For Pete’s Sake, Stop Eating All That *&^%!

Warning: the following article isn’t necessarily one I’d classify as politically or religiously correct!  If you adhere to strict practices of being either politically correct, religiously correct or both, now would be a good time to close this web page…       Okay, you’re still here, so I’ll proceed… First, please pardon the divergence from my normal style of writing, but I felt it necessary to abandon style for the sake of getting straight to the point.  That point is simple: eating too much ? can be very bad…

Who Says You Can’t Drink a Gallon of Water a Day?

For years one of my best friends (Steve) has somehow managed to keep his waist size pretty close to where it was when we were in high school, even now, well into his forties.  Many of my friends/colleagues have fitness club memberships, and are avid runners and tennis players, yet very few of them get the results my buddy Steve gets, despite the fact that they all work much harder at it than he does (or so it seems).  So how does Steve stay so fit and trim?  Simple.  He…

Mattie’s Kitchen: Carrot-Broccoli-Ginger Soup

Good Evening Folks! I can’t tell you how many times people have asked me to share with them how I maintain my fitness levels, and I have to tell you, exercise is only a third of the equation.  You also have to eat nutritious foods, stay properly hydrated and get plenty of rest.  Today, I focus on the eating part by sharing one of my favorite recipes: fresh carrot-broccoli-ginger soup.  I hope you enjoy the video and please feel free to leave any questions or comments for me below.  Also,…