Great Sunday Workout!!!

April 15, 2012 by · 1 Comment

OMG!!!  Feeling great after my awesome workout… I have no proof, but I think that my IPOD Tunes really helped my work out intensity. Atlthough the tunes are random, today they were all very fast moving songs. When this happens, I tend to push myself harder. Wow!! My legs legs are feeling the 4 miles, I did today.

But I can’t leave out my Brooks Running Shoes.  They make my feet feel awesome and inspire me to be happy. The one thing that you can’t skimp on and that is proper exercise shoes. Personally, Brooks Running shoes are the  only ones that I wear. My arch will not allow me to be unfaithful to Brooks runnng shoes, so I am a loyal fan of this ultra comfortablle shoe. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Exercise Tagged With: , ,

Bulge Battle: Keeping the weight off – permanently

April 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I came across an interesting quick read from Health Day by US News and World Report. It made me smile because this should be a no-brainer for weight loss. Everyone should know that avoiding sauces, gravies and fattening dressings will help with the weight loss.  Consistency is key, if you want to succeed in your personal fitness quest. The Health Day Snippet shared a few pointers from Cleveland Clinic on maintaining  a healthy weight:
  • Cut down on daily calories; work with a dietitian to come up with the ideal caloric intake for you.
  • Scale back on sauces, dressings and other condiments. Make healthier choices  such as lemon juice, vinegar, and low-calorie marinades.
  • Don’t skip meals or starve yourself. This can make you pack on more pounds.
  • Eat high-fiber, whole grain foods. Don’t stock your kitchen with tempting foods. [Read more...]
Filed Under: Blog, Exercise, Health