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If you live in the Boston area, today is just a weird day.  It’s warm, unseasonably balmy you might say, but gray and rainy.  Not the best of combinations.  It’s just one of those days where you’re like, “C’mon, when … Continue reading →

 My tip of the day is to LAUGH!  Laughing is good for your health!!! According to the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore (Fitness Magazine March 2011), “a case of the giggles causes blood vessels to relax, boosting … Continue reading →

  Ok, here’s your Tuesday Tip of the Day:   IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET BACK ON TRACK IF YOU MISSED OUT ON DETOX SUNDAY AND CLEAN SLATE MONDAY!!!!   START NOW!!!    Let TODAY be your DETOX DAY!!!  That … Continue reading →

C’mon,  you know you’re in one.   The weather can’t decide if it should be frigid, just plain cold, or balmy, which really screws up your outdoor running plans as well as overall motivation to workout.  The snowbanks are melting, but … Continue reading →

Yes, your Tuesday Tip Day is to BLAB, BLAB, BLAB all about your fitness goals!!! According to Fitness Magazine, March 2011, sharing your goals with a friend increases your odds of success.  DUH…THAT’S WHAT I’VE BEEN TELLING YOU ALL ALONG!!!  … Continue reading →

According to Researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston (and they are really smart, so i believe them!), eating just one to two 3-ounce servings of fatty fish weekly can reduce the risk of dying … Continue reading →

As i’m sitting here in my nice warm house looking out at the snow crazily falling  to the ground (yes, over 2 feet so far, and more coming), all i really want to do is curl up on the couch … Continue reading →

The month of December is filled with tons of holiday parties and extra socializing.  To me that translates into alot of fun, but also alot of extra calories.  Too much food.  Too much fat. There’s always the stress of, “what … Continue reading →

This is a super hearty soup that is loaded with protein and is perfect fuel for your muscles on a cold winter nite.  The beans and carrots add fiber and beta carotene, and the heart-healthy red-wine is an extra bonus.  … Continue reading →

1.  Total sugars should never be more than ½ the total carbs.  So if you’re eating a cereal that has 45g carbs/serving, the sugars should be less than 22g.  This rule is especially helpful when buying granola bar type foods. … Continue reading →