by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 19, 2012 | General Health
Robert Kennedy (1938-2012) Sometimes in life we have to take a step back and think about what is really important. There are times when blogging, work and perhaps fitness need to take a back seat. The past couple of weeks have been one of those times, not for me but...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 3, 2012 | General Health, Motivation, Nutrition, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
I was recently honored to be chosen to do a guest post for my Eat Clean Hero, Tosca Reno. This post appeared on her blog on April 27, 2012. I wanted to share it here, just in case you missed it. Go to Tosca’s blog to read all the other outstanding vegetarian...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 14, 2012 | Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition
image by Lee Carson I have another new nickname. I call myself Slow Burn. It’s because my methods are slow and steady. I never promise anyone quick weight loss or dramatic overnight transformations. This can be a challenge when competing with the unrealistic...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 29, 2013 | Nutrition
photo by A Shepherd I recently broke my long standing boycott of Wal-Mart. I haven’t been in a Wal-Mart willingly since 2008. It wasn’t to purchase anything. I do my bargain shopping at a mixture of Mama Jean’s (a local natural food store), Target and Big Lots. It was...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 5, 2015 | Fitness, General Health, Nutrition
What is a heart healthy diet? The answer used to seem so clear. The advice of the American Heart Association is to eat a fiber rich diet full of whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Avoid fat, particularly animal products with saturated fat. Limit your portion size...
