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Brett's Blog - Sheer Balance
http://www.sheerbalance.com/brettsblog
Covers topics around health and wellness. Includes information on fitness, exercise, diet, nutrition, weight loss, mental health, relationships, work, stress management, spa, beauty, etc.
Recent Posts
5 Reasons to Pack in the Blueberries
Not too long ago, my mom served a wonderful salad with a healthy dose of blueberries. It was unexpected. Sure, I’ve had and love fruit in my salad…but I’ve never had blueberries, specifically, as a salad ingredient. The recipe...
Yes…Obesity Impacts our Healthcare Spending
The annual health care spend for obesity related disease and health issues has doubled to a whopping $147 Billion in 2008 from $78.5 Billion in 1998. With TV shows like the Biggest Loser and More to Love, it is apparent that obesity and weight issu...
Should You Invest in a Personal Trainer?
If you are trying to lose weight or get into shape, you may have considered hiring a personal trainer. Unfortunately, I’ve seen many people waste their money on personal trainers, spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars, only to see ve...
3 Reasons Why Weight Loss Challenges Fail
My friend Heather was recently part of her office’s weight loss challenge. When she signed up, she felt the in-office ‘Biggest Loser’ competition was exactly the motivation she needed to lose the extra 15 pounds she had been fight...
Do you want to know if you might get Alzheimers?
As medicine continues to advance, so does the testing that becomes available to consumers. I’m not talking about typical lab-work, I’m talking about genetic testing. Companies, such as Navigenics*, promises consumers an analysis of th...
7 Reasons You Want Body Fat
When I counsel people in health or wellness, I’m always the first to encourage them to lose body fat and gain muscle. The benefits are enormous. Having lean body mass (muscles) helps our metabolisms stay in high gear, keeps our bones strong...

