Can you Out Train a Bad Diet?

The truth behind carbs is that you CAN still eat them and drop pounds of fat. (Keep reading for a sample workout to do just that.) In fact, you can drop MORE fat while STILL eating carbs. Now obviously, a long term approach and overall health should be on your mind, but let’s face it. … Continued

Are You Fit Enough to Be a Marine?

Good news….well, I think it is anyway… Recently, I read that according to USA Today and several other sources, female Marines soon will be required to perform pull-ups, just like male Marines do, as part of their annual physical fitness tests. The physical fitness test is one of two strength and endurance evaluations all personnel … Continued

Density Finisher

Look at what this study revealed: Canadian researchers (gotta love the Canucks!) at Queen’s University tested a Bodyweight Finisher style workout against long cardio. (Reference: Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2012 Sep 20.) 22 college-aged women did 4 workouts per week for 4 weeks in one of three groups. Group A did 30 minutes of treadmill running at … Continued

Chocolate Frosting on Toast? Why not?

So you say you eat pretty well do you? I’m sure that you have a ton of healthy choices in your diet. But have you fallen prey to what some marketers try to feed you? Are you using common sense or are you fooling yourself? I was fortunate enough to meet Nick Pineault who has … Continued

Chocolate Frosting on Toast? Why not?

Most of my clients tell me ‘I eat pretty well’…. Then they’ll go into further detail about their ‘healthy’ choices and I realize that some of their ‘healthy’ choices are made from what marketers spoon feed them about what actual healthy food is. Sadly, if they were to really think about it, or read a … Continued

Fashion Flash Nov 26th, 2012

I’m happy to be a part of the wonderful Fashion Flashers who have a terrific mix of insightful info on fashion, fitness, style, food and advice just for us, women over 40! Tune in and let us help you make this holiday season special: HERE’S THE LINK Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at do’s and don’t of … Continued

Pull Up Anywhere…

Listen, don’t tell me that you can’t do pull ups because you have ‘no pull up bar’. I consider pull ups a bodyweight exercise and sometimes it takes some creativity to find a spot to get them done. I’m no stranger to hanging from the rafters….Luckily for me, I’m not too heavy because I can … Continued

Boost Your Metabolism – 3 Ways

Are you looking for a simple way to boost your metabolism? Click on this link to see the first way to boost your metabolism…you’re going to learn all about when the best time to eat is to enhance your metabolism and calorie burning potential. A second and more POWERFUL way to boost your metabolism is … Continued

Sweaty Six Times Five Back Workout

Sometimes it’s just good to train fast. We all have busy lives, and when I know I only have 30-35 minutes to train, I’ll throw a workout together in my head and then just get it done. Most times I’ll use my Gym boss timer, but in the case that I’ve forgotten it, I’ll count … Continued

Fashion Flash Nov 19th, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!  Check out the latest styling, beauty and health tips from my favorite bloggers. CLICK HERE to read more…here are the  highlights. Enter to win the latest Menopause Makeover Intimate Giveaway worth over $500! Winner announced November 24th.  Like our Facebook page and let me know YOU want to … Continued