But it’s Cold!!! Maintaining or beginning a stable exercise plan can be hard during the winter months. Unfortunately, with the increased darkness and cold weather our bodies send signals to hold onto that fat. A study of a group of 12 women and six men discovered that their production of a chemical that promotes fat storage (ATLPL) almost doubled during the winter months. Yikes! But it’s Worth It- You can actually burn more calories…
Read more#1 – Get a Gym Membership My gym membership is one of the top 3 investments I’ve made for my health. Upon finding out that years of horseback riding was damaging my spine, I had to take a hiatus and find a new way to exercise. Now that I have my membership, I work out for an hour and a half at least 4 times per week. Joining a gym…
Read moreI might be getting ahead of myself, but Fall is here and the temperature is certainly dropping. Pack away the shorts and bring out the sweaters! Cool weather calls for hot beverages, especially on those chilly fall nights. Many warm beverages come to mind, but I’d like to offer a twist on a cold weather classic. When it comes to sweets, I love combining the goodness raw cacao with the…
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