https://youtu.be/i67eSuc4gI8 Tis the season to get dressed up and decked out for your holiday parties! Ladies, think sleeveless cocktail dress, Gents, think broad shoulders under that sexy suit jacket! So, say goodbye to jiggly arms as you jingle into the holiday groove. I have you covered with a jiggle proof…
https://youtu.be/NYRaNIbgnKU Let’s deck your halls with new Total Gym routines and “sleigh” the holiday season! Every year leading up to the holidays, schedules become packed with events, we indulge in tempting foods and festive drinks, and our workouts may take a back seat on Santa’s sleigh. Rather than let the…
We all know that holidays are a time where we dread packing on the extra pounds because of all the temptations with rich foods around us. I find that when it comes to preparing for cocktail parties or casual get togethers, people tend to gravitate to the same old cheeses,…
With the cool brisk weather settling in, and the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to think about comfort foods, warm beverages and tantalizing spices. One of my favorite spices is ginger, which is popular world-wide for its tantalizing flavor. But ginger doesn’t just taste good, it’s used in various forms…
https://youtu.be/siGBZ8_04Uw Thanksgiving is known for its delectable dishes and delightful desserts. This hefty indulgence can do some serious damage to your caloric intake. Some studies suggest that the average American consumes up to 3,000 calories during the feast, and that’s not including the appetizers, drinks, and desserts! Pretty scary right?…
https://youtu.be/EcBhEpQKqpI Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and to truly appreciate the gift of life, love, and generosity. We celebrate the Holiday with fabulous festivities and traditional favorites like candied yams, mashed potatoes, stuffed turkey, and of course, warm pumpkin pie! Traditions can vary for all of us, but there…
From the words “And when October goes the snow begins to fly…”, “Look around, leaves are brown, and the sky is a hazy shade of winter,” to “Oh the weather outside is frightful…,” this time of year often brings with it energy sapping, mood depressing, appetite increasing, sleep jumbling, thought…
As we head into a new season and the skies become darker, it can really help us establish proper sleeping habits if we have a deeper understanding of our circadian rhythm. The Cortisol Hormone Our adrenal glands produce cortisol, which is our "fight or flight" hormone. We have two adrenal…
If there is one food that everyone probably has in their kitchen, but do not give it the honor that it deserves, it is garlic. Dubbed the “stinking rose”, garlic belongs to the lily family and is related to onions, chives, shallots, and leeks. It is cultivated worldwide and has…
According to the old proverb, “If you’re healthy, you’re wealthy.” From Buddha we have, "The secret of health for both mind and body, is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." So just what…