WNZR’s Daria Swisher talked with Calyn Posey about the 2018 Knox County Relay for Life. Calyn is with the Event Leaderhip Team and is part of the Ariel Corporation Team.
She talked with us about changes for this year’s event and shared about the exciting activities that community members can participate in tonight in downtown Mount Vernon. Click HERE to hear their entire conversation.
To support our Knox County teams, click HERE.
Today on the Morning Thing we talked about ways to stay young, because age is just a number, afterall! We talked about keeping your brain sharp by playing some games and making you feel good inside and out with some yummy smart snacking. Click HERE to read about some games to keep you young and HERE for foods to keep you healthy and young. As always, thanks for listening!
The last Wednesday in May is Senior Health & Fitness Day. Today, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the United States to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day.
What will you do for your health and fitness today?
Too busy to exercise? Well, we found 6 tips on How to Fit Exercise into Your Routine—No Matter How Busy You Are! Check out the full article from greatist.com HERE.
Pick a workout form that you can do almost anywhere, whether you’re traveling or getting home from the office late.
Choose a form of exercise that fits your lifestyle, personality, and taste. Not sure what you love to do? Don’t be afraid to experiment with different forms of exercise until you find what works best for you.
Today, it’s possible to find a competition suitable to your skill level in almost any sport. Sign up, set a goal, and notice what it does to you—odds are good it might be the push you need to keep yourself in the game.
The truth is that when we really need to, we get out of the office at the time that is necessary. Make a schedule (write it down if it helps!), stick to it, and remind yourself that working out is a priority worth keeping.
Make a note in your calendar every time you work out, and add up your workout sessions at the end of each week, month, and year so you can monitor your progress and identify areas for improvement. Measuring your activity levels (and ideally keeping notes on your progress) can help you to stay on track and realize when you’re slipping before you’ve completely lost the habit.
You don’t need an hour—or even 30 minutes—to get a complete, effective workout. And some exercises is virtually always better than none. We can always find a few free minutes in our day (yes, we can!). With an effective program, and done frequently enough, short and speedy workouts can do wonders to both the body and mind.
Do you still need some encouragement to get moving today?
Check out this list of 7 Ways to Get Fit Having Fun (from webmd.com)
Click HERE to see the full list.
2. Put on your dancing shoes. Not the sporty type? Dancing is a great way to get fit, and there’s a type to appeal to everyone: ballroom, country and western, salsa, African, folk dancing, square dancing. You don’t even need a partner; try belly dancing, hula, clogging or tap dancing.
5. Spice up a dull routine. Tired of your routine walk around the track? Walk to the park instead, and fly a kite. If you’re bored with the treadmill or elliptical trainer, spice up your workout with multimedia. Clip a tape or CD player to your belt, get audio books from the library, and enjoy “reading” while you work out. Or set up a portable DVD player and watch a movie.
6. Try something new. Go horseback riding. Try inline skating. Join in a community trash pickup. Build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
7. If you love a challenge and want to see real results, sign up for a civilian boot camp.
Remember to take WNZR along on your workout. Listen to us at 90.9FM or online at www.wnzr.fmÂ
We wrap up our Food Focused week by celebrating National Salad Month.
Check out these 4 delicious and healthy salad recipes from www.tastemade.com.
 4 Delicious & Healthy Spring Salads
2 lg. cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced
12 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 ounces crumbled feta
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon (3-4 leaves) fresh basil, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Combine vinegars, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and basil.
Add vinegar mixture and gently toss to coat.
3 cups mixed baby greens (spring mix)
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon raw honey
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined, and then set aside.
Combine strawberries, blueberries, almonds, and greens.
Add dressing and toss to coat.
1 1/2 cups quinoa farfalle noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, shaved
2 carrots, shaved
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
Combine the noodles, asparagus, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
Add dressing and toss to coat.
1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, blanched for 3 minutes
4 small radishes, thinly sliced
2 ounces crumbled feta
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
4-6 mint leaves, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a medium bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, mint, shallot, sea salt, and black pepper.
Combine the snap peas, radishes, and feta in a large mixing bowl.
Add dressing and toss to coat.
KSAAT is a wonderful outreach to the Knox County Community. How much do you know about KSAAT?
WNZR’s Danielle Zoellner had a chance to chat with Ashley Phillips about the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team. Listen in and find out how you can be part of the solution of fighting substance abuse in our community. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Ashley shares about what KSAAT is and what they do in the community. She talks about their annual meeting on 3/13/18. Plus she shares highlights from 2017 and goals for 2018.
Stay connected with the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team on their Facebook page –Â https://www.facebook.com/Knoxsubstanceabuseactionteam/
or on their website –Â http://www.ksaat.org/
The second Friday in March is National Day of Unplugging.  This holiday consists of a 24 hour period from sundown to sundown, to unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than using today’s technology, electronics, and social media.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Take a break from technology and use #NationalDayOfUnplugging to post on social media the day before to spread the word.
So, why is this day important?
Well, let’s be honest. Many of us deal with technology addiction.
https://www.desiringgod.org/ has a great article that talks about smartphone addiction and our spiritual ADD. Click HERE to read the entire article.
In this article, Tony Reinke, Senior writer for desiringGod.org asked you to finish this sentence: As I evaluate my life right now, my use of social media [Facebook, Twitter, Instagram] is . . .
(A) . . . under control, limited, and healthy.
(B) . . . not controlled or restricted, but also not having a negative influence on my life.
(C) . . . uncontrolled and unhealthy. I check my social networks compulsively throughout the day, and it’s probably not good for me.
What is your answer?
Tony Reinke offered five concerns and then followed with five practical responses.
Concern 1: Our Spiritual ADD
Concern 2: Losing Our Worldview
Concern 3: Losing Our Filters
Concern 4: Posturing an Image
Concern 5: Living Disembodied
Click HERE to read the full article and to gain insight on each concern and solution.
For our Morning Thing Fave 5 today, we shared our 5 favorite ways to UNPLUG. Try one today for yourself!
For this week’s “Meet the Team” feature on WNZR, we shine the spotlight on RUC – Relationship Under Construction. WNZR’s Hannah Radke talked with RUC President, Catherine Wood about his amazing ministry.
Click HERE to hear more about what they do to reach out to youth in our community. Plus hear about ministry highlights from 2017 and goals for 2018.
For more information about RUC, click HERE.
So many of us deal with stress and anxiety. Are we successful in handling it in our daily lives?
Today, The Morning Thing shared 7 insights from www.releventmagazine.com
Check out the FULL article HERE.
Here are seven ways to deal with anxiety and stress:
1. Admit There’s a Problem
2. Stop Self-Medicating in Unhealthy Ways
3. Take Care of Yourself Physically
4. Be Intentional About What Goes into Your Mind
5. Don’t Neglect the Spiritual
6. Consider Seeing a Doctor
7. Embrace the Blessing of Brokenness
Today, The Morning Thing talked about the power of Hugs.
We found some true scientific facts on how hugs contribute to our overall well-being.
Click HERE to find some benefits of getting and giving a hug from Faith Gateway.
BUT…what if you don’t really like hugs? You are not alone. Click HERE for 8 thoughts from a non-huggy person.
We also shared some basic rules for hugging from psychologytoday.com
Click HERE to see what you should remember before going in for a hug.
Rise and Shine 