Arms; for those of us who’ve lifted for 40 years plus, arms get the most play by men. For women, legs. Hopefully, that’s started to change. But, check out some of the ‘cuter’ terms from gym-rats. Anyone remember these? “Curls for girls” “Guns” And, my favorite, when someone’s dedicated themselves to arms, and ignored all [...]
Category: Weight Loss
Weightlifting exercises for your legs
Kerry and I started blogging, and originated this channel, to help people lose weight. We're both tired of seeing diet programs that seem to tip the scales toward money gains. And, while clients lose weight, the weight comes back when the money to the company, stops. It doesn’t matter what diet you choose. They all [...]
Meet Skyler
Skyler is a 25 year old video production and graphic design professional who works out every day to stay fit. If you are young and looking to push your body to the next level, Skyler will show you how. See what he has to say about his fitness journey and how he can help you [...]
K [potassium] to Na [sodium] ratios: what the body needs that most of us haven’t heard, or read.
Except for a brief period-of-time in my mid-20s, I’ve kept up on the latest research into weight lifting, running, and nutrition. We’re responsible for these bodies through our life courses. Yet, for whatever reason, K [potassium] to Na [sodium] ratios escaped me. Until now, I never knew how important they were. As I’ve mentioned in [...]
Meet Jacqueline
Meet Jacqueline a busy mother of two who understands how to fit in a healthy lifestyle when you're short on time. She has plenty of tips for busy moms (or anyone else who is really busy) on staying healthy and fit. Post questions for her in the comments!
A Vitamin A Powerhouse Recipe
With all of the great ingredients I showed you about vitamin A. I decided to come up with a recipe to use them. The only ingredient I did not use was the carrot. This recipe has three times the amount of vitamin A you need in a day. Leftover Vitamin A Ingredient Casserole Print this [...]
“Get on your feet and off your seat; don’t sit and knit”
“Get on your feet and off your seat; don’t sit and knit” (Flo & Bert, 2017). Staying fit through the life course takes: “adjustment, work, and a stout-sense of knowing aches and pains may exist, but lessen with work”, according to Bert and Flo. They’re 70-somethings who make some 30-somethings look sedentary by comparison. Their [...]
Make your recipe a vitamin A powerhouse!
Do you take a multivitamin every day? Are you worried that you’re not getting the nutrients you need from your food? Now, it’s easier than ever to determine what nutrients you are eating and how much. I believe strongly that we should be eating our vitamins and minerals, not taking supplements. While in some cases [...]
Walking
Do you walk? I mean do you really get out and walk? Walking is one of the most unrecognized ways of exercise. However, if we don't spend some time walking every day, it affects our health. A study of 929 people in Spain suggests the more sedentary the individual, the worse their cardiovascular, endocrine(think [...]
Mind Your Macros
I recently took off 60 pounds. Which sucked, more than just a little bit, because I worked out with weights since I was 14-years-old to get that big. Yes, I had body fat to lose as well, but I had no choice. It was either take off the weight, or go on blood pressure medication. [...]
