So it's Saturday morning and you really, really want to go to the gym, or outdoors to workout on a beautiful summer morning, but you worked all week and your house is a mess. Lucky for you, you don't have to choose between cleaning and working out. VIGOROUS housework not only burns calories and works you muscles, but also keeps you healthy! One study involving 30,000 … [Read more...] about No Excuses- Fitness is ANYWHERE You Are
Off The Chain Shepherd’s Pie
Happy Friday everyone. Last night's meal was a big hit. As promised, here is the recipe for: VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE For the beef mixture: 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 pound vegan beef crumbles (I use more!) 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 cup vegan vegetable broth 1 and 1/2 teaspoons … [Read more...] about Off The Chain Shepherd’s Pie
Got Milk?
About a week ago I closed a blog with a line about milk and promised more to come. So here's more! Interestingly enough, while many health professionals still believe cow's milk builds strong bones and muscles and the food pyramid still recommends several glasses a day, (as one way to fill the dairy requirements) there is a rapidly growing army of individuals, including many … [Read more...] about Got Milk?
Feeling Strapped?
What's new in fitness, you ask. Mostly the same old, same old. Ballet type classes are pretty hot, but not as hot as they were expected to be, in my humble opinion. One thing that remains trendy is anything that creates instability. From balls to balance boards, fitness experts seem to agree that anything that creates instability provides a better full-body workout. Now, … [Read more...] about Feeling Strapped?
Drink Up
My mom taught me the importance of exercise, not just by example, but also by helping me get started in this field 29 years ago. My mom was ALWAYS trying to lose that last 5 pounds. She tried every diet under the sun and was always on one or another. Most everyone of those diets have been around the block and back, more than a few times. We are ALL trying so hard to find … [Read more...] about Drink Up