ENABLING YOUR PASSION FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Party or 5k Road Race?

Last night, I ran in the Harborthon 5K in Boston, Massachusetts.  It was, hands down, the best 5K I have ever participated in.  No joke.  I think I may have had the most fun last night, than I have all summer long.  At a steep $50 entry fee, the 3rd annual race to benefit Camp […]

Top 5 Pre-Workout Early Morning Snacks

This morning I tried to give the Tone It Up Booty Call a boost.  The “Booty Call” says to wake up and go for a 30 minute walk or jog right away with out eating anything, you may have a glass or two of water.  I used to do it this winter with just walking […]

How To Get Rid Of Arm Pit Fat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER2eDeqCKMs

Many YouTube viewers have asked me, “How do I get rid of arm pit fat?”  I finally decided to create a video to answer this popular query. The problem with arm pit fat is that you cannot get rid of it with exercise.  There are many factors that go into removing excess fat from one […]

Fit. Confident. Happy. Motivational Mantras

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-AZ4-8qFJg

I found this quote on Marie Purvis’ facebook page.  She is one of the Nike Trainers that you might know if you had the old Nike Women Training app on your iPhone.  Naturally, I friended her on Facebook because I think her exercises are great.  She posted this quote and I had to share it […]

Rihanna & TechMunch In Boston

To escape the heat, I left Boston last Thursday.  It was going to be 103 in the city, and my lovely apartment does not have AC.  My mother who live in Cape Cod however, does! I went to a family friend’s gym for my strength training routine on Friday morning.  I can always wake up […]

How To Choose A Protein Powder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XnZ1igdrOY

Many people ask me what protein powder I use.  I do not recommend a specific brand but I do have a few guidelines that I follow when I pick one out at the store.  Watch the video below to see what I do. Here are my favorite recipes featuring protein powder: Green Monster Smoothie TIU […]