The CarClinic November 7, 2017

So, you own a car and you are feeling that you are being held hostage by the dealer or agency as we call them in the UAE.

Glenn is here to help you feel a little more at ease when it comes to your car repair issues.

Just a random image of 2 cars that don't need a lot of repairs this week and there is absolutely nothing about the Mustang on the show.

The Wrangler on the other hand is a piece of art that at 200,000KM does get a little TLC.

So, the show is simply about fixing your car and we had some great calls about A/C this week and manufacturers milage ratings.

Glenn is a mechanic and he calls it as it is.

Click to hear the podcast.




The Notes.

1. Can a battery be fine one day and dead the next
2. Squeaky fan belt is it on its way out
3. Thoughts on workshop service plans, good or a waste
4. Any idea about car storage for the summer
5. How long can i expect tires to last in the uae
6. Driving an Lancer, old and when I have the gas to the floor I am getting almost no rpm I was told it may be the catlytc what are they talking about

7. I recently had to have a valve job performed on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo's 4L Inline 6 engine due to a sticky valve condition stemming from carbon deposits. After the valve job, my mechanic recommended use of premium fuel but the spec is lower do I trust the mechanic

8. My check engine light is on and the tester says that the MAP sensor needs replaced. What is that?

9. Cool article of red flags!

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/car-repair-red-flags-older-vehicles/

10. Bring auto repair to schools!

http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171106/new-club-brings-auto-repair-back-to-stevenson-high

GetFitRadio November 17, 2015

Time to talk fitness and this week Zelda Higgins the recreation coordinator at Zayed University is back on the program.

THE PODCAST

Here are the show notes.

Nov 17

P1

-welcome back Zelda?

-The organic vending machine in the gym

-Workplace sit up  competition

-the new bikes

P2

-thoughts on a workout to fit any schedule what to think about!

http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2015/11/how-to-build-a-fitness-habit-that-sticks-in-your-schedule/

best and worst 90s fitness trends how many are you still doing?

http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2015/11/best-worst-90s-fitness-trends/

-sleep! How important is it to good fitness?

P3

7 good weight loss snacks!

http://www.bodyrock.tv/weight-loss/7-best-weight-loss-snacks-that-arent-fruits-or-veggies/

The rusks you made!

-cool device for measuring body fat, do we need it?

http://sarahfit.com/the-easiest-way-to-measure-your-body-fat/

P4

-SMS thoughts on what you can do if you can’t make it to the gym

-sms resting heart rate vs maximum what do we need to know

-sms what to do for a workout if you have knee injuries

-sms best post workout snack

GetFitRadio September 30

Zelda Higgins the Fitness Coordinator at Zayed University joins me to talk the bare facts about fitness and health.

You can contact Zelda at zeldahiggins7@gmail.com.

This week we spoke about body image and started to understand that some people want to put on weight and the process is much the same as losing it!

Here is the podcast.

And here is a quick guide to the topics we spoke about.

Love this look at healthy eating!

Dream Big Mural on the outside of the Fitness Center

1. http://diabetes.about.com/od/nutrition/a/bestbreakfast.htm

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Sometimes it's also the hardest meal to put together, especially if you work. Add diabetes to the mix, and figuring out what to eat can be downright impossible.

What are the healthiest choices? Using an online nutrition website, like About.com'sCalorie Count, can make things easier. I researched some breakfast choices using the information from Calorie Count to compare different foods to see which breakfast is the healthiest.

A simple breakfast such as an egg, toast and breakfast meat, can vary greatly in calories, fat grams and carbs. How do different options compare?

A So-so Breakfast:

• 1 fried egg: 90 calories, 7 grams of fat and 0.4 carbs.
• 1 slice cinnamon swirl toast: 170 calories, 2.0 grams of fat and 33 carbs.
• Sausage patty: 230 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 1.0 carbs

This breakfast adds up to 490 calories, 31 grams of fat, 34.4 carbs.

A Good Breakfast:

• 1 poached egg: 71 calories, 5.0 grams of fat, 0.4 carbs
• 1 slice white toast: 64 calories, 0.9 grams of fat, 12.0 carbs
• 3 slices bacon: 103 calories, 7.9 grams of fat, 0.3 carbs

This breakfast adds up to 238 calories, 13.8 grams of fat, 12.7 carbs.

A Better Breakfast:

• 1 serving Egg Beaters: 30 calories, 1.0 grams of fat, 1.0 carbs
• 1 slice whole wheat toast: 87 calories, 1.2 grams of fat, 14.5 carbs (2.6 grams of fiber makes this a better choice than white toast)
• 1 serving turkey bacon: 52 calories, 4.2 grams of fat, 0.3 carbs

This breakfast adds up to 169 calories, 6.4 grams of fat, 15.8 carbs.

The Best Breakfast

• 1 egg white omelet: 16 calories, 0.1 grams of fat, 0.2 carbs
• 1 slice mixed grain toast: 75 calories, 1.2 grams of fat, 12.3 carbs
• 1 slice of ham: 46 calories, 2.4 grams of fat, 1.1 carbs

This breakfast adds up to 137 calories, 3.7 grams of fat, 13.6 carbs.

*If toast is buttered, add 36 calories and 4.1 grams of fat to your breakfast total.

Check out more food choices using Calorie Count, and build more healthful meals.

2. Nice lead into this idea you had last week.

Weight Gain section

3. weightloss lies!

http://www.mensfitness.com/weight-loss/burn-fat-fast/7-weight-loss-lies-we-dont-understand-why-people-believe-them/slide/1

4. How to get out of an exercise rut

http://www.innerfight.com/run359/

6. this looks interesting! Obese teens!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/combination-of-aerobic-and-resistance-training-best-for-obese-teens/article20808282/

7. exercise breaks during class time
8. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/including-exercise-breaks-during-class-time-seen-as-a-way-to-boost-learning/article20808453/

GetFitRadio September 23

Well we have a change up for the next couple of weeks, Zelda Higgins from Zayed University is joining us to talk fitness!

Here is what we set out to speak about for 25 minutes, a shorter show this week.

Zelda Higgins

recreation coordinator at Zayed University

1. students and physical ed are they tuned in?
2. motivating staff and faculty to move?
3. what is the best workout?
4. do we need personal trainers and exercise classes
5. jessica alba, workouts and dance workouts 10 years 2 children WOW, consistency

7 weightloss lies!

http://www.mensfitness.com/weight-loss/burn-fat-fast/7-weight-loss-lies-we-dont-understand-why-people-believe-them/slide/1

And here is the podcast!

GetFitRadio Feb 11

And here we go with a little more fitness radio.  This week we have an old friend joining us.

Zelda Van Rooyen

zeldavanroooyen@gmail.com

Zayed University

Recreation Coordinator

Here is what we spoke about.

Talk fad diets

Fad exercise programs

Abs

Yoga why it is good

Fitness instructor how to

And your daily workouts

Over doing it

Listen to the podcast for all the story and some lessons on rowing machines.

GetFitRadio Feb 4

Zelda Van Royen

zeldavanroooyen@gmail.com

Zayed University

Recreation Coordinator

live from Zayed University

1. what makes a good gym

2. Myths of fitness.

3. Motivation.

4. What the girls are saying.

5. Getting students into the gym.

6. thoughts on the medicine ball

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/the-four-medicine-ball-moves-that-carve-your-core

7. how many carbs a day to lose fat

http://fitnessblackbook.com/diet-tips/how-many-carbs-per-day-to-lose-body-fat-it-depends/

8. How and why to kick sugar

http://www.thatsfit.com/2011/07/25/sugar-addiction/

Sugar's Long-Term Effects Aren't Sweet

Most foods containing sugar, especially refined white sugar, have very little nutritional value and are often referred to as "empty" calories. Beyond this, insulin is also secreted in proportion to the amount of sugar consumed. Since insulin is the only hormone that instructs the body to store energy as fat, it's a nemesis if it becomes too high. Repeatedly eating sugar throughout the day eventually leads to chronically high insulin and ultimately to insulin resistance.

Let me explain. Imagine insulin as a truck that carries sugar into cells and enters the cell upon arrival by using the garage door opener. Think of insulin resistance as the insulin truck arriving at the cell, but the garage door opener won't work until six insulin trucks are waiting, rather than just one. Soon, we will have a traffic jam of insulin trucks throughout the body, or chronically high insulin. At this juncture, weight loss becomes very difficult and there is often an increase in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, abdominal fat, breast and prostate cancer risk and more. Need a few more reasons to avoid sugar? Here are some of the hormonal and health consequences of having a sweet tooth:

Blisstree.com

Your Best Sweetener Options

For optimal health (and insulin levels) I recommend that you cut out or reduce your sugar intake. Sugar comes in a variety of forms and faces, including: table sugar (sucrose), rice syrup, maple syrup, honey, agave syrup, foods/drinks containing high fructose corn syrup, packaged foods, candies, soda, juice, etc., as well as sucralose, aspartame, saccharin and all other forms of artificial sweeteners. Instead reach for natural alternatives such as date paste, raisins, honey, apple sauce, coconut sap, erythritol and stevia. Spices such as cinnamon, vanilla or cocoa can also add flavor and sweetness to recipes.

GetFitRadio february 4

Here it is the GetFitRadio Show with Zelda this week.

Zelda Van Royen

zeldavanroooyen@gmail.com

Zayed University

Recreation Coordinator

live from Zayed University

1. what makes a good gym

2. Myths of fitness.

3. Motivation.

4. What the girls are saying.

5. Getting students into the gym.

6. thoughts on the medicine ball

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/the-four-medicine-ball-moves-that-carve-your-core

7. how many carbs a day to lose fat

http://fitnessblackbook.com/diet-tips/how-many-carbs-per-day-to-lose-body-fat-it-depends/

8. How and why to kick sugar

http://www.thatsfit.com/2011/07/25/sugar-addiction/

Sugar's Long-Term Effects Aren't Sweet

Most foods containing sugar, especially refined white sugar, have very little nutritional value and are often referred to as "empty" calories. Beyond this, insulin is also secreted in proportion to the amount of sugar consumed. Since insulin is the only hormone that instructs the body to store energy as fat, it's a nemesis if it becomes too high. Repeatedly eating sugar throughout the day eventually leads to chronically high insulin and ultimately to insulin resistance.

Let me explain. Imagine insulin as a truck that carries sugar into cells and enters the cell upon arrival by using the garage door opener. Think of insulin resistance as the insulin truck arriving at the cell, but the garage door opener won't work until six insulin trucks are waiting, rather than just one. Soon, we will have a traffic jam of insulin trucks throughout the body, or chronically high insulin. At this juncture, weight loss becomes very difficult and there is often an increase in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, abdominal fat, breast and prostate cancer risk and more. Need a few more reasons to avoid sugar? Here are some of the hormonal and health consequences of having a sweet tooth:

Blisstree.com

Your Best Sweetener Options

For optimal health (and insulin levels) I recommend that you cut out or reduce your sugar intake. Sugar comes in a variety of forms and faces, including: table sugar (sucrose), rice syrup, maple syrup, honey, agave syrup, foods/drinks containing high fructose corn syrup, packaged foods, candies, soda, juice, etc., as well as sucralose, aspartame, saccharin and all other forms of artificial sweeteners. Instead reach for natural alternatives such as date paste, raisins, honey, apple sauce, coconut sap, erythritol and stevia. Spices such as cinnamon, vanilla or cocoa can also add flavor and sweetness to recipes.

Indie Music and TechTalk September 25th

2 fun hours of radio.

We started with some great music from the GCC. Thanks to Paul at Triplew.me for pulling it together.




And during techtalk it was all iPhone. Omar from JadoPado brought the goods in and Andrew, from Nexa, and myself had a great look and chat.

CarTalk and Wind-Down Wednesday

This is the place to chat about all things automotive int he UAE and MotoringME.com is in the house.
Ford, Renault, Toyota, China, Sri Lanka we talked about it all.




TONE TOWN Studio is here!

We had a chance to sit with Dylan Ellis and Ramsay Phillips and we learned all sorts of things about the UAE recording industry, wow.

DocTalk/Hair Police/Social Media

What a night. Love to get your feedback!
James@arn.ae

We started off with a conversation about your health with Dr. Shereen and Dr. Sean.

NO OOZE this week!



The 2nd hour was a conversation about hair policies and then we asked if you can get off of social media.

Get Fit Radio!

Zelda Rooyen from Zayed University joins us to talk fitness!

Here is the podcast!

White Points!

Ok now Dubai has done it again by offering WHITE POINTS to good drivers! This is a fantastic idea. Your thoughts from Nightline.

What you need to know about Cars!

Ever wondered what car to buy? Maybe you need to do a regular trip to Mecca? Well this is the place to get the answers.

Need a TEDx Fix? The 8th TEDxZU Event.

TEDxZU was held 8 events this year.

Yes there were 8 TEDx events on the Dubai campus of Zayed University.

TEDxZU is a very exclusive event for the ZU community with a few people from the Dubai public joining the audience.

Well here is a taste of the 8th installment of TEDxZU.

The theme, "this is what I know".

Enjoy the podcasts.

Student Film Festival www.zumeff.com

Anything is possible!

2 students create a film fest as a project and now it is in its 3rd year!

AMAZING!

This is a great conversation one you want to listen to and tell me that for 20 dirhams you can resist attending.

White Cane Day!

White Cane Day Have you ever wondered what would a day in the life of a visually impaired individual normally entail? The Office of Accessibility at Zayed University launched the Second Annual International White Cane Day on Monday October 17th. L'occitane was involved highlighting their Foundation work for the visually impaired. http://www.loccitane.com/a-true-story,29,1,2270,106327.htm