I had a pretty great vacation and did some amazing things like skydiving for the first time but what came as pleasant surprise when I got back was that I had lost weight on vacation. How's that even possible considering how much I was eating? My secret was to enjoy all the food that I... Continue Reading →
Got knee pain?
Recently climbing stairs and generally walking has become painful. I totally know the reason and that's because of heavy squatting at the gym but you know me, it became an opportunity to write a blog post! Overuse and Repetitive Strain: One of the most common causes of knee pain is overuse and repetitive strain. If... Continue Reading →
Can you exercise while in an airplane?
This week I'll be traveling and as much as I enjoy it, the downside is sitting on a plane for so many hours. What can you do about it but enjoy your journey via some movies or reading; however, I also found some exercises that work for me too. Here are some exercises you can... Continue Reading →
How do I lose those last 10 pounds?
I'm struggling! I'm working out 4-5x/week, eating in a calorie deficit, tracking my food on My Fitness Pal and yet the weight doesn't drop. What should I look at? You're not accurately tracking your calories. Common advice would be to track your calories but I do that so this likely isn't the issue for me.... Continue Reading →
Endorphins
Being President's Day in the US, I was watching a feel good movie, Legally Blonde. Classic, right? There is a dialogue in their about endorphins and it got me to thinking about how exercise and endorphins are related and bam! A blog post was born! So what are endorphins?Endorphins are a group of naturally occurring... Continue Reading →
Pet health vs human health
If you have a dog or cat at home, you likely cherish them and treat them like family. Though they can't speak, we somehow try to help them and do the best for them. Everyone's pet is different and every pet has a different dietary need so how do you decide what's best to feed... Continue Reading →
Increase in Sun, Increase in Outdoor Activity
I can finally move from the hydroponic garden indoors to something outdoors
Carbs after exercising?
what if you are a casual fitness athlete, is there a preference for what you should be eating and when?
Morning habit to keep doing
One morning habit that I recommend to do or continue to do is take a walk or workout. I do this every morning in some fashion from walking the dog to yoga to going to the gym. Why? What benefit do I get for doing this first thing in the morning? Well, by starting my... Continue Reading →
Meme Thursday
Check out this meme today!