12/17/2020 0 Comments Calories... to count or not to count?This question remains hard to answer unequivocally… on one hand keeping tabs on what you eat may significantly reduce the amount of “empty” calories ingested during the day – especially through foods and drinks that seem harmless. However, do you know your caloric intake as you snack, drink coffee or “fix” yourself before lunch? How about all the late night munching?
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You may be diligent in hitting the gym frequently, but could you be making these 5 mistakes and sabotaging your fat loss success?
12/1/2020 0 Comments No muscle left behind!If you’ve ever taken one of my classes, you’ve probably heard me jokingly yell out, “In my class there is NO MUSCLE left behind!”
I say that in jest, but I also mean it. Working out all muscles in the body is very important; not only does this help you develop a healthy and athletic physique, but it promotes joint stability, thus preventing injuries that can occur from muscle imbalances. 11/29/2020 0 Comments Confused about when to buy organic?Buying organic is a smart choice to reduce your exposure to harmful pesticides, herbicides, and other poisonous agricultural chemicals, which are a major source of the toxins to which we are exposed.
The Environmental Working Group states: “people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 80% by avoiding the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead.” Working out regularly does not just feel great – it really contributes to your short term and long term health. I found this information from about.com insightful and believe you will too.
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects men and women, especially women beyond menopause because estrogen helps to protect bone. In osteoporosis, the bones become brittle and weak and have a greater risk of fracture. The word osteoporosis means “porous bones,” where porous essentially means “full of holes” — and that accurately describes the condition of osteoporotic bones. I often hear from my clients that they are not sure when to use dumbbells (free weights) and when to use machines. Is one method of training better? More efficient? Easier? Safer?
Well, one method of training is not “better” – it is just different and may be used for different reasons, objectives space and safety concerns. Here are some points of differentiation… Let's face it…no matter how much you love your job, Mondays are tough to face. It seems that your mind and body are just "disconnected" and getting them back is effort in itself. And if you are a stay at home parent, it is no easier, as you have to take care of everyone else's' Monday.
But don’t worry, here are 3 simple ways to beating the Monday blues: Having a few "go to's" in your pantry is key a quick and tasty meal.
Depending on what you like to eat, you should always have a few staples that can turn into a delicious meal in a matter of minutes, because they are just days where you don’t have the time nor energy for anything too elaborate. Don’t you agree? |
AuthorHi I'm Michelle Cushing and one day I dared myself to leave my executive corporate job and follow a dream. I then grew a wildly successful health and fitness gym in Chicago, Illinois. Then, I dared myself to pack everything and move to Santa Fe, NM. Today, I continue to empower myself and others to live more fulfilling lives through smart food choices, travel and a fit, active lifestyle. If you are on a journey seeking change and inspiration, travel and to be fit, join me here weekly as I share my musings, resources and tips to assist you in living a daring life! Archives
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