Breakfast recipe, perfect on the grill.
Monday, August 2nd, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon!
I made this breakfast during a recent heat wave. The great part is you can enjoy the outdoors and not turn on the oven. more »
John’s favorite exercise move and what “diet” means to him
Thursday, July 8th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon
Here’s John during a coaching session in Bryant Park, NYC. He tell me this is his favorite “5 Minutes to Fitness+” move. Not because it’s the easiest 
, but because he feels most powerful. Now that’s positive thinking. Align how you move your body, with what you want most, and you will be more powerful in mind and body, like John. When John pulls on that band, he’s not just pulling on that band; he’s connecting what he wants most in his mind to his body movement, confirming it, strengthening it. That’s the power of exercise that few people know and use. Now you know.
He was also inspired to write about what the word diet means to him. I think you’ll like how he candidly explores his challenges…
Childhood obesity- and here’s the bad news in case you didn’t know
Tuesday, July 6th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon
I recently blogged about the best reason to get healthy and it was all about doing it for the children in our lives. You can see it here .
A friend just sent the graph above to me. It indicates the 1 out 3 children in the US are obese or overweight. This is an excerpt:
“The report also includes obesity rates among youths ages 10-17, and the results of a new poll on childhood obesity conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research and American Viewpoint. The poll shows that 80 percent of Americans recognize that childhood obesity is a significant and growing challenge for the country, and 50 percent of Americans believe childhood obesity is such an important issue that we need to invest more to prevent it immediately. The survey also found that 84 percent of parents believe their children are at a healthy weight, but research shows nearly one-third of children and teens are obese or overweight. Obesity rates among youths ages 10-17 from the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) also were included in the 2009 F as in Fat report. Data collection for the next NSCH will begin in 2011. Currently, more than 12 million children and adolescents are considered obese.”
http://healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2010/
Thoedor Geisel (Dr Seuss) said, “Let’s help our children. If we don’t who will?”
Great appetizer or salad topper- Grilled Calamari
Wednesday, June 30th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon
Calamari/Squid, 3 oz. (85g) (raw)
Calories: 78
Protein: 13.2g
Carbohydrate: 2.62g
Total Fat: 1.2g
*Excellent source of: Selenium , Riboflavin , Vitamin B12 , & Omega 3 fatty acids
I recently enjoyed an appetizer of grilled calamari above. I often ask for grilled calamari on my Greek salad too. Why do I love it, besides the great taste, protein source, low calories and low fat? Because the health benefits of grilled calamari/squid, and seafood in general are:
(key word is – GRILLED, not FRIED
- Helps the body absorb and utilize iron
- Lowers inflammation
- Helps maintain healthy skin, muscles, hair and nails
- Helps ease migraine headaches
- Builds bones and teeth
- Helps lower risk of heart disease
- Helps stabilize blood sugar levels
- Boost immune system
- Relaxes nerves and muscles
- Helps lower blood pressure levels
Lunch in Florida- Mussels for muscles
Saturday, June 26th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon.
Do you like Mussels? You know, the other muscles. I just had a delicious light lunch of mussels and here’s why I love them, besides they taste great! I think the view below made them taste a little bit better
Mussels are:
- High in Omega-3s and have high levels of daily requirements for zinc, iodine, vitamins B and C and Iron.
- They’re very low in fat (2.2 g fat per 100 g of mussel meat) and carbohydrates
- An average serving is only about 90 calories
Just ask for them in a light tomato, wine broth. Enjoy!
Greetings from Florida- How to save precious calories
Saturday, June 26th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon
I’m in Tampa/St Petersburg Florida to shoot 2 new videos for the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Club (coming summer 2010) and I’m saving precious calories, like money in the bank. Why? Well, first, I’ll be shooting videos on the beach and don’t want to feel/look like a bloated manatee.
Saving calories for foods you really want to indulge in is a smart way to stay fit, in control and on track. Example- a client recently told me she won’t waste calories on a mediocre glass of wine. It’s got to be the good stuff.
So, I’ll be delaying gratification because I don’t know what great food and drinks await me and when I find what I want to splurge on, I won’t feel guilty. The crazy thing is sometimes nothing seems worth the extra calories so I’m ahead of the game and feeling and looking great. Most importantly, my pants will fit great in the morning and tomorrow will bring another day I start in control with the power to decide what I will indulge in. Now that’s living a fit lifestyle and enjoying it.
Stay tuned for more posts from Florida!
See Jane’s Arms, Get Jane’s Arms- coming very soon!
Wednesday, June 23rd, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon
Here’s Jane right before her 4th triathlon. Every time I speak I bring Jane with me. Why? Just look at the picture
BTW, Jane got those arms without weights just using the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Fit Lifestyle Kit. We are so excited to launch the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Club this summer which includes Jane’s diet, training routine & so much more. Stay tuned and sign up for our free healthletter if you haven’t already. It’s on our homepage and totally FREE!
Until then, be like Jane-
- Eats lots of berries, salmon, vegetables, baked sweet potato fries & drink water
- Do the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ workout 5-6 times per week for only 20 min
- Plan something exciting and challenging this summer
- Get ready to look & feel fabulous like Jane, wet suit or not
“Oh No! I overate again!” Find out why it’s ok
Monday, June 21st, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club Coming Soon
This past Sunday I ate enough food to fill a hollow leg. I’m 6′4″ tall. That’s a ton of food. But I’m not a bit worried. Why?
Because I did 20 minutes of my band workout and took a 2 hour bike ride with friends in the morning. And today I worked out twice and am eating incredibly well. No I’m not obsessed about my weight. I just love to wake up in the morning, put my pants on and have them fit. Great way to start the day.
But the true secret to staying fit and getting back on track is eating great. No matter what, if you’re in control of your eating, you will look and feel amazing. Take control of your eating by keeping a food log & finding a mentor right now. Hint- I know one who’s 6′ 4″ tall with a hollow leg: and he’s waiting for you!
Which chinese food item increases diabetes?
Wednesday, June 16th, 20105 Minutes to Fitness+ Club coming soon!
You must know by now that white rice is not a great choice, right? Well, a recent study brought to my attention by Maria, (PKF client), confirms what we already knew; white rice can raise your risk of diabetes. The great news; brown rice does the exact opposite and lowers the risk of diabetes. If you haven’t already, please make the shift to brown rice for yourself and the kids in your life.
Read more about this topic below:
Great song for your workout!
Monday, May 17th, 2010Join the Revolution Now- 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Club
Great music with a strong beat and meaningful lyrics can inspire us to get out of our funk and be great. I recently found this energizing song:
- Artist- OceanLab
- Song- On a Good Day
- Album- Sirens of the Sea
It’s just over 5 minutes long. Perfect for those 5 minute intervals!
