by Brett Blumenthal
I’ve been asked the questions, ’Do I have to run or exercise intensely to get a good workout?  Can’t I just do yoga?’  Unfortunately (or fortunately), the answers to these questions, respectively are yes…and yes.  Different exercise types have different purposes and different benefits.  And each of our bodies, to remain fit, requires our training it in different ways.  One [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Every weekend, I take my workout outdoors and run along the Charles River.  For those of you who are not familiar, there are paths on both sides of the river, that literally extend for miles.  It makes for a great summer jog, walk, bike ride or rollerblade.  The river is beautiful and there [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
I couldn’t help it, the title was just too tempting.  But seriously, nuts are a real power food and provide you with a lot of great benefits, including fiber and healthy fats, not to mention essential vitamins and minerals.  That said, some nuts rate better than others.  All in all, they are healthy, but if [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Yesterday (July 22), the Wall Street Journal published an article about how Jan Perry, a city-council member of Los Angeles, is spearheading legislation to ban new fast-food restaurants from opening in a 32-square-mile area of the city, including her own district. 
Over the last couple of years, we have seen similar legislation passed in [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal 
Let’s face it, none of us are the same.  And when it comes to nutrition, what may work for your best friend may very well pack on ten extra pounds for you.  Some of us need more protein than others.  Some of us may need more grains.  There really isn’t a universal prescription [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Not long ago, I wrote an entry on how powerful it is to smile.  Today, I’m going to discuss how important it is to allow yourself to not smile.  Smiling is great…I’m all for it.  It has a lot of great benefits and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.  But let’s face it: there [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
It is really hard for me to sit still.  I have this thing where, if I sit still for too long, I feel like I am wasting time.  I also believe there aren’t enough hours in the day…that I could benefit from a 32 hour day, as compared to our standard 24.  I [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
When I travel, whether for business or pleasure, I do almost everything possible to maintain my fitness regimen. Granted, It isn’t always easy and I’m sometimes unsuccessful, but regardless, my sneakers, my workout clothing and my iPod are always packed.
Recently, while away with a friend, she seemed surprised when I told her I [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
I hear a lot of people claim that they eat really healthy, but yet, they aren’t able to lose weight.  Call me a skeptic, but I never really trust those statements.  I’m not saying I think these people are lying, I’m just not sure that they are truly aware of how they are really eating.    For one, [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Ever heard the phrase, “The clothes make the man”?  Well, they do…they make the man and the woman.  You may remember awhile ago I told you about my friend Kellie, who has been revamping her physical wellbeing through diet and exercise.  She continues to do wonderfully…so much so that she has had to buy new [...]

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