On a major mission to NOT throw food out (my mom must be doing a dance of joy...Mitch and I will always remember how upset she got when we tried to throw out the turkey carcass one Thanksgiving many years...what were we thinking?) With some fruit leftover from the weekend, inspired by Kim Lyons (ex Biggest Loser trainer) recipe for a fat flushing water, I filled a pitcher with … [Read more...] about Good to the Last Drop or Every Day is Earth Day
Archives for May 2012
Think Big, Aim High and Bring IT!
Skimming through the current issue of Natural Muscle Magazine, a tank-top caught my attention. It accompanied a story written by a once anorexic dancer, gone healthy and fit. The t-shirt simply says "Strong is the new skinny." I LOVE IT! I went to www.JNLClothing.com where there are other equally as wonderful tanks as well as t-shirts and hoodies. After doing a home study … [Read more...] about Think Big, Aim High and Bring IT!
Here we Grow Again
If the local fitness business is any indication of what's going on in our world, things are definitely looking up! Congratulations to Debbie and her crew at Fusion Fitness and Yoga as they move into their new and larger space at 9705 and 9707 West Sample Road. They will have many more options for classes and formats including a small boxing arena, small rock climbing wall, a … [Read more...] about Here we Grow Again
Thanks, Mom. Jump, Kids.
"Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground." -- Zora Neale Hurston, folklorist and writer Wishing you a happy and peaceful Mother's Day. A huge thanks to all the mother's who had such positive impact on me as a person, but especially as a mother. … [Read more...] about Thanks, Mom. Jump, Kids.
Keep it Simple
When you are having a tough time getting started or getting restarted on your fitness routine do something very simple. Walk in one direction for 15-20 minutes. Turn around and walk back home. Done. If your circumstances make that length of time too much, modify it. You don't need equipment or special ANYTHING. If you are fortunate enough to have 2 legs that work, you have all … [Read more...] about Keep it Simple