In continuum of Self-Improvement month I was asked to write a piece for Quellefaboo.com blog site Please click on the link to find: “10 Tips to True Fitness” and some very cool & maybe a few little risqué photos taken by photographer & stylist Maureen Fannon http://www.quellefaboo.com/#!August-is-Self-Improvement-Month/c92h/B604176B-4DEE-4A72-AC61-A261DBCA03A8 (please copy & paste link in new browserContinue reading "Quellefaboo.com & “True Fitness”"
The simplest and most cost effective way to alkalinize your water is to put lemon in it. Lemons are considered one of the most alkalizing foods you can eat. This may seem untrue as they are acidic on their own. However, in the body, lemons are alkaline; the citric acid does not create acidity onceContinue reading "Turn Life’s Lemon’s into a Powerful Tool"
An acidic body is a magnet for disease, illness, cancer & aging. The main fear regarding an acidic diet is bone loss from the body releasing minerals from your bones. However, Alkalinity is also potentially a problem because it is antibacterial, so it could disrupt the balance of your body’s beneficial bacteria, which can bufferContinue reading "Alkaline vs. Acidic"
Tim asks “In what way do carbs “hold you until the next meal? Carbs provide an insulin response, which is quick, and wear off quick. This results in your energy going up, then back down quickly, resulting in a feeling of needing more energy sooner, compared to a low carb meal. Protein creates a hormoneContinue reading "Carbs & the Insulin Response"
Different body types have different requirements and this is where it gets tricky The trick is this..knowing YOUR body type Diets based on the same amount of calories, but different proportions of fat, protein and carbohydrates, result in different amounts of weight loss depending on your body type Here are the body types: Ectomorph –Continue reading "Are you eating right for YOUR Body Type? (part III)"
A calorie is the approximate amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celcius. But is a calorie a calorie? what I mean is are all calories created equally… the answer is a very loud resounding NoooOOOO!!!! Carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories per gram, while fats haveContinue reading "Calories Do Count BUT…(part II)"
…that is, calculating exactly how many calories were consumed when eating particular foods, and “burned” when engaging in different activities. If you consider the equation CALORIES IN vs. CALORIES OUT creating a deficit would = weight loss and creating a surplus would = weight gain seems so simple… but it’s not If you eat tooContinue reading "Calories – to Count or Not to Count?"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
Here I am On-Set with Tony Horton filming a video for P90 X – 10 minute-trainer ! I have attached photos from the shoot to share with you all. I couldn’t figure out how to load them properly on this page so they’re a bit scattered about. Just the same, I hope you enjoy themContinue reading "P90X Tony Horton & Me : )"
When your body’s level of the stress hormone Cortisol is chronically elevated, excess fat gets relocated to your abdominal area. VITAMIN C helps lower Cortisol levels. Reducing your Cortisol levels would help you score those flat abs This doesn’t mean to load up on oranges, infact that will do the opposite. Look to the sweetContinue reading "Belly Fat Distress..one quick tip"
Artificial sweeteners are used in abundance in almost every “diet” drink, “lite” yogurts, puddings, and ice creams, most “low-carb” products, and almost all “reduced-sugar” products. Yes, artificial sweeteners save you calories, but there’s growing evidence that they can increase your appetite for sweets and other carbohydrates causing you to eat more later. Therefore, you don’tContinue reading "The “Skinny” on Artificial Sweeteners & Your Alternatives"
Spring is here! Generally we think of spring cleaning as the time to clean your closets. As the body gets ready to shed that winter coat it’s a great time time to CLEANSE your body & soul too. Consider this…changing your nutrition and lifestyle to encourage the elimination of toxins from your body. The buildContinue reading "Spring Cleaning for your Body & Soul"
In continuum of Self-Improvement month I was asked to write a piece for Quellefaboo.com blog site Please click on the link to find: “10 Tips to True Fitness” and some very cool & maybe a few little risqué photos taken by photographer & stylist Maureen Fannon http://www.quellefaboo.com/#!August-is-Self-Improvement-Month/c92h/B604176B-4DEE-4A72-AC61-A261DBCA03A8 (please copy & paste link in new browserContinue reading "Quellefaboo.com & “True Fitness”"
The simplest and most cost effective way to alkalinize your water is to put lemon in it. Lemons are considered one of the most alkalizing foods you can eat. This may seem untrue as they are acidic on their own. However, in the body, lemons are alkaline; the citric acid does not create acidity onceContinue reading "Turn Life’s Lemon’s into a Powerful Tool"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
