Go fast. Slow down. Rest. Repeat. This is the basic pace of interval training, a form of exercise that uses the changes your body undergoes during intervals of high intensity movement and then moments of recovery to ramp up your workout results. There are multiple methods and interval training regimens, but let’s start with the … Read More
As temps edge ever warmer and days stretch a bit longer, spring is the perfect season to explore the Montgomery’s new Riverfront Loop Trail. Although, it’s not really all new. The route of the two-mile loop trail is actually just the connection of already existing stretches of urban trail that traverse the Alabama Riverfront and … Read More
Is your menu in need of a makeover? Bland is boring, but well-seasoned dishes ensure your taste-buds are tantalized. Make the most of common spices and herbs to add layers of flavor to your foods without adding calories. Garlic. It’s powerful and pungent, but garlic’s sharp flavor plays a key part in a wide range … Read More
Want to know how I celebrate summer in the South? I eat at least one fat tomato a day. I wish I was one of those garden ninjas who could snap my fingers and have a bumper crop of tomatoes ready to pick from my backyard garden at any given moment during summer. But my green … Read More
They may sound sweet, but there’s really not much to like – much less love – about love handles, those fluffy folds of fat to sitting on top of your hips. But once you’ve got them, they can be tough to get off. Your best bet? A combo of targeted exercises, a healthy diet and … Read More
When many women hear the diagnosis “breast cancer,” a lot of the other concerns and considerations in their lives take the back burner for a time. Pursuing treatment and taking care of themselves becomes a major priority. But if these same women are planning to have children (or more children), it’s possible that the treatments … Read More
Honey is one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts and should stay on your “must-eat” list. First, this liquid gold is certainly sweet, and thanks to its distinct, complex flavor, it boasts an even better sweet than regular ole sugar. It can also vary greatly from one batch of honey to the next, depending on which … Read More
Salmon is loaded with good-for-you, heart-healthy fats. Good fats, like those found in fatty fish (like salmon), avocado, and olive oil, not only satisfy and keep you full but also protect your heart and support overall health. A 3-ounce portion of salmon has more than 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. That’s more than six times the … Read More
The best pizzas are those cooked at ultrahigh temperatures. Did you know that a grill can get much hotter than an oven? And it’s summer in the South, so keep that heat outside! I keep the process simple by using individual-sized whole-grain naan flatbreads, but any prepared pizza crust will work here. And I grill … Read More
The grill is already hot. Why not throw the salad on there, too? “Meaty” hearts of romaine hold up well on the grill and make a gorgeous and delicious accompaniment to any grill menu. The Caesar-inspired dressing with a fun tahini twist that brings a nutty, creamy, nutrient-rich boost to a historically calorie-loaded dressing is … Read More