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Better Living Through Star Trek
The classic, original Star Trek first aired on NBC on this date in 1969, and 43 years later Kirk, Spock, the Enterprise and Tribbles have become an enduring part of pop culture lexicon, albeit with a select yet rabid fan … Continue reading
Posted in Film/Cinema, Health, Humor, Television, Thoughts and Musings, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged James T. Kirk, Klingon, NBC, Spock, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Enterprise, The Wrath Of Khan, Tribble, William Shatner
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Fitness: Exercise Your Ears For A Better Body
By Stephen Kelly It’s been said that music can soothe the savage beast, yet there’s nothing better than a driving beat and a quick tempo to release your inner animal. And when it comes to fitness and exercise, music can … Continue reading
Building The Perfect Breakfast
Those of you who have visited my blog know that I loves me my breakfast. But this morning I may have actually outdid myself as I created this nutritional powerhouse! Let me walk you through it:
Posted in Food, Health, Healthy Cooking, Nutrition, Recipes, Thoughts and Musings
Tagged Blueberries, Blueberry, Breakfast, Cherries, Cherry, Cinnamon, Flax, Health, Healthy Eating, Honey, Nutrition, Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Yogurt
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My Morning Ritual, Part 2: The Cereal Killer
A month ago I shared with you the first part of my daily morning ritual, the upon-awakening agenda that consisted of a perfectly toasted Thomas English Muffin with a thin spread of Philly Cream Cheese and a hot cuppa joe. … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Food, Health, Healthy Cooking, Nutrition, Thoughts and Musings
Tagged Breakfast, Cereal, Coffee, English Muffin, Honey, Nutrition, Peanut Butter, Toast, Whole grain, Yogurt
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Recipe: Nutritious Vegetable Bean Soup
Just in time for spring, winter has returned to San Francisco, and with it has come a lot of long-overdue cold, wind and rain. So it’s a perfect time for some hot, hearty vegetable bean soup! This warming soup also … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Healthy Cooking, Recipes
Tagged Broth, Healthy, Nutrition, Soup, Vegetable, Vegetable Bean Soup
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Fitness: Gym Etiquette: Men Behaving Badly
For most people the gym is a place for exercise and boosting your health. But for some, a trip to the gym gives them the opportunity to get in touch with their Cro-Magnon roots. What is it about a testosterone-filled … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Humor, Writing
Tagged Etiquette, Fitness, Gym, Physical exercise
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Fitness: Boot Camp: Not For The Faint Of Heart
by Stephen Kelly Fitness trends come and go, and what’s vogue now is destined to become yesterday’s news. Remember the Jane Fonda workout? Tai-Bo? Pilates? Anyone? Didn’t think so. But one fitness program that has stood the test of time … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Sports, Writing
Tagged Boot Camp, Cardiovascular, Exercise, Fitness, Motivation, Personal trainer, Weight training
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Health: On The Run
The pressures of today’s hectic lifestyles can be overwhelming, and as demands increase, so do stress levels. It’s no wonder physical ailments like ulcers, headaches, chest pains, high blood pressure and decreased sex drive are so prevalent. Anxiety, anger and … Continue reading
Recipe: Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Hello all. I’ve been under the throes of the nasty chest cold that has been running around the Bay Area, so there’s no better time for some soothing, congestion-busting chicken noodle soup. The combination of hot chicken broth and red … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health, Healthy Cooking, Nutrition, Recipes
Tagged Bell pepper, Broth, Chicken, Chicken soup, Cooking, Food, Garlic, Lime, Noodles, Recipe, Snow Pea, Soba, Soup
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Fitness: When Good Routines Go Bad: Working Through Plateaus
by Stephen Kelly The road to fitness can be like driving the interstate. You’re cruising along, getting to your destination in record time and you’re feeling fine. But suddenly you hit bumper-to-bumper traffic, and your trip grinds to a halt. … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Writing
Tagged Aerobic exercise, Exercise, Fitness, Muscle, Physical exercise, Plateau, Weight training
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