My sister, Tara, recently posted this on her blog. It encouraged me to think…no matter what stage of life we’re in, all of us can relate in some way to how much impact the presence – or absence – of even one piece of the pie makes. As much as physical health should be a […]
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Eat Pure. Live Pure. (and it’s Yummy!!)
I’m sitting here eating a Pure Bar. Organic, Raw, Healthy and Delightful (just like the package says)! NO refined sugars, no trans fats, nothing artificial…! Created by Holland’s own Veronica Bosgraaf, these health bars were originally made with kids in mind, as an alternative to sugary snacks. They’ve become so popular, they are now sold […]
Q. How do I get the most out of my Strength Training?
A. Train smarter, not harder. Ask yourself, whether for sport or general fitness, is my training… i. Ground-based (preferably standing) and closed-chain – feet or hands are connected to ground (return of power). ii. Multi-directional (3-planes of motion) (sagittal: front/back, frontal or lateral: side/side, transverse: w/ rotation or around). We all must be able to […]
Q. I’m exercising now…why isn’t the weight coming off?!
A. There are many answers to this question, depending on your individual make-up. The first thing is to distinguish between fat weight and overall weight. We want to reduce fat weight….so don’t become too stuck on that number on the scale! More to come on this in another Post, but in the meantime…remember: YOU ARE […]
Q.) Is it important to have a Protein Shake immediately after weight training?
A.) Ah, a gym lover’s most talked-about nutrient – Protein! A refresher on the PURPOSE of protein – to build and repair tissue. Your body’s tissues are constantly in need of repair – your hair, skin, nails, muscles…all require building blocks called amino acids that make up a protein. During exercise – strength training in […]
Race of Their Lives!
On Saturday morning, June 9th, I got be part of one of the coolest things ever! I participated in the “Race of Their Lives” at the Lake Macatawa Triathlon. About 7 of us were paired up with a special-needs child from the Ottawa Area Center to compete in a swim (.5 mile), bike (22.8 miles) […]
I have a blog.
I’ve met and have had chats with many of you and have been asked various health and fitness-related questions along the way. In an attempt to address them adequately and also allow everyone to be involved in the conversation, I’d decided to create a blog. It’s like seeing me for 51 minutes of the day […]
