Sheer Balance

If you are tired of the gym, don’t have money for the gym, or don’t have a decent gym nearby, you might be left wondering what the best strategy is in regards to getting in a decent workout. I’ve got some good news: Believe it or not, your body can be its own gym. This [...]

Growing up, it honestly never occurred to me to drink “plain” water. However, there are myriad benefits of sipping water over its less healthy counterparts (read: soda, fruit cocktails, punch, whipped coffee concoctions). But what once was an easy choice–turn on the faucet and fill your glass–has now become a controversial topic. From water filters [...]

Fish oil contains EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) and its consumption is linked to better joints (particularly for those with rheumatoid arthritis), better mood (used especially for depression and bipolar disorder), a decrease in violence (given to prisoners), and better brain health. It is also correlated with heart health. It is a potent anti-inflammatory and may [...]

Travel much?  If so, you might find it especially challenging to get to the gym.  Either time becomes an issue or the hotel’s facilities are an issue.  Either way, you can squeeze fitness into your travel schedule with a little extra planning and some especially easy to pack equipment.
Recently, I came across the TRX Suspension [...]

Oatmeal is one of the world’s healthiest foods, especially steel cut. Chock full of heart healthy fiber (~ 4 grams per serving) & satiating protein (up to 6 grams per serving), it remains one of the lowest cost, most versatile foods. As a result, I suggest you make steel cut oats a pantry staple.
In my [...]

Being one part yogi, one part cardio queen, I was intrigued to try Mandy Ingber’s Yogalosophy & was delighted with the DVD. I was fortunate enough to meet Mandy at SELF magazine’s 2010 Workout in the Park in San Diego. Mandy was all that I’d expected, having heard the buzz surrounding this workout, which features [...]

You’ve probably heard the saying: “To love, you have to first love yourself.” This saying truly gets to the heart of Lauren Mackler’s Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness and Transform Your Life.
I have to be completely honest, I’m biased in writing this review.  Lauren Mackler was my career coach and instrumental in inspiring me [...]

If you have bought my book or if you have browsed some of the recipes on Sheer Balance, you’ll know that I love protein shakes.  You can get a whopping dose of vitamins, minerals and macronutrients in one pop…and if you are on the go, they are quick and easy to make.  When I first [...]

RICE, or rest, ice, compression and elevation, is a well known treatment for acute injuries and joint pain.  The rest is necessary to heal, while the ice, compression and elevation decrease swelling and diminish pain. I have always found RICE to be more of a chore than anything else.  This is probably due to my [...]

As a kid, my mom frequently packed my lunch with Fruit Roll-ups.  I LOVED Fruit Roll-Ups as a kid.  They were fruity tasting and “fun” because you could play with your food…like have roll-up fingers. (No judgment please).
Today, the idea of a Fruit Roll-up isn’t nearly as appetizing.  First, I’d much rather eat a whole [...]