Simple question – how to get in shape inexpensively? I actually think that’s a good question. The reverse is pretty easy. If you’ve got cash to burn, getting in shape shouldn’t too hard – the only x-factor would be your desire and want-to. The rest is a slamdunk. But if you’re on a budget or […]
10 Nightly Rituals That Improve Your Appearance
By Farah Averill There’s no bad time to get into habits that will help you become a better version of yourself. Here we present a rundown of the top 10 rituals to make part of your routine at night so you can be sure to look your absolute best. 1. Change your sheets Regularly rotating […]
Just a Thought on What It Takes to be Physically Fit…
You know I have a day job as clark kent and in our sporting department, we get so many different gadgets and contraptions for toning the abs, pumping up the pecs, buffing and waxing the body, armoralling your legs, and so on, and so on… An associate asked me what I thought of her putting […]
Find time to be Healthy
I’ve harped on this before, and at the risk of sounding like a broken record… Man, if you’re unemployed and struggling; you have an obligation to your family, your friends, and yourself to stay mentally, emotionally, and physically sound. I was talking to a friend who’s husband has been looking for a job for some […]
Okay, not a big fan of High Fructose Corn Syrup
Okay, so by now, if you’ve read any of the posts that I have done or reprinted on high fructose corn syrup; then you know that I’m not a big fan of it – to put it mildly. From a pure dollars-cents standpoint, I understand why food manufacturers use it: It’s cheap It acts as a […]
Being Healthy on a Vegetarian Diet
I’m a big believer in Newtonian Law’s of Physics.  The 1st law states that what is at rest, stays at rest and what is in motion, stay’s in motion – unless acted upon by other forces. In middle of grueling job hunt, finances running out faster than water down a drain, and your relationships are […]
Workouts with Resistance Bands for Road Warriors – Staying in Shape Away From the Gym
Nothing harder than staying in shape away from the gym and on the road. Well, maybe there are a few more things harder, but staying in shape while traveling is challenging nonetheless. Not anymore. By working out with resistance bands, road warriors can answer that  fitness challenge. Working out and staying in shape while traveling often get […]
Larry’s 9 Rules for Dealing with Joint Pain
So, today after I got back from the doctor’s, I open up my email and I see Larry Scott’s January 2011 newsletter. And training tip # 1 dealt with joint pain.    Wow    He must have been reading my mind…or my pain.    My right knee has been in agony since last Friday. Have no clue as […]
Nothing against Homeopathic Treatments, but really, Modern Medicine…
I have gout. When gout first deigned to visit its affliction upon me; my initial impulse was to cut off my foot. My thinking was that it might not hurt as much, and most likely couldn’t hurt any more.  That’s intense pain and I’ve gotten to good “friends” with pain over the years. I remember […]
Do You Really Want That Taco?
This is just terrible. A comment quiped about going vegetarian.  Well, maybe not that… But, this is one fast food joint that needs to make some fixes in a hurry… Just terrible… From Gizmodo: This Is What Really Hides In Taco Bell’s “Beef”  Taco Bell “beef” pseudo-Mexican delicacies are not made with USDA ground […]
…Corn Sugar!!?? Oh, Stop It…
Two channels I watch a lot of are the HGTV and Food Network channel. Since my wine days, I’ve been a big food junkie. I love to cook and I love to putz around the house. And over the last few days, the corn refiner’s association (I think it’s them) have been airing this “cornsugar” […]
How to reduce your risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way
by Isabel De Los Rios, Author of the Diet Solution Program Are you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or […]
15 Fat Burning Foods and Beverages – Sweet!!!
Just joined Twitter. Not a luddite by any stretch, but I am a bit (or a lot) slow when it comes to these kinds of stuff. One of the reasons I never really write about using social media is that I don’t really use it. Plus, so many experts like Kevin Donlin are far more […]
Good News! You Have Time to Exercise.
There really is no excuse for not making time to exercise your mind, body, and spirit. That’s right. It’s not just “squeezing out” time to run, walk, lift, whatever, rather, you should be challenging and strengthen all three. In past posts I’ve offer some suggestions on what to do for all three. As we progress […]
Help Others to Help Your Health
How giving back affects your body  By Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen, Our basic premise is: Your body is amazing. You get a do-over; it doesn’t take that long, and isn’t that hard if you know what to do. In these columns, we give you a short course in what to do. We […]