by paula
30. August 2010 07:45
I love veggies. I realize that not everyone feels so excited about eating vegetables. But, if it helps to sway your opinion, it’s helpful to know that fruit and veggies are fiber all-stars that help fight heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
They are full...
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by paula
30. August 2010 07:32
I got an opportunity at the last minute to get away for a couple of days with my husband. This is also the only time I get to catch up on all the fitness, nutrition, and style magazines and periodicals.
One of the articles in a style magazine was about three different liquid c...
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by paula
28. August 2010 09:27
I am approaching my 45 th birthday this next week, and the one year anniversary of my mother's death. I don't care about getting a year older because I feel that due to my clean eating and fitness regeme, that I olok as good as when I was in my 20's.&nbs...
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by paula
26. August 2010 12:40
If you’re new to working out and need an effective plan for a week, try these ideas:
Day 1: chest/triceps, plus 30 minutes of cardio*
Day 2: back/biceps
Day 3: shoulders/abs, 30 minutes cardio
Day 4: cardio for 45-60 minutes
Day 5: hamstrings/quads/calves
Day 6: cardio ...
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by paula
26. August 2010 12:35
Bone health is really important, especially for women. It’s fairly difficult to eat the recommended three servings per day. That’s a lot of yogurt, and low fat cheese (if you don&rsqu...
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by paula
25. August 2010 13:18
One simple fix on how to make yourself look thinner and more fit is to pay attention to your posture. Proper posture can help boost your energy, help you breathe easier, and reduce stress.
When I was growing up I would find that when I didn’t sit ...
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by paula
24. August 2010 17:14
Today I had my semi-annual dentist checkup. Although it may seem that this adventure doesn’t have much to do with what I blog about, dental hygiene is actually an integral part of your overall health.
I must admit, going to these check-ups isn’t my favorite th...
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by paula
23. August 2010 14:46
August is one of the hottest months of the year! Today it was 96 degrees with a ludicrous amount of humidity. I bring this up because you have to be really careful, at this time of year, not to become dehydrated during exercise. It’s normal to sweat move during the summer, ...
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by paula
22. August 2010 21:11
There are some conflicting opinions about high-intensity cardio workouts vs. slow-and-steady cardio. The issue surrounds whether one type will show you the best/fastest results.
My belief (as I’ve stated about a lot of different workout and eating topics) is that moderation and good...
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by paula
21. August 2010 07:59
Today I got to work out with my trainer for the first time in 3 months (kids are back in school now). Even though I workout in my home-made gym 5 days a week, I love working with Trish!
She empowers me to push harder than if I was alone, and comes up with creative ways to hit the mu...
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