Just a little more proof that children definitely learn what they see, not what they are told.... Jane and her son, Nate (5) doing plank with a twist (perfectly). When I go to Jane's house to train, her kids often enjoy coming in to do a workout, too. While Nate's older brother, Sam, was busy doing exercises with elastic tubing, Nate was working with mom doing sets of these, … [Read more...] about Every Picture Tells a Story….
Archives for October 2012
A Haiku, for You…
Want to lose some weight? Want to look and feel so great? Fill up on veggies! So low in calories, yet so high in nutritional density and fiber, veggies are your best ally not only with regard to shrinking your waistline, but more importantly in fueling your body with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and everything good, under the sun (literally). In many cases, veggies … [Read more...] about A Haiku, for You…
This Weigh
Study after study show that when trying to lose weight, the people that weigh themselves EVERY day lose the most. While this may sound obsessive and/or frustrating to some, I am just reporting the data. Of course our weight fluctuates throughout the day, so the weigh in needs to be about the same time every day. Best time? Just after rising...and peeing...and drop the … [Read more...] about This Weigh
Beyond the Monster…
Monster Energy drinks have always been a staple in Derek's diet, though I am not sure they still are. When I was in my 30s and young 40s Diet Fuel was my energy boost of choice. For some of us, its just a bunch of cups of coffee. Whatever way we get our UP kicks (or DOWN, for that matter) we have to know that there are always risks involved! Anything that has the ability to … [Read more...] about Beyond the Monster…
Everyone has ONE Minute
1-Minute Meditation Right about now, and until the New Year, stress levels run high...especially during an election year. Here is a simple 1-Minute Meditation based on tips from Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness: An Eight Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World. 1) SIT ERECT IN A STRAIGHT-BACKED CHAIR. Your feet can be flat on the floor. Close your eyes or … [Read more...] about Everyone has ONE Minute