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A “Gold Medal” Partnership: Shaklee and the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding
Image via Wikipedia FUELING EXTRAORDINARY FEATS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver. Since 1980, Shaklee... »
Day 13 of Triathlon Training for the Wellness Lady
Image via Wikipedia Today was the 13th day of my triathlon training and it is going well. I’ve worked up to swimming 6 laps. I did 2 without stopping to rest. That’s an improvement! But, I’ve got some things I’m trying to workout. First of all, I’ve got to get some earplugs. This is the... »
The Wellness Lady is going to TRI again…Day 1
Today, the gym where I work announced an indoor triathlon and released the training schedule. The first day said, swim 3 laps. Silly me… I said, “I can do that.!” Then, I started thinking about it… Now for some background. The first and last time I competed in any event was over 20 years ago. ... »
How to Make Healthy French Fries Using Turnips
I just never dreamed I would try this, but since we’ve been adding more fresh, local vegetables to our diets we needed an idea for turnips. Frank Mason of the Bluebird Market suggested we try Turnip Fries. Since my husband (AKA Pizza Doctor) is the main cook in our home, he got... »
30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge Day 5: Low Back Stretches
It’s 8:30 and I’ve begun my Home Office Fitness Challenge. Even though I work a corporate job, I love to write blogs and have an affiliate marketing business too. So this challenge is allowing me to do short workouts while I read and write for my blogs. So far, the challenge is fairly easy... »
30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge Day 4
OK. Let’s be honest here. Sometimes life throws curve balls and the best intentions go unmet. But, I’m back! Took 2 days off from the challenge. Here’s where I am today. I’ve completed the shoulder and neck exercises, I’m sitting on my stability ball writing this, and I have just eaten fresh, organic cantelop... »
30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge Day 3
Image via Wikipedia I’m participating in the 30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge and am now on Day 3. Today’s fitness challenge is about eating healthier so I can have more energy and be more productive in my work day. Scott recommends making healthy snacks convenient. Keeping some almonds and fruit on the desk with... »
30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge Day 2
Image by Harmoney via Flickr Today was a long day at work. We had our 3 year anniversary celebration party and had over 150 guests partying with us. I’m tired and it’s after 9 pm, but having the accountability of an audience and the challenge…here I am. I am sitting on my stability ball doing... »
30 Day Home Office Fitness Challenge Day 1
Yesterday I ran across a fitness challenge that is great for busy people who work desk jobs or work from home. I’m embarrassed to say, I work at a gym, but rarely take the time I need for myself for fitness. My excuse is that I am there all day and when work is... »
Can Exercise Make You Smarter? New Study Says Aerobic Exercise Improves Brain Function
Image via Wikipedia New studies demonstrate that aerobic exercise may improve brain function. “Allow a laboratory mouse to run as much as it likes, and its brainpower improves. Force it to run harder than it otherwise might, and its thinking improves even more. This is the finding of an experiment led by researchers at National Cheng... »
