Getting my Groove On
There are two main components to losing weight: eating healthy calories and exercising consistently. I used my NutriBullet every day to make healthy Blasts and I have a pretty good handle on my eating habits, but whenever it came to exercise, I kept making excuses. I’ve always known that exercise was important, so I was frustrated at myself for not doing enough to get my body in shape. I knew that I needed a concrete goal, clearly stated and measurable, [...]
Finding My Confidence Through Dance
A few years ago, at the tender age of 48, an acquaintance of mine called and asked if I’d like to come to an “exercise/dance” class with her. She’d been going for a couple of years and thought I’d like it. I was flattered because she was kind of cool and I’d heard about her “exercise,” so I took a deep breath, gulped and said yes. I was almost giddy when I walked into the kitchen to tell The Man [...]
Creative Ways to Work Off Your Christmas Dinner
Okay, so you might not spend your entire day ironing to work off the calories you eat during your delicious holiday dinner, but it’s definitely interesting to find out how much ironing it would actually take (10.5 hours according to this infographic). Take a look at other creative ways to burn the approximately 956 calories you’ll be eating this Christmas Day. (Click to enlarge.)
Fueling Your Body for Exercise
I love to exercise and you should, too! What often keeps people from taking that grueling first step off their couch is that sluggish feeling you get right before a great workout; your body knows it’s in for it! But I’ve got just the thing that’ll help energize you and give your body the fuel it needs. In addition to a weight training circuit, I normally bicycle 5 to 6 times a week. Three days a week, I push the [...]
The Importance of a Good Post-Workout NutriBlast
I work out about five days a week. I do a little CrossFit-type training, weight lifting, walking and yoga in a typical week. I also like to run a little — getting in a couple two to three-mile runs each week. But lately, I’ve been running more and more, as I’m training for a 10K in Brooklyn. I’m super excited for the race, but the added workouts and mileage have really upped my hunger level and reminded me just how [...]
