Posted on January 27, 2011
Log on to any of the major fast-food franchises that have interactive Web sites (Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, etc.) and see what happens when you add and subtract mayonnaise. For example, on BK’s website, a grilled chicken sandwich automatically comes slathered with mayo. Just click to leave it off and presto, see the calories reduce. […]
Posted on January 13, 2011
According to Dr. Nancy Norman, Medical Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, a number of recent studies have confirmed that you really do need at least 8 hours a night. Among the many benefits: Adequate sleep makes you feel better, decreases risk for cardiovascular disease, boosts memory and reduces the likelihood of being in […]
Posted on August 31, 2010
Oxygen is more important than water for your health. You can survive days without water but only minutes without oxygen. Most people today have very shallow breathing and are not getting enough air. Breathe deeply from your diaphragm to ensure your cells are well oxygenated.
Posted on August 30, 2010
After 2 weeks of dragging my butt out the door, I have finally found my motivation again. This week was a success! My highest mileage week in the last year and I made sure to focus on balancing my training. Instead of moderate intensity days every time I ran, I balanced faster more intense running […]
Posted on August 26, 2010
Have you ever reached a point where you realized what you were doing wasn’t really what you needed to be doing? Think about your “Life Ladder”. Just imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to ten at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you […]
Posted on August 25, 2010
Just letting you know the last day for Normal Registration is August 27, 2010. If you want to take part in a challenge described as… “Not for the faint of heart, frail of body, or weak of mind, the Rugged Maniac 5K was designed with the assistance of Navy Seals* to push your limits and […]
Posted on August 23, 2010
I have an incredible ability to to shift from high motivation levels to a complete lack of motivation in the blink of an eye. For the last 2 weeks I have been battling with my inner “demons”. Should I sleep or should I run? Should I go home and hang out with my children (who I […]
Posted on August 19, 2010
I noticed that the last few weeks I have let up on my training, heck I’ve been down right slacking off. The other night at my work out I was going through the passes when it came to me. October 2nd will be here sooner than I think. So while running n a circle and in […]
Posted on August 18, 2010
If it’s true and variety really is the spice of life, then my work out life is seriously zesty! I remind people often that I don’t love running, I love the Marine Corps – a reference to my constant training in an attempt to post a strong finish in the Marine Corps Marathon this Halloween. […]
Posted on August 17, 2010
Who are we? Well we are two brilliant & dynamic individuals (okay two forty-something year old moms) at HNE that felt we have something to share. We wanted to do a blog about food/nutrition/lifestyle with sarcasm and raw reality mixed in. Or in simpler terms… thoughts infused with wisdom & wit. Just by chit chatting […]