Have you ever seen those people — or maybe you’re one of them — taking little green shots at the juice bar? Doing shots at a bar is a little too reminiscent of my behavior in my 20s. Only those shots weren’t full of health benefits, but still. I prefer to juice – and take my wheatgrass shots —… Read More
It may sound counterintuitive to frequent dieters, but you can actually eat more to lose weight. Yes, you read that right. Most people are surprised when I tell them that I actually eat. A lot. By today’s standards, most people would think I eat more than most women and sadly, I probably do. Furthermore, most clients walk through my door portioning… Read More
Now that you know how to shop a supermarket, let’s talk meal planning. It’s no secret that maintaining healthy habits requires planning ahead and eating at home. More to come on meal planning and how to do it, but grocery shopping alone can sometimes be a dreaded chore. Supermarkets can be cold, crowded and overwhelming so I’ve put together this… Read More
Happy Friday! I’m so looking forward to these final weekends of Summer. It’s a gloomy day today but the weekend promises lots of sunshine. Fridays are usually my catch up days so I’m enlisting the help of my favorite green beauty expert, Kristen Arnett, founder of Green Beauty Team (you may have seen us at our S.H.E. Summit Pop-up Event,… Read More
What goes into training for a Triathlon? It’s a question people often ask. The answer is there’s no one way to train for a triathlon – or any race for that matter. How you train comes down to the goals you set. Since I’m not an expert on training, I consulted Triathlon coach, Coach Mike Ricci of D3 Multisport for a… Read More
Writing this post makes me feel like I’m back in elementary school with my first homework assignment of the school year, “what I learned at Summer Camp.” In a way, it’s kind of the same. I think we grow and learn the most when we’re removed from the routines of our daily lives and immersed in new places or situations…. Read More
Aloha from Hawaii! If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you probably guessed that I’m vacationing in Hawaii. Tuesday Tips will be back next week, but in the meantime, I was inspired by my visit from the Dole Plantation here in Hawaii and my own love of pineapple to share the many health benefits that pineapple offers as a… Read More
So far this year there’s been the More Fitness Half Marathon, a Spartan Race with Reebok and now I’m moving on to the next challenge: the Athleta IronGirl Triathlon (formerly the Danskin). Don’t let the name mislead you, this race is a sprint distance triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run) in Sandy Hook, NJ on September 8. It’s… Read More
Exercising outdoors in the summer heat can deplete your body of electrolytes, the chemicals in your body fluids responsible for muscle performance and the optimal function of the body’s many systems. Sweating out electrolytes in the summer heat means that you’ll need to replace them. While there are several sports drinks marketed as a way to help you replenish electrolytes,… Read More
