Tougher than a burpee? I didn’t think I’d find anything, but the ‘sit out’ rivals the burpee. What I like about the sit out is that I feel my triceps as well as my core light up. I’m not sure if it’s the position or if it’s just tough work, but these really get me … Continued
Question: What’s the best food to eat before bed? Or is it best not to eat anything? Answer: You may have heard that eating before bed is a big-time “no no” for those looking to lose weight. In fact, you’ve probably even heard that eating late at night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight…even … Continued
Need help with your pull ups? Have you tried the band assist? The first time I tried the band assisted pull up, the band slipped and I got a pretty good spank and I was a little red cheeked (BTW, I’m not talking about my face, even though it was a little embarrassing). Using the … Continued
Here’s a recipe for the perfect on-the-go energy food. Ham, broccoli and an egg combine for a tasty snack that’s packed with protein and fiber. Make a dozen and enjoy throughout your week. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 yellow onion, chopped … Continued
Here’s a high protein salad that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Try the simple homemade salad dressing – it’s much healthier than store bought dressings, and still lends lots of flavor. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 6 cups organic baby spinach 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 6 pieces bacon, crumbled … Continued
My Cali BFF came for a visit to ‘sunny’ Calgary. Sunny should read ‘snowy’. Oops, what was I thinking… I asked her to do a post for us. You can see more of Sylvia Favela, ‘The Pilates Chick’ here and here. I’ll let Sylvia take it away… I spent the weekend celebrating … Continued
What fits in a shoe box and can train pretty much all 600 muscles of your body? If you guessed the suspension trainer, you guessed correctly. I use my suspension trainer a lot. I love to take it to the back yard and hang it from a tree to train. I have a sample workout … Continued
Fantastic tips from my FAV fashion, style, beauty and health bloggers! Check it out HERE. “I felt like my lower face was sinking into my chest,” says one woman. Um…don’t we all? Read how she took action, and got a face transformation that changed her life on FabOverFifty. Hairstyle is not the only … Continued
What’s your purpose for doing pull ups? Is it quantity or quality? Strength development? Physique enhancement? Maximum reps? What type of pull ups do you think are best for strength development and physique enhancement? I’m all about ‘controlled cheating’ when learning how to do pull ups. I encourage ‘some’ cheating to get your chest UNDER … Continued
What do you do when you have company? You know, the kind that you wonder if they’ll ever leave? Well, my Cali BFF, Sylvia came for the weekend, and you’d think that I was trying to get rid of her. Not so. We sit butt to butt on the couch with our lap tops. She’s … Continued