Patti Linn's Blog – January 2010 Archive (2)

Do you start getting hunger pangs at 11:50 a.m in anticipation of lunch? We've all been there.



The cause is the hormone ghrelin; released when the stomach is empty, it sets off a chain reaction in the body to make you hungry. In general, you want to keep levels of ghrelin low during the day so you can keep hunger in check. Apart from an empty stomach, there are several factors that can raise ghrelin levels, including drinking alcohol, eating too few calories, and eating greasy, fatty… Continue

During the summers of 2002 and 2003 I had the great fortune of living and working in East Hampton, NY. During that time I taught pilates and cross training with the famed Bob Harper of the Biggest Loser at Summer Kicks in East Hampton, NY. He was a blast to work with and a very cool guy! See the website below which feature Summer Kicks "Celebrity Instructors" past and current.…



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