I personally like to “map out goals” vs. “make resolutions”. The difference is that by mapping out goals, I will review them quarterly to see if I’m on track. There is also an internal difference and I’m not just focused on one thing (like losing weight or getting in shape). My “goal mapping” includes other [...]
I received an email the other day from my friend Jeff Anderson (aka The Muscle Nerd). I thoroughly enjoyed it because it was composed of the perfect blend of humorous sarcasm and TRUTH. Those two things blended together always touch me in a way that nothing else can. I LOVE IT!
Anytime we learn something while [...]
Here’s a gift idea that is just about on everyone’s gift list, especially those interested in losing weight and eating right.
A personal chef for a week. (from Bistro M.D.)
Let’s face it eating right and losing weight takes work. It’s work to plan, shop and cook all that nutritiously balanced food. And that’s assuming we already [...]
It’s that time of year again. Are you wondering what you could possibly get that special someone on your list with an interest in fitness?
One of my favorites is Bodylastics Resistance Bands and here is why:
Under $50
Adjusts to any fitness level (from beginner to Terrell Owens-Super Strong Man System)
Builds Muscle (Strength Training)
It is quiet (your [...]
You might remember the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge when you were in school. You know, the one where they test you on various fitness exercises and make you feel like everyone in the entire class is in better shape than you. Okay, so that last part was totally from my perspective. But that’s how I [...]
We all know that we should be drinking water (and lots of it) for optimum health and fitness. I know that sometimes I kind of lose my focus and even though I am still drinking water, I’m not putting forth the effort needed to drink it in the quantity that I would like. Every once [...]
Watching the Olympics seems to be bad for my health. Let me explain: First of all - I was taking my own Diet Tip Trio Challenge (see prior post) and the Challenge I chose was the third one - Mindful Eating. Basically, when I’m eating, I’m not supposed to be doing anything else (like watching [...]
This video is from the makers of the Turbo Jam workout and the P90X workout. Even if you don’t have either one of those exercise DVDs, you still might be interested in the differences in exercise shoes.
Even if you’re doing everything else right, your efforts can be undermined by improper footwear. Working out with the [...]
