Q: Why does my coach tell me not to use Canola Oil? (Alan, New York) A: Canola oil is highly processed on many levels starting with it’s name. There is no ‘canola’ plant in the history books predating 1978. Canola stands for ‘Canadian oil, low acid’ and was developed by genetic selection of the rapeseed. […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
Save time (and hassle!) by throwing all your ingredients into one pot. Make easy and soul-satisfying food with minimal fuss and quick clean-up. These one-pot meals are perfect for school-night suppers, make-ahead meals and when you just don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen. Even better? Great leftovers to store in the […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
Michele John, certified Genesis Coach I used to read labels to see how many calories were in a particular food, because I was dieting and I needed to count every calorie that was consumed in a given day. Now my world is about reading labels for the content of what the particular product has in […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
Traveling by air can be one of the most trying situations to eat clean and maintain adequate water intake. Between being at the airport 2-3 hours in advance, lack of appropriate food choices and differing TSA rules, this can play havoc with any best laid plans. I vowed this year on our trip to Cozumel […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
This is remarkable even by McDonald’s standards, writes foodie Mark Bittman in the New York Times: The chain has taken oatmeal—one of the world’s most simple, inexpensive, and nutritious foods—and turned it into a pricey concoction with more sugar than a Snicker’s bar and about the same number of calories as a cheeseburger. McDonald’s calls […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
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 […]
February 25, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
These were passed on to me by a vegan friend, Daniel…I can really appreciate someone who can laugh at themselves! Thanks, Daniel:
February 21, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
David and I moved into this 40 ft home-on-wheels back in the first week of July – and it’s been a constant adventure of adjustments and travel ever since! In the spirit of making good on my promise to keep up with letting folks know how it’s going, here’s a short list on my progress: […]
February 13, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
Static Squat / Low Dumbbell Row The Low Row targets the muscles of the mid back (latissimus dorsi), upper back (trapezius and rhomboids), back of the shoulders (posterior deltoids) and front of the upper arms (biceps). Squats work all the muscles of the quadriceps (the rectus femoris – middle head- vastus lateralis – outer head […]
February 13, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
Downward Dog – next step in basic Sun Salutation Adho Mukha Svanasana 1. From plank pose exhale and bring your sit bones up toward the sky. At first keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor. Lengthen your spine and lift the sitting bones toward the ceiling, and from […]
February 27, 2011
by Sheri Lynn
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