Category: Weight Loss
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The International Year of Pulses
The United Nations has declared 2016 the “International Year of Pulses” to raise the awareness of their nutritional prowess and sustainability in food production. Pulses refers to the edible seeds in certain plants. This is their way of saying “eat more beans, peas and lentils” my friends. They are good for your body and good…
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Top 5 Secrets to Optimal Health
Some of the best tools in your kit for reclaiming your health, involve more than just changes in what you select to eat and what you choose to avoid. 5 things to keep in mind when making a plan to “Bringing Healthy Back” include: Always eat with hunger and not out of habit. Be present…
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Making Fitness a Family Affair.
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Over the weekend my family and I walked The Color Run in Englishtown, NJ. I would have loved to run the 5K instead of walking, however my husband and I joined a group of friends and our children to walk together as a team. I am so glad we did. Eventually we will run some…
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Recovery Meal
My favorite recovery meal after any workout even before I started running? Homemade Smoothie Frozen mixed berries (heavy on the blueberries): 140 grams Frozen mango chunks: 140 grams Ground flax seeds (24 grams) Unsweetened or vanilla flavored almond (1 cup or 240ml) Water to submerge ingredients (amount will vary Combine all ingredients in a blender…
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Let My Running Journey Finally Begin.
After a few bumps, hiccups and small tantrums, my running journey can commence. Thank you runner’s havenin Randolph, New Jersey for helping me out with the right shoe. Pictured is the Brooks’ Women’s Adrenaline GTS 12. Wish me luck and helpful advice greatly appreciated!
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Elliptical Machine About to Kick the Bucket
So my 6 year old elliptical machine has now decided to remain permanently stuck on the highest incline. Are the workout Gods telling me I wasn’t working out to my fullest potential? I think it may be time to purchase a new machine.
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When the Food Scale Dies.
A digital food scale is the best tool in your kitchen for portion control. A friend of mine recently told me his story of his predicament when his scale died while measuring his meal. I should not have laughed, because that following week my 10 year old scale kicked the bucket. Now you may be…
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Do you know the best way to protect the planet? Eat more plants! Today is a cold and rainy day in New Jersey, however yesterday we spent the bulk of the afternoon clearing the yard of leaves for the compost pile. This will be the year my garden is bountiful! How are…
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