Summer started in Arizona. It’s too hot to hike, walk or run. The gyms are closed because of COVID-19 so what does one do? Gain weight? No, we hit the pool! Water aerobics is an excellent alternative to going to the gym. It’s not just for old folks either! People of Any Age with Underlying […]
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How to Choose the Right Fitness Class
By Giselle Aguiar, From the Patient’s Point of View with Lorrie Karn, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Educator One of major lifestyle changes I made since returning from putting my bedridden mom in a nursing home was join a gym. I’ve tried some of the major chains and personally, I just didn’t like them. I […]
10 Weight Loss Tricks to Help You Detox and Lose Weight Fast
40 pounds lost in 4 months! I NEVER want to see the 150s again! (Related: The Start of my Weight Loss Journey) Weight loss is not easy. Think about it. It took some years of bad food, exercise and lifestyle choices to get you as unhealthy as you are today. It’s going to take some […]
For Weight Loss Success Learn How to Cook
My mom was a great cook. Unfortunately, I didn’t learn from her. All I remember is, being Puerto Rican, everything was always well seasoned. On my own in my 20s and 30s, I ate out a lot. I worked in hotels so I got free meals. When I started gaining weight in my 40s, I jumped […]
Have You Found Pieces Behind the Healthy Aging Puzzle?
Healthy Aging – Is there such a thing? According to the National Council of Aging, 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day! Their key findings in a 2015 survey of the seniors’ top concerns were: 40% – physical health 35% – memory loss 32% – mental health “Older Americans are generally satisfied with their relationships, but less […]