Always, but especially as we enter into the many weeks between Thanksgiving and the new year, I am a big advocate and personal buy-in, to the 80/20 rule, so I loved seeing this fitness tip in my mail this morning and wanted to share...Just remember, 80/20...not 50/50! GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK "You don't have to be a fitness saint to get results. Follow the 80/20 plan: Eighty … [Read more...] about The 80/20 Rule….
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The Magic of Movement
Yesterday I introduced you to 93 year old Charlotte, and talked about exercise for the over 65 crowd. But we all (should) know that exercise knows no age barriers, in terms of the benefits it provides. Earlier this month, I read an article about a study being done in "my town" at the charter middle school. It involves actually teaching math lessons while the kids … [Read more...] about The Magic of Movement
Good Morning America
"There is not a liberal America and a conservative America - there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and a white America and Latino America and Asian America - there is the United States of America." --President Barack Obama What a great job Americans did making their vote count, in record turnout...except, of course, in Florida where they … [Read more...] about Good Morning America
Got Milk?
What do you reach for immediately after your workout, when a quick shot of protein is so important for the muscle repair process? While there are lots of high-quality proteins rich in branched-chain amino acids, most of them are not digested quickly enough. A protein shake is a GREAT way to get that quick shot, but if you are also looking to lose weight you need to control … [Read more...] about Got Milk?
Yoga Does it ALL!
There are countless reasons to do yoga, but often on the weight loss journey we over look it for other, high calorie burn workouts. The thing about yoga is it WILL help you lose weight. Practicing yoga doesn't just change your body, it changes your mind. It changes the way you approach all aspects of life, including decision making, your body and your food choices! Yoga … [Read more...] about Yoga Does it ALL!