Workout Wednesday: Healthy Parents Healthy Kids
We’ve all heard the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When it comes to health and fitness and nutrition, this phrase is indubitable. So if you want your kids to run and jump and love their veggies, check yourself! Nutrition is the foundation of any healthy child. Kids want choices so provide them with […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Summer is here!
June 22 marks the first day of summer. I don’t know about you but I’m getting really excited about the 2012 Olympics in London. If you feel like you would rather veg out on the beach and lick ice cream cones, why not turn to your favorite summer Olympic sport and start copy-catting. Workouts can stagnate pretty […]
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Motivational Monday: Music And Exercise
During one-on-one sessions with personal trainers, music is absent. As both trainer and client, I don’t miss music at all. Why? The trainer is pushing me, counting for me, and motivating me with powerful words, that all I can think is: “When will this torture end?” Or, “This is incredibly difficult but I am doing it although I […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Exotic Nutrition
Get Out of Your Everyday Grocery Store! When we lived in DC, we often shopped at Asian markets to find veggies, fish, and fruit that most Americans don’t usually eat. We were thrilled to find a glorious Pan-Asian market not far from Novato in Richmond. If you love exotic fruits like lychee, young coconut, mango, […]
Read MoreWeight Loss Wednesday: Weight Loss Check List
Our clients are constantly frustrated with the speed of their weight loss. This week I urge all of you to make a weight loss check list and tape it to your fridge, your bathroom mirror, and on a bulletin board near your desk. This list will help keep your eyes on the prize, keep you […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: The Water Experiment
For the past week, I decided to practice what I preach by drinking 90 ounces of water everyday and noting the effects. I’m happy to report that the experiment was a HUGE success and I want to share and reiterate the top five reasons to track your water and affirm to drink 80-90 ounces everyday. […]
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