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Desk Exercise Workout Video

Lori Bonaparte — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:15:23 +0000

I like to highlight encouraging ways to fit exercise into a day. However, if you have a desk job, you might find yourself challenged to fit an exercise routine into your day. Well, your excuses are about to fly out the window. Check out this video to get your heart pumping. If you like what you [...]

Has Your Body Forgotten to Drink Water?

Lori Bonaparte — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:25:11 +0000

Are you interested in discovering how your body can “forget” that you are thirsty and “think” that you are hungry, if you don’t drink enough water? In a prior post, Are You Thirsty for a Better Body?, I wrote about my creative, yet low-calorie way to drink water without it being boring. I had also briefly [...]

500 Calorie Burning Workout Video

Lori Bonaparte — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:02:27 +0000

Here is a great calorie burning workout video. It seems easy enough but keep in mind that you are supposed to do it 4 times! Eeeek! If that seems way over the top to you - then just do the workout twice and cut out 250 calories out of your food for the day. (Is that cheating?)

Help! I’m in Love with my Kettlebell but I Don’t Know Any Kettlebell Exercises

Lori Bonaparte — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:48:07 +0000

I got a Kettlebell as a Christmas gift. (Yes, it was on my wish list.) And I absolutely LOVE it! Are you questioning my fascination with the Kettlebell (or maybe, just my sanity)? Well, I am really big on efficiency. I don’t have a lot of spare time in my life, yet I am committed to spending [...]

Are You a New Year’s Resolution Maker or Hater?

Lori Bonaparte — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:22:18 +0000

I personally like to “map out goals” vs. “make resolutions”. The difference is that by mapping out goals, I will review them quarterly to see if I’m on track. There is also an internal difference and I’m not just focused on one thing (like losing weight or getting in shape). My “goal mapping” includes other [...]

Video Tips for Your New Years Resolution to Lose Weight

Lori Bonaparte — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:03:32 +0000

C’mon, you know you’re thinking about it. Okay, so maybe you’re not thinking about what you can do to keep your resolution but I bet you’re thinking that it’s okay if you eat one more ______ (fill in the blank) because after January 1st you are going to ROCK your resolution to lose weight. Well, I [...]

How To Not KILL Your Family (and Waistline) These Holidays

Lori Bonaparte — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:55:25 +0000

I received an email the other day from my friend Jeff Anderson (aka The Muscle Nerd). I thoroughly enjoyed it because it was composed of the perfect blend of humorous sarcasm and TRUTH. Those two things blended together always touch me in a way that nothing else can. I LOVE IT! Anytime we learn something while [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Weight Loss-Part 2

Lori Bonaparte — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:59 +0000

Here’s a gift idea that is just about on everyone’s gift list, especially those interested in losing weight and eating right. A personal chef for a week. (from Bistro M.D.) Let’s face it eating right and losing weight takes work. It’s work to plan, shop and cook all that nutritiously balanced food. And that’s assuming we already [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Sports & Fitness Buffs (or Wannabes)-Part 1

Lori Bonaparte — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:48:54 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Are you wondering what you could possibly get that special someone on your list with an interest in fitness? One of my favorites is Bodylastics Resistance Bands and here is why: Under $50 Adjusts to any fitness level (from beginner to Terrell Owens-Super Strong Man System) Builds Muscle (Strength Training) It is quiet (your [...]

Upper Body Workout Video With a Stability Ball

Lori Bonaparte — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:48:57 +0000

I just love workout videos that only take a few minutes and use something as common as a stability ball! It seems like lately all the time I have to get in some exercise is a few minutes here and there. I need to start making good use of my few minutes. I think this [...]