Did you know that drinking a daily glass of orange juice can help diminish muscle fatigue and boost endurance? In one study of sedentary, obese women who took up exercise, those that drank a daily glass of orange juice found a much greater dip in lactic acid (the stuff that makes our muscles burn) than the group that did not drink the orange juice. Less build up of the acid … [Read more...] about Did You Know?
But, Where do You Get Your Protein From?
As I taught yesterday, I kept that word PLAY-OUT in the forefront of my mind, and I think everyone should mentally think play, instead of work and perhaps the whole idea of daily play-outs will become a whole lot more desirable, than a daily workout. I mean, think about it...how many times a day do YOU get to really do things for YOU? Last night I sauteed some Gardein Chicken … [Read more...] about But, Where do You Get Your Protein From?
Stop Working, Start Playing!
Yesterday I had a chance to watch Monday night's episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. I will continue to watch, but it leaves me asking too many questions. Basically, I walk away remembering only the weigh ins. With little to no talk about what these people eat every day, and even little about their daily workouts, it makes me wonder what really is allowing … [Read more...] about Stop Working, Start Playing!
I Get By With a Little Help From my Friends….
What a great weekend with the childhood/college friends aka The Garden Club. How special when friends want to fly across the country to spend their birthday weekend right here at the South Florida hub of our "club." To Mitch C., Dolores and today's birthday people Ted and Carole, thanks for the visit and all the quality time. Carole and Ted, have the best 54th birthday, … [Read more...] about I Get By With a Little Help From my Friends….
Another Case of Forks over (instead of?) Knives
Front page of this morning's paper highlights how many that undergo gastric bypass surgery, end up lighter in weight, but with a new and different monkey on their backs. This is not news, and sadly it happens more often than we know. Since many become obese because of emotional issues, when you take away their ability to eat through their pain, they turn to drinking and/or … [Read more...] about Another Case of Forks over (instead of?) Knives