Burning Fat – The Who: People exercise for many different reasons. And, while the benefits of the varying types of workouts overlap some (burning calories), each has their primary goal. Pumping iron builds muscle. Yoga increases flexibility. Pilates helps to strengthen the core. And of course, Cardiovascular training improves the functioning of the body’s respiratory […]
Body Designs 223: No Limit on Hydration Benefits
California’s drought lasted 376 weeks. And according to officials, it began on December 27, 2011 and ended on March 5, 2019. There are many negative effects of droughts. Weather conditions are primed for fast-spreading and dangerous wildfires. The reduced water allocations can potentially harm sea life consequently reducing our ecosystem. Unstable ground surfaces can form […]
Body Designs 216: Tips for a having a great Massage
After our magical wedding, when Tracy and I were in Terranea for our “Minimoon,” we each enjoyed our customary hour and a half massage before lounging at the spa pool looking out at the clear-blue sky and pacific ocean, snacking on some crostini with edamame hummus. And in order to make the most of the […]
Body Designs 196: Cell Mates
Good Morning You Cellmongers: Today’s installment may be a bit “hard to digest”, but if you understand what is truly necessary to do in order to succeed at losing weight (fat, more specifically), you’ll finally be able to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. Let’s start with the basics. Everyone has fat cells that […]
Body Designs 192: Are ElectroLYTES weighing heaving on your body?
Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day: Before I begin this week’s installment, I want to give a special shout out to a mother that has been with me trough thick and thin for the last seven years. RBI (Ribby), my boxer, commonly referred to as RBI RIB suffered a mild heart attack last week and […]
Body Designs 185: How to go with the flow
Good Morning, and welcome to the first weekend of spring! Finally! Many of you have recently asked me about a very personal “health ailment”. Constipation. Now, as you all should know by now, I am not here to write about unpleasant topics simply for their potential shock value. Although it does seem to help those […]
Body Designs 181: Runway or Runaway Stomach
Good Morning Nominees!Yes people, even though I do not attend movies, I am aware that today is “Oscar Sunday”. Oops, did I just violate a licensing right? Whew, I am glad Roger Goodell isn’t the “Commissioner” of the Movie Industry. But hey, for $30 mil. a year, maybe he should be since the NFL season […]
Body Designs 168: IN Mice and Men AND Women!
Good Morning You Rodents: I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving and are ready to work off the few extra pounds gained from stuffing yourself tighter than your bird. But before you take to one of my many weight loss tips and begin chugging water in order to speed up the elimination of your Holiday […]
Body Designs 153: Formula for Energy is E = Read This!
We all know the definition of inertia…an object at rest tends to stay at rest; while an object in motion tends to stay in motion. So, tip number one…MOVE! That’s right folks, studies have shown that those who exercise at least 30 minutes a day tend to have more energy through out the day than […]
Body Designs 152: Turn up the Heat with a COLD one!
In reality, water is the only “element” of your exercise program that needs to be part of your pre, post and actual workout regimen. Meaning, you should be hydrated before, during and after your workout in order to help you body perform at its best; leaving it primed for the long-term health and fitness results […]