Feeling a bit overwhelmed?  Finding it hard to justify taking “me” time?  Some of us find sitting down and relaxing stressful.  But it is necessary to do.  If you need to schedule these moments with yourself then do it.  Find time to truly savor the good things in your life; things others have done for [...]

Lately I have been getting more and more questions regarding strength training.  The MINIMUM amount of strength training recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine is eight to twelve repetitions of eight to ten exercises, at a moderate intensity, two days a week. Keep your strength program simple.  Remember your keys to success: overload, [...]

How about that dreaded “freshman 15?”  Many college students experience this unfortunate aspect of college life.  Often this weight gain is due to stress levels, lifestyle changes, new and readily available food choice, and a decreased level of physical activity.  This semester try to avoid skipping meals.  Watch you portion sizes especially late night.  Keep [...]

I enjoy people watching.  Recently a friend of mine asked, “Is there a reason men fasten their belts below their waists?”  We came to believe that maybe it is just another way we can avoid the truth.  Hey guys!  Dust off that tape measure and put it around your body at the level of your [...]

Stuck in traffic?  Or waiting for that plane?  Maybe you are sitting at your desk?  There is still a lot you can do to help you body be more efficient.  How about some ankle curls to improve circulation and strengthening the ankle joints.  Dreaming of that six pack you used to have but don’t want [...]

Stop thinking about it and do it.  Start riding a bike to work tomorrow.  It will help increase your fitness, burn extra calories, and save you a few parking tickets.  It’s a fun way to be environmentally friendly too.  Start by parking a half mile from work.  Then each week back up another half a [...]

Often times I hear coaches telling their athletes to eat breakfast.  That is a good start.  Can we give them more info to help them make good decisions?  If you have practice or school work early in the morning, food choices at breakfast will determine your athlete’s and client’s energy level for the rest of [...]

Have you ever been invited to a dinner and told to bring dessert?  Maybe this is a great time to experiment with foods while teaching your friends about healthy eating habits.  Try incorporating kumquats or pomegranate into your presentation.  Kumquat is both sweet and sour in taste and is high in vitamin C and fiber. [...]

Have you ever been invited to a dinner and told to bring dessert?  Maybe this is a great time to experiment with foods while teaching your friends about healthy eating habits.  Try incorporating kumquats or pomegranate into your presentation.  Kumquat is both sweet and sour in taste and is high in vitamin C and fiber. [...]

Recently at lunch, I read what was being advertised on the drink packaging and had to laugh.  Some of these juices, teas, soft drinks, and flavored water promised to improve memory, mood, relieve stress, increase energy, and fight fat.  How can a 300 calorie beverage fight fat?  I must have missed that research.  These drinks [...]