Foods to avoid Juices – many contain sugars that were added within the concentration process, so labels that say concentrated juice, from concentrate & no sugar added, still have added sugars, they just didn’t add any more after the concentration process Processed foods – nearly anything in a box is processed or items with more […]
Continue reading …If you have kids, then you know the difference between an adventure and a vacation. Simply put, if you are an invested parent and your kids like you, there is no such thing as a family vacation per se, it is always an adventure and that’s a good thing. Often times parents forget that 18 […]
Continue reading …Are any of these food types in your diet? If so, they may be what’s keeping you from losing those extra pounds. Avoiding these food groups below or cutting them back from your diet will significantly increase your metabolic rate. 1. BREAD OF ALL TYPES Bagels, hamburger buns, white bread, french bread, are all made […]
Continue reading …Torrey Pines Beach and State Reserve is home to some of the most beautiful and scenic hiking trails in all of Southern California. Perched right along the beautiful Torrey Pines Beach, hikers can choose a variety of different routes, depending on desired length and degree of difficulty. One of the least rigorous routes, but a […]
Continue reading …In honor of the Pacific Sports Resort San Diego, located in Carmel Valley, 10- year anniversary this year, they are offering up some amazing prizes and giveaways to both existing and prospective members. For those with existing accounts, members have the opportunity to win a gift package valued at $500. This amount can be used […]
Continue reading …Healthy body image and it’s best friend, high self esteem, are hardest to find in teenage girls, but let’s not forget that teenage boys and kids of all ages can potentially suffer from an unhealthy or distorted body image (not to mention adults). Your child’s self-image isn’t plain to see, so monitoring it can be […]
Continue reading …Weight Loss Tip #1: Are You Packing Your Lunches? Do you have a lunch bag? Are you planning ahead or are you just going with the flow each day, eating what’s available when the time comes? PLANNING AHEAD BY PREPARING & BRINGING YOUR OWN MEALS AND SNACKS FOR YOUR WORKDAY IS PROBABLY THE NUMBER ONE […]
Continue reading …This is a recipe I created (through many trial and errors) in a serious need to satisfy my sweet tooth and carb cravings and still stay fit! I absolutely love this recipe and my personal chef clients would always ask for more of these little cuties!! Try them if you are looking to drop a […]
Continue reading …Last Saturday morning at MELS BOOT CAMP, we played awesome music, danced in the sun & worked on our tan (..umm..& David touched up his farmer’s tan…=0 ). We enjoyed fresh cut watermelon and topped it off with a super intense full body fat burning workout! I MUST SAY..WHAT AN AWESOME WAY TO KICK OFF […]
Continue reading …How come every time a guy turns fifty and buys himself a sports car, it is assumed he must be going through a “midlife Crisis”? Why can’t he finally decide that half his life is over and it’s time to take better care of himself and get his act together. The concept of mortality does […]
Continue reading …First there is graduation day and then, in just a few months, many San Diego young adults will be leaving the comfort of their homes, family, and friends to embark upon a new stage in their lives – “the life of college”. On the surface, many state excitement,relief, and motivation, but just beneath the surface […]
Continue reading …Maurice Sendak, the children’s book author most famous for authoring ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ passed away recently at the age of 84. While my main roles in life are as wife and mother, pediatrician, and community health educator, I am also an author. If you have ever been to my office you can see […]
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