In this post we want to come back to our Green Challenge and encourage you to participate and get excited about eating more leafy greens. The message about eating more greens goes back a long way. As a kid I remember watching Popeye get strength from eating spinach. As a Cuban kid raised on rice… Continue reading Taking Care of the Aging Brain–The Green Challenge
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Harnessing the New Year Buzz
As we move into a new year, we often experience a sense of new possibilities and opportunities. However, these desires too often get caught on with a wish to change or improve ourselves. This mix up often results in leaving us stranded in the past and in failure because what we have done, as we… Continue reading Harnessing the New Year Buzz
A Fuck Budget
Earlier this summer I watched a short Ted Talk on not giving a fuck. It was a great speech on decluttering the mind by realizing there is a limited amount of mental energy we have to expend on the things we do in our daily life. Sarah Knight, the speaker, described the importance of determining… Continue reading A Fuck Budget
Strong and Beautiful
Everyday I eat healthy lean meats, vegetables, and fats, and I exercise about 4-5 times a week. When I say exercise, I mean lift weights. I have always loved to lift weights. It’s empowering to feel myself gain strength, and I love to challenge my physical and mental capabilities. But just like any girl with muscles,… Continue reading Strong and Beautiful
Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices
Spring is quickly warming up into summer. As the days lengthen, you may be noticing a shift in your energy levels. We surely are. We are seeing more of you in boot-camp, group classes, and yoga each week. We love this! There’s something beautiful and life affirming about people moving their bodies, engaging their hearts-minds, and exploring greater… Continue reading Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices
Your Ass Will Follow
“I don’t take the bus anymore. My arthritic knee makes it hard for me to get in and out,” the woman across from us said in a loud voice to the waitress serving her. I could tell she was a regular. The conversation was casual and familiar. The woman went on listing some of her… Continue reading Your Ass Will Follow
Weekend Retreat
Peace and Joy! Last week you read about our upcoming weekend retreat. We wanted to follow up and encourage you to join us. Here’s what Maribel and I are offering: Ourselves: By the end of the retreat you will know us better and know what we do in order to care for ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally,… Continue reading Weekend Retreat
Exercise and the Brain
Having lost my mom to dementia a couple of years ago, I have been interested in the power of lifestyle changes in prevention. Recently there have been numerous studies pointing to the role of exercise and brain function. Last month a new study clarifies the optimal form of exercise training for cognitive health. Interestingly, it… Continue reading Exercise and the Brain
Do Your Meals Match Your Clothes?
Lunch today consists of leftovers: a turkey burger and a half on a bed of spinach, and green beans with an adventurous dab of Asian hot sauce (not shown in the picture.) The turkey burgers don’t look that great, but they are incredibly delicious. They are made with ground turkey and zucchini squash. I made… Continue reading Do Your Meals Match Your Clothes?