Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category

Are You In An Energy Crisis?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

tiredThis post is for practially EVERY woman who would read it.  It is crucial that you listen to this short interview (link below) with Dr. Charles Burrage, who is a Doctor of Education, Nationally Certified Trainer, and Health Educator. 

We women are sooo busy and frequently lacking energy.  We will ourselves to keep going, driven… Continue reading

Boot Camp

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

boot campBOOT CAMP!  It’s the latest buzz phrase in the fitness world.  What is it? Have you tried one?  Have you been wondering if you should try one?  Is it for you?  My hope is that, by the end of this post, you will have a better idea of what a boot camp is and whether or not it is… Continue reading

Is it Time for a Makeover?

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Hello ladies.  Valentine’s day is over (I hope it was a very sweet one for you).  The scent of flowers is probably still in the air, the not-too-distant memories floating in your mind of a dinner not cooked by you, and you may even still have a few chocolates to finish up.  Hurry up; mine are already done. :-)

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Shake Your Groove Thing

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

happy dance 1O.k., I have to confess–I Love to Dance!!!  It’s fun, it releases stress, and it just makes me happy. :-)

But do you know that dancing buns serious calories?  And, you don’t have to be doing smash dancing either to burn those calories.  Dancing for two hours will burn an average of 500 calories.  So, if… Continue reading

2010 – Slow and Steady

Friday, January 8th, 2010

New year 2010Happy New Year to all you beautiful ladies.  I wonder what etiquette says about how long it is acceptable to say “Happy New Year.”  If anyone finds out, let me know :-) .

Anyway, I have enjoyed my time off with my sweet family and I am back to help you out toward your futue figure Continue reading

Start Walking Today!

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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Did you know…

Walking burns about 100 calories per mile?

It’s True!

Depending on your weight, walking terrain, and speed, you could burn an average of 100 calories per mile.

To calculate calories burned during a walk:  Multiply .037 calories by your weight; then multiply the Continue reading

Turn Your Body into a Fat-Burning Machine for More Effective Weight Loss and Mind-Blowing Results That Last!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

DumbellDo you want to jump-start your metabolism so that you can break free from the weight loss prison you’ve been in for what seems like forever?  Though this may seem like a very complicated matter, it really is quite simple.  For so many years, we’ve been fed so many lies about ways to increase our metabolism, but many of the so-called Continue reading

Walking on Air

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Oh my goodness, I feel like I am walking on air!  I am writing this little post in hopes that it will inspire you toward your healthy weight.  Let me explain

As you know (if you have read my “About” page), I have struggled with weight for most of my adult life.  Well, in the past year or so, I have lost 35 pounds and am keeping

Slow and Steady, Steady and Slow

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Actually, as I write this post, I am still sweating and panting from my workout today.  I couldn’t get today, so today’s workout was to an exercise video.  So, that is part of my encouragement to you today.  See #2 below.

A few fitness pointers for beginning a fitness program:

  1. Take it slow so that you won’t have to go through losing weight like this again.  Let’s lose the