After five years of working in a hospital, I have become somewhat of a germaphobe. I often “take the long way” to get somewhere at work to avoid having to touch doorknobs. I use my knuckles or a pen (instead of my finger) to press an elevator button. I go as far to hold my [...]
Is anyone else still trying to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Between my Christmas festivities, working over the weekend, blogging, and squeezing in time to visit with Kristen before she leaves for NYC, I have been nonstop.
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Stress Facts-
Did you know the hormone cortisol produced during times of stress can suppress [...]
My mornings usually consist of a shower, emails, and cereal…
I’m still loving the pomegranate cereal addition! Then it’s off to work where I enjoy a steamy cup of my favorite tea…
This week I decided to shake things up a bit by adding yoga to my morning routine. So before my cereal and emails, I rolled [...]
Can you think of a better place to spend a Saturday morning than this?
Audubon Park in New Orleans is absolutely beautiful! The weather was perfect for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research! [...]
Go, go, go… that is the pace I maintain on most days. I like to get things done and I like to get them done quickly! The problem is that if I don’t take time to unwind and relax I accumulate stress and tension… the kind of stress and tension you feel in your shoulders [...]
I love the convenience for working out at home. Expensive home exercise equipment is not necessary to get a good workout. My home exercise equipment includes…
Stability Ball
5 pound dumbbells
8 pound dumbbells
15 pound dumbbells
The stability ball is great for many exercises including sit-ups, push-ups, and wall squats… you can really get creative with stability ball exercises. [...]
My Sunday morning was spent walking in Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure (5K) with my family…
We arrived bright and early at New Orlean’s City Park. It was a beautiful day with a huge turn out…
I heard the announcer say that 10,000 people were in attendance for the race… And there was pink everywhere!!!
Even [...]
Walking in Audubon Park is probably my favorite exercise activity. Beautiful oak trees, gazebos, ponds, and spunky squirrels all add to the charm of the park. One loop around the paved walking/jogging/biking path is 1.8 miles… I usually go for 2-3 loops. Unsure of the distance of your favorite walking path? Generally, walking 20 minutes [...]
Metabolism is the rate that your body utilizes calories. Gender, age, genetics, and thyroid disorders can all influence metabolism. Ladies- I’m sure you have noticed how much easier it is for men to lose weight than you… that is because men generally have much more muscle mass than us. Muscle mass burns more calories than [...]
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Sometimes the convenience of working out at home beats driving to the gym during rush hour. Tonight Cory (my fiance) and I decided to peruse our local television service provider’s Freezone of On Demand for a good at-home workout. Under the Health and Wellness section we decided to try Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred- Level [...]
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