Hi Everyone,

Currently, I have the honor of working with our local medical center to create wellness programming for Breast Cancer survivors. I thought that since everyone I know has been affected by this in some way, that I would share some of the information I have found valuable. Having the chance to do quite a bit of research, I have found that there is a lot of information on rehabilitation of the arm post surgery but not as much on that transition period of post rehab into general fitness/wellness. With that said, the best resource that I have found is a book titled, "The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Guide" published by the Harvard Medical Experts and two accomplished Reebok trainers. I am blown away by how practical the book is and impressed with the fitness advice given.

Please let me know if you are aware of any other resources or if you would like more information.

Happy Jumping!

Tressa

Hey Everyone,

Yea! It is almost tank top season again. Time to take a look at what I believe to be some great exercises to tone up the biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest and upper back. Try integrating this series of 5 exercises that balance out the upper body for a nice, even toned affect.

I'm often asked if frozen or canned vegetables are a suitable alternative to fresh.

The short answer: the best vegetables are the ones you'll eat.

The longer answer: there are many ways to get the benefits vegetables offer. All have their pros & cons.

• TRUE fresh (picked right out of your own garden or at a local farmer's market) will have the highest levels of beneficial enzymes.
• Grocery-store "fresh" produce may have been sitting in shipping containers for weeks before finally getting to your local store. You may lose some (or nearly all) of the enzymes, but the fiber, vitamins & minerals are still there. Plus, you typically get a more presentation-friendly veg, as producers & distributors have standards for what they consider acceptable appearance.
• Frozen veggies are typically processed very quickly after harvest, so they can actually have higher enzyme levels than the ones that have been floating across an ocean for 3 weeks. It's kind of tough to beat their convenience when cooking dinner after a long day at the office.
• Canned vegetables
• Juice
• Vegetable powder

Hi Everyone!

There are about 10 day's until Mother's Day, May 11th. I love to give gifts that I know the recipient will like but always reflect on the kind of person I am. With that said, I love to give gifts that encourage a healthy lifestyle. Here are some ideas that would make for great Mother's Day gifts.