Live Fit and Sore

Category: Health/Nutrition

  • New Alarm Bells About Chemicals and Cancer

    Op-Ed Columnist – New Alarm Bells About Chemicals and Cancer – NYTimes.com. Really important findings from a panel of distinguished experts to pay attention too! The report discusses the lack of oversight and laws and actual STUDIES about the safety of chemicals unless there is evidence that it’s not safe! There are approx 80K chemicals…

  • Dessert for lunch?!!

    Dr. Oz’s 16 Tips for Summer Weight Loss there is a ton of good info in this article but I liked this part. I may move my nightly dessert to a mid day snack. Eat dessert in the afternoon. “The one thing I’m adamant about is not having dessert after dinner,” said Dr. Oz. “You…

  • Ramblings

    I decided to listen to some advice I got from multiple people and take a few days of real rest. That means no working out – lifting, running, – nothing! I think it will be good physically and mentally for me. My back is still hurting so I think it’s probably for the best. BTW…

  • How Diet Affects Cancer by Dr Keith Block, M.D.

    After our battle with colon cancer, I have become increasingly more aware and more sensitive to cancer related research and advice. I was recently sent this book directly from the publisher to read  and review.  I’ve just started to read it and will do a complete review when I am through.  But, so far, I…

  • In a Funk

    I am officially in a FUNK and it is pissing me off and making me sad at the same time. I got up this AM all raring to go. Not really that tired and wanting to have a good workout. My eating has been on point the past few days and I have renewed focus.…

  • Kiwi For Everyone!

    Let’s talk Kiwi!  Did you know a study by the University of Oslo in Norway reveals that eating two to three kiwifruit a day has similar benefits to the daily dosage of aspirin recommended by physicians to improve heart health, without the side effects? I was at lunch with a few friends this weekend and…

  • Notable News

    Really? – The Claim – Lack of Sleep Increases Weight – Question – NYTimes.com. I found this article interesting to me because I am living proof that this is really the case. When Nate was born – that little bugger did not sleep. He hated to be alone and Scott and I literally had 4…

  • Wednesday

    Plumbline Workout: Warmup: 2 min jump rope Core: general stretching 2 rounds: Stability Ball crunches ball scissor twists ball 83s – ball between your legs, legs straight. When you do the sit up, bend your knees with the ball and touch the sides of your ankles. 2 rounds: reverse crunch on your stomach stomach back…

  • Nuts: Impact on Weight and Health

    Nuts: Impact on Weight and Health. I like to eat almonds to get some extra protein from time to time. I do remember that a nutritionist told me to be careful if I am trying to lose weight though – and nuts should generally be off the menu when that is the case.  They do…

  • The Dirty Dozen

    My friend Dianne sent me this image this morning. We had gone out for coffee last week and were talking about what foods we should consider buying organic. Hope you find it helpful too! (I have no idea where this image came from – so if it’s yours, no copyright infringement intended)