Like most of you I can create some crazy-long "to do" lists. Right now I'm studying for an exam I will be taking in 2 1/2 hours, finishing up some work stuff, writing and throwing another load of laundry in the dryer. When I get too busy, too frantic and too overwhelmed I often find …
Month: February 2011
3 Cheers for Chard!
Greens such as kale and chard are a nutritional powerhouse. They holds up well in soups and stews and it doesn't leave that weird tooth feel that cooked and raw spinach does. Until recently I've stuck with spinach and kale but now have a new favorite green; chard! Swiss, red and green chard is delicious …
Age Before Beauty
Today is my birthday and I happen to love birthdays. Mine, yours, my cat's, whomever (or whatever) I don't care. When I was younger, a birthday was a marker of getting to something. Whether it was getting to my first double-digit birthday, turning 17 and being able to get into an R-rated movie or turning …
Curb Your Sweet Tooth!
Having trouble controlling your sweet tooth? Here are some great tips from author and fitness guru Tosca Reno. Her Eat-Clean principles promote the reduction of junky foods in our diet! Now go run! Keli 🙂 Beat Your Sugar Craving Now! - by Tosca Reno We all know the feeling: 3 pm rolls around and the …
3 Tips To Get Your Mental MoJo Back!
Sometimes you need to take some time off from your normal fitness routine. Whether it's due to injury, fatigue, illness or the completion of an endurance event, there are times when you just hit the brakes and need to rest. The problem comes when you take those 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 months off …
Tip of the Week!
This week when you are exercising, stay present and focused as you visualize what muscles you are working. You'll get a better workout and can really "see" what's going on! If you are out on a run think about how your feet are hitting the pavement and "see" your leg muscles contract and get stronger …
Do Good By Your Ticker
The best gift you can give your loved ones this Valentine's Day is a healthy heart! Engaging in cardiovascular exercise most days of the week keeps your ticker healthy and happy! Now go run! Keli 🙂
A Super Simple Exericse for Strong Legs
Wall squats are a super way to get strong legs! My thighs were thanking me as I skied Park City, UT last week and yours will too. Stand with your feet a bit wider than hip width Lean back to a wall and slide down so your legs are parellel to the floor as you …
The Challenge: Lose the Stinkin’ Thinkin’
Everyone should exercise on a consistent basis. Simple enough statement but actually following through is where the work begins. If you are having a hard time taking that first step towards a healthy lifestyle maybe you are focusing on the wrong thing. Many folks think of exercise as a chore, something to dread or another …
My Favorite Exercise
If you learn to do one exercise this year it should be the Burpee or Squat-Thrust! It's one of the most effective full body move that you can perform. How to perform a Burpee: From a standing position drop into a squat Kick your feet out behind you so you are in a push up …
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