http://sheerbalance.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Brett Blumenthal en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:52:15 GMT 2009-12-30T19:52:15Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859992 Nike makes a great point.  Those three simple words - Just Do It - really sums up a lot of things in life.  Even when we know something is good for us or that we should be getting our butt . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:11:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859992 Brett Blumenthal 2009-10-19T14:11:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713501 I was raised to think that paying high prices for luxury items and luxury brand names were a waste of money.  Although we lived very comfortably, my parents raised me to have a great work ethic, . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:37:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713501 Brett Blumenthal 2009-06-17T13:37:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709072 With all of the hoopla about water bottles and plastic these days, taking a simple drink of water can be a bit intimidating.  If you use a water bottle for the gym or as a way to 'measure' how . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:22:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709072 Brett Blumenthal 2009-06-12T13:22:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687330 After falling head over heals for Nature's Path Granola with Pumpkin and Flax seeds, my interest around Flax was peaked.  I did some research around the benefits of Flax and why we . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 13:58:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687330 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-20T13:58:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682404 Ironically, Tavern on the Green isn't that green.  Ever wonder if your favorite restaurant is attempting to be green...whether they are using organic ingredients...whether they recycle?  . . . Thu, 14 May 2009 14:35:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682404 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-14T14:35:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681565 It is very easy to fall into a 'routine' or even a 'rut' when it comes to exercise, going on auto pilot and finding a comfortable workout routine that we do time and time . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 15:10:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681565 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-13T15:10:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977680935 Last April it was announced that a new book is available called ‘My Beautiful Mommy’.  Don’t let the name fool you…this isn’t some testament to how children adore their mothers.  It . . . Tue, 12 May 2009 21:05:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977680935 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-12T21:05:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679617 Every day I walk to work...to and from takes about a total of 40 minutes.  This gives me a lot of one on one time with my IPod.  I have over a thousand songs on my IPod...everything from U2 . . . Mon, 11 May 2009 13:04:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679617 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-11T13:04:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677301 Call me crazy, but to me, water is just that...water.  And for that matter, it has always been water.  It is a resource.  It is a pure, natural element.  Yet, consumer . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 14:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677301 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-08T14:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676170 Going to a spa can be a wonderful experience.  It is also a great way to bring balance into your life.  Massages on a regular basis help to eleviate stress and tension, while facials . . . Thu, 07 May 2009 13:28:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676170 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-07T13:28:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675301 After teaching aerobics for 12 years or so, I have become highly perceptive in knowing my  heart rate zone without necessarily taking my pulse.  Not to the exact beats per minute of course, . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 15:09:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675301 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-06T15:09:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674280 Reading ingredient labels doesn’t have to be difficult. It is pretty simple in fact. Basically, if you don’t know what the ingredient is, or if you have never heard of it, there is a good chance that . . . Tue, 05 May 2009 13:23:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674280 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-05T13:23:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673304 Often, we take our health for granted.  Personally, I have recently experienced this and I'll tell you, good health is truly the most important thing in life.  This past weekend I was completely . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 13:15:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673304 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-04T13:15:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671321 Not long ago we discussed how to know if your personal trainer is worthless. But how do you know if your aerobics instructor is doing a good job?  Obviously, you are taking classes for a reason.  . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 19:36:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671321 Brett Blumenthal 2009-05-01T19:36:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977670090 This morning at work, I was making my second breakfast for the day and someone asked me what I was eating.  I explained it was berries, oats and non-fat yogurt...a good balanced, lowfat . . . Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:49:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977670090 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-30T12:49:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669469 I travel a lot for business and well, it can take a real toll on your wellbeing. Nutrition, especially can be a real challenge. I find that flying is the worst, because if you are anything like me, . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:16:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669469 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-29T18:16:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668227 Recently, I have been hearing about a lot of adults who obsess over some aspect of their health.  I'm talking about adults that fall into the age group of 40 something to 60 something.  . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:23:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668227 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-28T15:23:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667129 We all have been on the band wagon about sustainability....green living...triple bottom line...social responsibility...yada yada.  When looking at the environment and when looking at our . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:27:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667129 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-27T13:27:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664851 Have you ever missed a good night sleep and then the next night stayed up late to watch your favorite rerun of Friends, Frasier or Scrubs...because even though you had seen it five times, you . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664851 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-24T14:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664358 This week, a mother of two daughters, 10 and 12, was arrested for allegedly abandoning her children in the business district of Scarsdale, 3 miles away from their home.  After the two daughters . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:19:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664358 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-23T23:19:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663851 Ah yes, the ever noble salad entree...the dieters delight...the healthy individual's staple.  Truth is, I'm a huge salad lover.  Actually, the rawer the vegetable, the better.  . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:49:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663851 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-23T12:49:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662960 Did you ever wish that you had an internal alarm to tell you to 'slow down'...or to 'stop eating doritos'...or to 'get back to the gym'...or to even 'take a vacation'...before . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:22:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662960 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-22T14:22:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662082 This past Friday, I had the great pleasure of seeing 'Next Generation,' an extraordinary modern ballet production put on by the Boston Ballet at the Wang Theater.  When I go to . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:39:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662082 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-21T15:39:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660958 Yes, I'm a believer.  I really feel that when you strength train, a little pain means a lot of gain.  There is such a thing as overdoing it, but a little pain means that you had a good workout . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:28:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660958 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-20T14:28:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656673 Having been an aerobics instructor and a personal trainer, I am always amazed at the number of trainers who really don't cut the mustard.  I often wince when I see trainers 'training' . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:05:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656673 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-15T14:05:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655712 Admittedly, I have become a product of the social-networking age.  I Facebook.  I Twitter.  I Link-in.  I You-Tube.  At some point I Plaxo'd.  Yet, a lot of the time, . . . Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:09:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655712 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-14T15:09:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654707 Ahhh...finally...Spring is Springing.  Living in the Northeast, I have to say, I'm ready...no wait...I've been ready for Spring.  Our winter, much like a lot of areas in the United . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:14:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654707 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-13T14:14:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650150 I travel a lot for business, and, as a result, I have gone to a lot of gyms in a lot of hotels. A lot of these gyms have scales and being human, every once in awhile I give into the temptation to . . . Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:51:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650150 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-08T13:51:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649046 As an architect, I was trained to think that design was approached with either Form following Function or Function following Form.  Depending on your schooling, your personal beliefs and . . . Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:53:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649046 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-07T12:53:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647792 Over the last month or so, I've received questions submitted by readers and friends asking how I personally manage to find balance in my hectic schedule.  The short answer: I'm not sure . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647792 Brett Blumenthal 2009-04-06T12:46:41Z