"Do you know how some people are able to stay looking fit for years on end? It's because they didn't just decide to work out to lose 10 pounds or because they have a big event coming up. They do it because they know that exercise should be a part of their daily lifestyle. If working out is NOT something that you particularly like to do, then set short term goals for … [Read more...] about Keep on Striving
Archives for September 2012
That (First) Lady Sure Can Jump!
While watching First Lady, Michelle Obama, on the Dr. Oz show this week, I was thrilled to learn that FINALLY...after 25 years, the public school physical education test has finally been overhauled. Probably almost all of us can remember the dread and fear we felt having to run the mile, or do a certain amount of push-ups to pass the test that was in place since the days the … [Read more...] about That (First) Lady Sure Can Jump!
I Yam What I Yam (and I Eat All My Spinach, Too!)
No one said it better than Popeye. And where did he get his iron from? Spinach, of course, and no one questioned it. But somehow, as adults, we become concerned about not getting enough iron if we opt for a plant-based diet. Ironically, when I still ate some animal products, I struggled with low iron and was sometimes turned down when I would try to donate blood. Since … [Read more...] about I Yam What I Yam (and I Eat All My Spinach, Too!)
Some Things we Just Can’t Measure
We all know there are a great deal of benefits to regular exercise, most of us putting weight loss or weight maintenance at the top of the list. This benefit is easy to easy to measure on a scale or in our clothing. What about the benefits we can't measure, like lowering our risk of cancer or heart disease. We can't really measure things that DON'T happen, but researchers … [Read more...] about Some Things we Just Can’t Measure