Photo by jason.lengstrof via Flickr More and more people lift weights everyday. What does that mean? It means that more and more people are out there lifting weights incorrectly everyday. That could be at the gym, or it could be at home. Either way, those people are getting less out of their workouts than they […]
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Photo by scubadive67 via Flickr In the last few shows we’ve talked about the importance of eating healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. What haven’t we talked about yet? Snacks. Almost everyone eats snacks between meals, including myself. It is nothing to be ashamed of, if done right. Actually, it might even help some of us […]
Photo by Flirty Kitty via Flickr When people are trying to start eating healthier, they often think that eating healthier means eating only rice cakes. That’s not the case. First of all, rice cakes hold no nutritional value even though they are low in fat and calories. Second, eating healthy is simply about practicing moderation […]
Photo by xybermatthew via Flickr The big day is coming. You know what I’m talking about. The biggest meal of the year. The meal to end all meals: Thanksgiving dinner! This is the meal that can make or break a diet. If you manage to perfect a strategy for navigating this meal and follow it […]
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Most of us like to start our morning with a caffeinated beverage, such as, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, an energy drink or a soft drink. We love our caffeine because it helps to wake us up in morning and keep us from getting tired later in the day. Yet most of us worry that we […]
Photo by Betacells via Flickr November is Diabetes Awareness month. Since I’ve known many people with diabetes over the years, I know it is a serious condition that can not be ignored. Many of you know that if someone develops diabetes, proper treatment is essential to prevent complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, […]
Photo by ghindo via Flickr Are you constantly reaching for a tissue? Does your throat feel scratchy and raw? That’s not uncommon at this time of the year. This seems to be when people get more colds. Whether that is due to people spending more time indoors in close proximity to each other or the […]
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First off, I’d like to thank everyone for voting for me in the Podcast Awards. It was an honor being nominated as a finalist. I didn’t win, but there is always next year! Your votes were greatly appreciated! Next, I jump right into the show. On last week’s show, I talked about ways that you […]
Photo by Darwin Bell via Flickr For the month of November, I would like to spotlight one of my favorite vegetables of all time. Broccoli is a vegetable that I try to buy every week at the farmers market, while it is in season. It is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, which […]
Photo by laurenatclemson via Flickr Have you taken steps towards improving your life and your health? Good! I’m glad to hear that resounding chorus of “Yes!” Have you reached your goal? No? That’s okay. Remember, people need time to achieve their goals. In fact, sometimes there will even be setbacks. The key to achieving your […]
Photo by Alex Castella via Flickr Want a nice firm, defined body? If you answered yes to this question, then it is time to start strength training! Strength training is important for a strong, healthy body and should always be a major component of any exercise program. What is strength training? Strength training is performing […]
Photo by Sister72 via Flickr Halloween was just the harbinger of things to come. It brought candy and temptation, attempting to open a crack in your resolve that the following holidays could exploit. Hopefully, you were able to fight the temptation of Halloween, avoided having more than two or three sweets and emerged with your […]
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