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  • oxygenmag.com FEBRUARY 201492

    accept the truth that they are

    sidelined for a while and that it

    will take time to overcome this

    obstacle but also to have

    faith that they will overcome

    it. The time frame of healing

    is impacted by their outlook,

    their state of mind and their

    optimism, Falco says. It can

    make a huge difference.

    Keep in mind that though

    your athletic momentum may

    have come to a momentary

    standstill, athlete is only

    one of the hats you wear; you

    also may be a wife, a mother,

    a friend, a student, a boss

    or employee, and you can

    continue to be your best in all

    those roles as your physical

    healing progresses. So even

    though athlete is temporar-

    ily benched, the rest of your

    identity remains unchanged.

    Harnessing Your FearsUnfortunately, optimism

    isnt always easy to come by.

    Injuries are marked not just by

    physical pain but also by anxi-

    ety. For elite athletes, there are

    thoughts of losing their start-

    ing position or endorsement

    deals and worries about never

    again being on top. And of

    course, there is always the lin-

    gering fear of being re-injured.

    Shaw Bronner, Ph.D.,

    director of physical therapy

    at the Alvin Ailey American

    Dance Theater in New York

    City, hears firsthand about

    the fears and pressures injured

    athletes face on a daily basis.

    Her job is to help dancers

    work through them and

    neutralize their urge to rush

    through the process.

    First, understand what

    your injury is, then figure out

    how you can cross-train and

    minimize your decondition-

    ing so you can come back,

    she says. Set realistic goals

    during that healing process so

    you have something to achieve

    in a graded progression.

    For example, if your injury

    requires surgery, ask your

    doctor to give you some

    physical therapy exercises

    to do before the operation.

    Studies show those who do

    [these exercises] recover more

    quickly, Bronner says.

    And that fear of re-

    injuring yourself? Face it: Its

    a possibility. But instead of

    focusing on that, hone in on

    the present and what youre

    doing to prevent that from

    happening. Also, key in on

    why you want to make a

    comeback in the first place,

    remembering your love and

    passion for your sport and

    gleaning motivation from that

    feeling, Bronner advises.

    Look on tHe BrigHt sideBeing sidelined does have a

    silver lining, though: It gives

    you time to analyze what hap-

    pened and to set the mental

    stage to be even better than

    you were before.

    Often, people who get

    injured werent doing every-

    thing they could to be their

    best, Bronner says. Now is

    the time to throw away the bad

    habits youve picked up and

    renew yourself.

    Often, that means strip-

    ping back down to basics. As

    you heal, your body needs to

    relearn once-familiar move-

    ment patterns and correct

    any mistakes you may have

    been making previously. Take

    the time to relearn your skills

    correctly, and adjust your pro-

    gram to be better than it was

    before. For example, do you do

    your dynamic stretches before

    lifting? How is your form

    on strength moves? Rework

    your programming to include

    top left photo by Ammentorp photogrAphy/shutterstock.com top right photo lzf/shutterstock.com

  • Keep in mind that ... athlete is only one of the hats you wear.

    OvercOming

    AdversityLife knocks us all for a loop sometimes,

    but you can choose how you respond and

    recover. Here are a few gutsy individuals

    who may inspire you to push through your

    own problems and come out into the sun

    on the other side.

    Betty RoBinson: At age 16,

    Robinson made history at the

    1928 Amsterdam olympics

    the frst in which women were

    allowed to take part in track

    winning the 100-meter dash

    and leading the American 4x100

    relay team to silver. A 1931 plane

    crash left her in a coma for seven

    months, and it was more than

    two years before she learned

    to walk again. But at the 1936

    Games in Berlin, she was back,

    and she led the 4x100 relay team

    to a gold medal.

    BetHAny HAmiLton: Hamilton

    was only 13 when she lost her

    left arm to a shark attack while

    surfng of the shore of Kauai,

    Hawaii. But just one year later,

    she won her frst national surfng

    title at the 2005 nssA national

    Championships and turned pro

    in 2007. in 2011, her story was

    made into a flm called soul surfer. today, Hamilton is a popular author and speaker.

    meLissA stoCKweLL: An

    accomplished diver in high

    school, stockwell lost her left

    leg at age 24 to a roadside bomb

    while serving with the U.s. Army

    in iraq in 2004. she began

    swimming for physical therapy,

    then went on to compete in the

    2008 Beijing Paralympics.

    today, stockwell is a popular

    motivational speaker and a

    paratriathlete with an intense

    year-round race schedule.

    QUAnittA QUeen UndeR-

    wood: Underwoods childhood

    was marked by years of sexual

    abuse at the hands of her own

    father. At age 19, she discovered

    boxing and became a top

    competitor in her early 20s. in

    2012, she competed at the

    London olympics the frst

    Games to feature womens

    boxing. im strong, she told a

    yahoo news reporter, because

    of my mindset.

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    make it better than ever.

    If youre part of a team, go

    to practices and learn from the

    mistakes and achievements of

    your teammates. Observation

    is an important part of renewal

    because seeing the examples

    of correct and incorrect form

    assist in the re-education p

    rocess, Bronner says.

    If you cant physically do

    your activity yet, keep your

    mind in the game by watching

    videos of others doing your

    sport. See them execute the

    moves perfectly, then mentally

    rehearse these same motions

    in your own mind. Putting

    yourself in that image,

    succeeding with those skills,

    is a powerful way of decreas-

    ing stress and increasing

    confidence and self-esteem,

    Bronner says.

    The Power of The MindFalco agrees. He believes a

    persons mental outlook

    whether negative or positive

    can actually manipulate the

    energy around them to change

    outcomes. For example, when

    the kids on his sons baseball

    team took the field with posi-

    tive beliefs about themselves

    and hopeful expectations

    about the game, the ball

    bounced into their gloves more

    often than it sailed over their

    heads totally changing

    their performance and win-

    loss record, and giving them

    confidence for future success.

    Another athlete Falco worked

    with an aging AAA hockey

    player learned to quell his

    self-doubts and instead have

    faith that everything he faced

    would turn out fine.

    Shortly after adopting this

    attitude, he was called up

    to the National Hockey

    League and scored a goal in

    his first game.

    Never underestimate the

    creative power inside you,

    Falco says. When you are

    aligned with the truth and

    belief in that power, youre in

    the strongest place possible.

    It seems that Lindsey Vonn

    is very familiar with this place

    and is doing all she can

    mentally and physically to

    make her comeback.

    Dont worry, guys, this

    is only a temporary set-

    back, she wrote to fans on

    Facebook. Nothing will keep

    me from picking myself back

    up and continuing to fight

    for my dreams. #sochi2014

    #whenyoufallyougetbackup

    #notstopping #workinghard

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  • When its cold out, nothing makes you feel quite as good as a healthy bowl of soup. Soup is a full meal in one little bowl, providing protein, carbs and plenty of veggies to fuel you properly and warm you from the inside out. Try these seven unique recipes, all ready in less than an hour, and serve your loved ones a tasty bowl of nutrition.

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    ChiCken and VegeTable Soup WiTh dried plumS preparaTion Time: 40 minutes

    makeS 8 SerVingS

    Dried plums are a delicious way to add fiber and essential vitamins to your meals. A serving of six plums contains more than 129 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin K, 36 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake of potassium and 27 percent of Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin A.

    1 Whole ChiCken

    4 CarroTS, diCed

    3 ribS Celery, diCed

    1 broWn onion, Chopped

    1 bulb freSh fennel, Chopped (opTional)

    1 bay leaf

    5 Whole CloVeS freSh garliC

    10 Whole SprigS freSh Thyme (or 1 TableSpoon dried Thyme)

    1 Cup Whole dried plumS

    Sea SalT and pepper To TaSTe

    Place all items in a soup pot and fll

    with water until chicken is covered.

    Cover with a lid, bring to a boil,

    then reduce heat to a simmer and

    cook for 30 minutes, or until the

    chicken is falling from the bone.

    Remove the whole chicken from the

    pot and allow to cool, then remove

    the bones and discard. Return the

    chicken meat to the pot. Add 1 cup

    of dried plums and simmer for 10

    minutes. Remove thyme sprigs.

    Adjust the seasoning to your taste

    and serve.

    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    112 calories per serving, 5.4 calories from fat

    total fat 0.6 g saturated fat 0.21 g

    cholesterol 34 mg sodium 128.35 mg

    total carbohydrates 11.24 g dietary fber 3.16 g

    sugar 4.36 g protein 14.87 g

    FEBRUARY 2014 oxygenmag.com

    To Change ThingS up, Try adding dried figS inSTead.

  • oxygenmag.com FEBRUARY 201498

    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    93 calories per serving, 7.0 calories from fat

    Total fat 0.78 g saturated fat 00.07 g

    cholesterol 26.25 mg sodium 139.25 mg

    total carbohydrates 8.77 g dietary fber 1.95 g

    sugar 1.64 g protein 12.78 g

    *Brown rice adds 106 calories and 21.8 grams of carbs.

    AlbondigAs PrePArAtion time: 30 minutes

    mAkes 8 servings

    Chayote (pronounced chi-OH-tay) is the healthy superstar of this classic Mexican meatball soup. It contains metabolism-boosting B-complex vitamins such as folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and B-6; contains only 11 calories per 1/2-cup serving; and is a great way to add fiber to your soup.

    1 Pound leAn ground turkey

    8 cuPs low-sodium chicken broth

    3 cArrots, diced

    2 ribs celery, diced

    1 chAyote squAsh, diced

    1 brown onion, diced

    1 AnAheim (green) chili, seeded And choPPed

    5 cloves fresh gArlic

    cuP brown rice (oPtionAl)

    1 tAblesPoon dried oregAno

    1 teAsPoon gArlic Powder

    teAsPoon ground cumin

    cuP oAts

    seA sAlt And PePPer to tAste

    In a large soup pot, bring chicken

    broth, garlic and Anaheim chili

    to a boil, then reduce heat to a

    simmer and cover. In a large bowl,

    combine ground turkey, oregano,

    garlic powder, cumin, oats, salt and

    pepper. Roll mixture into teaspoon-

    size meatballs. Place meatballs

    into simmering broth. Add

    vegetables (and optional brown

    rice*) and simmer for 15 minutes,

    or until veggies are tender. Adjust

    seasoning to taste and serve.

    if you cAnt find chAyote

    squAsh, yellow squAsh will

    work in A Pinch.

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    WinTer SquaSh WiTh kale and Smoked Turkey preparaTion Time: 30 minutes

    makeS 8 SerVingS

    Winter squash, such as butternut or acorn, isnt just a pretty face: Its actually packed full of carotenoids, the antioxidants that work overtime to fight disease. In fact, the vitamin A in winter squash is known to improve immune function, making it great for preventing winter colds.

    1 bone-in Smoked Turkey breaST

    12 CupS WaTer

    1 bay leaf

    10 SprigS freSh Thyme

    2 SprigS freSh roSemary

    3 CloVeS freSh garliC

    3 CupS buTTernuT or aCorn

    SquaSh, Skin remoVed and CuT inTo ChunkS

    1 broWn onion, CuT inTo ChunkS

    2 CupS kale, Chopped

    Sea SalT and pepper To TaSTe

    In a large soup pot, combine wa-

    ter, smoked turkey, whole garlic

    cloves, onion, rosemary, thyme

    and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then

    reduce heat and simmer for 20

    minutes. Add squash chunks and

    sea salt, and simmer until squash

    is tender. Remove smoked turkey,

    rosemary, bay leaf and thyme

    sprigs. Discard herbs. Place

    remaining soup in a blender and

    pure until smooth. Set aside. Cut

    smoked turkey from the bone and

    dice it into chunks. Return pured

    soup and smoked turkey chunks

    to pot. Bring soup to a simmer

    and add water if needed to adjust

    thickness. Add chopped kale and

    simmer for fve minutes, or until

    kale is tender. Adjust seasoning to

    taste and serve.

    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    47 calories per serving, 6.0 calories from fat

    total fat 0.67 g saturated fat 0.02 g cholesterol 5 mg

    sodium 87.63 mg total carbohydrates 8.94 g

    dietary fber 1.35 g sugar 0.58 g protein 2.5 g

    if youre ShorT on Time,

    buy SquaSh already peeled

    and Cubed aT your groCery STore.

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    hearTy Salmon ChoWder preparaTion Time: 30 minutes

    makeS 8 SerVingS

    Though you might not think of salmon as being a primary ingredient for soup, its hearty, rich flavor is perfect for chowders and stews. Salmon is also highly nutritious, delivering as much as 500 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids per ounce.

    2 poundS SkinleSS Salmon fileTS, CuT inTo ChunkS

    2 earS freSh Corn CuT from The Cob (or 1 Cup frozen Corn)

    2 CupS freSh SpinaCh, Chopped

    2 CupS WaTer

    Cup WhiTe Wine

    4 TomaToeS, Chopped

    1 red bell pepper, diCed

    1 green bell pepper, diCed

    1 broWn onion, diCed

    JuiCe of lemon

    4 CloVeS freSh garliC, Chopped

    1 bay leaf

    2 TableSpoonS oliVe oil

    TeaSpoon Chili flakeS (opTional)

    Sea SalT and pepper To TaSTe

    Heat olive oil in a large soup pot.

    Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper,

    green bell pepper and bay leaf, and

    saute for one minute. Add white

    wine and tomatoes, and simmer for

    one minute. Add water and bring to

    a boil, then reduce to simmer. Add

    corn and salmon, and simmer for

    three to fve minutes, until salmon

    is cooked through. Stir in chopped

    spinach and lemon juice, adding

    water if the soup is too thick. Adjust

    seasoning to taste, add optional

    chili fakes and serve.

    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    121 calories per serving, 26.6 calories from fat

    total fat 2.95 g saturated fat 0.46 g

    cholesterol 22.5 mg sodium 34.11 mg

    total carbohydrates 12.45 g

    dietary fber 2.01 g sugar 3.3 g

    protein 10.52 g

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    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    Collard Greens and Cabbage Soup

    59 calories per serving, 9.0 calories from fat

    Total fat 1 g saturated fat 0 g cholesterol 10 mg

    sodium 108.76 mg total carbohydrates 5.5 g

    dietary fber 3 g sugar 0 g protein 4.75 g

    Cornbread

    196 calories per serving, 79 calories from fat

    Total fat 8.78 g saturated fat 1.04 g

    cholesterol 47.5 mg sodium 104.63 mg

    total carbohydrates 26.46 g dietary fber 0.5 g

    sugar 5.96 g protein 3.51 g

    Collard Greens and CabbaGe With smoked turkey and CornbreadPreParation time: 45 minutes

    makes 8 servinGs

    Collard greens have been keeping people healthy for centuries. In fact, the ancient Greeks and Romans relied on them as a healthy staple in their diets. Chock-full of iron and vitamins A, K and C, they are easy to prepare and taste delicious.

    1 bone-in smoked turkey breast

    4 CuPs Water

    8 CuPs Collard Greens, ChoPPed

    2 CuPs Green CabbaGe, ChoPPed

    5 Cloves fresh GarliC

    sea salt and PePPer to taste

    Place smoked turkey, garlic and water

    into a soup pot and bring to a boil. Re-

    duce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Add collard greens and simmer for 15

    minutes. Add cabbage and simmer for

    another 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning

    and serve with fresh cornbread.

    CornbreadPreParation time: 30 minutes

    makes 8 servinGs

    1 CuP Cornmeal

    1 CuP unbleaChed flour

    1 tablesPoon bakinG PoWder

    2 tablesPoons aGave neCtar

    2 eGGs

    1 CuP buttermilk

    CuP Canola or extra-

    virGin olive oil

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine

    all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

    Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake

    pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour

    batter into pan and bake for 20 minutes,

    or until a toothpick inserted comes

    out clean. Let cool a few minutes,

    then serve warm.

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  • NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    149 calories per serving, 7.2 calories from fat

    total fat 0.8 g saturated fat 0.11 g cholesterol 0 mg

    sodium 14.35 mg total carbohydrates 22.43 g

    dietary fber 7.94 g sugar 0.58 g protein 13.84 g

    blaCk bean and Veggie STeW WiTh poaChed ChiCken preparaTion Time: 30 minutes

    makeS 8 SerVingS

    All beans are high in protein and fiber, but the outer shells of black beans contain important phytonutrients, which help support healthy heart function and prevent against cancers.

    2 SkinleSS ChiCken breaSTS

    3 CupS WaTer

    2 CanS loW-Sodium blaCk beanS

    1 onion, Chopped

    1 anaheim (green) Chili, Seeded and Chopped

    1 rib Celery, Chopped

    1 TeaSpoon dried oregano

    TeaSpoon ground Cumin

    Sea SalT and pepper To TaSTe

    Place chicken breasts, water, onion,

    celery and oregano in a soup pot

    and bring to a boil. Boil fve to 10

    minutes, or until chicken breast

    is no longer pink inside. Remove

    chicken and add beans and cumin

    to the broth. Cook for fve minutes.

    Chop chicken into strips. Remove

    the soup from heat, pure in batch-

    es in a blender, then return it to the

    pot. Add water to adjust thickness,

    and adjust seasoning to taste. Top

    with sliced chicken and serve.

    oxygenmag.com FEBRUARY 2014102

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  • WhiTe bean Soup WiTh Turkey SauSage and kale preparaTion Time: 15 minutes

    makeS 8 SerVingS

    Kale and beans are perfect companions: A 1-cup serving of kale contains 134 percent of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin C, which is known to aid in the absorption of iron. Kale also supplies flavor, vitamins, minerals and texture for an added dimension to your soups.

    2 CanS organiC WhiTe beanS

    3 CupS WaTer

    3 iTalian-STyle Turkey or

    ChiCken SauSage, raW

    1 red bell pepper, Chopped

    1 Cup kale, Chopped

    3 CloVeS freSh garliC,

    Chopped

    5 SprigS freSh Thyme

    Heat olive oil in the bottom of

    a soup pot. Remove sausage

    meat from casing. Place

    sausage meat in the pot and

    cook until no longer pink,

    about three minutes. Add

    peppers, garlic and thyme,

    and saute for one minute.

    Add beans, water and sea

    salt, then bring to a boil.

    Reduce heat to a simmer and

    add chopped kale. Cook for

    three minutes, or until kale

    is tender. Remove the thyme

    sprigs. Adjust seasoning to

    taste and serve. n

    NutrieNt BreAKDOWN:

    104 calories per serving, 17.9 calories from fat

    total fat 1.99 g saturated fat 0.38 g cholesterol 11.25 mg

    sodium 175.48 mg total carbohydrates 12.22 g

    dietary fber 3.56 g sugar 0.45 g protein 7.08 g

    oxygenmag.com FEBRUARY 2014104

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