Those that know me well can attest that cooking is not one of my favorite things to do. I am quite certain that I have even used the word "hate" when referring to having to do this task. The "I hate cooking" mindset has more recently changed to "I don't mind cooking" though, now that I have been experimenting with making healthy and tasty meals. I like being in charge of what I eat so being the one to cook,…
I admit that I may have over-indulged a little during Monday's Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations. Mike and I are still 'on the wagon' so alcohol wasn't the problem. However, even with taking only small portions of the food, there was little room left on my plate when I left the potluck table. I just HAD to try (almost) everything that was laid out, didn't I? As you can imagine, after polishing off all of the delicious samplings, I felt completely stuffed!…
It always amazes me how many times I hear reference to someone who is skinny as being 'fit'. Let's be clear: 'Skinny' does NOT equal 'in shape'! Not all skinny people are fit and not all fit people are skinny. While there are those who are slim and in great shape, there are also those who are slim and would not be able to jog half a mile without stopping to rest. Likewise, the person who appears, by society's standards,…
If you were limited to choosing only one exercise to workout with, what would it be? Well, assuming you don't want to focus on only one part of your body, you will probably want to choose an exercise that will target multiple muscle groups. So, what's it going to be? Although there may be some individuals who believe that push ups are an exercise that is strictly for the arms and chest, I would think that these days many realize…
Resist the urge to skip your workout. Need some motivation? Try adding in a new move to your fitness routine. Here's a great full-body combination exercise you can include in your next workout. Strive to repeat the combination for 1 minute straight working your way up to continuing the circuit for 5 minutes nonstop. Aim to complete 3 sets or more! Watch the video to see how the following portions of the combination are performed along with the transitions between…
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. - Henry David Thoreau Sometimes the smallest changes in your life can make all the difference. Are you struggling to achieve something in your life? Try making a small change that will lead you in that direction, bringing you one step closer to that which you desire. When we made the decision to move aboard our sailboat and head south to destinations unknown, we had to…