“Actually, I think all addiction starts with soda. Every junkie did soda first. But no one counts that. Maybe they should…” – Chris Rock True story, I used to be a junkie. Diet 7Up was my soda of choice and I was addicted. A.D.D.I.C.T.E.D. I drank the stuff like it was water. Because once you …
While healthy eating is important, there are times when we all want to indulge and need a little wiggle room to do so. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and if having a piece of cake at your friends birthday party is going to bring you pleasure, then by all means you should have a …
It’s almost 4th of July Weekend! Do you have anything fun planned? For many people, long holiday weekends are the perfect time for mini vacations and a bit of road trip fun. But often hours behind the wheel can mean two things: lots of sitting and poor nutrition. Prevent your health goals from getting kicked …
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Summer time and the livin is easy… Ah summer. The season of pool parties, backyard barbeques, vacation adventures, and in my town parkas. (Yes, San Francisco is foggy and FREEZING in the summer…. need me to come visit you? 😉 ). It’s the hottest time of the year and a great time to enjoy being …
“People always say: ‘I’m too busy to exercise,’ ‘I have to be there for the kids,’ ‘I’ve got too much work.’ You know what? These are little lies you’re telling yourself, and the go against the laws of self-preservation, because the more WHOLE and HEALTHY you are, the more fully you can give to other …
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HAPPY April and SPRING to you!! How are your 2012 fitness goals coming? It’s four months since New Years and the gym is half as crowded as it once was. Why the ghost town? Sadly, the average health club exerciser quits after just a few months for one of the following reasons: Not Enough Time …
Continue reading “Fitness RESULT Roadblocks: Why Your Workout ISNT working.”
Did she say, “Fiberlicious”?!?! You have heard its good for you, but do you know why or how? If you are confused, you’re not alone. Dietary fiber can often be a misunderstood nutrient. It’s not a new talk topic for fitness fanatics; many have acknowledged and promoted fiber’s benefits. But with so much information floating …
PROTEIN. It’s an essential macronutrient and paying attention to its source and amount is critical for balanced nutrition, weight loss, and optimal athletic performance. But with so much mixed information in the media today, its hard to know how much protein is necessary for YOU and how to fuel your diet to best accomplish your …
Have you ever gotten home from a long day at work and walked straight to your pantry to grab the first thing you find? Before you know it, you’ve gone through half a bag of crackers, gummy bears, or almond butter fingers [aka finger dip, lick, repeat], without even batting an eyelash. If this is at all …
The FOOD Journal! Research indicates that we lie to ourselves. We overestimate how much we exercise and we underestimate how much we eat. You can stop that now if you keep track of everything you consume, even water. How has your nutrition improved? What new foods have you tried and loved? How have your energy …