by Luci Gabel | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, Current Events, Exercise, Motivation, Travel
It’s summer, everyone’s favorite time to vacation. The summer is when I most frequently talk with clients about how to keep their weight loss and fitness gains while traveling. No matter what my clients’ situations, they are all concerned...
by Luci Gabel | Sep 28, 2014 | Blog, Current Events, Exercise, Motivation, Travel
I’m posting some pics of my latest trip to Italy in a fitness themed way. I hope you enjoy! The above picture is the French Riviera while flying out of Nice. It’s not difficult to keep up the workout while on vacation. In fact, it’s easier to...
by Luci Gabel | Sep 27, 2014 | Blog, Eating for Health, Food, Travel
I just spent some much needed vacation time on the western coast of Italy – the Italian Riviera. Since my last post was on carbohydrates, I thought it would be a great time to share a bit about the food experience in Italy. Many people associate...
by Luci Gabel | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, Current Events, Exercise, Motivation, Travel
Paddle Board Yoga is a variation of stand up paddle surfing, combined with yoga. Stand up paddle surfing is said to have originated in Hawaii in the 1940s when surfers used a long paddle to get out to the waves instead of lying on the board and swimming out. ...
by Luci Gabel | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, Current Events, Travel
Research strongly supports that the Mediterranean diet improves cardiovascular health and brain health, reduces the risk of many diseases and can lead to a longer life. My beau and I recently spent 9 days in Italy, on the coast of Liguria, where the tranquil...
by Luci Gabel | Feb 22, 2012 | Blog, Food, Healthy Grains, Recipes, Travel
Pasta is best eaten as a side – not a main dish. Especially if you’re not doing a long run the next morning. In Italy and in along the Mediterranean Coast in general, pasta is the staple food – so how do the Southern Europeans keep themselves...