Salata has QUICKLY become one of my favorite restaurants around the city. Though I’m not a big salad or sandwich person, something about a salad WRAP excites me. Salata allows you to choose your toppings to create your own signature […]
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Exercise vs. Training
Do you go to the gym just to exercise or are you training your body? I was just reading a blog by T-Nation and loved their comparison of exercise vs. training. Read below: “Exercise is physical activity for its own sake, […]
My Goal, My Terms…. Or Not
There’s something about setting a goal that makes us think we’re in control. We plan for the perfect situation and expect the situation to remain perfect until we reach the goal. Ever had a weight loss goal and told yourself, […]
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
With more and more emphasis being placed on healthy eating, you probably hear about dietitians and nutritionists more frequently. Though some people (incorrectly) use the term interchangeably, there are a few big differences between these two job titles. I am […]
Product Review: Blue Diamond Natural Oven Roasted Dark Chocolate Almonds
Blue Diamond Natural Oven Roasted Dark Chocolate Almonds If you like chocolate-covered almonds, I have a treat for you! I found these almonds on the shelf while shopping at HEB. Being a chocolate lover, of course I gravitated towards […]
You ARE What You Train For
“You ARE what you train for.” As I train for an upcoming 10K, this thought continually bounces around in my head. I have keep reminding myself that, even though I’m a natural sprinter, I can and will do anything that […]
Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned… Which One is the Best?
Written By: Joy Diggs, MS, CPT, RD, LD Certified Personal Trainer Registered and Licensed Dietitian When grocery shopping, it is always important to stock up on fruits and veggies, but which is the best choice, fresh, frozen, or canned? The […]
Juicing vs. Blending
With the new juicing craze, it seems like everybody (and their mama) has gone out to buy a juicer. My own mother asked me to buy her a juicer for Christmas! But after my mother’s first juicing experience, she was […]
Boosting Metabolism
“Metabolism” is just a big, fancy word the means, “the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy (1).” Every time we eat and drink, our body has to break the food down into a form […]
What is a Calorie?
Did you know that a calorie is just a measurement of energy? The energy our bodies need daily is provided by the food and drinks we consume, which contain calories. Some foods provide more energy, or calories, than others. If […]
Quick Tips for Weekend Eating
You have worked hard during the week, so the normal mentality is to “treat” yourself over the weekend to whatever you desire. You deserve it right? Studies show that Americans eat more calories on weekend days (Friday-Sunday) than weekdays. Additional […]
The Three Week Cycle
What does it take to lose weight? Long story short- consistency.You have to consistently eat the right foods and burn enough calories to decrease your body weight. What I have noticed is that the third week tends to be the “make […]