Growing up in a traditional Italian family, we had pasta about 4 to 5 times a week. I was also very constipated and only going every 4 to 5 days. It took me most of my life to find out, just how bad my diet was. So, at 35 I was finding out that white Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Chocolate Green Smoothie
I was really craving some chocolate and wanted a smoothie, but still wanted my greens. Below is what I came up with. This was so delicious, that I found myself dreaming about it in my sleep, that night. I had it again this morning!! 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened) 1/4 cup water (you can adjust Read more »
20 Minute Home Workout (full body)
This is an all over body workout, with added cardio. Take a 30 second break before starting next round. If you need a break in between then do 15 to 30 second. It’s important to try and move from one exercise to the other, keeping your heart rate up. Don’t worry about being perfect. If Read more »
Smash That EXCUSE!
Last week when I was jumping up and down, doing my warm up at home, I noticed nice definition on my abs in the mirror. When I just stood in front of the mirror, I had a hard time seeing it. Yes, I sucked it in, did everything I could to see the same thing Read more »
Understanding the Different Vegetarian Diet’s
There are many different variations of the vegetarian diet. Below is a brief explanation of them. Vegetarianism: The practice of subsisting on a diet composed primarily or wholly of vegetables, grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, with or without eggs and dairy products. A Vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry or fish/seafood. Read more »
Antioxidants
Antioxidants help prevent against free radical damage. When the body is over-whelmed by stress or from external sources, it leads to a state know as oxidative stress. Pollution, stress, toxins, poor diet, depression, inappropriate exercise, smoking and UV rays are major contributors of this devastating chain of cellular destruction. On the outside, our skin shows Read more »
