If you are obsessed with the scale, you may want to add a tape measurement to your weight control tool box. While many of us weigh in weekly, some daily and others (like myself) way too much, using a tape measure every month or so will help you have a better idea of what's going on in individual parts of your body. You can measure your waist, (the NARROWEST part of the torso) … [Read more...] about Tools of Measurement
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Are You Ready for Some Football?
Good morning and happy Saturday. The wine tasting was fun. Always great to see some gym friends, taste some new wines (and spirits and bubbly!). I am sure the champagne was my favorite last night. There is always a fee to get in the door, but the real price paid will be this morning when I sweat it all out at the gym. BUT, I WILL SWEAT IT ALL OUT! Though I thought I might … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for Some Football?
If Everybody Had an Ocean…
“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” Isak Dineson Always attempting to "use" Sundays as a day of restoration, recuperation, rejuvenation and finally, preparation for the week to come, my dream Sunday is one filled with NO errands, NO appointments and as little responsibility as possible. What I do make time for is rest, relaxation and good, clean … [Read more...] about If Everybody Had an Ocean…
Drink, Breathe, Bend and Above all, Be Grateful
Good morning. Happy Friday. Did you wake up and drink your morning water? I am doing that as I blog. Coffee is always the reward, making the glass of water go down both easily and quickly. If your digestive system doesn't wake up when you do, you are bound to benefit from the morning water and it will already take care of your first glass (or 2 if you are ambitious) for … [Read more...] about Drink, Breathe, Bend and Above all, Be Grateful
Cheers!
We all know drinking water is important and we all know it is suggested that we drink about 8 glasses a day. Here's some additional information about the best times to actually drink those 8 glasses. 1) Drinking 2 glasses when you wake up kick starts your internal organs. (That's 2 down already) 2) Drinking a glass 30 minutes before each meal aids in digestion and reduces … [Read more...] about Cheers!