Good morning and welcome to "good news/bad news." I just read some great news regarding stem cells and muscle growth. Apparently, injecting injured mice with with stem cells proved to make their muscles grow back twice as big in just a matter of days and those muscles stayed strong for the rest of their lives. Stem cells are actually able to constantly renew themselves which … [Read more...] about Good News, Bad News
The Rise of the Power Vegan
Last night I trained with Erica and of course we discussed Biggest Loser at length as we always do. She made a good point about the sugar cube challenge, that being that they had to sprint back and forth, for what I think was an hour, gathering those sugar cubes ONE AT A TIME (until the two minute free for all). So maybe there was a lot more physical work involved in that … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Power Vegan
Eat This, Build That
Erica and I recently talked about how all TV shows have a "shelf life." I am beginning to wonder about Biggest Loser. Jane recently commented on how she just wasn't warming up to any of the contestants this season. While I still like Frado, and have grown to like Mark (a lot!) it's been a tough season of bonding with the contestants for me, too. Last night marked the half … [Read more...] about Eat This, Build That
Exercise is Forever
Yesterday's Sun-Sentinel had a little health blurb about how a study showed that exercise isn't really a long term solution for depression. WHAT? I went on to read the article and basically it said that while people are involved in an exercise program it DOES help their depression, but the effects do not last when they stop exercising. Well...YOU CAN'T STOP EXERCISING! None … [Read more...] about Exercise is Forever
Food, Fitness, Funny and Feedback
Good morning. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Despite the Dolphin's rather horrific loss yesterday, it was still a splendid Sunday. Opening day of the Parkland Farmer's Market was great and very, very busy. It was fun running into Jane, Micki, Sam and Nate. It was nice to stop by and say hi to Charlene at her jewelry booth (her and her partner make some really nice … [Read more...] about Food, Fitness, Funny and Feedback