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Why wait till the new year & resolutions?

Why wait until the new year to start a work program? Why wait to start taking off the pounds? Why wait to start building muscle? Why wait to start eating health? Why not just start not now? There are no good excuses! Contact me if you think you have a good excuse…I can’t wait!

Differences between yoga and pilates

Why do either? To strengthen your body and relax. What is yoga? Yoga is a well-tested way to well-being. While some people think of yoga simply as physical exercise, it is actually a complete system for overall health and well-being. It includes everything from physical postures, personal hygiene, and a healthy diet to premeditation, breathing, [...]

From CalorieLab: New York City campaign warns against soda consumption

“Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley says sugary drinks shouldn’t be a part of anyone’s daily diet, and that almost half of the 200 or 300 extra calories that people consume these days compared to 30 years ago come from sodas, sports drinks and sweetened coffee and tea.” Read the full article

Complex Carbs vs Simple Carbs

You hear the term “carb” all the time and it’s important to know which ones are good to eat. Carbs are simple sugar molecules and are the most common source of energy. Many times carbs get a bad rap because of the low-carb diet trends, however, carbs are a good source of fuel for cardio [...]

Fructose vs High Fructose Corn syrup controversy

The Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup generated some good comments and questions, which I knew it would because of its controversial nature and all the conflicting research that is out about these two nutrients. It reminded me to reinforce something that I try to teach everyone, but it is sometimes hard to do because [...]

Corn Syrup

Another good article from SparkPeople about the efferts of corn syrup on the body…

From SparkPeople: The Truth About Carbohydrates

Here’s a great article about Carbs – give all the details. The Truth About Carbohydrates Not all Carbs are Created Equal – By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian It’s true. A carbohydrate-rich diet can inflate appetite and girth. Low-carb diets do promote short-term weight loss, but are accompanied by some severe dangers. So what [...]

Facts about carbohydrates

Here’s a very good article about carbohydrates, aka “carbs”. Many people believe they are the enemy while they really aren’t. Read some facts from registered dietitian Lisa Cicciarello: Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rep these past few years due to various fad diets, when in reality- it’s what our bodies need most. Carbohydrates fuel our [...]

More about sugar

They also specifically mention that you should still continue to eat fruit, but just avoid processed foods that contain high fructose corn syrup. The reason being is fruit also contains fiber which effects how the sugars get into the blood stream in the first place. This is a whole other area of research that one [...]

Any idea how refined sugar is made?

White refined sugar has become the most common form of sugar in North America as well as in Europe. Refined sugar can be made by dissolving raw sugar and purifying it with a phosphoric acid method similar to that used for blanco directo, a carbonatation process involving calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide, or by various [...]

Motivational Quotes

"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember-the only taste of success some people have when they take a bite out of you."
~ Zig Ziglar

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