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Feel Better About Yourself: Stop Reading Magazines

Posted Sunday, June 27, 2010 9:32 AM by Eliz
Last month, Gary & I went on a short road-trip vacation. Because there wasn't a lot to do in the town (and I wasn't currently reading a book), I decided to buy a magazine - I think it was Redbook . It was a guilty pleasure because I used to read a Read More...
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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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bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 4 - Activity & Accuracy

Posted Monday, February 08, 2010 3:47 PM by Eliz
<< Previous Round bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 3 - Sleep Tracking So the reason I was initially drawn to the bodybugg was that it allowed me to see how many calories I was burning in a day. I knew how many calories I was eating. What I didn't know, 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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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...
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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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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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In the interest of Self-Disclosure

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:55 PM by Eliz
To so many folks battling with their weight, next month's O Magazine cover shows an unre-touched Oprah at her current weight, next to a photo taken 4 years ago, is like reading a page from their own diary. It's an all too familiar story of weight lost, 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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Bonana fanna fo Fana

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:41 PM by Eliz
Let's see here... I need to take role of all the stupid diets that don't work. Grapefruit Diet? Check Cabbage Soup Diet? Check Cookie Diet? Check Maple-Syrup/Lemon Juice/Cayenne Pepper Diet? Check Check Check Banana Diet? What? You haven't heard of the 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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Wellsphere

Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 7:09 AM by Eliz
I've recently gotten turned on to this new site called Wellsphere . It's totally in line with my personal philosophy & perspective. It's not about living the "perfect" life according to the rules: no sugar, no alcohol, no fat Read More...
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