Like many other parents, my father stated that anything worth having was worth the effort needed to obtain it. My complaints of it being too hard or taking too much time or being too complicated were all met with a patient smile and silence. That combination of facial expression and lack of commentary told me […]
The Moment of Deliciousness
Every day we are faced with temptations. There is no escaping the all out media blitz on our senses. Everywhere we turn, we are told that the food item being pushed on us is sweet, delicious, crunchy, salty, and basically, something that cannot be missed! We spend an endless amount of time agonizing about whether […]
Effective Ways To Combat Stress
ZenRock Fitness is full of busy clients. On any given day, the studio is full of moms and dads, bosses and employees, volunteers and humanitarians. There is a myriad of hobbies, interests and recreational activities represented. A couple of things we find our clients all have in common are full schedules and the stress that […]
“Driving Your Own Bus”
As I am sure you are all aware, we are halfway through the period that I affectionately like to call the “pyramid of doom”. For those of us that are trying to lose weight, or even just maintain a healthy balance, the deadly triangle of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays capped by New Years Eve/Day […]
My Scale Is My Best “Frienemy”
“Frieney” def : blending of “friend” and “enemy” that can refer to either an enemy disguised as a friend or to a partner who is simultaneously a competitor or rival. Over the many years of gaining and losing weight, I realize that the unhealthiest relationship I had was with my scale. There! I said it. […]
Adopt Yourself!
During the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by an amazing number of parents and caregivers that seamlessly take care of multiple children, pets and households. We all manage to juggle jobs, practice schedules, meals, play dates, ball games, doctor’s appointments, bills, home repairs and a small attempt at a […]
Spring is almost here!
With spring approaching sooner than later (thank goodness) it is a time of rebirth. During New Year’s we all try to start thinking about things we would like to change but it seems hard to execute in the dreary days of January and February. Yet in March, we see life changing all around us in […]
Keeping Gratitude in the Attitude
Welcome back from your Thanksgiving weekend! We hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend with loved ones and were able to truly celebrate all you are thankful for. As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we encourage everyone to keep gratitude in the attitude. 🙂 Gratitude unlocks the fullness […]
Popular Myths Explained: Does muscle turn to fat?
As the holiday season approaches and workouts start taking the backseat to parties and shopping we often hear one of the top concerns and top myths of the fitness industry: If I stop working out I’m scared that my muscle will turn to fat. Note: Those recently granted 3 wishes by a Genie or holding […]
Balancing the Necessary Elements of Wellness
Let’s put it this way: You wouldn’t get into your vehicle in the morning with only three tires in good working order and expect to arrive safely and successfully at your destination. Guess what? It’s the same with achieving your goals related to health and fitness, especially weight loss. Think of each aspect of your […]
Inspiration and Poetry
Touched by an Angel Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain. Yet if […]
Recipe of the Month
Recipe of the month Curried Carrot Soup Serves four | Prep time 20 min | Total time: 40min Ingredients 2 tbs butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 lbs carrots, […]
