The holidays seem to be the hottest time of year to catch up with everyone we have EVER encountered in life. We squeeze 20 events into 8 nights and paste our biggest smile on for each of them. Many of us will be pulled in several directions that go against our self-care, like baking sugary traditions, being served alcohol […]
October 23, 2012 by Katie Surjan
As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant, I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body. My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]
September 3, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Back to school and everyone’s on the move again! Smoothies are an easy, nutritious, and balanced meal for on the run. They don’t even need chewed! Prepare ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or cooler. Try adding a handful of spinach to berry smoothies for extra green benefits. Substitute fresh hemp […]
August 4, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Guest blogger Richard Daniel C., a New York based filmaker and cinemaphile, reviews this months ‘food movie’. Thanks, Richard! Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Dir. David Gelb, 2011, 81 min, in Japanese with subtitles “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is a beautiful film. Shot in warm light with plenty of soft focus and extreme close-ups of the […]
August 4, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, I love to eat at restaurants but I am concerned about what my coach calls ‘sneaky’ ingredients. What is the danger of eating out and how can I do it safely? Brian, Saint Paul Dear Brian, Eating at a restaurant is like signing an unseen contract between you and people that prepare your […]
July 8, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
“Give me liberty, or give me death” Patrick Henry I realize this quote is a bit dramatic. But for me, it symbolizes that if I didn’t become liberated from my addiction to junk food, diet and faux health foods that the line “give me death” would be happening far sooner that it should. While […]
July 8, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
I decided to look over the personal goals I had written back in June of 2000 and thought it interesting to share. It was significant because I was designing my own health-based education practice at that time, eliminating careers that had served me well but had run their course and moving to a more suitable […]
December 31, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
I split my week, especially my mornings, with one of two “typical” scenarios. 4:32 am: alarm goes off, often I am awake a few minutes before, slide out of bed without waking up my husband and 4 year old who probably crawled in with us at about 3 am. Brush my teeth, splash water on […]
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 […]
November 27, 2012 by Katie Surjan
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