ENABLING YOUR PASSION FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Day 1 of My New Training Program

This morning I could not get out of bed.  I started with my usual routine:  Drank 32 oz of water, made myself some instant coffee (because I am lazy), whipped up the Tone It Up protein pancake and cut myself a 1/2 a grapefruit. (This pic is from last weekend when I substituted the grapefruit […]

The results of my fit tests!

My trip last week to NYC was to see how physically fit I really am.  I got to meet with Joe Dowdell who is one of the most sought after trainers in the world.  He has an amazing facility in the city and I am so lucky to have been able to be a guest. […]

NYC: Peak Performance and Cupcakes by Melissa

The past week I was down in New York City fulfilling one of my duties as a blogger on CrushingTheCourse.com. CTC is a website run by Gatorade, Women’s Health and Men’s Health to promote the Urbanathlon series.  I took the train down Tuesday night for a day of testing to begin on Wednesday at Peak […]

Vanity Sizing: Helping Boost Your Self Esteem

Vanity sizing, aka size inflation, is somewhat of an unknown truth. You go into a store. Try on the size 8 jeans and they feel… BIG! You can’t believe it! You haven’t been a size 6 since High School! You look at the price tag and squirm a little. $150 for a pair of jeans!??? […]

Controversial Nike Window Displays “Dope” “Get High” T-shirts

There was a but of a scuffle in Boston yesterday regarding a window display on Newbury Street at Nike.  The window shows off two manequins wearing T-shirts with “Dope” and “Get High.”  Mayor Menino wants Nike to take down the display.  Nike stands by their window (as of now). I personally noticed the window before […]

Newport Wedding Weekend

This weekend I was in Newport for a wedding.  I drove down on Saturday, missing the Bruins parade, and headed straight for the beach.  The clouds made for a lousy tan but it was fun to see everyone and relax.  After the beach we headed to Fluke restaurant for the rehearsal dinner.  This place is […]