So when I first started this challenge, they gave me a handbook complete with sample training that you should use as a preparatory for the
Category: Health and wellness
Day 1 – 20.7 Miles Completed
Let me start off by saying… if you think something like this is easy, because it is just walking, you are in for a rude
I’m off
I’m off to begin the MS Challenge Walk (50 miles over 3 days). Check back here regularly for updates and pics. (if I can find
Are you wasting your time?
If you’re spending more than 20 minutes doing cardio (to burn fat), you may be wasting your time. Angelo Tremblay, Ph.D., and his colleagues at
Diet Myths – The Series, Episode 6
Myth: Lose weight no matter how much you eat of your favorite foods! OK, so I can eat 3 dozen chocolate covered, jelly filled donuts a
Diet Myths – The Series, Episode 4
Myth: Lose weight without diet or exercise! Riiiiight. This is the silver bullet that everyone is looking for. As they say in the south: "It
Diet Myths – The Series, Episode 3
Myth: Block the absorption of fat, carbs or calories! There are numerous claims out there of a miracle pill that will "block" absorption of fat
Diet Myths – The Series, Episode 2
Myth: Lose 30 pounds in 30 days! This is down-right unhealthy. Losing this much weight in this short amount of time could lead to death.
Diet Myths – The Series, Episode 1
Myth: Lose weight permanently! Never diet again! This is one of my favorite claims. Ever hear of anyone telling the story of "I lost 20
Read your labels
Know what you are eating. Here’s a couple of tips: Sugar is bad. Limit it as much as possible. It has many different names on
I don’t think I’ve ever been this sore
So Thursday night we did 3 sets of weighted lunges, 15 reps each leg as part of our weight training. Follow that up with a
Back in the Swing of Things
Man has it been tough to get back into the regular routine since getting back from vacation. It’s been a week now and finally it