Well Biggest Loser finale was last night and opened with Amanda and Liz finding out who America picked to compete against Danny (not Daniel) and Rudy for the title, bragging rights and the check for $250,000! America voted for Amanda but in the end she couldn't compete against the (no longer) big boys. Before we would see who won, we got to see all the contestants that … [Read more...] about And the Winner is…
More Holiday Fitness Gift Suggestions….
As I flip my calendar, I realize there are only a few days left till Chanukah begins (thankfully it does last 8 days) and just about 2 weeks left till Christmas. Yikes, shopping time IS running out so I wanted to make some suggestions for those on your list striving for peaceandfitness. In every price range, there are great gifts that would clearly be appreciated by your … [Read more...] about More Holiday Fitness Gift Suggestions….
The Perfection Trap
Perfection--I have been giving a lot of attention to that word and everything that goes along with attempting to achieve it as well as the disappointment that comes from it being unattainable, or certainly unmaintainable! As a society we need to stop thinking we can find the perfect spouse, raise the perfect child or land the perfect job. How often we all hear people … [Read more...] about The Perfection Trap
Positively, Positive
Someone asked me how I can always be so positive. I am not, but I do work hard at seeing the good and putting a positive spin on whatever I can. On September 12, 2001 I wondered how I could go to the gym and teach a silly exercise class, while listening to loud, aerobic music. It seemed so trivial and wrong after what had happened just one day before. Quickly I … [Read more...] about Positively, Positive
Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Though I have been in the health and fitness business for almost 30 years and have "watched" my eating for my entire life, the holiday month still presents a great challenge to me. Here are some simple solutions to avoiding the 7-10 pound weight gain that can so easily happen this time of year. * Drink a large glass of water (I like fresh lemon squeezed into mine) each and … [Read more...] about Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain