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Thursday, November 05, 2009

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Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Bad news for those who like blueberries in their yogurt & cottage cheese!!

Milk Destroys Antioxidant Benefits in Blueberries
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 by: Barbara L. Minton, citizen journalist

(NaturalNews) Not much is better than a bowl of fresh blueberries. Bursting with flavor and sweetness, low in calories, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants, these tiny fruits are anti-aging superstars. There is however one word of caution. Blueberries lose their power when eaten with milk. Read more...

Monday, November 02, 2009

My Interview!!

with Lia Halsall at the 2009 All Female Classic for www.lindyolsen.com.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Why Compete?

I have been asked this question before, and the answer to it is summed up by Dr Jerry Lynch better than I ever could. This is true for any athlete involved in any sport I think...

"Extraordinary performances and successes in sport, as in all of life, are created by our passionate moment-by-moment involvement. Our victories are natural by-products of this approach. Extraordinary performances come out of a process of continuous, regular physical and mental practice. The mindset of an extraordinary athlete is relaxed but focused and open to ever higher achievements. Real success or victory is measured by the quality of that very process of attention and mindful involvement, practice and commitment."

Thursday, October 29, 2009

So True...

Self acceptance comes first
by Mary Thompson

Positive change is much more likely to come from a place of self-love than from self-hatred. It did in my case and many others. Often the first step in creating a healthy lifestyle is discovering that you are worth it. Learning the simple fact that you are worth it is important because people will put in the work to take care of themselves when they feel they are worthy of it.

“We nurture and care for the things we love and feel connected to. We neglect
and destroy the things we do not.” –Unknown

In her guest post at A Weight Lifted, Karen made some great points about this subject:

  • You can’t hate yourself to health
  • You can’t hate yourself AND lose weight permanently
  • When you are full of self-loathing, your don’t treat yourself very well
  • You must start from a place of self-love and self-acceptance

Read entire article...