Continuing on the topic of insulin… As previously discussed in last weeks blog, Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and allows the cells to use the glucose for energy or storage as body fat for later use Symptoms to look for after eatingContinue reading "How do you know if you are Insulin Resistant or Carbohydrate Intolerant?"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
I was about 17 when I first went to Weight Watchers. One of the first rules they teach is to Eat your fruit, DO NOT drink it. The science is simple… Your body cannot digest the amount of insulin you are putting into your blood stream in juice form fast enough to use so thatContinue reading "Drinking your Fruit and The Juice Fad"
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. In this type of training you give one hundred percent all-out effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Because This gets and keeps your heart rate up it burnsContinue reading "HIIT Cardio for Intense Fat Burning"
Now it’s time to get specific YOUR training heart rate. We are all different, with different fitness levels, with differing Resting and Maximal Heart Rates. All this will play a factor in calculating your numbers so you can stay in YOUR zone. An acceptable approximation: MAX HEART RATE (MHR) 220- Age *After the age ofContinue reading "How to Calculate and Determine YOUR Specific Heart Rate Zones"
Now that you understand the effectiveness of steady state aerobic training, understanding the importance of staying in your zone, depending on your goal, will help improve your fitness level and get you those RESULTS! 50-60%- Fat Burning & Recovery – (Aerobic) In this range you are developing your basic endurance and aerobic capacity. This zoneContinue reading "Staying in YOUR Heart Rate Training Zone"
Your goal is to burn fat, right?.. It doesn’t have to be so hard or intense. Steady-State Cardio improves heart function, recovery and burns fat. Since Steady-State Cardio (SSC) does not place a large demand on your body it can be done everyday and used as a recovery tool from your intense weight training orContinue reading "So You Want to Burn Fat- Slow & Steady Does It"
So many times I have reached for a stick of sugarless gum despite knowing full well the damage artificial sweeteners can do just to keep from eating or craving dessert… Here’s the skinny … Chewing without eating food can be counterproductive. This sends the signal to your body that food is coming. Your body was designedContinue reading "Chew On This"
This applies to all ages, genders & fitness levels not just the ladies… Burning Calories: Muscle tissue is dense and burns calories even at the state of rest: more muscles equal more calories burned. Stronger Bones: Weight-bearing exercises stimulate new bone growth, which helps ward off bone loss and osteoporosis that afflict many women asContinue reading "5 More Weight Training Truths"
In honor of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day -September 24th here are a few tips for the ladies… 3 Myths & Truths about women & weight training revealed. Myth #1: Women who weight train look manly Truth: A hormone called testosterone gives men the ability to gain greater muscle mass than women. Although womenContinue reading "3 Myths & Truths about Women & Weight Training Revealed"
This Summer pair is a light dish for hot weather months. Though available year around zucchini & yellow squash are best in summer. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min NO EXCUSES! Ingredients: Veggetti® see pic* 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 2 Tbs EVOO 2 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbs fresh basil, choppedContinue reading "Sautéed Basil Pesto Zucchini & Yellow Squash Veggetti®"
True Fitness is more than just exercise. It’s about achieving wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit. Regardless of age, gender or fitness level apply these 10 Fitness tips for a fit & healthier YOU! “More than 10 Tips to True Fitness” 1. WORKOUT everyday – activity of your choice, your level, set your goals and train forContinue reading "More than “10 Tips to True Fitness”"
Continuing on the topic of insulin… As previously discussed in last weeks blog, Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and allows the cells to use the glucose for energy or storage as body fat for later use Symptoms to look for after eatingContinue reading "How do you know if you are Insulin Resistant or Carbohydrate Intolerant?"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
I was about 17 when I first went to Weight Watchers. One of the first rules they teach is to Eat your fruit, DO NOT drink it. The science is simple… Your body cannot digest the amount of insulin you are putting into your blood stream in juice form fast enough to use so thatContinue reading "Drinking your Fruit and The Juice Fad"
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. In this type of training you give one hundred percent all-out effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Because This gets and keeps your heart rate up it burnsContinue reading "HIIT Cardio for Intense Fat Burning"
Now it’s time to get specific YOUR training heart rate. We are all different, with different fitness levels, with differing Resting and Maximal Heart Rates. All this will play a factor in calculating your numbers so you can stay in YOUR zone. An acceptable approximation: MAX HEART RATE (MHR) 220- Age *After the age ofContinue reading "How to Calculate and Determine YOUR Specific Heart Rate Zones"
So many times I have reached for a stick of sugarless gum despite knowing full well the damage artificial sweeteners can do just to keep from eating or craving dessert… Here’s the skinny … Chewing without eating food can be counterproductive. This sends the signal to your body that food is coming. Your body was designedContinue reading "Chew On This"
This applies to all ages, genders & fitness levels not just the ladies… Burning Calories: Muscle tissue is dense and burns calories even at the state of rest: more muscles equal more calories burned. Stronger Bones: Weight-bearing exercises stimulate new bone growth, which helps ward off bone loss and osteoporosis that afflict many women asContinue reading "5 More Weight Training Truths"
In honor of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day -September 24th here are a few tips for the ladies… 3 Myths & Truths about women & weight training revealed. Myth #1: Women who weight train look manly Truth: A hormone called testosterone gives men the ability to gain greater muscle mass than women. Although womenContinue reading "3 Myths & Truths about Women & Weight Training Revealed"
This Summer pair is a light dish for hot weather months. Though available year around zucchini & yellow squash are best in summer. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min NO EXCUSES! Ingredients: Veggetti® see pic* 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 2 Tbs EVOO 2 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbs fresh basil, choppedContinue reading "Sautéed Basil Pesto Zucchini & Yellow Squash Veggetti®"
True Fitness is more than just exercise. It’s about achieving wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit. Regardless of age, gender or fitness level apply these 10 Fitness tips for a fit & healthier YOU! “More than 10 Tips to True Fitness” 1. WORKOUT everyday – activity of your choice, your level, set your goals and train forContinue reading "More than “10 Tips to True Fitness”"
