How To Completely Eliminate Sugar From Your Life In 2 Months

If you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of cutting sugar out of your diet, this article may be right up your alley. CLICK HERE fort the quick read on eliminating sugar from the daily diet.

Fable: The Old Man, The Boy and The Donkey

Sometimes the simplest of stories can have the biggest personal impact, just sayin'. To read the short story, click here.

You Won't Believe Where Silly Putty Is Hiding In Your Food

A great article and one to read entirely through. Sadly, too many people will simply snuff at this and go on with eating fast food and drinking fountain soda, and then later in life get very very sick and wonder "why me?" So much cancer and disease can be prevented or reversed if only people would take a little more care to what they are putting into their mouths. It's so simple, but apparently so hard for people to grasp. Maybe this article will touch just one person and save one life. What a great thought that is. You Won't Believe Where Silly Putty Is Hiding In Your Food

Join our Fitness MOVEment for 2014

So you've started strong in the new year with your individual exercise challenge but realize at times you need just a little more support. That's why you have a built in support system at Studio 1-ON-1. Join us in our "Exercise Every Day" 2014 Fitness Challenge. Just a little bit of put-your-mind-to-it exercise and you are on your way. Anything goes, as long as you purposely MOVE. EVERY. DAY. Join our Facebook page for accountability and to share in on the motivation and encouragement. Do not quit!!

Inspirational Thought of The Day

Saw this post on tumblr and just had to pass along...

My Yummy Fave Cookbooks

Recently, I've been asked by clients what cookbooks I typically use for my delicious recipes. I can rattle off the name of three very quickly: #1) Clean Food by Terry Walters. This is a masterpiece! I love how Terry writes quick descriptions about each recipe she shares and every one is simple and oh so tasty! #2) The Gluten-Free Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook by Wendy Polisi. This is a new one for me but I quickly dove into it and made several amah-zing recipes. The pancakes are a hit at my home. #3) Easy Vegan by Vatcharin Bhumichitr. The most complicated thing about this little book is the author's name. The recipes are actually just what the title implies: easy and vegan, but let's add "delectable" to the list while we are at it. So there you have it, three vegan cookbooks with super-yummy, simple recipes to follow. Bon appetit!

How healthy is Santa Claus?

I love this article... witty, funny and maybe even a bit true! 
How healthy is Santa Claus?

We all need a li'l accountability. Just Sayin'.

My first "real" blog (i.e., one in which I'm not just re-posting someone else's brilliant information). This won't be long and boring as I don't like writing for lengths at a time and don't expect others to want to read multiple paragraphs, but I figure it's about time I begin a personal blog to capture my crazy journey in health and life. As much as I would like to think of myself as a woman of iron-like strength and will, I have to admit, I'm not. Shocker! Like most peeps in life, I need a li'l accountability now and then. My hope is that this blog will push me into that "gotta keep it real" mindset (gasp)! Plus, it gives me the avenue to pass along funny and thoughtful observations or kernels of wisdom that I learn from others. And if I end up being the only one to read my words, hey, I can still benefit from this exercise. Exercise.. what a great word to segue into my first confession: I over-train! Ack! There it is, I said it in black and white. It's not like I over-train my body ALL the time mind you (spoken like a true addict), but apparently I did so this past year. Maybe racing three major USAT National Qualifying races in 4 weeks was a little over-kill, but I did it, and now my body is physically suffering for it (inject here: I qualified for Nationals in all 3 races, woohoo!). But back to hard reality: my sports doc called today with results from blood tests taken last week in his office (he's awesome, btw, if anyone needs a super-duper sports med doc in Charlotte, NC). Apparently, there's a little bitty protein in my body that I am dangerously low on for my activity level. Coupled with some other results and having seen me in his office for multiple muscular issues as of late (an entirely different blog), he said to me calmly, "you are, what they call, 'over-training' or 'over-reaching'," and then he asked in all quiet seriousness, "have you ever heard of that before?" Bahahahahaha.. have I HEARD of that? I think my hubby, mother, friends and even my dog have questioned me about being guilty of such for, oh I don't know, a year or more? My answer was always a shake of the head and a quick, "Don't worry. I'm really not doing too much," but I never knew there was a protein in my body that could actually tattle on me! Gulp. So as I enter this triathlon off-season with a tear in my left calf, tendinopathy in my right glute medius and minimus, impingement and possibly a labrum tear in my right shoulder, and just a few other minor pains, I am reminded that I have over-trained my body by a tiny protein! Hmph. This morning I did strength training for an hour on chest and arms and later rode a recumbent bike for an hour in zones 2-3. I'm going to back off the intensity in training to mostly zone 2 and let my body heal. Or so I am really going to make the attempt. I need this written and read for accountability. I know myself. Just sayin'.

GMO Yogurt: How does your favorite brand stack up?

GMO's should not be "Greek" to you anymore after reading this article. Direct quote not to go unread: "Genetically modified crops have led to increased usage of herbicides, increased chemical residues on foods, organic farm contamination, lawsuits between chemical companies and farmers because their fields were pollinated with patented seeds, and various health issues in laboratory animals and livestock, just to name a few of the problems with GMOs." So long Fage and Chobani, Hello Stoneyfield! CLICK HERE NOW.

Nine foods you should never eat again

Simple to read and quick to the point, this article clearly explains why 9 popular foods are not at all healthy and should be avoided to save your life. We love the exceptions noted with #Vega and #AmysOrganics... two "SAFE" brands in the market. Click Here to Learn About the 9 Foods to Avoid.

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

Can I get an "AMEN" to this article... Fascinating. A MUST READ! Click Here NOW.

Adult Obesity Rates Remain High but Held Steady

We may be far from seeing the end of the tunnel, but perhaps we are finally glimpsing a ray of distant light! Click Here to Read About Today's Adult Obesity Rates.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome: Assessment and treatment

Pain in the knees can be attributed to many conditions. One syndrome often times referred to as "Runner's Knee" occurs with pain presenting along the anterior part of the knee. For more on this condition read:  Patellofemoral pain syndrome: Assessment and treatment

Healthy Smoothies: Best Smoothie Ingredients & 10 To Ditch

It's the perfect time of year to make smoothies. Make the HEALTHY kind by following these great tidbits from Eating Well: CLICK HERE FOR HEALTHY SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Short Strolls After Meals May Lower Diabetes Risk

Great article on WebMD states: Walking 15 minutes three times a day was better for blood sugar levels than one 45-minute walk, small study found. Click here to read the full article.

Prayers for Boston

Heartfelt prayers going to all in Boston today affected by this terrible tragedy. We are so saddened by this event and want to let you know we support you. #PrayForBoston #BostonMarathon

Try Vega Today!

When you can't grab whole foods for meals and snacks... try VEGA! A vegan, gluten-free, soy-free alternative to healthy protein snacking. Try my samples at the studio today!

How to Take Care of an Elderly Family Member with Diabetes

Do you have an elderly person in your life suffering with diabetes? Here are some basic things you should know. CLICK HERE to read the article.

Beta-blockers 'may lower dementia risk'

Is there hope on the horizon? Studies are beginning to show a direct correlation between beta-blockers and a reduced rate of dementia. For more on this topic CLICK HERE.

Brown Fat Burns Ordinary Fat, Study Finds

Now and again a client will ask me "what is brown fat" and "does it really exist?" I came across this article today and feel it does an excellent job in addressing these questions and more. Click Here to Read About Brown Fat.