Healthy4life

I will start by saying that I really hope these new words do not become a part of our normal vocabulary. 

Let’s start by some basic definitions: Stress : This is your body’s reaction to any change around you that requires a response. This can be physical, emotional, or mental response.   Biological response to stress: This is what happens in your body to respond to stress. So what are some of these biological responses? Hormonal response: There are few major hormones that are affected as a result of s...

On many occasions, I get this question from my clients:  “At what age should I start teaching my kids to eat healthy the way to want me to eat?”

How many times a week do you find yourself saying: I don’t have time? How many times a day do you say: I lost track of time? How often do you actually think about time? How many times in your lifetime have you thought: I wish I had made the time?

Hearing this comment has the same effect on me every time: it raises my blood pressure and if you happen to be near me, you will see the expression on my face and let me tell you, it is NOT a pretty expression at all. 

In the last 2 episodes, I talked about Holiday season and all the stress that accompanies the “season”.  One major stressor, after financial stress, is losing control of your health.  This is actually more important in my mind. 

Does this summarize your pre-holiday emotions? Listen to this.

First, let me make a confession: I am an exercise addict, a PROUD exercise addict. I LOVE exercising and I cannot imagine a time when I cannot exercise. If I have one hour and I can do anything I want what would it be?? Ride my bike, OR if that is not possible: Exercise. 

Do you find that you need to punish yourself after a vacation?? Listen to this episode, you may just learn you do not need to anymore. 

Happy Labor Day everyone. 

Another great question and controversial topic- Running on empty. Many athletes ask me: what are your thoughts about fasting exercise?? Many who are trying to lose weight ask me: is fasting exercise a better way to lose weight? Many others have difficulty eating before exercising because they are not accustomed to having a full stomach. Others need more time after a meal to exercise.  Finally, now...

This is a very controversial topic, highly debated, and VERY much promoted by certain group of scientists and food manufacturers. The new and HOT vegan diet debate OR the Plant-based diet. 

This seems to be the million Dollar question.  Let’s start with some basic facts: More than 30 % of Americans are obese that is a body fat of more than 33% for men and more than 37% for women. If you think about this in terms of dress or shirt size it roughly translates into an XX large and higher. 

Cheating! Are you Ok with that? Is is OK to cheat on your partner? How about cheating on YOU? 

It is summer and many people relax their standards- FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON- because it is summer!! Some drink more alcohol, some eat more ice cream, some get lazy about exercise. If you need a reminder that : WE DO SHOULD NO TAKE VACATIONS FROM HEALTH,  listen to this again. 

I am sharing this again as the topic of weight and health is extremely important.  I highly disagree and challenge the idea of being overweight and healthy at the same time.  No matter how little EXTRA weight you carry, that is THAT MUCH or THAT LITTLE STRESS ON YOUR BODY. Please STOP sugar coating overweight as OK. It is NOT OK. 

This episode is a very special one. Because today I am going to share with you some of my weaknesses, and I am going to tell you what I am going to do to work on them. 

4th of July has always been my most favorite American Holiday.  Summer is my favorite season and July is my favorite month. I LOVE it because it is still early in the warm and summer season and I get to be outside and enjoy Mother nature.  AND I think it is a very meaningful holiday. 

If you have struggled with weight, you MUST listen to this. 

Have you got Grain Brain?? What is your gut telling you? You should listen!

Bone density loss is a very serious issue, affecting many women AND men in the United States. Osteopenia and Osteoporosis is on the rise and affects many women and men of all ages but more after the age of 50.  Percent of men 50 years of age and over with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine: 4.2% Percent of women 50 years of age and over with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spi...

I am sure in the past week you have either asked someone this question or have been asked the same question.  I often have to pause for a moment before I respond to this question. This is a national holiday unlike most other holidays.