We all know that being lean is your best bet for optimal athletic performance (and for looking good too). But eating to get and stay lean can be tedious. Are you bored with the same recipes? I’m no gourmet cook so it’s always great to get some new ideas. It’s easy to be a great … Continued
In the efforts to increase your pull up power, I have a sneaky pull up trick that you can do when doing pull up exercises. While I’m a strong believer in training with strict form, the pull up exercise is one of those exercises that you can ‘cheat’ a little and still benefit. Note that … Continued
Are you bored with the same recipes? I’m no gourmet cook so it’s always great to get some new ideas. It’s easy to be a great cook if you use a pound of butter and other ingredients that aren’t lean body friendly. Making flat-belly-friendly foods is another story. I thought you’d enjoy these ten recipes … Continued
Today, I have more metabolism-boosting tips from Metabolic Cooking authors Dave Ruel & Karine Losier Here are NINE fat incinerating salad dressing ingredients: All Natural Dijon Mustard can actually have a profound effect on metabolism, even at rest, as well as improving overall digestion and nutrient utiliization. Apple Cider Vinegar aids in weight loss by … Continued
Push ups are one thing that most women would like to be able to do well. In my fitness boot camps, most come to me not being able to do one from their toes. As well as being an upper body toner, the lowly push up tightens and tones the core and even strengthens the … Continued
Cooking when trying to lose body fat can Be tricky, we all know that. I get sort of bored with my own recipe ideas (and it’s not a secret that I’m not a gourmet cook by any stretch), so it’s good to get some recipe ideas that are tasty and healthy. My friends Karine Losier … Continued
Here’s a roundup of my favorite blogger’s best posts this week: Click here. Adult acne sufferers have a new product on their side. See what this Fab Over Forty reviewer had to say about her acne after she used this. Pleated skirts may be fashionable, feminine and flirty, but can you wear pleats after 40 … Continued
I’ve been talking a lot about elbow pain this week on the blog. The first post in the series, Rick gave an overview of some of the reasons you may be feeling elbow pain. You can check that out here. Here’s a video Rick and I did where he gave me some suggestions to help … Continued
Carbohydrates. Most women love them and are probably addicted to them. Cutting carbs from your diet is a fast way to failure. Let me rephrase that, cutting ALL carbs from your diet is a recipe for disaster. Ensuring that you have the RIGHT carbs in your diet at the RIGHT time is what you need … Continued
Sore joints are a fact of life after my nearly 50 years of training. Well okay, I haven’t been training for 50 years. I coasted those first five years until I started competitive swimming at the age of 5. Aaaand, I’m not quite 50 yet. In any case, hard training means the possibility of injury. … Continued