There was some great news this week about how one full year after a stroke, (and even thereafter) patients are still regaining lost or damaged brain function. I have always "supposed" this theory. That's probably mostly because I am an optimist, but also because in my Pilates training I have learned so much about the nervous system and how we can continuously teach it to … [Read more...] about Never Settle for Good Enough
Gym Pain—Simply Awesome
A short time ago, Rita gave me a really upbeat book called " The Book of Awesome." It has cute little tidbits about things that are just--awesome. Things like the smell of rain, a cool pillow and popping bubble wrap appear in this book with lots and lots of other simply awesome things, feelings and experiences. When I stumbled upon the following, I knew I had to share. Both … [Read more...] about Gym Pain—Simply Awesome
The Choice Is Always YOURS
Wow Lady Gaga, is getting some serious attention (good, bad and otherwise) since wearing her "meat" outfit to the MTV Awards a few weeks ago. I really like her--her music--and the way she stands up for what she believes in. The outfit was kindof shocking and Ellen Degeneres poked some fun while she also enlightened her, the next day on the Ellen Show. Ellen presented her … [Read more...] about The Choice Is Always YOURS
Bye, Bye Allie. And so it Begins.
I loved BL last night. I loved that the trainers sat and talked with the contestants about their eating, asking them some good questions like "what is a calorie?" (a measure of energy) and "how many make a pound?" (3500). It makes me happy to see people educated as opposed to--operated upon. I applauded Dr. H. for speaking out against the doctor who preformed stomach … [Read more...] about Bye, Bye Allie. And so it Begins.
Keep the Questions Coming
Good morning and happy Tuesday. Thanks for stopping in to peaceandfitness.com. A few of you had questions, so here's your Q and A segment, first: PK asks: How many calories do the contestants on the Biggest Loser eat in a day? I do not know the exact answer to this question and I am sure it varies from contestant to contestant. I have heard numbers as low as 1200 for the … [Read more...] about Keep the Questions Coming