Facebook won’t let me post on my wall today so I’m sending up my daily update via my blog. Looking forward to finishing the last of my Xmas shopping today. Was able to pick up my local, pastured Christmas goose yesterday along with my weekly raw milk order. YUM! Chris and I are very sore [...]

I mentioned in Facebook today that Chris and I had an awesome back and tricep workout and was then asked to list what we did.  Now in a pledge of full disclosure, I happen to have some equipment at my disposal that many of you may not.  I own both a BowFlex and a Total [...]

We all have weaker parts of our body, mine happens to be my calve muscles.  It’s not that mine are not strong or well developed (they are) but they do have a tendency to pull.  I watch my mineral content so it’s not that my diet is lacking potassium, magnesium or calcium, it’s just a [...]

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I sincerely wish you all a wonderful day of thanks, good company and great food! We are hosting a smallish T-day dinner (our family and my brother-in-law’s family). I’m pretty excited about the menu which includes:   Farm fresh pastured turkey Stuffing Cranberries (cooked by me – no canned stuff) Bourbon vanilla sweet potatoes (my [...]

I have to admit that I can’t remember the last time I felt this good. I’m not just talking about having a high energy day, I’m talking about feeling really good for awhile now. And I fully credit changes I’ve made to my diet.   Those of you who know me, know that I have [...]

Q. What’s better than getting your own P90X2? A. Getting P90X2 and doing it with friends! In fact, we can not only do it with people we know, we can join each other here, online and get amazing benefits.  But that’s not all…. If you join my P90X2 group, you’ll be eligible for prizes like [...]

Do you really need a BCAA supplement? I place these in the category of highly recommended supplements. Especially for anyone who is looking to cut fat and add some lean muscle, BCAAs can really help you reach your goals. Consider the following: Diets high in branched chain amino acids may keep you leaner.  Research fromUniversity [...]

With dietary changes in place, you’ll be well on your way to correct your body’s current tendency to hang onto and store calories as fat.  If you consider your metabolism as being similar to a campfire, the diet changes will help you make sure your kindling and wood is dry and ready to burn.  So [...]

In Part 1 of ‘Fab Abs after 40′ I discussed that more than killer ab moves are required for great abs.  Truth is, you are better served by focusing more on overall fat loss. Perhaps you are concerned because you are carrying a disproportionate amount of fat around your belly.  This is not natural but [...]