Category: Health/Nutrition

  • Good Morning Friday!

    Good Morning Friday! Last night I did indeed do some cardio on the Elliptical but after 20 minutes I started shaking and profusely sweating and took that as a sign that I should stop. So I did and went back upstairs into my kitchen and had some whole wheat toast with some Almond Butter. I…

  • News to Note

    People Considered Average Weight May Still Be ‘Normal Weight Obese’ – ABC News. I often think about this. I see thin people everywhere that don’t work out. They are naturally thin but they aren’t in shape.  This article talks about overall body fat% vs #s on a scale. We got our body fat checked every…

  • News to Note

    Ban on Food and Fluids in Labor Has No Benefit, Review Finds – NYTimes.com. I remember being so hungry in labor, and was never really sure why we couldn’t eat. I know they say its because in case you need a c-section, but I didn’t and I was hungry. After I gave birth, I could…

  • I told you I liked Pull-ups!

    I told you I liked Pull-ups. I think the Run DMC shirt really adds a lot to the mix too. Don’t you think? This was probably impossible for me to do a year ago – working hard at something is the key! *photo by Plumbline Training

  • Body Scans show the difference

    A friend of mine shared this with me and I do not know the origin of it or the specifics of when/why it was taken,  but I do think it definitely drives home the point that not being at your healthy weight takes a toll on the body.  You do not need to have any…

  • News to Note

    Vital Signs – Strength Training Aids Mental Acuity in Women, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. Another reason to do weight resistance training for women.  How many more reasons do you need? Just an hour or two a week can help. What are you waiting for? Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School – Well…

  • News to Note

    Working Women Say Their Marriage Is Richer For It – NYTimes.com. While the changing economic roles of husbands and wives may take some getting used to, the shift has had a surprising effect on marital stability. Over all, the evidence shows that the shifts within marriages — men taking on more housework and women earning…

  • Nutrition & Fitness Book Suggestions

    My friend Avelina – one of my boot camp buds, emailed me some book suggestions. The first one is called Skinny Bitch. The cover touts this book as “a no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start eating fabulous.”  It is a call to eat a organic, vegetarian diet. …

  • News to Note

    The first 2 links below are stemming from the Golden Globes. Awards season in Celebrity Land always brings out body image discussions. Yes, 99% of the actresses are too thin. Yes many of them are that way via cosmetic means or unhealthy means – but to the general public that is neither here nor there.…

  • Just what I needed

    I am feeling better today. Physically – I got a lot of extra sleep yesterday. When I got home, I took a nap and then also went to bed at my normal 9p time. Mentally, I feel better too. One great thing about working out with a group – they are there to pick you…