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Sweet Drinks: The More You Drink, the Less You Taste

Posted: 04/05/2012

Research shows that overconsuming sweetened foods leads to more intense cravings for them.

Gluteal Amnesia

Posted: 02/22/2012

Have your glutes forgotten how to do what they are supposed to do (extend your hip)? This question may be hard to answer, because you’re not sure how to tell whether or not your glutes are working.  Here are some easier questions: Are your hamstrings or hip flexors tight?  Do you have pain in your lower back?  Do you spend a large portion of your day in a...

Get Your Veggies Hassle Free

Posted: 01/23/2012

Keeping your fridge stocked with fresh fruits and veggies can take a lot of time and effort. Recently, I came across Boston Organics and for the last few weeks, have enjoyed weekly deliveries of organic produce. You can choose between small, medium, and large boxes as well as all fruit, 50/50 fruits and veggies, 1/3 fruit and 2/3 veggies, 2/3 fruit and 1/3 veggies, or all veggies....

Sleep Well

Posted: 01/13/2012

 

 

 

4 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

Posted: 11/23/2011

4 Tips for a Healthier ThanksgivingBy Hana A. Feeney, MS, RD, CSSD • For Active.comToo often Thanksgiving is a stressful day full of guilt associated with overeating; it also often signifies the start of a season of overindulgence.  This year, plan for a different kind of Thanksgiving. Discover new ways to enhance the flavor of the day by engaging with loved ones...

Weekend Cooking Party

Posted: 10/20/2011

The week is full of fun activities like work and exercise.  There's rarely much time for cooking or even thinking about cooking.   Convenience is king, junk food is eaten, and all your hard work is for naught.  The solution:  Weekend Cooking Parties!  When your friends ask what your plans are for the weekend, invite them over to help you cut up veggies....

Crocodile Breathing

Posted: 10/18/2011

Breathing correctly is an important but often forgotten part of exercise.  Forgetting to breath, breathing at the wrong time, and breathing the wrong way can make your workout less successful than it would otherwise be.  Crocodile breathing is a great way to retrain yourself to breath correctly.  Begin by lying face down with your forehead resting on your forearms....

Three Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Improve Performance and Look Better Naked

Posted: 10/13/2011

Cardio still has it's place as part of a good training program.  I came across this article at elitefts.com and thought it apprached the cardio issue in an informative and balanced way. 1.) Use cardio wisely! There is so much debate in the fitness world right now about cardio. To do it, or not to do it? If you do it, then what kind? How much? How often?...

Low-Carb and Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Posted: 10/11/2011

Whenever it starts to get cold outside, all I want to do is stay inside and bake stuff. The oven keeps me warm while baking and the extra goodies add extra fat that keeps me warm all winter- like a bear. The only trouble with this delightful hobby is the fact that I try to avoid carbs and sugar. If I could just bake for other people all would be fine, but who would lick the...

Do you LOVE running, or not so much?

Posted: 09/08/2011

Running is amazing for many reasons. It makes your heart strong, relieves stress, and in some circumstances helps with weight control. But if you don’t like running, should you make yourself do it? Is it the most effective exercise? The last couple of years have taught me that running is not the most effective exercise for heart health, stress relief, or even weight...