Gina Jackson Personal Fitness

Did you know this little fact?  Yes there were 85,000 in attendance to see and hear Obama’s historic acceptance speech.  Turns out there were 38.3 million worldwide viewers. 

Michelle Obama brings her message clearly, succinctly and tastefully to the DNC. Barack said in an email to all supporters,
“I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night. Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I [...]

I really have not been a fan of beets in my salad. I love the color, but personally haven’t been crazy about the vegetable itself. However, Martha Rose Shulman, New York Times Health columnist wrote a couple of articles this week about the health benefits of beets - and the greens - [...]

OMG! This week, Jules and I (with me leading) picked up an iPhone (for him, as I am sticking with my Treo 680 - at least for now) and an iTouch for me; from which this entry is being posted.
Very cool, very sleek and I LIKE IT!
Now, perhaps I can much more regularly blog [...]

NYTimes July 2008 High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener used in many processed foods ranging from sodas to baked goods. While the ingredient is cheaper and sweeter than regular sugar, new research suggests that it can also make you fatter.

That we are not eating.
Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t.  But some of his favorites, like purslane, guava and goji berries, aren’t always available at regular grocery stores.  NYT Health columnist asked Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” [...]

As the Summer gets started I start looking ahead to the Fall for the programs that will support my clients, students and friends with health and healing. We are cooking up (literally and figuratively) a plan for Pilates and Breakfast on Boulevard East starting September 6, 2008.

My day runs crazy fast - just like yours. I have to be conscious about what I eat and when I get it so my mind is clear and my body ready to respond and support clients and their needs. It can be difficult to keep any diet on track with 15-30 [...]

Are you struggling with managing or maintaining your weight loss goals? Big hint here! Eat more vegetables! You can accomplish amazing things by eating complex carbs (READ vegetables) with your protein.

Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do is all this story is about. It applies to sports, politics and life. Thankfully some hearts move without being told.