Archive for August, 2008
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How Healthy are your Nuts?
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by Brett Blumenthal
I couldn’t help it, the title was just too tempting. But seriously, nuts are a real power food and provide you with a lot of great benefits, including fiber and healthy fats, not to mention essential vitamins and minerals. That said, some nuts rate better than others. All in all, they are healthy, but if […]
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One Diet Doesn’t Fit All
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Let’s face it, none of us are the same. And when it comes to nutrition, what may work for your best friend may very well pack on ten extra pounds for you. Some of us need more protein than others. Some of us may need more grains. There really isn’t a universal prescription for a healthy […]
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The Permagrin: Being Forced to Smile
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Not long ago, I wrote an entry on how powerful it is to smile. Today, I’m going to discuss how important it is to allow yourself to not smile. Smiling is great…I’m all for it. It has a lot of great benefits and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. But let’s face it: there are times […]
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Why is Relaxing so Difficult?
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It is really hard for me to sit still. I have this thing where, if I sit still for too long, I feel like I am wasting time. I also believe there aren’t enough hours in the day…that I could benefit from a 32 hour day, as compared to our […]
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Travel and Exercise: Do you take time off, maintain or ramp up?
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When I travel, whether for business or pleasure, I do almost everything possible to maintain my fitness regimen. Granted, It isn’t always easy and I’m sometimes unsuccessful, but regardless, my sneakers, my workout clothing and my iPod are always packed.
Recently, while away with a friend, she seemed surprised when I told her I would be […]
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Can Keeping a Diary Help you Lose Weight?
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I hear a lot of people claim that they eat really healthy, but yet, they aren’t able to lose weight. Call me a skeptic, but I never really trust those statements. I’m not saying I think these people are lying, I’m just not sure that they are truly aware of how they are really eating. For one, many people […]
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Top 10: If the clothes don’t fit…don’t wear them
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Ever heard the phrase, “The clothes make the man”? Well, they do…they make the man and the woman. You may remember awhile ago I told you about my friend Kellie, who has been revamping her physical wellbeing through diet and exercise. She continues to do wonderfully…so much so that she has had to buy new clothes. A […]
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‘Suck it In’: A Lesson about my Abs
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I’m 5′ 2″ and 125 pounds with a ‘mesomorph’ body type (think Yellow Labrador Retriever versus Greyhound). I’m happy with this…I love being strong and muscular. That said, I’ve always thought of myself as being muscular in a ‘thick’ way.
About a week or two ago, Tara Bridger, our resident Pilates expert, and I had a little one-on-one mat […]
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Top 10: Reasons Spa is more than ‘Fluff and Buff’
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The past couple of times I’ve spoken at Spa Industry conferences, I’ve heard industry experts describe the consumers’ perception of a spa as “a place to get fluffed and buffed,” implying that spas are purely meant for superficial grooming benefits. Sure, there are definite beautification benefits, but the reality is that there are a lot of mental […]
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Goodbye Carpet, Hello FLOR
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When we moved into our condo three years ago, my husband and I knew that the crappy beige carpet that came with the condo had to go. It was obviously one of the cheapest carpets that the management company could find and install. At first, we looked into putting down bamboo flooring: it was a sustainable and eco-friendly […]
