Feeling High from Exercise
Feeling high after exercise is the goal. Dreading it is not.
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Excuses for not Exercising
Unfortunately, we only got one definitive for Sunday morning Spin. I know it is Sunday and it is August but also know that many of you have missed your regular sessions this summer due to vacation, work, etc. If so many of you had not missed workouts, I would not be writing this. Am I …
What you Eat is more Important than how much you Eat
This short article written by Dr. Gabe Mirkin tells you how to keep the weight from creeping up over the years. Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and yogurts won’t make you gain. But eating the rest of the foods that many of us eat will. Take a look at the article – at least …
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Strawberries – Ellen's Fruit of the Month
Now that summer is right around the corner and fruits and vegetables are abundant, I thought it was time to start my Fruit & Vegetable of the Month again. Since strawberries are so readily available at this time and not expensive, So, here is the low down: 1 cup of Strawberries has 49 calories. Strawberries …
Ellen's Take on Whey Protein
What effects has it had on me? I find that I eat less, consume less calories, my metabolic rate is faster, I recover faster from workouts, and am not craving animal proteins that have cholesterol and fat in them. Do doctors recommend it? Most physicians know little about nutrition or diet believe it or not. …
Differences between Machines, Free weights, Kettlebells, etc.
Many of my clients ask me why dumbbells vs. machines or why the ball abdominals vs. doing them on the floor? I have been privy to a website called, www.criticalbench.com. The website is written by avid weightlifters and bodybuilders but is an excellent website. Here is an excerpt from it which is a great explanation for the different forms of …
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Healthy breakfast to jump start your metabolism
Start your day off with a healthy breakfast to jump start your metabolism. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Fat Free Greek yogurt and fresh fruit (you can add some Stevia or Splenda for sweetness). 2. Steel Cut Oatmeal with fresh fruit. 3. 3 egg whites / 1 over easy egg served over sautéed …
15 Foods That Boost The Immune System
Slide-show: 15 Immune Boosting Foods
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