Winsor Pilates

Winsor Pilates

Diet Reviews / Other

Pilates is an exercise routine based on stretching and breathing that centers on the strengthening of the abdominal core. What sets Winsor Pilates apart from different workouts is that it incorporates Winsor’s technique of dynamic sequencing, a combination of moves done in a specific order and rhythm to achieve maximum…

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Weigh Down

Weigh Down

Diet Reviews / Other

Shamblin preaches Godly principles to help her clients get slim and trim.According to her beliefs, God does not care about what we consume — what hedoes care about is overindulgence, a behavior Shamblin works to stop. There is no calorie counting. There is no reading nutritional labels. Thereare no food…

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Buddy Up For Dieting Success

Buddy Up For Dieting Success

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of…

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Drop the Muffins, Man!

Drop the Muffins, Man!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Beware of the muffin – and other sweet breakfast breads. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. However, that isn’t the case for the most part. Some muffins come with a heavy price in terms of calories and fat. A Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese muffin…

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Your Diet at Work

Your Diet at Work

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

The workplace is a minefield of potential diet disasters. Vending machines in the lunch room, a candy dish on every other desk and donuts served at every business meeting can break the resolve of even the most determined health conscious person. It can be tough trying to resist temptation at…

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Survive Celebrations without Overdoing It

Survive Celebrations without Overdoing It

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

From parties to potlucks, it seems like almost every event attend is planned on a platform of eating… or overeating for most of us. Instead of following our regular eating routine, we save room by skipping meals. Unfortunately, by party time we throw caution to the wind and start scarfing…

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Beyond Peanuts and Cracker Jacks

Beyond Peanuts and Cracker Jacks

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Summer is a great time to take in or even play a game of baseball. But the snack-bar offerings at ball parks have diversified their offerings from the usual sodden hot dogs, nachos and peanuts, not to mention sodas and warm beer. Lucky San Franciscans dine on jerk chicken, crab…

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Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you experience heartburn or burning chest pain, then you may be experiencing symptoms of acid reflux. If it happens more than twice a week, then you may have acid reflux disease, or GERD. Symptoms include that burning feeling, regurgitation, bloating, hiccups, nausea, unexplained weight loss and burping. See the…

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How Exercise Benefits Your Bones

How Exercise Benefits Your Bones

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also…

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