Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Brussel Sprouts
Did you know that some vegetables contain a decent amount of protein? I know! I was a little surprised myself. One such example is one of my favorite fall/winter vegetables, the brussels sprout. In fact, one cup of brussels sprouts contains about 3 grams of protein, almost the same amount as in a 100-calorie pack of raw […]
Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Collard Greens
So, we’re all trying to eat more vegetables. Ever try collard greens? They’re another nutritional knock-out! In Georgia, where my sister-in-law lives, collards are eaten on New Year’s Day for financial prosperity! She shared this easy, healthy, and really delicious recipe with me. Click for recipe Collards are available year-round but are tastier and more […]
How to Keep Your Blood Sugar Steady
What if you decided to slow down and be more conscious of everything you consume versus yearning for everything you can’t have? What if you decided to enjoy healthy foods and savor each bite instead of complaining how boring nutritious food is? It all starts within your mind and in your kitchen! Loading your house […]
A Few of my Favorite Things
As I sit at my dining room table surrounded by Christmas decorations, tempting cookies, peppermint bark, and bottles of cheer I am filled with gratitude for the simple things in life. Family, friends, a cozy home filled with love, and comfort foods are a few of my favorite things! Maybe it does not sound like a […]
What is Blocking You?
Hopefully, I have inspired you to take some steps toward putting your health first after reading Are You Taking Care of You? and Put Your Oxygen Mask on First If so, do you feel a difference? Do you have more strength and vitality? If not, I want you to visualize having more strength and vitality. […]
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
Before an airplane takes off, during the safety instructions, the flight attendant will explain that if the cabin loses pressure, the oxygen masks will automatically drop down. Why do they always insist that you put yours on first before you place one on your child? Because if you are passed out, you will be useless […]
Personal Trainer Eavesdrops on Conversation
Recently, I overheard two women in the waiting room at the salon. They looked like they were in their late 50’s, early 60’s talking about their aches and pains and how life is all downhill once you reach a certain age. I cringed as I waited for my name to be called. I knew that if I […]
No Magic Pill, Only Sheer Will
Proper nutrition will change your body composition. Poor nutrition will prevent you from changing your body composition. Period. Many people believe they can “work off” last night’s indulgences or add an extra workout to make up for a summer of chardonnay, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. It takes hard work and pig-headed determination to […]
It’s all in your Head
The other day, one of our Active Life Fitness members complained about her “problem area” as she rubbed her belly. She said, “If only I could get rid of this,” grabbing a chunk of her midsection.I told her that the only “problem area” on her body was her head! If we believe we have a […]
Time to Breathe
For most of us, the only time we are aware of our breathing is when we exert ourselves, have a physical or emotional problem, or during the “breathing drills” we do before every workout at ALF. Although the Central Nervous System controls breathing, the way we breathe is a habit and is considered to be one […]