10 Quick Tips to Get and Stay in Shape
Here is a quick list of 10 tips to help you get and stay in shape: 1. Drink a large glass of water before every meal to help you digest your food better and eat...
Fitness Magazine Facts and Tips
This month I wantd to share some facts and tips from the September 2012 issue of Fitness. This magazine has really stepped it up lately with some fresh work out ideas and good articles. New...
Metabolism: How to Keep it Burning
Metabolism involves a complex network of hormones and enzymes that not only convert food into fuel but also affect how efficiently you burn that fuel. Well, that’s the textbook definition. Most of us think of...
Setting Fitness Goals for the New Year
It’s the beginning of a new year and many people will be making plans to get healthier. Here are a few tips to ensure you are successful at reaching your goals. First, your goal should...
Staying Hydrated When It’s Hot
I have blogged about this subject before, but after a recent scary experience of near heat stroke, I decided to address it again. As you all know, it has been a beastly hot summer...
3 Things NOT to Do Before a Race
I was reading the May 2011 SHAPE magazine and came across a few items to think about for all of you runners (or any strenuous exercisers for that matter) out there. These 3 common mistakes...
New Year, New Behaviors
Wow, 2011! So it is January, that time of year when almost everyone is thinking about losing weight, or at least getting healthier. Successful weight management is a long-term challenge, but it is possible. ...
Water: How Much Do We Really Need?
Now that the temps are getting up into the high 90s, a lot of clients are asking, “how much water do I REALLY need? And of course, the correct answer isn’t really a simple one. ...
When Will I See Results from My Work Outs?
Don’t expect to see results after only one or two workouts. In fact, if you are staring at the mirror and weighing yourself every day, then it may be hard to see the benefits of...
Survive a Cocktail Party and Stay Slim
If you are like me, no matter what your best intentions are before the holidays, the slew of cocktail parties always seems to throw your healthy eating plans out the window. How does one graciously attend 6...