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What Statement Do You Make With Your Diet?

Posted Monday, April 26, 2010 7:44 AM by Eliz
It's not a question we really think about. What does my diet say about me? When I go to the grocery store, what are my priorities? When I counsel my clients in their nutritional choices though, it's something that I need to know in order to help them Read More...
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How to Rock a Strapless Dress

Posted Saturday, January 23, 2010 4:14 PM by Eliz
Hey there, I just had a few questions that aren't derby related. I am getting married in April and have been working out 4-5 times a week on top of derby now. I am concerned about toning my arms (among other things) because my dress is strapless. I have Read More...
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bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 2 - Food Logging

Posted Monday, January 18, 2010 9:25 AM by Eliz
<< Previous Round bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 1 - Getting Going Logging your food is THE most powerful thing you can do to improve your diet & eating habits. Logging your food prevents you from mindless munching. It creates this awareness of everything Read More...
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Question of the Day: Protein Drinks

Posted Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:36 AM by Eliz
Today's Question is from Sarah: "I would also like to get your opinion on protein drinks.  What do you think of them?  Do you recommend them or suggest staying away from them?  I have heard lots of people talking about them, and one Read More...
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Let Your Food Burn Calories For You

Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 8:11 AM by Eliz
You've seen the titles of books & magazine headlines: "Fat Burning Foods"; "Eat More to Weigh Less" and it goes on & on. So what are these articles & books trying to teach us? THey're trying to get us to use the Thermic Read More...
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Bodybugg or No Bodybugg that is the Question?

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:29 AM by Eliz
Yesterday, I posted an article about whether the Bodybugg is useful for fitness pros . It was spurred by a conversation on twitter with another personal trainer, out of Seattle, @Targettraining . He asked if he could post a response. Here it is: Guest Read More...
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8 Reasons Why You Keep Falling Off The Diet Wagon

Posted Monday, February 02, 2009 1:14 PM by Eliz
Guest Blog Post By Tom Venuto www.BurnTheFat.com Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a weight loss problem today. In case you’re confused at this apparent Read More...
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Do You Want To Do It On Your Own?

Posted Friday, January 30, 2009 3:51 PM by Eliz
People have been asking me lately what makes me different. What differentiates me from other personal trainers? Well first, I am not "just a personal trainer". I am a nutritionist & wellness coach as well. Each of these skills allows me Read More...
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You Can't Fool Mother Nature

Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 8:32 AM by Eliz
Last night I saw this commercial for the Jenny Craig weight loss system. It's Valerie Bertinelli stating that for the first year in 20 years that she will not be making a new year's resolution for weight loss, because she has hit her goal & Read More...
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Why Vicky won't sustain her weight loss

Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:04 PM by Eliz
In case I haven't mentioned it before, I'm a HUGE fan of NBC's reality weight loss show, The Biggest Loser . I think Jillian totally Rocks! Last night was the last pre-taped show before the season finale being held live next week. Although I am fascinated Read More...
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Eat your Veggies!

Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:56 PM by Eliz
I overheard a quote in my circuit class the other day: "You build a strong body in the gym; you build a lean body in the kitchen." And it's absolutely true. It's much easier to stop yourself from eating 2 oz of tortilla chips than it is to run Read More...
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Trick-or-Treat! Here's a pencil....

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:22 PM by Eliz
Halloween is fast approaching, and since I am a wellness coach, nutritionist and personal trainer I don't feel like I would be acting responsibly if I gave candy to the trick-or-treaters. For the past few years I've been conflicted about what Read More...
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HFCS - It's a Four Letter Word

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008 9:27 AM by Eliz
I was watching TV last night when I saw this commercial & was stunned. It's a  commercial promoting High Fructose Corn Syrup. Here's another one . If you don't already know, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn. Production Read More...
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I'm not going to feel guilty on Vacation

Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 2:19 PM by Eliz
As I mentioned in my previous post, I was on vacation last week; and I ate. A lot! So the next question you might ask is, "Did you wear your Bodybugg?" No, I did not. I wore it when I exercised - because I have the display device, and I wanted Read More...
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Eat Without Abandon

Posted Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:16 AM by Eliz
This week I was on vacation. My husband, Gary & I went to Boston for his sister's wedding, and while we were there we spent a couple of days in Newport, Rhode Island. Now, my attitude towards vacations is this: When I'm on vacation, I do everything Read More...
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