It is hard to believe that it is Memorial Day; school is just about finished for the year, soon we will be attending graduation parties, weddings, family reunions, picnics & BBQ's. However; good times, fun times and party times can turn into challenging times for keeping your fitness routine on track! Before summer actually starts I though I would put together a list of some…

There really are no quick fixes, miracle pills, diets, exercise tools or equipment to get you in shape or help you achieve  your fitness goals. If it sounds too good to be true than it probably is! There are a couple of things that you can do to make you look and feel healthier not only during your workouts but also throughout your day. One of the most important things is your posture, if you stand up straight and tall and…

The holidays are definitely a time of baking especially in my house.  We even have “cookie day,” an entire day of baking!  Often times you have options in recipes, the more you know the healthier you’ll be.  To be honest I was surprised by the following statistics on butter, oils and shortenings.  When selecting an oil because their fat and calories are the same, always look for 0 transfat s and remember…