HEAVY is one of my new favorite shows. Two morbidly obese people are paired up at a live-in health center for 30 to 180 days (the first few episodes had them at a Houston facility for 30 days and the newer episodes have them at Hilton Head Island for 6 months). The format is along …
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Can’t Is A Four Letter Word
There are a lot of 4-letter words that I use and it gets me in trouble. My mother has often exclaimed "Keli Elizabeth! Your language" as I roll off a colorful expletive. There is, however, one 4-letter word I refuse to use and it starts with the 3rd letter of the alphabet. That word is …
Just Breathe!
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 …
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 …
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