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Interval Training for Dummies

Interval Training for Dummies

I have a lot of people ask me about interval training. The answer is YES, it’s awesome. What exactly is interval training…well…it involves brief bouts at near maximum amounts of exertion interspersed with periods of lower-intensity activity. Interval training helps you burn a TON of 

Working out when under the weather

Working out when under the weather

Being sick is NO fun. It interferes with everything. Trying to keep up your normal routine when you feel awful can be near impossible, especially when it comes to working out. With flu season upon us, I thought some do’s and don’t were in order. 

more songs to sweat to

more songs to sweat to

At this point most of you know my love for music. It is what gets me through those days where you simply just aren’t feeling the workout. Here’s my most recent loves… Very Loud – Shout Out Louds She Wolf – Shakira Run This Town 

Secrets to Salad Success

Secrets to Salad Success

I’ll just have a salad…the famous words of the “healthy eater,” or so they think. Many people aren’t aware of the fact that salads can be the downfall of a healthy diet. The main problems?-fat filled dressing (creamy dressings can add 200-300 extra calories to 

Workin 9 to 5

Workin 9 to 5

In a perfect world there is ample time and energy to work out. Unfortunately for a lot of us, we live in the far from perfect world. Long stressful days filled with work (beit in the home or in the office) can leave you feeling 

Take Advantage of the Harvest

Take Advantage of the Harvest

You know what I love? Driving past all of the fresh fruit stands selling the spoils of the harvest. Fall definitely brings in the garden bounty. Nothing is better than fresh produce, except for local fresh produce, of course.Fresh TomatoesZucchiniPeachesBerriesMelons…etc. etc. etc. All SO so 

Beware of the buffet…

Beware of the buffet…

“Warning: Your eyes are Bigger than your stomach.“ I think this disclaimer should be posted nearby for any sort of food served buffet style. We’ve all been there. You go to an event or dinner party where the first thing you see is the 8 

Guess who’s back??

Guess who’s back??

Sooo…season 8 of my favorite show premieres tonight, and I couldn’t be happier. I LOVE The Biggest Loser. I think it’s so inspirational. I may even shed a tear every now and again…and by that I mean usually every episode. Admit it. You do the 

Phyllo Pizza with Feta, Basil, and Tomatoes

Phyllo Pizza with Feta, Basil, and Tomatoes

Sometimes I wander over to Cookinglight.com when I’m hungry. It just so happened that they had their most popular recipes of 2009 listed. It just so happened that I think this one looks DELIGHTFUL. I have cooked with Phyllo Dough before, and it’s kinda fun!