by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 19, 2013 | General Health
images by Leo Reynolds I met with my endocrinologist a few weeks ago, after my blood work, to discuss both my type 1 diabetes and my Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I was looking for guidance on my quest to prevent further autoimmune issues and perhaps get permission to only...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 23, 2011 | Fitness, Motivation
As a personal trainer my job is to teach people how to balance exercise, food and life. However, I have another job — chief excuse combater. I spend a good deal of time overcoming objections to living a healthy and fit life. photo by Pattista I’ve heard every...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 2, 2015 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist
February is a short but full month! It’s Heart Month. Valentine’s Day is next week. So is my anniversary. All very important but perhaps not as important, at least in my house as, February 22. What holiday is that? It’s not a holiday but it should be. It’s Oscar...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 19, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation, Success Stories
Dana has a story that reminds me in a small part of my own. I remember too hours spent in hospital waiting rooms while my grandmother fought the health challenges brought on my obesity and smoking. Dana, like me, wanted something different for herself and her family....
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 30, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness Favorites, General Health, Motivation, Reviews
Based on my Birthday Extravaganza trip to Shanghai, one might assume I like to “live large”. In reality, it’s quite the opposite. It’s the little things in my day-to-day world that I find the most joy in. A good cup of tea, a hike with Brian and a trip...