Are your celebrations food-focused or people-focused?

Get through the upcoming Labor Day weekend by re-focusing your thinking about food. Start by answering this question (honestly, please!) Are your celebrations typically food-focused or people-focused?
Do you know the answer right away, or are you confused about which way you view your events?
Are you worried if you will have enough food at [...]

Does the date on your driver’s license rule you?

Do you often tell yourself you can or can’t do things because you are of a certain age? You can’t run anymore because you’re too old? Or, you can splurge on a purchase because you’re old enough now? The truth is, you are as young (or old) as you feel.
Saturday night I [...]

Kick up your strength workout with Kettlebells

Kettlebells – you’ve heard of it, but maybe you don’t know exactly what it is. Or, if you have heard about the workout, maybe it intimidates you! Put your fears aside! Here’s why you should try a kettlebells class today:
Benefits of kettlebells
Kettlebells provide a full-body workout because you need to use your [...]

5 simple tricks to eat less, stay satisfied, lose more!

Try these steps to help you control your portion sizes while staying satisfied with your meals!
1) Enjoy every bite! Take time when eating your meal. Focus on your food and enjoy every bite! Mindful eating will help you recognize feelings of hunger.
2) Use small plates and bowls Just because your place setting [...]

Why am I hungry?

Are you hungry right now? Why are you hungry? Are you feeling physical syptoms of hunger such as stomach pangs? Or, are you feeling psychological symptoms such as food cravings or emotions?
Often times we turn to food to satisfy feelings of anger, boredom or even happiness. If you are trying to [...]

Back to the Basics with Boot Camp

Do you remember participating in the President’s Fitness Challenge in elementary school? Pull-ups, sit-ups, shuttle runs. Is it ringing a bell? Do you remember how well you did at the test when you were 10-years-old? How do you think you would do with the test today?
The first time I attended boot [...]

Get back on the weight loss wagon!

“I lost XX pounds a few years ago, but now I’ve gained XX pounds back and I can’t seem to get back on the wagon!” Does this sound like you? You know you can lose weight because you’ve done it before, but you can’t seem to re-lose the weight?
As you know, [...]

Success breeds confidence. What is your goal?

Completing a personal goal builds confidence and can encourage your future successes. However, it can be difficult to feel confident in completing your goals, especially when they are challenging.
What is your goal? Whether it’s losing 10 lbs, running a 5K race or cutting out soda, your task may seem difficult to [...]

Swimming Pool Workout

If you have access to a swimming pool, using it as your own personal gym can be a great alternative to strength training. Swimming is a high-calorie burner and goes much easier on the joints than running or lifting free weights.
Check out this workout from FITNESS magazine and slim down in a splash!
Don’t forget [...]

How-to: Push-ups

How many push-ups can you do? How many proper push-ups can you do?
I found this tutorial on youtube.com and decided to share with you for several reasons:
1) It’s important to practice proper form when doing strength exercises, especially push-ups. This video displays how to use proper form and shows which muscles you should [...]

Sharing my secret tip to cut out sugary sodas and drinks with aspartame – for good!

When I was at my heaviest weight, I was drinking at least one 20 oz. Cherry Coke per day – sometimes up to two liters. (A 20 oz. Cherry Coke has 260 calories and 70 grams of sugar.) Needless to say, it was the first thing I gave up when I started getting [...]

Thank you, Panera!

Panera Bread saved me 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, 480 grams of sodium and 23 grams of carbohydrates yesterday. Simply by displaying the caloric values of their items on their menu board, I was able to make a quick and healthy choice for dinner. I switched from my usual French Onion [...]

Women vs. Men…and the inequality of liquor consumption

With summer in full swing, it may be tempting to indulge in a cocktail or two (or more) while relaxing in the sun. If you are health-conscious, keep these facts about consumption in mind:
A standard drink is equal to 13.7 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol or
–12-ounces of beer.
–8-ounces of malt liquor.
–5-ounces of wine.
–1.5-ounces [...]

Get your ice cream fix!

One of summer’s best pleasures (or all-time best pleasures!) is indulging in ice cream. While it’s reputation implies instant weight gain based on the sugar content, increasing low calorie alternatives means you can stop depriving yourself of your favorite craving.
Fun facts about ice cream
–The most popular topping for ice cream —- chocolate syrup.
–Around 13% [...]

Health Benefits of Titanium – Superstition or Truth?

You may have seen an increasing trend of professional athletes wearing titanium necklaces, titanium bracelets and titanium coated-tape around their necks, wrists and arms. Some claim to feel effects of improving blood circulation and reduction in muscles stress, while others claim titanium provides no true medical benefits.
The Facts:
–Titanium was discovered by a German chemist in [...]

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