Welcome to Total Health by Elizabeth Sign in | Join | Help

Browse by Tags

All Tags » nutrition   (RSS)

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...
0 Comments

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...
1 Comments

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...
1 Comments

Veggie Burger & Sweet Potato Fries

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:02 AM by Eliz
Ever since I've read the Omnivore's Dilemma & saw the movie Food Inc. , I've been more aware of the quality of my food, where it's coming from & also the environmental impact of my diet. With all of that, I went online searching for veggie burger Read More...
1 Comments

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...
1 Comments

Exercising on an Empty Stomach

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:47 AM by Eliz
@ dasschus ? for the week: do you burn more calories if you have something to eat first? Went on hike but past lunch & was hungry. on same hike after eating picnic bodybugg said I burned more calories. So does fueling up before exer. burn more calories? Read More...
0 Comments
Filed under: , ,

Jicama Orange Slaw

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:49 PM by Eliz
A few months ago Gary & I took a knife skills class at our local Whole Foods Culinary Institute . It was a FANTASTIC class! I cook a lot, and I knew that I wasn't doing some things properly. Also, I knew that I could be quicker when it came to slicing, Read More...
0 Comments
Filed under: , ,

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...
1 Comments

Sufferin' Succotash!

Posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:26 PM by Eliz
I just updated my website with a new recipe. It's kind of an invention, kind of a rip off of Skwigg's Lazy Fiesta Mix . I'm calling it Tex-Mex Zucchini Succotash & I think I've been making it once a week: Gary's probably sick of Read More...
0 Comments
Filed under: , ,

King Corn

Posted Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:53 AM by Eliz
I watched King Corn (free on iTunes ) a few months ago & have been meaning to write a blog post on it. I've only now gotten re-motivated to write about it now because I'm currently reading the Omnivore's Dilemma & the two compliment each other Read More...
0 Comments
Filed under: ,

Referrals = $ for you

Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 1:32 PM by Eliz
I've decided to implement a referral program for current & past clients, anyone who knows me, or knows of me. Here's the deal: You refer a new, paying client to me & I pay you a referral fee. Bodybugg - $10 cash ( price matching guarantee Read More...
0 Comments

The Quality of Your Diet is Revealed at the Grocery Store Check-Out

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 1:04 PM by Eliz
Have I mentioned that I'm cheap? Well, I don't want to say "cheap" because I truly believe that you get what you pay for. I don't like spending money - (okay, that's better!). I don't have grocery coupons down to a science like the Economides Read More...
0 Comments
Filed under:

Do you need to take Supplements to be Healthy?

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009 3:32 PM by Eliz
As a Health Educator, I receive countless offers from companies wanting me to offer their products to my clientele. Everything from whey protein to vitamins & Acai berry drinks. I do take supplements myself, but believe that with the right diet, my Read More...
0 Comments

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...
1 Comments

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...
0 Comments
More Posts Next page »