Tag Archives: health
Still Here. Still Training.
Dear Reader, I started this blog many years ago, long before social media hype, filters, and AI. Fitness wasn’t this popular, and information was scarce. Back then, karate training was my life, and I loved to lift. I had the … Continue reading
Hiking Mt. Waterman in Angeles National Forest, California
The weather was really beautiful this weekend! Due to my busy schedule, I try to spend as much time as I possibly can outside on the weekends. This Saturday we decided to revisit an old hiking trail in Angeles National … Continue reading
How to improve your posture ★ Simple ways to look better, taller and confident
Many years ago, when I lived on the East Coast I got a chance to work with one of the teachers who was a former dancer. He created his classes based on several elements including yoga, Pilates, dance, ballet, meditation, … Continue reading
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin ‘Power’ Cookies ★ Quick & Easy Recipe
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 1 egg 1 cup of oatmeal 1 scoop of protein powder 1-2 spoons of olive oil 1-2 spoons of honey (optional) 1/3 cup of raisins and nuts (optional) Combine all ingredients and bake for about 20 … Continue reading
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds ★ Fat Burning Snack – ready in 25 min.
How to Choose the Right Yogurt ?
Have you ever wondered, “Why yogurt is good for you? or What’s the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? ” While all yogurt provides numerous health benefits (including probiotics), the nutritional values for Greek yogurt and regular yogurt do differ.
Simple facts about Fats
There are 2 kinds of fats we should be aware of: “good” fats and “bad” fats. The good fats are also known are as Monounsaturated fats and Polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fats can be found in almonds, avocados, walnuts, canola and olive oil. Monousaturaded … Continue reading
The Best Fat-Burning Foods
I found a good article, which lists the best fat burning foods. Hope you can find it useful 🙂 Almonds and nuts (with skins intact) build muscle, reduce cravings Eggs build muscle, burn fat Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, … Continue reading
Side Effects of too much Protein in the Diet ♦ Overdosing on Protein
Don’t believe in everything you read in papers! I read every month- in many fitness and health magazines, and I’m sure many of you had seen it as well, – how great is protein and how wonderfully it will help … Continue reading
Importance of Nutrition and some of my tips & habits
As I mentioned before, nutrition is as important as exercising. I’m going to share with you some of my knowledge, my habits, tips and tricks that could help you stay on track 🙂 per 1 LB of bodyweight per KG … Continue reading