We are faced with a chance to make the right healthy choices every day. Hit snooze or go for a run? Carmel Macchiato or Nonfat Latte? Ranch dressing or oil and vinegar? While you may think you have to make the right choice all the time, the reality is if you make the right choices …
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3 Top Holiday Gifts
Contrary to what the shopping centers and malls would have you believe, there are some gifts that can't be bought, wrapped, or gussied up with a pretty bow! This may be bad news for commerce but good news to you and yours! Here is a list of my top 3 gifts you can give yourself …
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes, sadly, is on the rise in the US. It used to afflict more Americans in middle age but the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes has increased in younger adults and children. Type 2 Diabetes is responsible for 90 to 95% of all diabetes cases. The good news is that simple lifestyle changes …
The Best Gift To Give Yourself
The gift of health is the one gift you can't buy. While you can purchase gym memberships, sweat-wicking tops, fancy sneakers, the Shake Weight, exercise DVD's and healthy cookbooks - they don't do a bit of good unless you use them. Once you start and follow any physical activity and healthy eating plan - Viola! …
I Double Dog Dare You!
The folks at Livestrong.com want you to become a healthier, happier, fitter and stronger you and all you need to do is visit their website and take a dare. Whether your goal is to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise or eat more fruits and veggies, Livestrong.com has a dare for you! Not only can …
Lesson Learned
Last week was a particularly crazy one for me. I took on a large project for one of my clients, have an increased workload at my part time job, have been fighting a cold that Brad coughed on to me while still trying to manage the day to day of the family and kid stuff …
Exercise and the Energy Connection
With work, family activities, household and other responsibilities pressing down on you it might seem that beginning an exercise program is just one more energy drain on an already tiring schedule. The truth is, exercise provides and energy boost by increasing your blood flow and oxygen through your body. You think more clearly and your …
Tips to Stick With Your Summer Routine
With the kids out of school and summer stretching out with many days of unplanned activities you may need some serious motivation to stay on track with your training. Here are 5 tips to make your summer routine easier to stick with. 1. Rise and Shine - A few times a week get your butt …
Trying Like Heck to Beat Those Odds
As I write this, my father is at the hospital having an operation to remove (amputate) his leg about 6 inches below the knee. Removing his foot and lower leg will hopefully stop the spread of a severe bone infection and allow his body to heal properly. Once he's on the path to healing he …
Attention Exercise Geeks!
I have to give a shout out to this great new book I just purchased. The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises by Adam Campbell should be in your bookshelf! You get 619 exercises with full color photos and explanations, photos of muscle groups worked, nutrition advice, goal-specific workouts and much, much more. It's the …
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