Pre-Workout Meal
Is your pre-workout meal really that important and what makes a good pre-workout meal? You may run to the gym, class or down to your basement first thing in the morning and think nothing of doing your workout on an…
A great Ab Exercise
I promised you more "Anti" ab movements! In this exercise, you will be using a stability ball to add challenge to your standard plank. Beginners can simply hold plank on the ball, intermediate (shown) move the ball forward and back…
One tip to increase your fat burning ability
For A Healthy, Lean Body....SLEEP! Sleep is undervalued, underrated and thought of as a luxury. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this in previous posts and it’s because it is so important to our health. Quality sleep during the proper hours is…
Anti-Rotation
Your core strength and stability is everything! If you have a weak, floppy midsection you are weak in the arms and legs, more importantly, though, you are putting yourself at risk for injury. Try doing a complicated movement, or an…
Katie’s Grain-Free-Apple-Almond Pancakes
Katie’s Grain-Free Almond-Apple Pancakes Ingredients: 1 c. ground almonds 2 eggs 2-3 Tbs oil (melted coconut oil) 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 large apple or 1 small, chopped finely or food processed OR 1/3-1/2 c. applesauce 2+…
It’s a perfect day to play hookie and fill up on vitamin D!
Many Americans lack vitamin D which can lead to a variety of disorders and symptoms - bone pain,increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in older people,severe asthma in children. Today is the perfect day to get outside and get…
Are You FAT?
I don't know. You might be. A majority of the U.S. population is. Obesity rates are climbing and climbing. New Jersey's obesity rate is 23.8% according to 2010 CDC estimates. So what if you are fat? First, it's unhealthy and…
Start with lateral shifts
I found this on AllergyKids.com (FBC's Feb. Charity Boot Camp beneficiary) and thought it was interesting and good for those looking to make lateral shifts! Choose Better Food Options Instead of: Choose This! Cheetos Fritos or Natural Cheetos Fat Free…
Want wrinkles? Eat Sugar
Eating Sugar and high-glycemic foods Causes Wrinkles! We all know that eating refined sugar and carbohydrates is not good for our health, especially our waistline...but we eat it anyway! If keeping your body fat in check (or reducing it) isn’t…
Resolution-Solution Follow-Up.
Are You Having Trouble Actually Starting Your New Year's Resolution? In my last post, I suggested you start your healthy changes when the moment strikes you and that you don’t need to start on an artificial day like January 1.…
