsburgh area podcast and promoter of the ethos movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity. Each week we bring you 3 movement tip & lifestyle hack videos because movement is part of what makes life complete.

Before the videos check out this week’s Lab Lessons from the Labradors- If You Eat Crap Don’t Expect to Feel Your Best!!

The videos for week 7 of ’22 #embracetheelements #fun – type 1 or type 2?? & #whydoyoumove

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 7:22 If you eat crap, don’t expect to feel your best

February 17, 2022Lab Lessonsdog wisdom, eat real food, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, healthy lifestyle, hike PA, lifestyle, made in Pittsburgh, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, pgh, pgh dogs, pgh fit, pgh fitness, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dogs, Pittsburgh fitness, podcast, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

Our message for 2-17-22:

If you eat crap, don’t expect to feel your best.

The Labs enjoy quality dog food and healthy snacks…they also have a tendency to eat whatever temptations they find on the ground, including, but not limited to, deer poop, sticks, acorns, and stink bugs…when they consume too many of these found objects, their digestive systems don’t function well…that was the case for both Maggie and Puddin earlier this week. While they’ve recovered, they wanted to share this lesson with our human followers because they’ve heard humans occasionally eat food (or consume beverages) that we know won’t agree with our systems, then whine when we don’t feel good.

Whether you have 2 legs or 4, consider what you put in your mouth, and how those foods or beverages are likely to impact your body. No judgment here…sometimes you REALLY want the ice cream…even if you’re lactose intolerant…just know that what you consume has a direct impact on how you feel.

Check our website weekly for tips, hacks, and podcasts to help you get moving and keep moving through 2022!

FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks Week 3 of 2022

January 21, 2022Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hack Videoscycling, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, hike PA, lifestyle, movement, Movement is a Lifestyle, pgh, pgh dogs, Pittsburgh fitness, podcast, wellnessfitlabpgh

#movementisalifestyle

Before the videos check out this week’s Lab Lessons (as in Labrador Retrievers:): You Can Be Safe AND Stylish

This week our videos focus on dogs need fuel too, a #snacksuggestion & #beprepared to #fuelyourmovement

FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks Week 2 of 2022

January 14, 2022PodcastFitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, lifestyle, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

#movementisalifestyle

Week 2 of 2022 fitness tip & lifestyle hack videos #recipes #homemade #realfood #pizza #tomatosauce #homemademeatballs

FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks Week 1 of 2022

January 7, 2022Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hack Videosexercise, FitLabPGH, food, hacks, health, lifestyle, Movement is a Lifestyle, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

#movementisalifestyle

Week 1 of 2022 videos: Let’s make movement a lifestyle, not your ordinary oatmeal & espresso- a morning ritual aka liquid gold

FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks Week 44 of 2021

November 5, 2021Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hack Videos412 cycling, Bicycle Clothing, biking gear, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, fitnesstips, food, hacks, health, hike PA, lifestyle, pgh, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh fitness, podcast, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

#movementisalifestyle

Week 44 of 2021 videos: use your head #staywarm #foodisfuel for #movement & #windchill #beprepared to #justmove

FitLabPGH Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks 32:21

August 13, 2021Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hack Videoscycling, exercise, FitLabPGH, fitness, food, hacks, health, lifestyle, pgh, Pittsburgh, podcast, quality of life, wellnessfitlabpgh

@FitLabPGH Movement Tip & Lifestyle Hack Videos

movement is the normal not the abnormal because #movementisalifestyle

FitLabPGH is a Pittsburgh area podcast and promoter of the ethos movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity. Each week we bring you 3 movement tip & lifestyle hack videos to help you treat movement as normal, not abnormal.

Week 32 of 2021movement rituals, snacks & tools…or do we mean toys??

Want to tell your movement story, or the movement story of your 4 legged friend our FitLabPGH Feature and Movement is a Lifestyle Features gives you that opportunity.

This week FitLabGH Features featured a repost w Lauren Wentz

Learn more about our FitLabPGH Features and submit a questionnaire to be highlighted. If you are from outside the Pittsburgh area or want to get your 4 legged friend featured then go here: Movement is a Lifestyle Features.