Here we are, rockin and rollin into 2009. I have talked about “New Years Resolutions” over the past few weeks, and about how now is the time to take advantage of this new year, and turn the page so to speak, starting fresh. I touched on resolutions because well, that is what is on your [...]

“Are you gonna eat your fat?”
Ah yes. One of my favorite quotes from the movie Caddyshack (1980). Spalding…what a gem.
He really brings up a good point though. You better be eating your fat. Especially if you can answer a hardy “yes” to the following questions.

Is your skin and scalp especially dry?
Is your face breaking [...]

“The easy road often becomes hard, and the hard road often becomes easy.”

How true is this statement in life. This quote was taken from a book that I just finished reading, titled Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The fundamental idea of this book is that increased financial intelligence can be used to solve many of life’s common problems.

This is my version of Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe, which I found on the Food Network website.

Ingredients
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 large vanilla bean
3 cups (12 oz) peeled cubed (1-inch square) butternut squash
1 tsp coconut oil
3/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain brown rice
1/2 cup dry white wine*
1/2 cup freshly grated [...]

As featured on Figure Athlete.

If you are even remotely involved in the health and fitness industry, I’m willing to bet that you have at least heard of the açaí berry. The buzz around this small fruit, and its believed antioxidant and anti-aging properties, has increased exponentially — largely due to its attention on Oprah.
Herein lies [...]

We are halfway through the holidays…only one more biggie to go, and that my friends is the most inspirational holiday of all. New Years. A fresh start. A new year to begin again. Now is the time when we all begin to think of what changes we want to make for the next year. We [...]