Within a few days of this writing I will turn the big 5…0… Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel 50 and frankly don’t think I look it (with the help of a little Clairol). But, it is a weird thought. What is 50 supposed to feel and look like these days? I thought at this magic age the wisdom of the ages was supposed to be bestowed upon me somehow. Life’s questions and uncertainties about relationships and ourselves would just slip away. Apparently not! And so in honor of my birthday, I am going to write the fitness article I have been saving for this very special occasion. Read the rest of this entry »

 By now most of us have heard of Dr Oz from Oprah and for good reason. I think he is great. The book by Dr Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Michael Roizen, M.D. ‘You on a Diet’ is simply fabulous. With the hype around weight and dieting reaching a deafening volume it is hard to figure out what to do. ‘You on a Diet’ is recommended reading to my personal training clients to help them succeed. The thing I like most about the book is the witty humor. It keeps you reading and that is the most important part. The information is practical, user friendly and supported by science. I think they should make it a coffee table book! Read the rest of this entry »