I love this article from Everyday Health.  These will keep you on track – they have served me well! World renowned composer and director Leonard Bernstein said, “To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” How true! Fitness is no exception — without a plan, it is all Read More »

is just the greater ease I have in doing everything. I bounce up and down the steps taking laundry up and down.  Last Saturday I worked at the Pottery Studio I am part of doing construction.  No problem, no soreness and did alot of work easily today I walked a couple of miles to the Read More »

that no matter how small the step – it is a step. I rarely get on a scale, but I did this morning and I am four pounds down. Not four pounds down because I was strict, or fasted, or worked out until Read More »

As you can see things are changing a bit over here and this definitely needs an explanation. I originally launched this site as a way to share my own personal experience of how I dramatically improved my health after letting it kind of ... Read More »

Well, first things first.  I am one third of the way toward my $1,000 goal to get my Personal Trainer’s Certificate.   Thank you everyone who chipped in!! Wish me luck as I keep  pushing forward! Second, I have been struggling with my goals, but Read More »

I love reading the Celestial Wellness Healing Center.  Today they had an excellent piece I wanted to share with you. 10 Reasons Your Body is Holding Onto Fat Have you ever tried to lose weight only to have your weight loss efforts somehow become stubbornly ineffective, despite your best Read More »

I, like others, got a bug. Yuk. I have no energy and am not quite sick, just that pre-stage. Double yuk. Please be mindful when you work out and wipe down your equipment before and after you work out. ; Incoming search terms:i have no energykaveh ashrafino energy no motivation Read More »

I hate missing my work outs.  However, I also know that my body needs to rest and repair and I don’t need to be making anyone sick. It’s a tough decision sometimes. Listen to your body.  Especially when... Read More »

First – here is the actual recipe: Tomato Tart I used double garlic and it was suggested that you bake the crust first if you want it crispier.  I am toying with the idea of using phyllo dough next time. I took it to the gym and it was a hit!  I am Read More »

I can’t even believe it myself.  I am not wild about tomatoes but add them in when I can and have just been trying to find ways I like them….. besides ketchup.  Hahahahaha! So, I saw this dish which looked so amazing I had to try Read More »