Don’t Fall Fall: Balance and stretch
It stretches, it strengthens, it balances. And gets you off your butt. It's the Quadriceps Balance & Stretch. Multi-tasking on one foot. Cost-Benefit Analysis: a lot of benefits for three minutes of your time.
Slower Sunday: Sittin’ on the dock
Me and the pelican, we were both watchin' the tide roll away. Wastin' time. I remember it. Clearly. Must have been a Sunday. Press Play. You have a minute to waste. C'mon, it's Sunday. Whistle along with us.
The Walk That Ate Indoors: A Seasonal Tip
When the chilling Fall rains and the freezing Winter temperatures arrive, it's time for indoor hiking. Stay on your feet for three or four hours and you'll burn somewhere between 600 and 1,000 calories. I just did this at my local museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I'll show you the Way.
Winter Squash Becomes Lasagna
Not spaghetti squash. Lasagna squash. Winter squash is everywhere. Totally ripe, totally fresh. Really cheap. Quick and easy to turn into a meal in a single pan. Aromatic and delicious. Melting, soft and satisfying. Low in calories. Even lower in glycemic load.
VOTE! Then, try talking to yourself
Your exercise dreams may come true. If you can believe this study: "Talking Yourself out of Exhaustion: The Effects of Self-Talk on Endurance Performance". Really. It appears that feeling of exhaustion is in your head, not your muscles. This is worth reading. AFTER you vote. Because you won't be able to talk yourself out of four more years of Republican catastrophes.
Don’t Fall Fall: Flex Those Hips
You could slip, trip or otherwise sprain an ankle or end up on your butt later today. And off both feet for six to eight weeks. So take a minute to consider two minutes a day of Balance Training. One leg at a time. Just Press Play.
80 Ways: Real, Safe Diet Soda
Doesn't come in a can or bottle. Because the artificial sweeteners in there won't help you lose weight. They may lead to weight gain and diabetes, stroke or dementia. If you're a diet soda user, I'll give you a bunch of good news solutions after I explain the latest bad news.
Tricky Treat Walk To A Calorie Deficit
Capri is a very vertical island. One that separates the Walkers from the passengers. The trick is: walk everywhere. Because you'll burn way more calories than you consume. And this is Italy. There are a lot of consumption opportunities. Treats everywhere.
Apple-A-Day: Sweet & Spicy Apple Slaw
A light, bright, pungent and crunchy salad to balance heavier, richer Fall dishes. An unusually delicious side dish that delivers huge flavor with very few calories and a very, very low glycemic load for 40 cents per serving.
Pumpkin Dressed for Halloween & Diwali
Surprise your pumpkin: carve it and curry it. It's delicious. Your home will smell like an exotic spice market for hours. Complete your Jack-O-Lantern project with a vegetarian feast for next week's Diwali Festival.