February 2010

Michi’s Ladder Foods Exposed: Chard

February 25, 2010

Chard. What? When I hear the word, I think of “charred.” Like, the way I DON’T want my meat cooked. I had no idea what chard is until I read this next installment of Michi’s Ladder foods by Beachbody’s Denis Faye. Another interesting food I’ve never eaten or heard of. Climbing Michi’s Ladder: Chard By [...]

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7 Easy, “Good for You” Lunch Recipes

February 19, 2010

Lunchtime is another critical moment in the world of those trying to lose weight or stay in shape. I say critical because usually lunch takes place at the workplace. If you don’t think ahead, and bring your lunch, you could be in real trouble. Fast food restaurants at every turn, co-workers ordering in pizza or [...]

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Michi’s Ladder Foods Exposed: Bok Choy

February 16, 2010

Here is another installment in Denis Faye’s series on Michi’s Ladder foods, bok choy. Bok choy seems almost like a perfect food: very few calories, but tons of nutrients! Climbing Michi’s Ladder: Bok Choy By Denis Faye You may know it as Chinese cabbage or pak choi or you may not know it at all. [...]

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P90X Reviews: I Feel & Look Younger Than Before

February 14, 2010

I was following up with some customers, and was especially curious about Terry as I knew from previous correspondence that he was getting closer and closer to completing the P90X workout. I was completely surprised when he emailed me back with some before and after pictures, and I could be crazy, but I thought he [...]

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7 Easy, “Good for You” Breakfast Recipes

February 11, 2010

Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s important to make breakfast a healthy “good for you” meal. It has to be simple and easy, and of course taste good. Since we’re working longer and trying to fit in 30-60 minutes of exercise, sometimes breakfast gets pushed back to a quick snack [...]

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Michi’s Ladder Foods Exposed: Barley

February 7, 2010

Ok, here it is…the next Michi’s Ladder food: barley. I honestly think that the only association I’ve ever made with barley would be another food-type product: beer. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it is actually healthy! Barley is a highly nutritious cereal grain. I try not to think [...]

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Michi’s Ladder Foods Exposed: Arugula

February 3, 2010

Arugula? I have to be honest with you when I say I really had no earthly idea what arugula was. I must admit that I was quite shocked when I realized that it was a green, leafy vegetable. I pictured some sort of oddly shaped, pale colored, root type vegetable. If you’re reading this wondering [...]

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