Hi Everyone! Losing fat can not only be tricky, it can be downright frustrating. One of the reasons for this is a “One Size Fits All” weight loss plan simply doesn’t exist. It’s easy to get caught up in the next popular weight loss diet plan thinking “It worked for them so it should work for me”. Honestly, it might work for you because a lot of these weight loss plans work – as long as you can maintain…
Hi Everyone! Many of you have started new routines that have included an exercise regimen….WooHoo!!! What happens if you start to feel sick? You really don’t want to break your routine but you have to ask yourself, is it safe to exercise when you’re feeling sick? It depends. Most Doctors will tell you, you can exercise if you’re sick from the neck up. If you have a sore throat, stuffy nose, itchy/watery eyes…go ahead and exercise. If you have…
Good Morning McKinley! We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”, right? The benefits actually go beyond avoiding a visit to the Doctor. Some of these benefits you may already be aware of. For instance, the fiber in the apple can keep you feeling fuller longer and the sweetness of the apple can satiate a sugar craving that may have led you to indulge in a piece of cake or hand full of cookies :)….
Hi Everyone! Several of you have asked for exercises you can do at home or while you’re traveling that do not require equipment. Below are 2 body weight exercise videos! The first video shows correct form for 6 body weight exercises: 1. Push-up 2. Plank 3. Plank to Push-up 4. Superman 5. Squats 6. Lunges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVETJmRiR34 The second video is a routine using 4 of the bodyweight exercises. 1. 10 Push-ups 2. 24 Jump lunges 3. 10 Plank to…
Good Morning McKinley! Believe it or not, spring is really here! Let’s welcome spring by getting involved in a race or two. Check out some of the events taking place in April and May. If you are signed up for an event that is not listed, please email me with the event info so I can post it on the McKinley Grapevine. I can help you put a team together!! Upcoming Events: Ann Arbor Marathon: March 30th 2014 –…
Mini Mushroom-&-Sausage Quiches http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mini_mushroom_sausage_quiches.html From EatingWell: April/May 2005 These crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets. Turkey sausage and sauteed mushrooms keep them light and savory. Small and satisfying, they’re also a good finger food for your next cocktail party. 1 dozen mini quiches | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients 8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage, removed from casing and crumbled into small pieces 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup sliced…