During the warm sunny summer days, it's hard for me to go to the gym to get in a good workout.  I'd rather exercise outdoors and breathe some fresh air.  Recently I went on a day hike and burned over 800 calories!  Day hikes are a fantastic means of exercise and a great opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Wondering where you might find hiking trails... [Read more...]

"Watch what you eat!" When the subject of weight loss, health and nutrition comes up, that seems to always be the answer (along with exercise, of course). I watch what I eat, but by the end of the day I might have forgotten about that candy bar I had after lunch. Keeping a food log (for the purpose of counting calories) is a highly recommended and healthy practice.... [Read more...]

It seems that almost every time I watch TV I see a commercial for a new and improved piece of exercise equipment.  "Introducing...the Ab Coaster!...Coast your way to great abs!"  Take this quick quiz and see how savvy you are when it comes to workout equipment.  Some of these aren’t easy to identify!   photo by jerryonlife Read More →