Gina Jackson Personal Fitness

If you think health and fitness are only about throwing the weights around, riding or running for cardio and  sweating through that hot yoga class, believe me you are missing 90% of the point.  What you put in your body is as important and crucial to your body as moving it.  For that reason, since I love flavors with my clean food I am SCREAMING about the goodness of the new Chimole Salad the Green Kitchen has prepared with fresh fish. Read the rest of this entry →

This question came in in the past week from another site for which I contribute Strength Training commentary, VitalHealthZone.  Given that the writer and I share the same age, I thought it was purposeful to share my response, given perhaps the differences in our perspectives on managing peri-menopause and the required work, nutrition and support of a body over 40+

I think the Collagen I & III that I am taking (with Reservatrol) each morning for the past 4 weeks is doing not only wonders on my hair growth but my nails, skin glow and big time on my energy levels.  So much so that I actually think it’s an ‘upper!’  Gesh! Read the rest of this entry →

Just got in from my 45 minute run on my Kangoo Jumps and of course, the first thing I need to do is eat something! I am usually famished after a good cardio workout. So, while eating a small bowl of Greek yogurt (smothered in raw blanched almonds and a swizzle of honey), I found a reminder recipe for dinner tonight. Collard Greens – Sauteed!

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but we get up!” So says the gospel by Donnie McClurkin from a few years back.  I quoted it in response to a client’s admission of falling off her regimen of a clean diet for the past three weeks.  Read the rest of this entry →

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 – that made me take a second a look at using the food for health benefits. Read the rest of this entry →

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 minutes to spare between client sessions. Read the rest of this entry →