by paula
12. August 2010 07:49
One of my favorite exercises that work’s a variety of muscle groups is called woodchop (or squat with diagonal woodchop).
You stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a weighted medicine ball above your head (starting to the left or right of your head). Contract y...
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by paula
28. July 2010 19:53
There are so many ways to push exercise to the max to get optimal performance results if you’re super hardcore! For more ‘run of the mill’ people, let’s try more mainstream ideas.
-Depending on which exercise magazines you read, the use of stability balls or Bo...
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by paula
23. July 2010 09:39
One of the pitfalls in weight control can creep up on you when you’re not paying attention. This diabolical weight adder is disguised as drinks like pop, fruit juices, lattes, and alcoholic drinks. A margarita can add up to 150 calories or more (with loads of s...
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by paula
29. May 2010 09:13
If you follow my blog you can see that I weight all my meats and seafood and measure, or guestimate my vegetable intake. This is a controversial practice. It is hard for some people to be consistent with. I make my lunch when I’m making my breakfast so it saves time for ...
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by paula
24. May 2010 05:33
There are so many books, protein shakes, pre-made meals, and diet pills that will “help you loose weight quickly”. Let’s talk frankly; there is one way to safely loose weight. Intake less calories through food consumption (not alcohol) than you burn through phys...
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by paula
22. May 2010 05:54
There are so many books, protein shakes, pre-made meals, and diet pills that will “help you loose weight quickly”. Let’s talk frankly; there is one way to safely loose weight. Intake less calories through food consumption (not alcohol) than you burn through phys...
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by paula
9. May 2010 05:14
2 years ago I used to get up at 4a.m. every morning, get my cup of decaf coffee, and grab a Powerbar brand protein bar. As my metabolism changed and weight started to hold onto my frame, I cut the protein bar out. Having moved toward a clean eating diet, I’ve ...
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by paula
8. May 2010 14:33
You know the long term benefits of weight training to increase metabolism, muscle shape, and bone density, but how do you keep your attendance and interest high for weight training?
1. Take a buddy- meeting a friend for sessions can keep you attending e...
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by paula
19. April 2010 07:38
Trying to make a drastic change in your diet is difficult. It may be easier to make permanent change if you make ‘baby steps’ changes. Try to fit vegetables into more of your meals and snacks (add to egg whites in the morning, have pea pods or cucumber slices/c...
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by paula
9. March 2010 20:59
Food Makeover: Part 3-
I’m hoping that in taking three days to discuss the ineffective eating habits of these three ladies, who are trying to loose weight, that we all (men and women alike), can identify with the way we sabotage our weight goals. It ca...
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