10 Tips for Choosing Healthier Proteins
March 1, 2010 – 9:49 pm | One Comment

What I’d like to share is some quick guidelines of how you can choose a little more wisely, if you choose to eat meat, poultry and seafood.

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Exercise Trends
June 8, 2009 – 1:41 pm | One Comment
Exercise Trends

The National Sporting Goods Association puts out an annual list of the top 10 participation sports every year. The latest data shows a hefty percentage of the US population participating in sports.

A New Gadget That Could Change Your Workout
June 3, 2009 – 10:20 pm | One Comment
A New Gadget That Could Change Your Workout

The closest thing yet to having a personal trainer in your house without paying for one.

You Are What You Eat
June 1, 2009 – 6:18 pm | 7 Comments
You Are What You Eat

What type of eater are you? Here are some categories, which one fits you best?

This is Why You’re Fat
May 29, 2009 – 9:08 pm | One Comment
This is Why You’re Fat

Over 2/3rds of Americans are overweight, over half qualify for obesity. This is why.

Flexitarian Eating
May 27, 2009 – 8:45 pm | 4 Comments
Flexitarian Eating

Start by planning one meal a week that doesn’t include meat. Do yourself a favor and don’t count pizza or a big pile of processed pasta and canned tomato sauce as your one meal. Look for something that includes fresh veggies and meatless proteins like tofu or nuts.

Houseguests Make You Fat
May 15, 2009 – 4:16 am | 2 Comments
Houseguests Make You Fat

Halfway through our visit I realized my mindset is to entertain like my Mom. A 1970s Family Circle version of Food Is Love. Well, the cycle stops now. To be a hostess in this millenium here’s some tips to keep you and your houseguests on a healthy track.

Arming Yourself Against Steroids
May 13, 2009 – 1:22 am | No Comment
Arming Yourself Against Steroids

I also believe a majority of athletes have contemplated using steroids at various dips in their careers; not unlike a 40-something Mom contemplates Botox. Both just want to keep things going a little longer, get a little more mileage out of their looks or skills.

Workout Like a Mother!
May 8, 2009 – 1:25 pm | One Comment
Workout Like a Mother!

Moms — especially new Moms — are lucky if they’re able to read this post from start to finish without interruption, so how on earth can they take find the time to get a workout in?

A Graphic Example of Sugar in Soda!
May 1, 2009 – 1:41 pm | 2 Comments
A Graphic Example of Sugar in Soda!

How much sugar are you really ingesting? If you’re thinking about reaching for a sugary soda, you might want to click here first!

What Can Brown Do For You? Brown Fat Keeps You Skinny
April 8, 2009 – 6:04 pm | One Comment
What Can Brown Do For You? Brown Fat Keeps You Skinny

Two separate studies, agree that the percentage of brown fat in your body helps to determine your BMI.