I LOVE Valentine’s Day. I’m being totally honest when I say it’s not only the affection I get from my babe that I love about the holiday–it’s largely the symbolism surrounding the heart shape and the power of the color red that I love. Oh, how I dig the candy hearts, heart-shaped doilies, heart-boxed chocolates, and tiny hearts stitched on hand towels and children’s socks! (On a related note, don’t even get me started on how fun those Target dollar…
Sugar (Part 2): More Sugar = Less Burn
In Memphis where I live, a common southern saying (along with “bless her heart” which translates to “I really don’t like her and think she’s slow”) is “she’s sweet as sugar” or “she’s sweet as molasses.” Now these sweet sayings truly are compliments and when you receive them, “bat your lashes” and attempt your best southern drawl. BUT, remember they are referring to your disposition and not what you are consistently shoving in your mouth. If they are saying you…
Sugar (Part 1): The White Devil
Okay, we are feeling good! It’s late January, so we are still stoked about our healthy decisions. We are getting to the gym more often, passing on the dessert, avoiding fried foods and “fill in the blank with another healthy change.” This is all wonderful news and please keep doing what you’re doing! But while we are full speed ahead on our health kick of training and lifestyle change, there is a topic that must be covered: SUGAR. I want…
Food Prep: My Meal Before a Meal!
Have you seen Taco Bell’s campaign (about a year or two old, but still running) called “Fourth Meal?” It shows 20-somethings who are out late and hankering for their midnight nosh–massive bean and beef burritos dripping with shredded cheese. It’s actually a pretty good marketing campaign to promote 1) that Taco Bell is open later than most of the competition and 2) that it is totally OK to tack another full meal onto your 24-hour clock. Since you are health…
H.I.I.T a Fitness High in 2010
It happens to all of us once in a while. We fall into a workout rut (I think the word rut sounds like a small pothole, so I prefer the word “pit”). Gym time becomes complacent and limited to whatever cardio queen equipment or class instructor we feel most comfortable with. The New Year is a perfect time to shake up the routine! So, we do this for a while, we OVERHAUL our routine, spurred on by the media to…
Sweeten Life the Venetian Way with Peach Bellinis
Some of the most emailed pictures of the weekend (per Yahoo News) were those of a flooded, sopping Venice (the worst in 22 years). Despite the unlucky lagoons throughout the city, Italians rang in 2010 drinking champagne, watching fireworks, smiling and all while wearing waders! I think we need to take a lesson from the Italians and lighten up. As shown below, the Italians can find happiness in the most dire of circumstances. St. Mark’s Square The famous Rialto Bridge…
