300 Calorie Fat Burn “Anywhere” Workout
If you’re traveling over the holidays, it can be hard to get in a workout, let alone make it into the gym. Surprise your body (and metabolism) by doing a few of these exercises that can be done ANYWHERE: SET 1 30 Lunges (alternating legs) 30 Jumping Jacks 60 High Knees (like running in place, [...]
Cardio or Strength Training for Fat Loss? Which Works?
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has gotten a lot of attention lately, primarily calling out the message “cardio burn more fat than weights.” Well, does it? Not exactly. And not in a way that applies to anyone who moves around a little. Don’t put away your dumbbells yet.The study was [...]
My 10 Favorite Health & Fitness Favorites: Can’t Live Without Them!
We all have things we like to wear when we exercise, eat to keep us energized, listen to keep us motivated and use to keep us feeling strong. Here are ten of my all time favorites. It’s a mish mash of a list, but these are truly staples that I’ve come to use often and will [...]
Chocolate, Wine and Your Diet: 3 Indulgences Your Body Can Afford
Whenever I eat something, I always try to make sure I get some sort of bang for my buck from the foods that make it into my mouth – even indulgences. High calorie, sweet or decadent treats can have good-for-you qualities, you just have to know where to look. Chocolate and wine seem to go hand in [...]
Want to Eat, but Not Hungry? Try these foods to stop cravings!
We all have days when we want to eat something, even though we’re not hungry. If cravings tend to consume you, here are a few foods to have in your kitchen that are ok to indulge on without wreaking havoc on your waistline. 1) Dark Chocolate 1 to 2 squares a day. At least 60% [...]
The Great Perfect Workout Heart Rate Monitor Giveaway
You exercise. You sweat. You burn calories. But how hard are you really working? Is your heart rate operating at “fat burn” level, or “fitness” level? And after all your hard work, how many calories have you burned? Even though calories don’t necessarily determine a good workout, knowing that you’ve fired up your metabolism leaves [...]
Manage Your Weight Through the Holidays with These Simple Steps
The biggest mistake I believe people make through the holidays is to start eating better or exercising more after the holidays are over. Workouts get deferred until after all the holiday craziness has passed, and a healthy diet doesn’t start until the last of the cookies and candies have been tossed. My advice: don’t wait. I get [...]
TDM’s On-the-Go Exercise Plan for Holiday Travelers
Your body is perfectly capable of giving you one killer workout! This exercise [plan is easy to follow and will take you about 35 minutes to complete. You’ll also feel like you’ve done your body good! What’s more, you’re working all the major muscles, keeping you tight and toned throughout the holidays. A) 5 Minute [...]
Exercise, Holidays and Calories That Tip the Scales
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about the HUGE amount of calories we all eat over Thanksgiving, weight gain we’ll consequentially gain, and the foods we should eat instead. Actually, this is the same old story we all hear at this time of year. The “Eat This Not That” rules are in full force. Don’t [...]
Top 10: Hot Chocolate 5K Recap
What I loved (and didn’t love so much) about The Hot Chocolate 5k: 1) LOVED the little squares of chocolate. They were actually really good. I’m sure I’d change my mind if I knew the ingredients. 2) DIDN’T love the crazy-long packet pick up line outside in the cold. I didn’t wait myself, but my [...]
