by Brett Blumenthal
Every day I walk to work…to and from takes about a total of 40 minutes.  This gives me a lot of one on one time with my IPod.  I have over a thousand songs on my IPod…everything from U2 to Rihanna to Andrea Bocelli…you could say I have eclectic taste in music.  There [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Call me crazy, but to me, water is just that..water.  And for that matter, it has always been water.  It is a resource.  It is a pure, natural element.  Yet, consumer product companies are doing an incredible job taking huge liberties with ‘water’ by adding several ingredients to it and selling it back to the consumer as [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Going to a spa can be a wonderful experience.  It is also a great way to bring balance into your life.  Massages on a regular basis help to eleviate stress and tension, while facials provide a great foundation to maintain and promote beautiful, youthful skin.  That said, throughout my work in the industry, [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
After teaching aerobics for 12 years or so, I have become highly perceptive in knowing my heart rate zone without necessarily taking my pulse.  Not to the exact beats per minute of course, but definitely within a relatively accurate range.  Nonetheless, every so often while exercising, I will place my hands on the equipment’s [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Reading ingredient labels doesn’t have to be difficult. It is pretty simple in fact. Basically, if you don’t know what the ingredient is, or if you have never heard of it, there is a good chance that it is a chemical or processed ingredient that you don’t want to ingest. In general, each [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
This past weekend I was completely caught off guard:  I got the flu…and I’m still getting over it.  I know…I know…it is the season…or maybe the end of the flu season and I should have expected it, but nonetheless, I didn’t.  And when I got it…it stunk.  During the worst of it, my [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Let’s face it.  If you are taking any type of fitness class, whether it be aerobics, body sculpting or yoga, there is a good chance you are there to learn, to be motivated and to get a good workout.  As a result, you are probably looking for an instructor who will be a great [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
This morning at work, I was making my second breakfast for the day and someone asked me what I was eating.  I explained it was berries, oats and non-fat yogurt…a good balanced, lowfat meal.  Is a matter of fact, a very tasty meal.  The response I got was: ”You look like you are in shape!  [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
I travel a lot for business and well, it can take a real toll on your wellbeing.  Nutrition, especially can be a real challenge.  I find that flying is the worst, because if you are anything like me, and you take several hour flights, you have to eat.  If you don’t get on [...]

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