Archive for November, 2010
Tested and True Strategies that will Help you Lose-Week 8
I am getting closer to the ‘Lose 10 Pounds Before New Years’s’ Challenge is almost finished. Yipeeee! It’s also getting much harder with the parties, treats, wine and large dinner gathering are increasing as well. If you missed the first seven weeks, not a problem….this plan can be started at any time. Here are the [...]
ABC’s for a Fluid Plan for Athletes
Surprising, as it may seem, the most important part of an athlete’s diet isn’t what they eat, it is what and how much they drink. Hydration before, during and after exercise is especially important for preadolescent children because they have special fluid needs compared to adults, or even teenagers. As a parent or coach, we [...]
All about Candy Cane Fun for the Holiday
A fun recipe to try with your family and friends! If you do need a sweet treat for the season, candy cane’s are very low in calories so enjoy! Did you know? It is believed that in the mid-17th century, German-Swedish immigrant August Imgard was one of the first people to hang candy canes from [...]
Healthy Lifestyle Trumps Genetics
If you think that your weight and health is predetermined by your family genetics, think again. Two large studies from Northwestern Medicine have found that a healthy lifestyle is the most important factor on cardiovascular health. Hooray! In the first study, researchers found that the majority of people who adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors in young [...]
Last Minute Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Did you wake up and realize today’s Thanksgiving? If you promised to bring something with you or feel like the spread could use one more dish, make your last-ditch recipe effort a healthy one with some of these picks from DietsInReview.com. They’re sure to please a crowd, plus it might be the most guilt-free thing [...]
Think of Food as Fuel-Week 7
Moving forward to week 7 for our Girl Get Strong Challenge of losing the last 10 pounds BEFORE New Year! This next up-date is sooo important (especially right before Thanksgiving) and the one that really made me take the time to really think this through. This is probably the greatest lesson I have learnt so far [...]
How to Workout at your Desk
Even if you workout frequently, spending the rest of your time sitting can have negative consequences for your health. Researches call this the trend of “exercising couch potatoes,” but desk jobs are a major cause of days spent sitting. Any amount of exercise that you can squeeze into your day is beneficial, so here to [...]
Why you need Omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids are “good fats” that are essential for optimal health. Like vitamins and minerals, omega-3 must be provided by our diet as it is not produced by our bodies. EPA and DHA are the active forms of omega-3 required by the body to perform vital functions. Omega-3 (EPA & DHA) function in the [...]
Thanksgiving Healthy Recipe Guide
Great Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Take Two…more to come Thanksgiving is equal parts counting our blessings and indulgence. No one questions you when you’ve filled your third plate with stuffing and pumpkin pie, no one bothers to ask why you ate your weight in turkey and chose a nap over a walk, and no one giggles [...]
5 Great Power Foods You Should Be Eating
I am often asked what some healthy, nutrient rich foods are for my clients to consider implementing into their diets. Below are my top 5 picks. 1. Salmon Cold-water fish like salmon are the best sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids play a key role in reducing the risk of cardiac [...]
Total Body Weight Exercises as effective Fitness Equipment
Body weight exercises are an effective and inexpensive way of working out. By using only the resistance of your own body, you can gain strength, endurance and inner peace. Body weight exercises are great because you can get an effective workout anytime, any place, with no equipment. Walking, swimming, dancing and yoga are all considered [...]
Is Losing the Last Ten Pounds all about Vanity? -Week 6
Moving forward to week 6 for our Girl Get Strong Chanllenge of losing the last 10 pounds BEFORE New Year! Missed the first 6 weeks? Not a problem, as this program was designed for you to start anytime…. Week One - Don’t wait until New Year’s to Lose the Last 10 pounds Week Two - Eat Regularly to boost Metabolism [...]
Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
We all like to think of the holidays as everyone’s favorite time of year, where families get together over delicious food to share stories and make memories. In actuality, while the holidays are a great time, if everyone is being honest, the holidays are full of chaos, stress, over-eating and the occasional screaming match between [...]
Chef Rocco’s Serving Thanksgiving Healthy Recipes from Eat This
With the calendar page flipped to November we can finally start thinking about the holidays. First up, Thanksgiving. For many this marks the start of a turbulent time of year when thinking about weight and calories overshadows the meaning of the season. To get a head start on thinking about making this a healthier time [...]
Hilary Duff’s Secret Healthy Snacks and Diet
Hilary Duff recently sat down with Health to talk about how she maintains a healthy body despite her super-busy life. She even talks about her once too-thin looks. “I got pretty skinny when I was between 17 and 19,” Duff said. “I don’t know what exactly made me get on that kick, but at the [...]
Rules for Clean Eating
You have probably heard the term “clean eating” a lot lately. It is definitely a new buzz word, or term, that is getting a lot of attention. The actual definition is unclear, and up to interpretation. My definition of clean eating would be – “Eating Real Food.” In my lectures, I stress the importance of [...]
