By Peter Holmes We are all familiar with this term as it relates to fitness but few know that it can also apply to our brain. Our muscles respond to how much or how little we use them. If you have ever broken a bone in your arm or leg that was put in a cast for 6 to 8 weeks then you have firsthand experience with this phenomenon. When the cast was finally removed your cast arm or … [Read more...]
Nutrition Diva’s Low-Fat Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies
Yield: Makes about 24 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Made without butter or flour, these dense, chewy cookies will satisfy even the most intense chocolate craving. Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 9 ounces), divided 3 large egg whites, room temperature 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
We Are Famous! December 20, 2011.
Yesterday's Providence Journal had a highlight article on That Gym Guy on December 19th, 2011. Check it out (below): Name: Leslie Corvese. Occupation: Hairstylist at Avanti Dezigns in North Providence. Age: 54. Hometown: North Providence. Family: Divorced, no children. Workout: Peter Holmes, known as That Gym Guy at his workout facility at the Regency in Providence, designed … [Read more...]
Quote Corner. December 13, 2011.
"Every failure is a step closer to success." - Anonymous … [Read more...]
Couscous, Cranberry and Feta Salad. (Serves Two)
Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Couscous 1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries 2/3 Cup Boiling Water 1/2 Cucumber, Diced 2 Tablespoons, Crumbled Feta Cheese 2 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, or to taste Salt to taste … [Read more...]
Assess Your Fitness Level. November 29, 2011.
Many people, who do not exercise much, do so on the premise that they are fit and healthy and do not need to exercise. On the other hand, there are those who hate exercise so much that they are ready to avoid it no matter how poor their fitness level. If you feel you are one of those people who are fit enough not to need exercise then it is time that you took a test to assess your fitness … [Read more...]
Lean Steak and Mushroom Salad. (Serves Four)
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Mrs. Dash Original Blend 1 Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 12 Ounces Boneless Sirloin Steak (2 Inches Thick), Well Trimmed 8 Ounces Fresh Mushrooms, Cleaned and Sliced 1/2 Cup Green Onions, Sliced 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Minced 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Food For Thought. November 22, 2011.
Researchers at Yale University decided to see how your thoughts affect your body's response to food. The study, published in the online journal Health Psychology, focused on ghrelin levels in the body. So we're on the same page, ghrelin is also known as the "hunger" hormone. It sends a signal to your brain that makes you want to eat. If your body's ghrelin levels are high, you'll tend to … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Breast with Cucumber and Pepper Relish. (Serves Four)
Ingredients: 1 Cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/8 Cup chopped red onion 1/2 Cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 Teaspoon chili powder 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts … [Read more...]
552 Million People Could Have Diabetes by 2030. November 18, 2011.
I found this article and wanted to share it with you. The most important way to reduce your risk for diabetes is to eat a healthy diet and EXERCISE regularly. The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics. In a report issued on Monday, the advocacy group estimated that 552 million people could have … [Read more...]
Quote Corner. November 16, 2011.
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." -Anonymous … [Read more...]
Fava Bean Salad. (Serves Four)
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) Can Fava Beans, Drained 2 Medium Fresh Tomatoes, Chopped 1 Small Onion, Diced 1 Cucumber, Diced 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley 1 Lemon, Juiced 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin Salt and Black Pepper to Taste … [Read more...]
One of Our Favorites . . .
Kenzie Harrick, Certified Health Coach has launched her K Holistic Nutrition site! Check it out here! http://kholistic.com/ … [Read more...]
Have You Seen Our Photos? November 8, 2011.
Have you checked out our photos from our Pushups For Charity Event? Click here to see more pictures. Thank you to everyone who made the event a tremendous success! Your generous support to the Wounded Warrior Project will make a huge difference in our soldier's lives. Stay Strong and Healthy, Peter Holmes … [Read more...]
Grow Younger With This Special Fat. November 7, 2011.
By Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD It starts sometime after you hit 30: you get out of bed one morning and your back feels like a stiff branch and your knees are more creaky than they’ve ever been. For at least a few seconds, you take slow steps, one by one, until your body loosens up and feels no pain, like it normally felt when you were a younger person. That morning, when you got … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Getting Sick During the Winter. November 2, 2011.
With last weeks snowstorm, I believe it is all too obvious that Winter is on its way. Expect snow, freezing temperatures and high heating costs. What you can avoid, however, is that Winter cough. Here are a few ways to beat your cold during the holiday season. Immune System Booster Charge: Vitamin D in Natural Form (Sunlight). Take that Winter Vacation you have been dreaming about! Egg … [Read more...]
All About Energy Balance. October 31, 2011.
By Ryan Andrews What is energy balance? “Energy balance” is the relationship between “energy in” (food calories taken into the body through food and drink) and “energy out” (calories being used in the body for our daily energy requirements). … [Read more...]
That Gym Guy’s Holiday Fitness Survival Strategies
Thanksgiving is a great day! Family, food and football: what could be better? Christmas and New Year’s Day are right around the corner loaded with fun, festivity and feasting. The six-week long holiday season, Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, promises joyful reunions, presents, family gatherings, holiday parties and renewal of hope and personal resolutions – or at … [Read more...]
Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup. (Serves Twelve)
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Butter 3 Leeks, Cut into 1 Inch Pieces 1 Large Head Cauliflower, Chopped 8 Cups Vegetable Broth 3 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste 1 Cup Heave Cream (optional) … [Read more...]
Perez has gone beyond initial short-term goals!
In Providence, Harry Adler is known as the co-owner of Adler’s Design Center & Hardware at 173 Wickenden Street. The store, which was founded by Harry’s grandfather in 1919 is a mix of traditional hardware, decorative hardware, paint, wallcoverings and window treatments. making it a special, busy enterprise. A typical day for Adler involves opening the store at 7:30 and leaving in the early … [Read more...]
I never would have been able to do it without Adalberto!
"I moved to Providence a year and a half ago with a box of books, a pair of beat up running shoes and ambitions of running the Boston Marathon. After pounding the pavement of Blackstone Boulevard for a few months in solitary training, I met Adalberto. In no time I learned that true training isn’t just about you. It’s about the people around you too. And one of the most important is your trainer. … [Read more...]
Lost 30 pounds!
For Elizabeth Ruiz, getting in shape was a national, public undertaking. The 32-year-old entered the high-pressure, competitive arena of weight loss via the television show “The Biggest Loser,” in which candidates compete against each other for weight loss and fitness gains. What many people don’t realize is that the contestants take a three-month break from filming to pursue weight loss and … [Read more...]
