I wanted to share this from my friend and fellow Canadian, Yuri Elkaim. He really knows what he’s talking about…. PS. Just a little ‘cleanse’ humor before I turn it over to Yuri… 3 Post-Holiday Cleansing Strategies For a Healthier 2013 By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN Pants a little tight after all that festive … Continued
It’s the last Fashion Flash of the 2012. Check out what my favorite bloggers have to say before you head out for your celebration! Happy New Year’s to you! CLICK HERE Have you ever wondered how female body builders age? How menopause affects them? How do they keep fit after 40 or 50 and beyond? … Continued
Friends do things for friends, even if they don’t want too… I didn’t understand Ben’s reluctance when I asked him to do a video of one of his workouts for me. I do videos all the time and so do several of my other fitness friends…how was I to know that Ben just ‘didn’t do’ … Continued
Click this link to read: 2013-Health_Report (You can open and save to your computer, you don’t have to supply an email.)
January is the time most people start to make resolutions to self improvement. Have you thought about it yet? I thought I’d get you thinking before the ‘big night’ and champagne clouded your judgement 😉 Guess what? Now is NOT the time to do this. While everyone else is making grand promises that won’t last … Continued
Question: There are lots of workouts with pull ups, like the 15-10-5 workout. What can I substitute for pull ups since I can’t do them yet? Maria Answer: Maria, great question! There are lots of options (I’ll add them to the Q and A). How about an assisted pull up? Can you do an … Continued
Want a cool body weight workout? Try this: Complete 10 reps of exercises A – J. Repeat up to 5 times: A) Bodyweight Squat B) Push-Ups C) Jumping Jacks D) Burpees F) Mountain Climbers G) Prisoner Squat H) Elevated Push-Ups E) Pull-Ups (or assisted pull ups) I) Reverse Lunges J) Plank (30 seconds recovery) This … Continued
Craving something sweet? This recipe is the perfect summer dessert. If you don’t have nectarine or pear on hand, be creative and use other fresh fruits. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1 white nectarine, chopped 1 pear, chopped 1 Tablespoon chopped pecans 1 Tablespoon chopped dates Dash of cinnamon 1. Mix the nectarine, pear, pecans, … Continued
Chocolate-Berry Parfaits Everyone is entitled to have a sweet tooth-this recipe will fulfill your craving while maintaining your waistline. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1.4oz package fat-free, sugar-free chocolate flavored pudding mix 1 cup nonfat milk 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 4 fresh strawberries, sliced 1 packet Sweet ‘n … Continued
Click this link to read: 2013-Health Bulletin (You can open and save to your computer, you don’t have to supply an email.)