Resource list of Fitness

       Looking for a resource list for great local places to get fit? Try Turning Points Pilates Studio in Walnut Creek, Downtown Yoga in Pleasanton, Yoga Company in San Ramon & Castro Valley (Yoga, Barre classes), Action in Motion in Danville Pilates & Physical Therapy, Body Balance Massage & Fitness (weight training & Spin classes) in Pleasanton, The Barre Method in Walnut Creek, CA (http://walnutcreek.barmethod.com/). These are a few places to get fit without having to join a large gym. Try something new and jazz up your fitness routine.

Meeting Adventure and Challenge at any age

  Have you ever reached a place in your life when you thought you couldn't meet a challenge? The woman in the video link below shows that you can still pursue adventure and meet new challenges head on no matter what age you are.


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Switching to Whole/Fresh Foods

After dinner with my parents last night, I am reminded of the value of eating whole, fresh foods. Whole foods means that you are eating the foods as they are and not processed. There are many healing properties in food (my dad who lives with Multiple Sclerosis & Rheumatoid Arthritis is proof of that). Spices like cinnamon and turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties, strawberries have high amounts of vitamin C, eggs are a great source of protein (and yes, the nutrients are in the yolks, so eat them). Make the switch to eating whole foods and less processed foods. Need a resource to get started? Check out the Paleo diet, Primal Blueprint diet, and the 100 days of real food blog (this last one is great for whole fresh foods on a budget).

Easy Week Night Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup

  Need an easy week night recipe? Use 1 container of Trader Joe's Roasted Pepper and Tomato soup, 1 container of Trader Joe's eggplant and pepper spread, and your choice of protein (chicken, beans, fish, etc) and veggies. Saute the protein and veggies in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil (I used cubed chickend, 5 roasted garlic cloves, 3 chopped heirloom tomates and 1/2 bell pepper) until cooked through. Add the soup, eggplant spread, fresh oregano, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Stir until soup is warm. It will make 5 hearty servings. If you're a weight watcher member, it's 4 points per serving.