5 Tips to Avoid Plateaus and Metabolic Slowdown
By Tom Venuto www.BurnTheFat.com QUESTION: Tom, Is it possible to not lose body fat because you're eating too little? -Linda ANSWER: Yes and no. This gets a little complicated so let me explain both sides. Part one of my answer: I say NO, because if you are in a calorie deficit you WILL lose weight. Most people have heard anecdotes of the dieter who claims to be eating 800 calories a day or some starvation diet level of intake that is clearly in a deficit and yet is not losing fat. Like the mythical unicorn, such an animal does not exist. Every time you take a per

Curry Sisters Yoga Retreat at Parrot Cay
Image by Ed Yourdon via FlickrOffering five days of Yoga classes with the full support of healthy eating, holistic treatments and a quiet environment, this is a unique opportunity to address your Yoga practice under the expert tutelage of

Healthcare Associated Infections
My good friend Jennifer Powell-Greenblatt died several months ago, and when I remember her battle with illness over the past 10 years the iniials that stick in my brain are MRSA, antibiotic restistent staph infection, which she contracted while in the hospital. One thing we all can agree on, no matter where they come down on the current health care debates, is that no one should get sick as a result of visiting the doctor or hospital. Hospitals are rightfully expected to get you better but that's not always the case. Somet

Wheelchair As Weapon - Self Defense
I love this article from The Toronto Star - The Wheelchair As Weapon in part because the concept of self defense when you are in a wheelchair is so empowering, and in part because the folks who put this class together are rehab experts and pilates teachers. "Any one of us could be a target, right?" [Mimi Emery, 29] asks. "It's like being a bull's eye, almost. I'd rather feel safe than sorry." This from a different teacher, but the same principles...

Setting Fitness Goals
Image via WikipediaI find that a lot of people do not progress as well in their fitness routines because they are not quite sure of their goals. Goal setting is important, whether your goals are cosmetic (I want to look great in a swimsuit), functional (I would like to pick up my granddaughter wit