Jumpstart Your Calorie Burning Machine

Jumpstart Your Calorie-Burning Machine With Yoga

Jumpstart Your Calorie-Burning Machine With Yoga I've used yoga as a part of my practice for more than 30 years. Early on, I learned that yoga is a practice of discovery. What got me excited was not only did it challenge my flexibility, but it also strengthened and toned my muscles while leaving me energized...Read More...Read More...Read More

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This Cool New App Might Just Change Your Life!

This Cool New App Might Just Change Your Life! We’d all like to find a little peace and quiet – a sense of respite from the frenzy of modern life. But how many of us really know how to find it? Dr. Sue Smalley, the director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, is a friend...Read More...Read More...Read More

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All Calories Are Not Created Equal

All Calories Are Not Created Equal We've often been told, at the end of the day, losing weight is just a matter of calories in, and calories out. Doesn’t matter how much you eat, as long as you burn off more than you take in. But it’s not so simple. 100 calories of broccoli is...Read More...Read More...Read More

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Weight Loss for Women Made Simple!

Weight Loss for Women Made Simple! When it comes to weight loss for women, sometimes it seems like the more we learn about food, the more complicated the issue becomes. On one hand, eating for weight loss is a deeply complex matter, because it goes so much deeper than carbs and fat. There are hydrogenated...Read More...Read More...Read More

Kathy Lift to Lose Weight

Workout Videos For Women: A Few Of My All-Time Fatburning Faves!

Workout Videos For Women: A Few Of My All-Time Fatburning Faves! I was recently asked in an interview to name some of my favorite “Oldie but goodie” workout videos from my own line, as well as others. Seems like a simple enough question, but as I took a fun jaunt down memory lane recalling some...Read More...Read More...Read More

Kathy Menopause

Are you prepared for menopause?

Are you prepared for menopause? As I travel and meet with other women who are interested in fitness, I often notice certain themes and topics that recur in my interactions.  Lately, one of my favorite topics has come up several times: Menopause.  Any woman who is in her early forties or older knows what I’m...Read More...Read More...Read More

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Six Reasons You May Dread Working Out, And What To Do About It

Six Reasons You May Dread Working Out, And What To Do About It Perhaps you’ve heard someone say something like, "I love exercise! It’s my passion, the highlight of my day, and I look forward to it!" Perhaps you’ve found that person to be incredibly annoying. Perhaps you’ve even found yourself thinking, "Am I missing something...Read More...Read More...Read More

Kathy Smith's Kettlebells

Unlock Your Body’s Full Potential With Kettlebells

Unlock Your Body's Full Potential With Kettlebells Last year all the talk was about the world ending. But we have now made it a week into the New Year, and can all agree: We’re still here. And with a little luck, we’ll be here for quite some time. So isn’t it about time we made...Read More...Read More...Read More

Healthy Shopping

Sixteen Ways to Win at the Grocery Store

Sixteen Ways to Win At The Grocery Store Shopping smart at the grocery store can make a big impact on your health, your waistline, AND your bank account.  Try following these guidelines for shopping efficiently, and you’re sure to save your bottom line (in more ways than one). Try to avoid temptation. When you shop...Read More...Read More...Read More

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The Simple Steps to Protect your Feet FOR LIFE

The Simple Steps to Protect your Feet FOR LIFE When we hear the word “muscle,” we generally think about the biceps, triceps, glutes and shoulders. But there’s an overlooked area of the body that deserves some much-needed attention: Your feet. Think about it: Your feet are the foundation of your body and your life. Whether...Read More...Read More...Read More