Category Archives: Exercise

Boosting the Immune System

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 … Continue reading

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Namaste Yoga

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 … Continue reading

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Morning Yoga

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 … Continue reading

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JDRF Walk

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 … Continue reading

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Dusting off my Yoga Mat

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 … Continue reading

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My Home Gym

  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 … Continue reading

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Race for the Cure

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 … Continue reading

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A Walk in the Park

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 … Continue reading

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Maximizing Metabolism

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 … Continue reading

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Exercising at Home

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 … Continue reading

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