Archive for the ‘Health/Nutrition’ Category


Stupid, lame SUGAR!

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on September 27th, 2011 6 Comments »

OK. So…have you ever heard the term “beating a dead horse”? Well, if this horse was dead….I would quit beating it…but, it is alive and well and kicking… (everyone’s butts!) Wanna know what is probably kicking your own butt and sabotaging your every effort to improve your health? Wanna know what is destroying your body’s …

More of "Stupid, lame SUGAR!"

BAD News On Dieting

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on September 12th, 2011 6 Comments »

I am going to try and motivate you guys today by giving you some BAD news on why dieting and restricting your food intake is so damaging for you. As far as the body is concerned, dieting is a form of starvation, even though it’s voluntary. (The following info is from a book titled “Intuitive …

More of "BAD News On Dieting"

Hard workouts and no results???

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on August 29th, 2011 4 Comments »

This week’s motivation and challenge are going to be NUTRITION and WEIGHT focused!  Yep… JUST what you wanted! If you feel like you have been working hard and are not seeing the results you want….I can tell you right now….it is most likely your nutrition! WHAT you eat, WHEN you eat it and HOW MUCH …

More of "Hard workouts and no results???"

Going Green…

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on May 9th, 2011 5 Comments »

*GREEN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE INFORMATION:* If there is one thing that you should change about your current eating/post workout recovery habits, it would be the addition of green protein smoothies. A smoothie accomplishes many objectives at the same time. First and foremost it gives your body excellent building/recovery materials. Most people need to eat more raw …

More of "Going Green…"

Nutrition And Your Body: A New Perspective

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on March 7th, 2011 No Comments »

Today we are going to take a different angle on nutrition and HOW it affects our bodies on a little different level than you have probably considered before. We are going to learn about the ALKALINE/ACIDIC nature of food and how maintaining a healthy acid/alkaline balance can improve our health (both for those wanting to …

More of "Nutrition And Your Body: A New Perspective"

Coach Keena: Growing Old

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on February 15th, 2011 3 Comments »

Seeing how MOST of us are getting a little older(ok…totally just YOU guys, cause I am still 21 and totally NOT feeling any effects of aging)…. I thought I would talk about some motivating issues for us athletes over the age of 30… It is estimated that starting around the age of 30 we lose …

More of "Coach Keena: Growing Old"

Coach Keena: 3 Ways to Kickstart Your Nutrition

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on February 11th, 2011 1 Comment »

Congratulations!!  You now have THREE weeks of improved eating and healthy choices under your belt!  How are you feeling?  How are your clothes fitting?  How’s your energy? Even if you have ‘messed’ up here and there…you should be very proud of yourself for making the effort to improve your life and your health! Are you figuring …

More of "Coach Keena: 3 Ways to Kickstart Your Nutrition"

Does Fat Loading Have Any Benefits for the Triathlete?

Posted by: David Warden on February 8th, 2011 7 Comments »

Today’s topic is fat loading. Fat loading! Sounds like a dream come true! I envy the athlete who got to be in the research study for that one. When I first heard this, my left brain immediately scoffed, and dismissed it, but then my right brain said, “hey, David, fat is the primary source of …

More of "Does Fat Loading Have Any Benefits for the Triathlete?"

Coach Keena: Everyday Greatness

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on January 26th, 2011 3 Comments »

I have a few books that have earned permanent status on my nightstand beside my bed.   One of those books that I love to read is titled “Everyday Greatness”  written by Stephen R. Covey.  It is actually a compilation of inspirational stories that highlight specific principles and characteristics of greatness, with insights and commentary about those …

More of "Coach Keena: Everyday Greatness"

Coach Keena: Motivation

Posted by: Keena Schaerrer on January 17th, 2011 No Comments »

Today’s motivaton is actually going to be about….Motivation. What is it that motivated you to open this email and begin reading? What motivated those of you doing the Commit To Be Fit Nutrition Challenge to register, weigh in and begin the process of changing? What motivates those of you training for a triathlon, marathon, 5k, …

More of "Coach Keena: Motivation"