7:30am- You wake up, stumble to the bathroom, brush teeth, shower, get dressed, make-up. 8:00- Make/eat a healthy breakfast. 8:30- You’re on the road to work. (So far, so good…) 9-Noon – You work your tail off– I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt on that. (Here’s where it gets interesting.) 12:30- Lunch. You’re starving because [...]

I recently read a quote by Tosca Reno and thought that it was so cool, I wanted to share it with you. A bunch of fitness celebrities were asked how they maintain a six-pack. Most of them listed the exercises they did or the way they ate. Tosca answered honestly and I so appreciated her [...]

How do you know if your not eating enough during the day? Well, one major clue is that at night, when the kitchen is closed and all the lights are off, the pitter-patter of little footsteps appears and a light goes on in the kitchen. The fridge light. Now this may just be because you’re [...]

1. If your children did not get a chance to learn how to ride a bike this summer now is the best time to teach them! The weather is cool and comfortable and you can stay out for hours after school before the sun goes down. Workout-wise… You both win! You get the benefit of [...]

O.K- I know this is not a health and fitness tip, but just like the fruit fly tip- when I come across a helpful household fix, I only want to share it. Besides, I’ve done this myself numerous times and anything I learn that can make our lives easier I try to spread around. The other [...]

I don’t normally post links to articles on this blog, but I read an something and I wanted to share it with you. Jack Challem, nutrition coach and best-selling author believes (and I happen to agree with him) that certain foods can put you in a positive mood and certain foods and do the opposite. [...]

Not to get all me or anything…but today marks my 1 year blogging anniversary!! WHOOT! Check out my very first post : CLICK HERE

There are all sorts of summer trips you can take – beach holidays, trips to the cottage, weekend getaways. You can choose to have a laid back summer holiday or an active one. Personally for me, I like to keep my body moving while I’m on holiday whether it’s going to a walking city like New York or taking [...]

Does this sound familiar to you ? You’re bored or listless or just having a plain old regular day. You begin to pick through your fridge or cupboard looking for something to do or something that you think will satisfy you. You make a piece of toast, then pour a bowl of cereal, then grab [...]

10 minutes of laps in the pool 12 minutes  of jump rope 12 minutes walking up stairs 17 minutes weeding & gardening 18 minutes of tennis 20 minute leisurely bike ride 22 minutes washing the floors 25 minutes mowing the lawn 35 minutes leisurely walking 35 minutes at the driving range * Based on a 150 pound women who [...]