It’s important to include protein in every meal, including breakfast. Adding protein to every meal helps with weight loss and overall improved health and wellness. Protein is essential to building muscle and can be derived from animal and plant sources. The...
During the month of December, Denim’s Army will be supporting Feeding Westchester. There are two ways to contribute. You can DONATE monetarily or DONATE non-perishable food items. 1) HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE-please click on the link to see what items are needed. In...
I’m dedicating this month’s blog to my Dad, a Vietnam veteran who recently passed away and who we laid to rest on Veteran’s Day. I thought it only fitting to honor him and all the brave men and women who fought for this country. Let’s remember...
According to a study published in the journal Nutrients, adults who ate healthy, including plenty of fruits and vegetables had better oral health than those who didn’t. “That’s because when you eat, you’re not just feeding yourself,...
THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE! During the month of November, Denim’s Army will be supporting Big Viv’s Foundation’s Annual Turkey Drive on Monday, November 22nd at Lincoln Avenue in New Rochelle. Donations of turkeys, canned goods and non-perishable...
Halloween is approaching (as Denim the Ewok is shown getting ready) In my book, it’s the unofficial start to the holidays. With that said, it’s more important than ever to stay focused on our goals, our nutrition and our workouts. We don’t want to...
I’ve been asked this question by my clients and the answer is yes. You can drink coffee before a workout (unless you’re sensitive to caffeine). In that case, please check in with your doctor. There are several benefits to drinking that cup of Joe before a...
Here is a demonstration of pushups using 3 medicine balls. It’s a great way to challenge the core as it makes the pushup more unstable versus doing it from the floor. I have both feet stacked on one ball and to make it more stable you can use two balls for your...
Ask yourself this question: What are the basic things I need to do each day to take care of myself?” It may be one thing or several. Start by making a list. It may not always be possible to stick to everything on your list but the goal is to attempt at least...
The term “fasted cardio” refers to doing cardio before eating anything. Fasted cardio is effective because it helps the body use fat for fuel when glucose is depleted. This happens when we go to sleep at night. Doing cardio in the morning on an empty...
Recent Comments