The number one reason why people don’t exercise is that they don’t have time.
At least that’s what they tell themselves .
I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there’s little left over for workouts.
With the holiday season fast approaching your busy schedule is sure [...]
We are entering the holiday season, a time when sugar-and-fat laden desserts will materialize wherever you go. Wait! Before you forego your fitness goals for another piece of pie, try this simple recipe.
Fruit is nature’s candy – it’s sweet, delicate and delicious. Grilling fruit extracts the natural sugar, making it a warm, tasty treat. Serve [...]
Small Organic Apple, 1 ounce turkey slices
Protein Drink
Salad Greens with 1 ounce protein (tofu, chicken,tuna,turkey,turkey bacon, etc..)
2-3 ounces white tuna with favorite dressing (1-2x week because of mercury levels) mixed with your favorite dressing (I like bbq, Annies terriyaki or Paul Newman’s balsamic and raspberry vinaigrette.)
Sliced fruit mixed with organic plain Greek yogurt (Brown Cow) or [...]
Hypnosis is a state in which a person becomes highly responsive to suggestions. It is focused concentration, otherwise known as “trance,” when your consciousness is altered through the narrowing of attention. You are actually hyper-attentive in this state. Your imagination can be heightened and you are thoroughly relaxed. You “tune out” the outside world…yet you are always in [...]
So, there I was the other day in the seat getting my hair cut. The hair stylist walks up and says ” I’ll be cutting your hair today. My name is Maria.”
Yes, she was 5′5″ and a complete knockout. Fit, slender and an angelic face. Naturally, we talked and I asked, ” You obviously workout! [...]
I got an email on Thursday, “ Doug, can you put up a post on Halloween Tips to abstain from blowing your diet ? ”
No, I won’t. lol.
You know why? People will do what their going to do no matter what you say! Here’s some good ones I’ve seen on the internet or tv!
Eat a [...]
Training intensely is one of the keys to burning lots of calories and reving up your metabolism. One of your best investments when starting or increasing the intensity of your workouts is to buy yourself an Ipod and downloading songs that get you going. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst did a study about 15 years back proving that music [...]
This is completely different than my typical diet and workout post. I came across this the other day from a friend of mine and thought if it were for free than why not sign up and listen. I’m an information buff and try to learn as much as possible for free. You can actually master [...]
Here are some quick lunch ideas that I promised some of you who emailed me last week.
Salad Bowl: organic greens, edamame beans, chicken or tofu, red peppers, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds and your favorite all natural dressing (low fat)
Greek Yogurt and Salad with 2-3 ounces lean protein
8 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice, [...]
Ann is one of my clients who has 5 kids (ages 3-9). She got really fit within the last year. She works out 5 days a week/30-60 minutes a day. Cardio at least 30 minutes/weight trains 2x (with me)/pilates 1x.
Try this at your own risk!
Perform each exercise 10-25 reps. Use a 5-15lb medicine ball
Circuit the [...]
