Archive for 2008

Yoga Poses for Bends and Twists: How to do forward stretching

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

I’ve had back problems for about 10 years and even though I’ve been doing yoga for about 8 years, I still have problems doing a forward bend from a sitting position. I’ve found this video helps significantly without straining my back or causing it to seize up.

Thanksgiving Recipes That are Good For You

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

I love to cook, I love to eat and I love love love all the fat and sugar that comes in giblet gravy, pies, casseroles and the like. I love Thanksgiving.
I’m certainly the type to say “screw healthy eating” on this day and often do. However, I do like to throw in a few dishes [...]

Video depiction of my mind while trying to do yoga after drinking coffee…

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

This is a great video of how I feel my mind is acting when I try and do yoga after drinking coffee, or when I’m especially stressed out…

Breaking Bad Eating Habits

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Everyday I grab my lunch and park myself in front of the television and watch one of my many TV on DVD discs. I hate eating alone, so perhaps this is my way of distracting myself from that.
This daily lunch date soon turned into a regular dinner habit as well. My guy and I get [...]

Asking Bridesmaids to Lose Weight for Your Wedding

Friday, November 7th, 2008

There is a recent trend in wedding planning going on, asking Bridesmaids to sign pre-wedding contracts that they sign saying they will do or not do all sorts of things. Things that range from covering tattoos, not changing their hair to losing weight or staying the same weight they are at the time of the [...]

Wednesday’s Relaxation Yoga Poses

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Neurotic Much? Organizing Your Fitness Apparel

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

I recently moved into a new house and every time I move I have to find a place for everything. I organize my food in the pantry by “aisles” in that all the canned food must be together in rows of the same color or type…all green beans and peas are in one row, carrots [...]

Nintendo Wii: Your Workout Just Got More Fun

Friday, October 31st, 2008

You think if you get your child a Nintendo Wii they will sit there, sedentary, day and night mesmerized until they grow pale with dark circles under their eyes and cataracts to rival your grandmother’s? Consider getting them a Nintendo Wii. The Wii, with it’s “sensor products” (my words, not theirs) inspires the player to [...]

Relax The Tension in Your Neck and Shoulders With Quick Yoga Moves…

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Vitamin Water for a Morning Boost

Monday, October 27th, 2008

A typical day for me starts with a few cups of coffee and some email reading before getting ready for work. Once ready, I grab a Vitamin Water from the fridge and head out. Vitamin Water has consistently provided me with increased energy and endurance, a positive mood, and a very healthy addiction to the [...]