I live in the Midwest and we eat a lot of red meat and potatoes. While I don’t eat red meat too regularly, I do indulge every now and then with Bison which is very lean and this bison flank steak and “fries” meal is a new favorite of mine that will fill even the…
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Exercise and Depression
As the weather turns cold and we are forced indoors, I more often find myself having the occasional case of the winter “blues.” That feeling you get when you aren’t outside getting all the benefits of the outdoor activities not to mention the warm sunshine (and the Vitamin D that comes with it)! I also…
The Importance of Strength Training
Muscle is armor. Actively training your muslces is critical for overall health, weight loss goals, and for protecting your body. There are more benefits to adding strength training to your cardio routine than you might think. •Strong muscles help you lose weight. And it’s not just the exercise involved to become strong that matters. Muscle…
2,011 Kicks for 2011!
Dan and Me There is a local gym in town called Mick Doyle’s kickboxing and Fitness Center where I train a couple times a week and each year they do a kick workout in honor of the new year. So, since it is now 2011, we did 2,011 kicks in a single workout! …
Day One: This is your New Life!
Happy New Year! For 2011, regarless of your goals, focus on bringing peace and balance to your life in all areas including fitness. The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba has always served as an inpsiration for me. Moriehi Ueshiba was a famous martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido. He…
Falling off the Eating Clean Wagon!
It’s happened…. you promised yourself that you would only have one cocktail and you’d avoid the snack table and here you are the day after New Year’s with a carbohydrate hangover that is leaving you feeling guilty and unhappy! You wanted to start the year off right and here you are! What now?? But don’t worry!…
My Mission Statement
Going into 2011, I’ve adopted a mission statement for myself. A quote that has always resonated with me and one that I choose to live by every day. I wanted to share it! “In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are at its worst. In the…
Favorite Eating Clean Websites and Resources
The good people at the Clean Eating Club posted their pick of top eating clean websites and I thought I’d share them with my readers along with a few of my personal favorites! Not all of these websites or blogs are specifically focused on eating clean, but they have been included in the Top List of Clean…
My Journey into 2011
I wanted to share the first journal entry I have in my personal journal for entering 2011. As I have mentioned in previous posts, this year was intense for me but has brought me so many good new things and reminded me of so many other things I have to be thankful for… “So many…
Getting Inspired!
Okay, so it’s the holidays and you’re surrounded by sweet treats, sugary drinks, and cold weather that makes you want to stay indoors and fill up on unhealthy foods! It’s said that the average person gains 7 – 10 pounds this time of year! That’s a lot of weight! How do you stay motivated when…
Leaving a Path 