Fitness is a lifestyle — and you have to commit. Here are the top three things that just won’t work if you want to be a “fit” person. 1. “I only work out when I feel like it.” Exercise can boost your energy and improve your circulation. If working out after work is touch-and-go, try […]
Browsing Month: November 2013
Quick Guide to Shaping Up
A little bit here, a little bit there… we all have our “little” goals to get a better body in a short timeframe. Here are a few pointers: 1. Eat little and often Nibble throughout the day, rather than full hearty meals which slow your metabolism down. 2. Eat more protein This helps your body […]
5 Ways to Eat Healthy at the Office
Work. It’s where most of us spend the majority of our waking hours, and it often has the largest effect on our healthy eating plans or weight-loss goals. Here’s a few ways to stop your workplace from derailing your diet. 1. Find a weight-loss ally Having an ally at the office can be a great […]
Top 7 Unhealthy Processed Foods
Processed foods have the advantage of saving time and money, which makes them tempting to people who have a busy lifestyle and for those who don’t particularly like to cook. It is no secret by now that the vast majority of processed foods are not healthy. In general, they are very low in nutrients, especially […]
Rainbow Warriors: Outdoor Fun for All Ages
“I had to stop competing — we didn’t have any more space to put the trophies,” he jokes, gesturing at the shelves of fame, laden with the milestones of the sporting careers of his family.
Emile’s Hiking Tips
Never hiked before? No worries. Emile Serrette, Certified and Licensed Tour Operator, gives some handy tips for the newbies. Exercise Prepare by doing some cardio workouts — a stepper, treadmill, elliptical or even regular walking. Start easy Alright, men, forget your egos! It’s okay to take the easy way out. If you’re a first-timer or […]
Nature Trekkers: Going Beyond Expectations
“Some people come to fall in love…” Various paths have led his faithful to him — whether one is seeking a good lime, a fitness challenge, a stress-less wind-down, or merely the opportunity to step out of the ordinary and meet new people.
What Is Melongene (Eggplant) Good For?
The Brits call it aubergine. The Americans call it eggplant. In the Caribbean, we call it melongene; some also call it baigan. Whatever its name, India is said to be the native country of this strange-looking fruit – because that’s what it is, rather than a vegetable. While eggplants don’t have an overwhelming supply of […]
Combat Ready Strategies for Personal Safety
Combat Readiness is a state of preparedness to defend oneself based on an adopted lifestyle of situational awareness, which is centred on personal safety, self-defence awareness and assault prevention. In his book, Personal Safety, Self-Defense Awareness and Assault Prevention, Grandmaster Major Sarwan Boodram teaches the basic principles of the combat readiness lifestyle. Here are a few […]
Krav Maga: The Combat Readiness Lifestyle
“Your mind is the most valuable tool you have in any confrontation… as long as you’re still alive you’re a winner… don’t give up on you… you owe it to yourself to fight to stay alive!” – Major Sarwan Boodram
Massage Therapy: The Profession of Touch
“It’s about love… if you don’t love what you do, your energy could never be transferred to heal someone else’s pain.” – Amir Ali