Day 5 of the Vegan Challenge Last night, many of our clients watched Food Inc. and then had a discussion with Alison Ozgur, our registered dietitian and Derrick deLay, one of our trainers. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s quite eye-opening and definitely makes you really think about what you put into your body….
What does Dr. Dean Ornish say about a Vegan Diet?
Day 4 of the Vegan Challenge: Derrick deLay, one of our Vegan Trainers, sent me the following information from Dr. Dean Ornish, one of the world’s leading medical doctors specializing in health, fitness, nutrition and the positive effects on cardiovascular disease. He provides some fabulous tips and two yummy recipes for Vegetarian Chili and Pancakes….
I messed up and it’s only Day 3
Day 3 of the Vegan Challenge Breakfast – Organic granola and almond cereal, organic banana, strawberries and organic rice milk. Yep, the exact same thing as the last 2 days! Creature of habit. Snack – Organic Pear Lunch – Yakisoba noodles and vegetables. This is where I messed up. I was so pleased that I…
Day 2 – Important tips regarding Dairy
Okay, you’re going to learn a little bit about me during this month challenge… I’m super predictable – and when it comes to food some may think super boring! 🙂 It’s interesting to note that I never met my biological dad but I’ve been told by those who knew him that every morning he would…
Here is Today’s Meal Plan
Dear clients, friends and family. My intent for the next 30 days is to share my Meal plan and provide tips that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Feel free to follow along with the Vegan challenge or just take the tips that best appeal to you. Day 1 of the Vegan…
The Vegan Challenge Begins – Here are some tips.
Dear clients, friends and family, Today is the official start day of the Vegan challenge – a chance to flush our system and eat really clean and fresh for a whole month. Here are some guidelines, courtesy of Derrick deLay, one of our trainers and the author of www.VibrantVegan.com, to make vegan/vegetarian month easier for…
Okay, here’s the plan to completely Transform your Body & Change your Whole Life!
Dear Clients, Friends and Family, It has been my honor to provide resources, guidance and support on your quest to be your Personal Best throughout 2009 and I look forward to continuing with you on your journey throughout 2010. I mentioned in my last blog that I was starting to ramp up my nutrition in…
It’s time for a flush of the system…
Dear clients, friends and family. I hope you enjoyed a fabulous holiday and are ready to focus on your health and fitness. You’re not out of the woods yet – you’ve still got New Years to enjoy! But if you’re like me, you’re ready to start a little flush of the system. Probably lots of…
2 Tips for Looking Hot for the Holidays
Dear clients, friends and family. Looking and feeling your best is a potent combination of exercise and healthy eating. It always has to include both! So here is your next exercise and nutrition tip to get you Looking Hot for the Holidays. Nutrition Tip: Part of the problem leading to our epidemic rates of obesity…
Sometimes you need a little ‘bad’ to get the ‘good’…
Dear clients, friends and family, I hope you’ve been enjoying the Holiday season so far. Here’s my two quick and easy tips to keep you on the path of looking and feeling your best. Nutrition Tip: I’m a big believer in doing whatever it takes to get you to eat your fruits and veggies –…