As we age we lose muscle; this sends our weight soaring and our blood pressure rising. Nothing is worse then being a stick in your youth, then slowly gaining weight as you age. The problems with slow weight gain is that most people have a hard time changing their body composition at a fast … [Read more...]
Foam Roll Your Abs!
Foam Rollers are the best when it comes to relieving muscle tension. Who would have thought that they would become so versatile! At the gym we use them for everything from push-ups, to floor pikes and now this great ab exercise! Take a peak and add it to routine for some added … [Read more...]
Hoop It Up! Hoopilates
We got a taste of the old trend making a "come back" when we revisited it during our Wii addiction. Now, the hoop is becoming a new craze with it's combination of Pilate's moves. Jen Bleier created the class by combining aerobic exercise, Pilate's, and hooping. While some think … [Read more...]
Hemp Ice Cream?
It appears that everything you can make into milk; you can make into ice cream. Makes sense right?? However, this doesn't necessarily mean it tastes good or is good for you. If you suffer from allergies, then this might be a great alternative to dairy. Here is what "Healthy Bites" has … [Read more...]
The Glycemic Challenge ~ Can You Do It??
Through my years of experience I have observed the eating habits of many. After counseling hundreds of people with their food intake and watching how the previous foods affected their bodies; I have come the the conclusion that sugar is the enemy and should be monitored in some way, shape … [Read more...]
Eat It – Tofu Noodles
In the never ending search for low carb foods to eat at night; I ran across these noodles. Previously, I had been eating noodles made out of yam fiber. Although these "miracle noodles" did the trick for a very long time. It seemed as though they lacked the texture of real noodles. … [Read more...]
Are We Conditioned To Over Eat???
Over time it seems as though our portions at restaurants and at home have become "super sized." Portions sizes in the 50's verses what they are now have changed so much. Yet, we use dish washers, car washes, we hire maids to clean and even the washing of our clothes is done by machine. The … [Read more...]
Eat It – Low Fat Spinach Dip
Now you can take the guilt out of eating spinach dip with this great recipe from Oxygen Magazine. Don't limit it as a dip, you can use it as a low fat spread on wraps, sandwiches or as a dip for veggies! 1 cup smooth low-fat cottage cheese • 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt • 1 package … [Read more...]
Eat It – Kale Chips
Our good friends over at "Girl Get Strong.com" Recently wrote this post about kale chips. I have yet to try this recipe, but it sounds like it could actually be worth the time and effort based on the calories and carbs. This crunchy treat could help a lot of my clients with their night … [Read more...]
Relief For Addicts – Runners High Similar To Opiates
If you have ever gotten the "runner's high" then you know how addicting this feeling can be. Resent research is now linking that euphoric natural high to one that is similar to a drug addicts high. It seems as though these two "highs" can be addictive in different ways. Luxury addiction … [Read more...]
Woman’s Liver Fails Due To Over The Counter Diet Pills
Since the FDA doesn't monitor supplements, it's easy for companies to put whatever they want in the product in order to increase their sales. As someone who has been in the fitness industry for close to a decade; I have seen people use every kind of pill imaginable to shed the weight. … [Read more...]
Rsearch Says… Interval Training Does Make A Difference
Viewing the different cardio machines in the gym; you have various programs on the cardio machines. All come with some kind of interval training routine that most gym goers never do. If you are one of those people that would rather spend an hour on the machine at a leisurely pace then … [Read more...]
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