Many of us wish for faster, more efficient metabolism! While the BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is about 60% responsible for how we burn calories, the other 40% IS changeable. 30% of our total daily expenditure comes from exercise and physical activity and the other 5-10% comes form the thermic effect of the food we eat (body burns calories through digestion). Looking at these … [Read more...] about Burn Baby, Burn
Archives for August 2011
Have Food Will Travel
Regardless of whether your goals are to lose weight, gain weight, eat more healthfully, or adhere to a food program that works for YOUR needs, (vegan, gluten-free, sugar free, etc.) the single best tip I can offer, is to travel WITH food and drink. If I am going to be gone from my house for 3 hours or more, I always have food in my purse, gym bag or car. Ok, I have even been … [Read more...] about Have Food Will Travel
Live Gratitude
"As we express gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy … [Read more...] about Live Gratitude
Never Give Up!
There are quite a few very special people in my life who are currently suffering with some pretty tough emotional, financial, physical and/or health situations and when I found this quote, I thought it quite appropriate to share. "When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, … [Read more...] about Never Give Up!
EVERYONE Has 30 Seconds
There is no doubt we live in a world that is spinning too quickly and sometimes, we too, spin too quickly in an effort to attempt to keep up! That leaves many of us struggling to take the time we need to take care of ourselves and consequently, our health. This morning, with special thanks to beliefnet.com, I offer some suggestions for things you can do in just 30 seconds … [Read more...] about EVERYONE Has 30 Seconds