Start your summer with a prized body and prize winnings with the body barre’s Slim Summer Body Challenge! Cost to enter the contest is just $35! $25 of every contest entry is dedicated to the contest winner’s cash prize, and the cash prize grows with every contestant, so recruit your friends and family to join…
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Fitness Travel Tips: Barre Workout Playlist - BurnThis
Fitness Travel Tips: Barre Workout Playlist – BurnThis You’ve seen our home/hotel barre workouts on Tumblr, now add the body barre’s playlist to your home/hotel workout and take your fun/burn to the next level!
Another "Creamy" Recipe, Sans Cream - Fusilli with Vegetables
As usual, I’ve been craving comfort foods. This time, I wanted a creamy pasta dish with vegetables and protein. Somewhat like a dish I enjoy at a certain type of noodle laden restaurant, without as much sodium and with fewer calories. This dish came out great. Kids, hubby, and craving satisfied, without an abundance of…
Determining the number of calories YOU should consume to achieve YOUR goal weight
Determining the number of calories YOU should consume to achieve YOUR goal weight Of late, I have been reading a lot of advice on how many calories women should consume each day to maintain a healthy weight. Frankly, the advice has left me feeling hungry and defeated as I consume far more than the recommended amount of calories…
Bring Your Own Mini Barre (Workout) to Your Hotel Room
Enjoy this fast, effective and fun barre workout in your hotel room or Mother In-Law’s house. You’ll be well toned in about 40 minutes. Warm Up – 3 minutes Knee lifts Squats Combination, Squat with Alternating Knee Lifts Arms, Chest, Back – 7 minutes (1 minute per exercise) Wide Push Ups Side Plank Right Arm…
A Quick Checklist for Great Weight Lifting Form - Upper Body
We’ve all seen him, the guy at the gym who is throwing his overly large set of dumbbells around in a spastic manner. It drives me batty for several reasons, first, he will hurt himself, second, he is missing out on much of the benefit that comes from weight lifting. Slower lifts yield greater muscle strength.…
Great Blog by Naturopath, Allison Slade
Great Blog by Naturopath, Allison Slade So many times I have wanted to blog about health and nutrition. Thankfully, our client Allison Slade is a Naturopath, and she started a blog. Follow her if you are at all interested in natural and healthy living. Her base of knowledge is extensive and fascinating, and her advice…
How often and for how long should I exercise?
How often and for how long should I exercise? Probably a lot more than you think… Sorry! My favorite book, Younger Next Year for Women, by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. explains why, and in such a way that you want to immediately get up and get moving. To paraphrase, in an almost…
The Acne/Dairy Connection - A Follow Up
I’ve been dairy free for 8 days and the improvement in my skin is amazing. My 11 year old commented on it last night. I am already a believer, and I can’t wait to see what changes the next 8 days will yield!
5 Ingredients - No Added Sugar - Great Pre or Post Workout Snack
It is hard to find foods that are healthy and portable. I highly recommend Lara Bars. You can break them into little pieces for long runs or bikes, and consume while your working out!