Archive for July, 2007
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Monday, July 23rd, 2007It’s a banana of course. Bananas provide 16% of the fiber, 15% of the vitamin C, and 11% of the potassium we need each day. It has more protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and iron than an apple. Imagine that, if an apple a day keep the doctor away, what can a banana do?
Bananas assist with
Anemia - Bananas have [...]
Today’s Sonogram
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Instead of posting the picture of my latest sonogram picture, I want to share how it felt to see my future third child on the screen in the doctor’s office and let you imagine the experience. Perhaps tomorrow I will share the photo but today I want you to “feel” it.
My children, my mom and I, all went [...]
A New Beginning
Monday, July 23rd, 2007After revising my “blog” strategy I have decided to make a switch and provide you with consistency and predictability. I will provide three blogs each day on three different topics. One will be as a fitness specialist and will contain information and advise on working out, healthy lifestyle and wellness. The second will be as [...]
6 Good and 6 Not So Good Reasons to Start an Exercise Program Today
Monday, July 23rd, 2007We all know exercise is important but do you know why? Have you ever taken the time to think about what it is that makes all the experts keep telling us to get in shape?
1. Building muscle is a valuable tool in controlling weight
2. Exercise benefits your emotional well being
3. Exercise helps to prevent obesity
4. Exercise [...]
Bloated, Swollen Feet, Back Pain, Sleepless Night
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Ain’t pregnancy grand? It’s funny, you forget how uncomfortable being pregnant can be. These past few days I have been reminded of what I am sure I knew 10 years ago but it had eluded me. Recently after a long day of being out and about, teaching classes, driving, sitting and whatever else I have started [...]
Boot Camp Today
Saturday, July 21st, 2007This morning was fun, I covered a boot camp class at one of the places I work. My son came to the class with me and although he tries really hard to keep up with the class, there is still some conditioning to do. This group today is a great bunch of people. One of [...]
Ethics in Business
Saturday, July 21st, 2007It’s funny, about a year ago I signed an agreement with a magazine to advertise my business, Spectral Journeys. I originally wanted to do a 3 month contract to see if it worked and what type of response I received. Well, the company’s sales person called me and said if I signed a 12 month [...]
Create What You Want With Your Thoughts and Words
Friday, July 20th, 2007Have you heard of the movie The Secret? It seems everyone has read it, seen it, heard about it, read the reviews, has an opinion or is waiting to get around to one of the above regarding The Secret. If you have not read or seen it, I just want to give you a brief [...]
My 7am Weights Class
Thursday, July 19th, 2007This class is always slammed. I love my 7am group. We have been
together for 7 years now and although some leave from time to time, the group is
pretty much unchanged over the years. Each one has a story, an injury,
a goal and a reason they are held dear to me. They have seen me through
being [...]
A slice of lemon cake is kind of like eating a serving of fruit
Thursday, July 19th, 2007Okay so if you don’t know my eating habits, I should fill you in. I
like cheeseburgers, pizza and ice cream. I eat fruits and vegetables only if
someone puts them in front of me cut up and presented in a nice fashion.
Last night was our cooking night and my daughter chose to bake a lemon
cake with [...]
