Dairy: 6 reasons you should avoid it at all costs. Part 1.

Like most of you, I grew up being told to drink milk for strong bones and teeth. As a child, we couldn't leave the table until we finished our milk. So why now is it just starting to come out that milk isn't the superfood we have been led to believe? Dr. Mark Hyman shares with us some foooood for thought on this subject.

Wall Squats All Day!

Stability Ball / Balance training equals fun!

Week 14 Stability ball balance training!

Training core is crucial to becoming fit and healthy. Not only does core specific training help in shaping a great looking midsection it provides so many more benefits. Why does my back ache? In a nutshell.. when one muscle group is weaker, the opposing muscle group will take over and compensate for it. Many people suffer from back pain that can be helped by developing a strong core. Why is core training 'functional'? When we train core, I like to work in functional training moves. Finding out what my client's life is like outside of the gym gives me insight on how to develop exercises that will help them be better at their day to day activities. One of my clients is very particular about keeping her house neat. She told me that she loves to entertain so keeping her house tidy is part of her preperation. However, she said, she can't bend to vaccume and lifting the vaccume up and down stairs is not an option. This made her sad. We are working very specifically on exercises to strenghthen her body so those activies will come easier for her. Why are you on that ball? You technically can't be 'balanced' until you are 'unbalanced'. Once you start training for balance your 'brain and body start to connect and your body mind will know what you are asking it to do. Life happens on one leg at a time. Most people have mishaps and injuries when stepping off curbs, tripping, basically on one leg= off balance. We train in balance moves such as these to help our 'software' (brain) connect to the 'hardware' (body). Keeping the core strong and balance training gives us our bodies the ability to reduce risks of injuries from slipping, tripping or simply being caught off guard.

We lined up two Stability Balls and held plank. I asked the other team mates to tap the ball to add extra instability to the exercise. This is hard, but lots of fun!

And just for fun.. Our sculpt class working on Plank on the Stability Balls. These two ladies are sooo funny. I asked them to tap the ball for extra 'instability' and it went a little crazy. r>

Yummy Low carb califlower rice

Low Carb Califlower Rice

Click here to see the how to video on About .com

This video was sent to me by one of my team members. I love it! What a great idea. Low Carb Cauliflower Rice I m going to show you how to make a substitute for rice using cauliflower. Choose a Cauliflower When picking out a cauliflower, look firm, tight white florets and bright green leaves. The base of the stem should look moist and even colored.  Store unwashed cauliflower in the refrigerator in an open or perforated plastic bag for 5 to 7 days. When cooking or serving cauliflower, peel off any of the outer leaves. Cut the Low Carb Cauliflower Next, cut the stalk from around the head of the cauliflower. If you were to boil or steam the cauliflower, cut the florets into similar sized pieces for even cooking.  Cauliflower is great for low carb recipes because it's low in fat and carbs and high in fiber. For this recipe, I will we be grating the cauliflower to use as a substitute for rice. So, cut the florets into large chunks that will fit in the mouth of your food processor.  Process fresh cauliflower until it is the size of rice, either using the plain steel blade or the shredder blade. If you don t have a food processor you could also use a hand-held grater or cut it very finely by hand. Cook the Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe covered dish. Cook in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. You don t need to add any water, just cook it as is. When it's done, you ll have a slightly firm, but tender rice alternative. Add some butter, salt and pepper and serve.  To learn more, visit food.about.com.