Today and Everyday
I bet you have said this to yourself….”I’ll have another cookie, glass of wine, or scoop of ice cream, and just work it off with a little longer workout tomorrow.” I know I have. Though it makes sense, it actually doesn’t work that way. First, “calories in” all come from food. Very little of our […]
Organic….not organic…pay the money….grow your own…not pay the money – Thoughts many of us may have as we shop produce at the grocery store or local farmers market. Each year, the Environmental Worker’s Group publishes their “Dirty Dozen” and their “Clean Fifteen” based on pesticide residues found. Pesticide residue is measured in produce after it has […]
Music is powerful. There is no denying it. Whether you love pop, country, jazz, rap, or blues. Music moves your soul. It can also help move our body and make your workout much more enjoyable. So, why not incorporate music into your workouts? The speed or tempo of the music may boost your workout performance. […]
Meatloaf, Asian Stir Fry and Roasted Sweet Potato Meatloaf 1⁄3 cup low-sodium organic beef broth ¼ tsp. unflavored gelatin (preferably from grass-fed cows) ½ cup coarsely chopped onion (approx. 1⁄3 medium onion) 3 cloves garlic 1⁄3 cup coarsely chopped carrot (approx. ¾ medium carrot) 1⁄3 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper (approx. ½ medium red […]
Did you know that… 1. Bananas are high in fiber, both soluble and insoluble, making you feel full longer. That fiber also helps your heart stay healthy. 2. You can use the inside of a banana peel to clean and polish leather shoes or the leaves of your houseplants. 3. Banana are a powerhouse of […]
I bet if I took a poll of my readers about their New Year’s resolutions, our ratios would look similar to this chart compiled by Statista. Those top two resolutions usually are tied to a weight loss goal. But being healthy is about more than losing weight. It is about feeling and looking healthy. When […]
Do you plan on shopping this week? Whether you plan on shopping the Black Friday deals, the Small Business Saturday deals, the Cyber Monday deals or are avoiding it all to do your holiday shopping later this season, chances are you have some gifts to buy. I am gifting a $25 Amazon gift card to […]
It’s that time of year….life just gets a bit more crazy — family gatherings, parties, shopping, school programs on top of all our other normal responsibilities. Though it is a fun time of the year, it is also a stressful time of the year. L And it is so easy to let our good habits […]
Many of us are traveling this weekend and will be spending time with family. Staying on track with your workouts and healthy eating is always hard during holiday weekends and vacations. Try these ideas: Bring your workouts with you. Grab a family member to join you or try doing the workout outside. I do this […]
Psst…I have the secret to losing weight. Want to hear it? You need to lift weights. Yes, that is what I said, “Lift Weights”. Lifting weights means pumping iron or using your body as your barbell. The goal of either method is to grow stronger and build more muscle. With more muscle, your metabolism increases […]
