While skimming through a copy of Men's Journal (a gift my husband got when he resigned his gym membership at Bally), I read an interesting article about living sugar free. The author, Steve Nash, had consulted with a nutritionist to find out better ways he could keep his 35 year old body healthy and and in the best possible shape for his basketball games. Amongst other … [Read more...] about Sickeningly Sweet
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Wake up and Eat.
My son Kyle and his girlfriend, Nicole, bought me desktop calendar filled with wonderful sayings from Moms. This morning it says, " MOM IS ALWAYS RIGHT. "Eat breakfast before you leave the house!" I love this one, as people often neglect the importance of a good breakfast. Just as we wouldn't leave the house on an empty tank of gas (and expect the car to run), we should … [Read more...] about Wake up and Eat.
And so it Begins Again…Season 9
First off, this morning, I want to thank my core group of dedicated students who were in class last night, when so many others opted to stay warm in their homes. Yes, the temperatures in South Florida ARE unseasonably cold but this is the first week of the new year and I know that masses of people resolved to exercise more this year, so sometimes we have to tough it up a bit! … [Read more...] about And so it Begins Again…Season 9
We Can Be Healthy and Lean!
If you have resolved to lose weight, I hope you will not sacrifice your health in the process. Just the other day I was watching a marathon of (Dr.) House episodes. One was about a personal trainer who had made a name for herself by writing and preaching about weight loss through proper eating and ample exercise. When she started having serious health problems, scans … [Read more...] about We Can Be Healthy and Lean!
The Latest Research Reveals…
Did you know...? As I have always believed, food might very well be a superior way, over supplementation, to get what we need to be stronger, healthier and more fit. Almonds (and all nuts) are a great addition to any sports diet. Studies done with cyclists found that eating almonds daily increased there antioxidant capacity and improved their time trial distance, … [Read more...] about The Latest Research Reveals…