While spending a weekend in Great Barrington, Massachusetts back in October, I was introduced to a a new libation. While lunching at Railroad Street, my friend Lesleysuggested I try some of her raspberry beer. Served in a decorative flute glass, the flavor said "raspberry champagne" even though the label clearly called it a lambic beer. It was wonderful! Upon returning to … [Read more...] about Cheers!
Archives for November 2009
Stay in the Moment
One might think the surest way to combat holiday stress AND extra consumed calories, is to give 110% to their workouts. In theory, this is very logical and would work wonderfully. In reality, due to the added stresses (good and bad) and distractions that this time of year brings , working out too intensely may very well lead to injury. Now, more than ever, we need to stay in … [Read more...] about Stay in the Moment
Where are They Now?
Exhausted and pre-occupied this past Wednesday night, I only watched half of the Biggest Loser special and the half I did watch, I only saw parts of. Thankfully, those of us with DVRs no longer have to miss anything on tv, ever, so yesterday I watched from start to finish. One thing that was clear right away, was how much heavier the contestants have gotten each season. It … [Read more...] about Where are They Now?
Keeping the Stuffing OFF our Thighs!
Wake up and get active! On one of yesterday's talk shows, I heard that we take in about 5,000 calories at a typical Thanksgiving feast. Good news, though, as a student of mine, visiting family in New York, wrote to let me know that Mayor Bloomberg declared any calories eaten on Thanksgiving, don't count. In reality, the best way to not wear yesterday's stuffing on your … [Read more...] about Keeping the Stuffing OFF our Thighs!
Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving and Enough
Happy Thanksgiving. In just a few minutes I'll be lighting the grill and getting the turkey ready to go on it. We'll be stuffing it with apples, oranges and onions this year and once cooked and carved, it will sit peacefully beside the tofurkys on our Thanksgiving table. My son's rather inked up friends will break bread with the matriarchs and patriarchs of our family. The … [Read more...] about Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving and Enough