Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
You already know that gorging on sweets isn't a good idea, but no one says you CAN'T eat them, you just can't eat A LOT of them! Moderation is the key! We need to remember this around the holidays. It's too easy (speaking from experience!) to binge around the...
MEAL PLANNING: Saves you time and calories
Successful, balanced, healthy living includes meal planning. Not to lock you into a regimented schedule of eating like a drill instructor, but to make sure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. If you plan what you're going to eat ahead of time then...
Do you REALLY eat healthy?
There's more to your diet than just eating "healthy". That's a tricky statement though, isn't it? In reality, there are so many dimensions to eating healthy that most of the time mainstream nutritional advice focuses on eating more fruits and vegetables, less sugar,...
Own your own HAPPINESS
I write a lot about fitness, nutrition, health, and acupuncture in these blogs and my newsletters, but sometimes I fall short of including your spirit/mind. Your spirit is so strong and powerful, it's very important! Psychologists support the strong link between your...
How to create your own circuit
While you're in an exercise class, the instructor usually does all the thinking for you. Well, most of it anyway. You DO have to think while you're doing the exercises, but the programs are already made for you. You can just come and work your butt off and enjoy the...
Don’t go to the GYM!
While mountain biking isn't for every body; rocky terrain, stream crossings, 3 feet drop-offs, etc - road cycling IS for every body! No matter where you live, you can always hop on your bike and pedal away! So how do you get in shape for the spring cycling season? ...
What motivates you to eat healthy & exercise?
People exercise and eat healthy for a variety of reasons. Most common is to feel better and look better. But of course, who doesn't want to look and feel better? We all do! But there are other motivating factors to get you to eat healthy and exercise regularly....
WHY do people join 30 Minutes of Everything?
I decided to ask the people in my classes WHY they join the 8-week program. This is what they said. 🙂 What would YOU say is the reason why you exercise?
SERIOUSLY, JUST 30 MINUTES?
You wouldn't believe how many people ask me if you can get a good workout in just a 1/2 hour! They say "can you REALLY do anything in just 30-minutes"? What do you think? OF COURSE you can! I usually challenge them to a class and say "Try a class. If you don't think...
12 Minute Circuit
http://youtu.be/WVY5ZNhmOgQ This is a whole-body circuit that you can do in your home, with no equipment. All you need is a way to time yourself (clock, timer, etc.) and your body. This video will show you how to do four different exercises, like a tutorial. After...