I thought this was pretty incredible: Apparently, in 1939 there was a study conducted by the Rockerfeller Institute which involved 1000 rats being fed the equivalent to that of the average American. Those rats developed 39 different diseases of affluence, same as those seen in the human population. Another 1000 rats were fed a diet modeled after the a tribe that lived in the … [Read more...] about What in the World is a Nurtitarian or Please Don’t Take My Decaf Away
New Year, New You
Looking for still more ways to change up your workout. Sometimes the simplest changes make for one great workout and help overcome boredom, especially on a day you just can't push yourself to do the same old, same old. Try lifting half your usual amount of weight and do twice as many repetitions. Using the machines? Try getting your back off the back rest and engage your … [Read more...] about New Year, New You
A Name Must Fit Like A Glove
Last night's dinner at Sublime was beyond delicious, for both Mitch and I. If you think you don't like vegetables, you have really never tasted anything like their cauliflower appetizer. It's off the chain. Mitch and I shared some with our martinis and we couldn't decide which part made it so good, the soft and buttery inside, the crispy (no doubt deep fried) outside or the … [Read more...] about A Name Must Fit Like A Glove
Keep on Striving
"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
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!