by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
20. May 2012 19:39
With summer approaching, and the pool opening today, I am reminded what a great exercise swimming is! All you need to remind you, even if you are a fit athlete, is to swim a lap of a pool. You will feel winded and challenged! Great for diversity in training, and it can easily be im...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
19. May 2012 19:05
Weight loss through dieting alone is not easy. There are pitfalls at every turn. The best way to ensure that your program reaches the goals that you seek, you MUST combine clean eating and exercise. There are issues to be aware of that help keep you on track:
1. Don't eat off your ...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
18. May 2012 06:03
If you pain in your knees appearing to be from exercise, the pain may be originating from your hips!
When your ball/socket joints are out of line or weak, it can radiate pain to other areas such as ankles, hips, and your back. This issue should always be checked by a doctor if the pain is severe, bu...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
17. May 2012 04:40
Recently, a relative of mine was prescribed an antibiotic. I reminded her that there are two important things to remember:
1. Take your medicine till it is finished, even if you ‘feel better’. Many people stop taking them, and have...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
16. May 2012 17:01
You are trying to make positive choices to eat healthier, but the manufacturers aren’t always being forthright with providing accurate information.
If a product label reads natural, you expect it to be healthier. The problem is “natural” has no standard definition which means...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
15. May 2012 06:32
It is a harsh reality to think about how long you will have to work out if you indulge in a special treat if you want to stay on track with your workout goals.
The Nutrition Action Health letter quotes these statistics:
1. Five guys fries (620 calories) = bicycle (9mph) for 1 hour, 35 min
2. AMC pop...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
13. May 2012 21:22
Small changes that we make to our eating plan can add up to a healthier lifestyle and more energy throughout our day.
One of these changes is to pack your lunch instead of eating in restaurants, or on-the-fly. The issue with restaurants is that you are not in control of the salt and fat...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
13. May 2012 05:36
Happpy Mother's Day!
I wish to all those women who dedicate themselves to the care and nuturing of others (whether y...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
12. May 2012 05:05
Never underestimate the effects of stress/triggers on your health and your food choices. I am experiencing this myself right now.
I am in the process of moving me and my children to a new home, while shutting down a highly complicated and demanding lease where I am right now.&...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
11. May 2012 05:13
A reader seat a question about why her toes go numb on an elliptical machine. I will admit that I traded in an elliptical machine for a treadmill years ago for this very reason.
One way to alleviate the numbness is to lower the incline. Doing this relieves the bend in your toes. Th...
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