I totally get it, we all have those last 10-20 pounds to lose. And, oh, how many times have we let that scale dictate our mood for the day, right? Remember those days when we’d indulge a bit and then think, “Okay, an extra hour on the treadmill it is!”? But here’s a thought: instead of seeing it as punishment,…

In an effort to adapt a healthier lifestyle, I read the Code Revolution.  Most of the book is testimonials, which gets a little old after a while.  It is not a real scientific book, however, it is easy to understand and follow.  Currently I already adapt some of these ideas.  The diet choices are based on more of a keto…

It is easy and affordable to make a bar at home for barre classes. Decide on a location about 1-2 feet in length. Purchase from Lowes or Home Depot or Local Hardware store: handrail wooden bar – 1 ½ in X 2 ¼ Handrail molding 2 stair handrail hardware – heavy duty handrail 2.5 inch brackets (2 brackets is best…

What is metabolism anyway? Metabolism refers to the chemical (metabolic) processes that take place as your body converts foods and drinks into energy. It’s a complex process that combines calories and oxygen to create and release energy. One key factor people often neglect when trying to lose weight is the importance of hormones, which control and set the pace for…

I never understood the end of a stretch until recently.  I have done yoga and stretched for years.  When I stretched, I would just stretch to the point where I would feel it.  I understood the difference between Dynamic and Static stretching, I used both techniques quite often as I taught. Studying Essentrics Level 2, I learned what it is…

To do a Squat properly you need to ground in your feet, butt back, chest up, sit back like you are sitting in a chair.  When you do a squat you work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, some inner thighs, and some abs.   There are variations with feet together, wide stance, jump squats, squats with weights, single leg squats.  …