Motivation follows Action! By far this is one of my most favourite mantras and my belief in it has served me well time and again. Just today I woke up on what must have been the wrong side of the bed. I had low energy, my thoughts were less than positive and being self employed … [Read more...]
The Vegetarian Runner
Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more common now for a number or health, cultural or moral reasons. For vegetarians, planning ahead and having variety is essential for proper nutrition and to meet all nutrient needs. This is even more vital if you are already or looking to … [Read more...]
A Meal in the Life of a Runner
Last week I talked about the importance of healthy eating if you want to not only lose weight but to be successful at running. Here is a sample meal plan for someone that consumes approximately 1800 calories per day. Combined with a regular running program this is an adequate amount of … [Read more...]
Running and Weight Loss
If you are like a large part of the part of the population today you are interested in losing weight. Whether it be 5 or 50 pounds running is an excellent way to do that. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and … [Read more...]
Nutrition on the “Run”
Whenever someone is starting on a new exercise program one of the first questions I get is what should I eat?? And if it isn't the first question I get, it is the first question I ask...what are you eating? It often becomes an exercise unto itself, to figure out what to eat before and … [Read more...]
Bringing up the Rear
Although you sit on it every day, your behind probably doesn't get much of your attention. If you notice it at all, most likely you're complaining that it's too fat, flat, or flabby. But however you feel about your back end, the gluteals—the muscles that form the buttocks—do crucial work every day, … [Read more...]
Flatten Your Abs Forever..it just takes a few minutes a day!
Did I get your attention? Who doesn't want to flatten their abs forever?!? I have to apologize for the trashy magazine style title but I was hoping to grab your attention and if you are reading this I guess it worked! The trouble with titles like this is that they do what they are meant … [Read more...]
Yay for Yoga!!
In the next four weeks I want to talk about YOGA. In my past life I had tried the 20 Minute Workout, Cardio Kickboxing, Step Aerobics and more but none of it did much for my body (it didn't help that I was a carboholic at the time!). Then one day I stepped into a yoga studio and my life … [Read more...]
What is Normal Eating?
Do you often wonder how “normal” your eating habits are, or how they compare to what experts consider to be a “healthy” approach? If you know my philosophy it is that you have to have a "lifestyle” approach to weight loss and wellness, and know that a crash diet—or any other temporary … [Read more...]