So what do you think? Are you shocked? This cover of Time magazine is sparking support and outrage all over the country and I guess for good reason. Everyone is a fan of breastfeeding until kids get a bit too old for their comfort. Why is Breastfeeding Important? Well first of all lets get to the root of the issue here. I have never seen a case where any study has said anything bad about the … [Read more...]
Study: Benefits of Eating Slowly.
In 2011, Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest by eating some 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. With today’s fast-paced world and our busy schedules, we don’t always make time to really enjoy and savor our meals. In many cases, we’re eating in the car, between meetings or during a quick, 15-minute break from work. The impact of rushed meals on our health … [Read more...]
Coffee Shops for Kids & Moms?!
Is there such a thing? To know me in person is to know that I have a favorite coffee shop here in town which I frequent a little too regularly, hahaha! Anyway, they make great coffee but it is absolutely NOT kid friendly. Yes, they have internet access so if I want to go there, my kids simply turn on my ipad and watch a movie. However, that’s not really spending quality time with them, … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction – Is Drinking a Lot of Water Good For You?
A common belief in health and fitness circles is that it is somehow good for the body to drink an excessive amount of water.A high water intake is claimed to lead to all sorts of health benefits, such as increased fat burning, more energy, less appetite, etc.Here, I am going to discover what the actual science has to say about this.Is there any real benefit to drinking more water than plain old … [Read more...]
Redefining The Present Moment
I've posted several videos of Michael Stone, and I came across this one as well. I was a bit surprised to see him without hair and a beard. At any rate, I wanted to pass along more information for those who maybe interested in his books, etc. Simply visit: www.centreofgravity.org. … [Read more...]
Light On Life
It's been a long time coming. I finally picked up the book "Light on Life," by B.K.S. Iyengar, and it's a book not to be missed. Maybe most of you out there have already read it. I could be one of the last to pick it up, haha. I love the purity and power of Iyengar's writing. Simple and … [Read more...]
Road Trip Report and Les Mills Pump Giveaway Winner!
Yes, we have a giveaway winner! But just to be annoying, how about I announce who won the Les Mills Pump DVD giveaway … [Read more...]
Listening to Shame
Daring greatly! Let's do it!By treading the path of … [Read more...]
New Product for Kids: WOD Toys
These were a big hit with my kids this weekend at the CrossFit Regional Competition! Although, they are designed for much younger children, they still did little circuits of swinging the Kettlebell and doing thrusters between the two of them. Super fun if you have little ones at home who are watching YOU lift heavy weights. You can purchase them here. The set they were playing with was not … [Read more...]
Why Does Exercise Sometimes Not Help Weight Loss?
There’s no doubt that exercise burns calories. So why has study after study found such modest average weight loss even after subjects follow relatively vigorous, well-designed exercise programs? The usual answer is that you unwittingly eat more to compensate for your workout. That’s partly true, but it skims over a vital detail: Few of us are “average.” Break down the study results, and … [Read more...]
