When you make an investment what sort of return are you expecting? You may have invested in your education, career, portfolio, house, children, there are so many considerations. What is the long term vision that comes with these different investments? Do you expect modest, incremental changes to a successful future? Or are you more the get in/get out quick and …
Injuries
What do you do when you get injured? I have recently asked you about running, body composition, your reasons for healthy living, and now injuries. I have had a few, and currently recovering from two injuries and the flu, another temporary setback. When you are injured how do you react? What do you do? For example, some people are so …
5 Benefits of an Apple a Day
It’s apple season and apples are one of the best choices for snacks. Apples are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber. They are a convenient snack with so many benefits. Apples have been shown to help in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals …
No time to waste
Last Wednesday a local man fell while climbing Middle Sister. He didn’t survive. Richard Boruta was the kind of person everyone respected. He was a coach, mentor, husband, father, a kind and generous man. I can’t describe him better than what was written about him in the local newspaper and I invite you to read about his life in the link …
Peaches
Peach season has just begun and since I bought a case of fresh BC peaches yesterday. This week is all about peaches. Peaches are a native fruit of northwest China and related to other stone fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums. There are two varieties, freestone and clingstone, which indicate if how the fruit sticks, or doesn’t, to the pit. 5 …
Back to fitness.
It is funny how old routines stick with us. In my experience, August is vacation time. This is whether you are actually going on a vacation or not. No one can maintain a consistent level of effort all year and with at least 12 years of making summer vacation a habit, we tend to stick to that pattern. In fact, …
Blueberries
Fresh blueberries are everywhere and they are delicious! I have consumed my share and then some. I have frozen about 15 pounds (minus what I ate during the process). I have made a variety of blueberry smoothies and muffins. As well as the great taste, blueberries are good for you! 7 benefits of these delicious berries! Reduce blood pressure. They have …
Fat loss or weight loss?
What do you think about fat loss or weight loss? Do you worry about how much you weigh or your body composition? Your weight is not the whole story. Having too much body fat is unhealthy, but you can have too much body fat and not weigh very much. We know that being overweight is a health risk, but most …
Do you run?
Do you run? I have been thinking about running a lot lately. I do run and have run for many years, but before I started running I thought it was a ridiculous waste of energy. My previous running experience was a form of high school torture that I was unwilling to repeat as an adult until I was in University …
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