Archive for January, 2009

Are You Eating Your Veggies?

Posted on January 31st, 2009.

When teaching my clients about proper nutrition, they are often surprised when I tell them that according to the most recent Food Pyramid they should be eating 2 to 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every single day. And on the flip side of that, I have been extremely surprised by the number of people who get absolutely ZERO [...]

Simple Way to Improve the Quality of Life

Posted on January 26th, 2009.

I’ve been doing a lot of studying lately on the benefits of aerobic exercise and came across some information written by William C. Beam, PhD. It sums up perfectly why everyone should include regular sessions of cardio into their schedules. He says:
 
“There is little doubt that a conscientious program of physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, [...]

Living Healthy Long Term

Posted on January 23rd, 2009.

I can’t believe January is almost over, and that it’s been so long since I’ve updated my blog. No, I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth… I’ve just been completely consumed teaching my fitness camps at the Heart N’ Soul Dance studio here in Spanish Fork… and so far they have been a [...]

Winner of GymSoap

Posted on January 10th, 2009.

First of all, I just wanted to mention that I got a big kick out of the funny and embarrassing gym stories that all of you posted. I was hoping to get a laugh, and I sure did! And the winner of the GymSoap give away is Melanie, who wrote:
“My most embarrassing gym [...]

Apple & Banana Protein Shake

Posted on January 5th, 2009.

When I’m in a rush, I LOVE mixing up a protein shake so I can fill up on something healthy rather than grabbing an unhealthy alternative. Of course, there is no substitute for good old HEALTHY foods like fruits and vegetables, so 95% of the time I add at least one of these to my [...]

GymSoap Giveaway

Posted on January 3rd, 2009.

Since it’s the season to share germs… and since none of us want to get sick, you will absolutely LOVE today’s GIVEAWAY!

I teamed up with www.GymSoap.com, and they are generously giving away a bottle of this awesome germ killer to one of my readers! If you want to enter this contest and give nasty old [...]

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 1st, 2009.

I have always loved the feeling I get at the start of a new year. It’s like the ULTIMATE “Monday” because you can get the freshest of fresh starts on new habits you want to create. Over the years though, I have learned a thing or two about setting New Year’s Resolutions. I used to [...]