Black Bean and Corn Salad

Flavors of Summer

This salad is the perfect compliment to grilled meats or seafood and the flavors of summer.  Packed with freshness it is sure to be a hit with whomever you choose to share it with!  The prep time of this dish is only about 25 minutes. Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 (15 … [Read more...]

Strength Training For Flexibility

Research has shown that lifting weights through a complete range of motion can improve your flexibility more effectively than static stretching.  During strength training muscles first contract and then stretch to their full range between repetitions as long as you are not shortening your motion. One of the most effective ways to increase flexibility and take advantage of the stretch is to … [Read more...]

Fun Strength Training Ideas

Lifting weights is an excellent and proven way to increase muscle tone and strengthen the body. The problem is the routine can wear thin rather fast. If you want to enjoy your workout time even more, consider working with your trainer to come up with a plan to incorporate fun options into your routine. If it’s your goal to increase muscle tone and strength, but not necessarily bulk up like a … [Read more...]

Sea Scallops with Orange Tarragon Butter Sauce on the Grill

Sea Scallops with Orange Tarragon Butter Sauce on the Grill Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar 2 tbsp chopped shallots 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter, cut into 16 equal pieces, chiled zest of 1 orange 1 tsp chopped freshly ground black pepper, to taste (for sauce) 16 large sea scallops (2 lbs) canola or … [Read more...]

The SF Marathon, are you ready?

With the 2010 San Francisco Marathon only a little over 16 weeks away who is planning on running it? This marathon features 26.2 miles of Fun!  Runners see many of the iconic sites of San Francisco and have the experience of running on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge.  People from across the country and some from the other side of the globe will be in attendance for what will surely be … [Read more...]

Think Before You Eat for San Francisco Weight Loss

If you learn to think before you eat, you will achieve San Francisco weight loss by making the right choices.  When you eat foods simply because you like them without regard for their nutritional content, it is easy to choose foods that are not good for your body.  Losing weight doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience when you learn how to choose healthy and tasty foods with high nutritional … [Read more...]

Keeping Off the Pounds You Lost with San Francisco Weight Loss

Everyone who cares about San Francisco weight loss has heard of yo-yo dieting where you lose weight and then slowly (or quickly) put the weight back on and then lose it again and so on.  It is unhealthy to treat your body in that fashion, and it puts a lot of stress on your organs and cardiovascular system.  In fact, you can do permanent damage to your body’s ability to maintain … [Read more...]

Managing Fitness And Diet: Good Calories Vs. Empty Calories In The Battle For Weight Loss In San Francisco

When trying to achieve weight loss in San Francisco, gaining a balanced diet can be confusing.  There is a lot to include and there are real moderated needs for protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and even calories.  As most people know, quantity of calories is a major concern; but then, calorie quality is important, too. Good Calories, Bad Calories All calories are not created equal; … [Read more...]

Five Tips for Making San Francisco Fitness a Priority

Committing to a San Francisco fitness program is really hard.  It's tough to stay motivated when you are the only one saying you have to do it.  It's hard to see the fruit of your labors when some of them are only measurable with a doctor's complex testing and instrumentation. It's exceedingly easy to be consumed by the pressing responsibilities of life and it's really easy to tell yourself that … [Read more...]

San Francisco Fitness Tips For Beginners

Starting on the path to better San Francisco fitness can be a difficult road in the beginning, but those that make the commitment to stick it out will be rewarded not only with better health, but feeling better as well. There are plenty of pitfalls for those that are starting a San Francisco fitness routine, but being aware of them and working through them don’t have to be a struggle. In this … [Read more...]