February is National Heart Health month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. striking more than 1 in 4 American’s each year. While our awareness to heart disease has increased, there are many unfounded beliefs that raise the risk of having a fatal heart event such… [Read more…]
December 31, 2011
Self Care is the theme as we start the New Year. Many of us barely meet our most basic needs as we focus on our families, friends, and work. In the back of our minds we know this is important. We feel the frustration and effects of stress as we experience the lack of Self… [Read more…]
October 1, 2011
As of this morning I’ve lost 44 pounds! Overall this was a pretty normal month and I’m moving right along, getting ever closer to breaking the 200 pound mark! I’m hoping I hit this important milestone around the end of October. Fingers crossed! I did learn this month that I really can dine out and… [Read more…]
September 4, 2011
These Genesis Coach ‘How We Roll’ articles are made up of two parts so you get full disclosure. The first part is a diary in the ‘day of the life’, and the second is a set of interview questions that the coach will answer. A “normal” day in my current life (working with crime victims,… [Read more…]
July 17, 2011
The most important thing to remember as a beginner exerciser is to GO SLOW and PAY ATTENTION to what you are doing. Slowing down movement when performing new exercises helps to prevent injury and actually challenges the endurance of muscle tissue. Paying attention means focusing on your form and proper execution of the movement to… [Read more…]
July 3, 2011
I grew up skinny! It wasn’t until my late 20’s when I started to pack on the pounds. Five here, ten there and soon I weighed 175 pounds. During the 90’s I started walking and eating what I thought was a healthy diet. I lost 40 pounds and swore I would never be fat again. … [Read more…]
February 27, 2011
Another month…another 4lbs of fat gone…another 40 articles of clothing sent to the Goodwill. My fat loss continues to amaze people and I get so many comments about how skinny I am. This seems so absurd to me. But other people really think I am skinny. I LOVE IT! I have only 14lbs to… [Read more…]
May 16, 2010
Here are five exercises designed to target your arms, legs and core using minimal equipment. Remember to train with your spine in neutral alignment and work within your limits. Give yourself a good warm-up before you get started and spend some time stretching when you are finished. Drink lots of water and have fun! Stability… [Read more…]
October 31, 2009
This workout can be done at home with little or no equipment. It is designed for all fitness levels. Do each exercise 12 – 15 times, 3 sets. Have fun with it and let me know what you think!! Front Lunges: Stand with feet hip distance apart. Start on right side. INHALE: step forward into… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
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