I’m a fitness pro, I’ve been training clients almost daily since 1997. I’ve learned a few things along the way and I try to pass them on to you. I had a big epiphany moment recently when I realized how much I’ve learned from my clients … here are some secrets I’ve learned …

I was traveling through Montpelier, VT and happened upon the Coffee Corner Diner for lunch. It’s the kind of place you find in little towns (ok Montpelier is the capital of VT but it’s still a small town vibe) all over New England. You don’t really expect the food to be healthy but you know it’ll taste great.

You’ve read my headline and you’re rolling your eyes right? I want to relax! I want to enjoy myself! How dare you suggest I lose weight on vacation. Here’s the thing, every time I go on vacation I lose a pound or two. I don’t even do it on purpose … here are some tricks that will let you enjoy your vacation and not hate yourself when you get back on the scale.

I get Harold’s Planet cartoons delivered to my inbox daily.  I’m picky about my inbox, the only other thing I’ve signed up for is Chris Brogan’s daily musings.  I have to say they both are quirky, well-done and have a sweetness to them.

The 2010 rankings are out for obesity in the US. The numbers are increasingly worse with only one area improving over last year, the home of Mrs. Obama, Washington, DC.

Despite top ranked TV shows, a strong push from Michelle Obama and the US Government, Americans continue to slide deeper into obesity. All states continued to pack on the pounds. Only the District of Columbia improved. (Maybe Mrs. Obama is having an impact afterall.)

I’ll be dissecting the study more tomorrow. Here’s the ranking for today. How did your state do?

Cleveland fans watched a dream slip away last night. Actually, they watched it literally get up and walk out the door. It hurt. Instead of going philosophical some of them went on the war path.

Is LeBron James King of Basketball or King of His Own Personal Brand?