For those of you who claim to NOT like vegetables, I feel compelled to say that chances are you haven't given them a chance. I was, for many years, a vegetarian who really didn't like veggies (except, of course, potatoes!). My mom, who by the way was born on this very day, did try to get us to eat our greens, including salads with most dinners, but most of the veggies I … [Read more...] about A Love Affair
Bottoms Up
With all the stories I read about athletes (and non-athletes as well) collapsing because of heat exhaustion, a little bit more about hydration, in the midst of one very hot summer across most of the US, seems worthy. Daily I encourage you to exercise, for all the reasons we talk about, and with exercise comes sweating (a good thing!) and with sweating comes dehydration. So … [Read more...] about Bottoms Up
Body and Mind
This morning I was trying my best to put a picture of my friend and gardening mentor's weekend harvest. Carrots, squash, assorted potatoes and so much more filled his arms and buckets, but I forgot how to get the picture from my Ipad to this site...OUCH! In any event, I am once again inspired to get busy in the garden. I am also inspired to get with my webmaster and learn … [Read more...] about Body and Mind
We ALL Loved Lucy
"It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy." --Lucille Ball And no, Lucy, drinking vitameatavegamin would NOT have made me happy, either!!!! Thanks for the laughs. What a simpler time that was, but your humor holds up today, every bit as much as ever. Hope you all do something today that makes YOU feel happy...and at peace. … [Read more...] about We ALL Loved Lucy
Which Weight Weighs In?
One of the questions I have often been asked in my 30 years in the fitness business is this: Which is better...free weights or machines? While my general answer is BOTH, if I had to pick one, it would definitely be free weights. Lifting dumbbells, or using cable-and-pulley machines (or TRX) allows much more freedom of motion and use more muscle fiber which amounts to about … [Read more...] about Which Weight Weighs In?