Great Tips from America’s Toughest Trainer!

The following is a great article from Jillian Michaels!  Enjoy! Break the Cycle of Emotional Eating By Jillian Michaels If you suffer from constant food cravings, there are some steps you can take to remedy the situation. The first step is to make sure you're eating correctly for your metabolic type. (You can find out …

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Bathing Suit Ready!

Today is the first day of spring which means it's only 10 week until Memorial Day!  And we know what Memorial Day means, don't we?  That it's ok to wear white again?  Well yes, but more specifically Memorial Day officially kicks off  bathing suit season.  Holy pasty white legs, Batman! So let's be honest, if …

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Are You Watching HEAVY?

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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Thintervention

I've been watching Thintervention on Bravo.  It's a show featuring celebrity hard-ass trainer Jackie Warner.  She's trying to shape and change the lives of some spoiled LA brats.  Ok that was mean.  Three of the participants are working hard, following the plan and losing weight but the other four women are little crybabies who think that they …

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Power to Produce!

Summertime is a produce lover's paradise!   Make a plan to add a fruit and a veggie to every meal to help get your 7-9 servings per day. Here are some great ideas: 1.  Sauteed zucchini, mushrooms and spinach in an egg white omelet. 2.  Frozen berries and half a banana mixed in with greek yogurt …

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Step It Up!

I spent a few hours at the Marin County Fair yesterday with my 4 1/2 year old and my husband.   Just past the gates and before the first food truck there was a healthy-kids zone to encourage fitness and movement in kids.  This booth is great every year and the best thing is they give …

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Nourish the Body – Feed the Soul

Having a hard time figuring out what is the "right" way to eat?  Carbs - to eat or not to eat?  Fat - healthy fats, trans fats, no fats?  Organic as the only way to go or can you buy your veggies at Costco without feeling badly?  Is tuna good or bad this week?  Stevia, …

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If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…

With 40 being the new 30  there's been a huge burden being placed on women in my age group.  Shows like "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Cougar Town" show women who are not the norm, women obsessed by youth and obsessed by being a size 0.    Actresses in their 40's weigh close what …

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Tasty and Quick Post-Workout Meal

With the kids back in school and my schedule ramped up I've been having a hard time finding the perfect post-run or post-bootcamp breakfast.  I want something quick, tasty and most importantly hold me over for a few hours. Here's a great yogurt parfait that has a good mix of carbs, protein and fiber.  It's …

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Tips to Lead a Healthier, Longer Life

My kids, ages 4 and 10 are what drives me to exercise and eat right.   I want to be able to horse around with them, play tag, chase and ride bikes with them for many years to come and hopefully be able to do the same with their children. If like me, you want to …

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