Peace and Fitness

Bonni

Meet Pepe and The Bandit

by

One of my neighbors, Joanne, is moving into a condo that only allows 1 small dog.  Big problem is...she has two small dogs and is hoping someone will rescue them, so they can remain together.  Both male, chihuahuas, Bandit is 6 with a very sweet temperament (I can attest to this).  Pepe is 7 and is a little more cautious, but once he knows you, he's a doll.  They are both … [Read more...] about Meet Pepe and The Bandit

Let’s All Get a Little Nuttier

by

Please don't stay away from nuts because have a lot of calories.  Nuts are an important part of our daily diets for so many reasons.  This morning, let's take a look at the pistachio.  A one-ounce serving equals about 49 nuts and has as much potassium(290 mg) as an orange and 3 grams of that all important fiber.  Along with 30 other nutrients (wow!) that one ounce serving will … [Read more...] about Let’s All Get a Little Nuttier

Where do You get YOUR High?

by

Those that participate in any type of endurance aerobic exercise, can attest to the positive effects on their moods.  "Exercise high," or "runners high," has long been recognized as a by product of the hard work.  Not only do we feel happier, but also less pain (analgesia) and have always associated this with the release of endorphins.  Studies done on humans and animals as … [Read more...] about Where do You get YOUR High?

Tamarac Fitness Center CLOSED Today, Monday August 27

by

In light of the amount of rain that fell yesterday and last night, and what might still fall today, along with the gusting winds, tropical storm watches and tornado warnings, Tamarac Fitness Center will be closed today, August 27.  While I was going to teach mine and Ellen's classes this morning, keeping me in one place for the whole morning, it didn't make any sense to me to … [Read more...] about Tamarac Fitness Center CLOSED Today, Monday August 27