Hi guys One of the hardest parts of trying to eat healthy is finding snack options that are readily available when you need them. So many snacks in the market today are nothing but junk disguised with promising labels. Protein bars, low fat bars, yogurts. With a few exceptions manufacturing companies almost always seem to [...] Read more »
Are You Lost
Sometimes in life it’s easy to just quit when we come across obstacles. Things that make us uncomfortable and force us to face our weaknesses head on. Sometimes, we hold on to the things and relationships in our life not because we want them, but because we’re terrified of change. We’re scared of changing [...] Read more »
Recognize the Goodness around You
So again it’s that time of the year when the gyms and training facilities get flooded with newbies trying to lose those holidays pounds. It’s probably been years since any of them have stepped in a gym and for most; the whole thing can be quite scary. With all of the new people filling up [...] Read more »
Carrot Soup
Okay so this is the simplest, quickest dinner soup you could make .. my mom used to make it for me when I was younger and i love it so much I still make it today. Its crazy how certain tastes and smells can bring back so many memories. Every time I make this soup [...] Read more »
What Fitness Should Be About
Magazines, Marketing and TV have led us to believe that the most important benefit from exercising can be seen in the way we look. They are wrong. You see, true fitness should be designed to help you live a healthier, more functional life. I found this video online and I just HAD to share it with all of you Read more »
Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Wrap
Quick, Nutritious Vegetarian Recipe I found this recipe on a whole foods newsletter and decided to recreate it with my own little twist . Peter and I really enjoyed it so we decided to put it up. I hope you guys enjoy it as well. 1/2 pound button mushrooms 1 red bell pepper 1/2 large [...] Read more »
Skinny Vs. Fat ( The Media War)
There has been a lot of attention in both the media and the medical field lately regarding obesity in our country and there is a good reason for it, because today, two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. While diets, new workouts and pills that promise to make you lose weight are still the [...] Read more »
Learn How to Crawl Before You Can Walk
Today I spoke on the phone with one of my old time friends who had a daughter last year. She was frustrated and disappointed and felt like a complete failure.. for the sake of this post I will call my friend " Anna". Anna is very frustrated because even after a year of having her child she is still carrying around all of her baby weight. Read more »
4/22/2010 Workout 500 Rep .. Killer workout
Hey guys.. I am in the process of getting a camera so that I can record workouts to share with all of you. I am hoping to be able to start uploading workouts as soon as I am settled into my new home in Naples ( hopefully i will be able to record some of them in the beach and show you guys my new home) . Please feel free to send me any suggestions for workouts you'd like to see ! Read more »
Lack of Sleep Increases Cancer In Active Women
Most of us know that regular exercise can decrease the risk of heart attack, strokes, type 2 diabetes and obesity and even cancer but BEWARE ...According to a research done in 2008 by the National Cancer Institute physically active women who sleep less than 7 hours per night, increase their risk of cancer by 47%. Lack of sleep can also cause depression, high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease and alcohol abuse. Read more »