Rules, belief systems, choices. These can cause blockages for us in everything we do. Thinking things have to be a certain way, believing we have to look a certain way, thinking what society says goes and there are no other choices.
Couldn’t be more wrong. Was just reading blog updates from my friends [...]
I get asked this question a lot “Will yoga or meditation help me lose weight?”
Simply put: No.
In order to lose weight you need to burn and/or decrease calories - modifying your food intake and incorporating exercise is the way to do that. Meditation, typically a sitting practice, will not expend a lot [...]
How many reasons do we need to finally get it? Excess belly fat hurts, not helps us. Studies have already shown that obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke. In addition to excess fat affecting your physical function and capability it may now affect your mental capability.
According to an article [...]
I recently posted the top 9 reasons I think people don’t stick to their exercise programs and now I offer you reason #10.
You’re overwhelmed.
This came to me as a result of a book I’m reading and a magazine article I read on sleep. There is so much information out there about the best diets, the [...]
Winter is almost over, and I think I’ve got spring fever a little early! It’s time to come out of hibernation. Here are some tips to help you and your fitness equipment tune up to ensure safe and effective activity this spring.
New sneakers - Your feet are your most precious fitness equipment. [...]
I was talking with a friend recently and heard many of the same lines I’ve heard before: “I have to get in shape for my vacation next week” and “I have no time”, “I just totally lost my motivation” to name a few. Instead of giving her the same old rebuttal, I just listened. [...]
I gave up the gym several years ago primarily because I found myself spending more time and money at the local yoga studio. I made the decision to quit and never looked back. I often hear people saying they should get to the gym and I say why? It’s not necessary. [...]
In a previous post I wrote about how wonderful it is to be outside in the winter months (where it’s cold and snowy!) It will not be so wonderful if you do not have the right gear. Thanks to my husband, I do have the right gear. Today I share that information so that [...]
Winter in New England (specifically in my case, Boston) is cold and snowy. I heard that Vermont is experiencing record crowds because of record snowfall (over last 10 years). If you ski, you’re happy and you’re staying active. If you don’t ski, what are you doing to stay active AND get [...]
Hello my name is Stacey and I’m a gymorexic.
A what? A Gymorexic. One who is obsessed with going to the gym or in my case working out in general (I haven’t had a gym membership for several years). I recently heard an interview on the radio show Here and Now on Boston [...]
