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A women’s fitness boot camp routine that’ll blow you away

If you’ve joined a fitness boot camp lately and have been disappointed by the amount of yawning you end up doing, let me give you a fitness boot camp routine that will keep you sizzling and begging for more!
The key to a good exercise program is variety, keeping your mind engaged and have an ever [...]

Say goodbye, jiggly butt

Special treat for you today.   I bring you the best butt exercises, based on important scientific research.  Implement these butt exercises into your day and your butt will sparkle.  Okay, maybe not sparkle, but your butt should look tighter and more spanktastic:
1.    Quadruped Hip Extensions-  Difficult name, simple exercise.   You may remember doing this in an aerobics class back in the ’80’s.   On your hands and [...]

Why I avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

You may wonder, “what exactly is high fructose corn syrup?” and why am I bothering to write about it.   Well, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)  is in a pleathora of processed foods in the United States.  You will find it in crackers, breads,  beverages,  yogurt,  cookies,  dressings, soups, and my personal favorite condiment: ketchup.   In fact, most sugary [...]

Daily workout schedules for women – How much is too much?

I get this question all the time, “How often should I workout?”. This is not an easy question to answer!  Everyone has different body types and endurance levels, so optimal daily workout schedules vary.   All I can give is my personal opinion.  I’ve tried 6 workout days on and 1 off, but my favorite workout schedule [...]

Benefits of oatmeal – Carbs that are good for you

Quite honestly, there is something extremely comforting about a steaming bowl of oatmeal.   I used to think that gloppidy-goop was pretty disgusting.   Hadn’t had it since I was a little girl.  On one of my extreme health-kicks a couple years ago, I read that oatmeal was one of the healthiest foods to eat.   In fact, every [...]