We all have days when we need a drink or need a vacation or a personal assistant, or a helicopter or just a hefty dose of chocolate. But then there are days, every so often when things are going just right. These are the days when you gotta be good. Exercise a little longer or harder or for the first time ever! Skip dessert. Order … Continue reading RULE: Be good when you can
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve really been in to smoothies lately. In fact I start every day with one. It’s an easy, simple way to get in your greens and protein and kick start your healthy day! This is my favorite go to smoothie right now…as always tweak it to what you like, what’s in season, or whats on sale! 1 cup milk of choice … Continue reading RECIPE: Berry and Celery Smoothie
Some people “hate” exercise. Maybe they equate exercise to gasping for air while running on the treadmill, squeezed in to spandex. I get that. Exercise doesn’t have to = pain and suffering (unless you’re my husband, who enjoys suffering, shown doing so in a cyclocross race here). Find activities you enjoy. If you hate running, planning to run 3 times a week to get in … Continue reading RULE: Find Exercise You Enjoy
“Everything causes cancer” Have you heard or said this phrase? Yes Cancer is on the rise, despite millions of dollars of research, every year rates increase. Said differently, more people get cancer EVERY YEAR even though we raise money, run races, invent drugs, and wear pink ribbons. Funny how many of the products we buy with pink ribbons on them actually have cancer causing ingredients … Continue reading RANT: GBOMBS Fight Cancer
Start your day with 2 veggies and 1 fruit serving already in the tummy. I’ve got 2 syllables for you: Yu-mmy. In a blender combine: 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup almond milk (or cow’s milk, or coconut milk, or rice milk) 1 zucchini (optional) 1 cup kale or spinach(trust me on this! deliciously healthy, you won’t even taste it) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp honey … Continue reading RECIPE: Berry Blast Smoothie
I served this salad to dinner guests this past Friday night and turned around and made it again to party of 12 the following night. It’s THAT good (and as always, oh so easy and healthy). It is a variation of the yummy Barre3 online recipe— I highly recommend you check their stuff out! See previous blog entry about getting your tone on. SALAD INGREDIENTS: … Continue reading RECIPE: Unbelievably Good Arugula, Citrus and Avocado Salad
I can make myself get up t0 go to work. I brush my teeth daily (so I don’t get cavities or a jacked up grill) and wash my face twice a day (so I don’t get acne) I can make myself exercise, even when I don’t want to. So why is it so hard to NOT eat something that’s bad for me? I overheard a nurse at … Continue reading RANT: Will Power
Dr. Maddy Day 