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Yummy Ways To Eat Veggies!

Posted: 01/28/2012

For some, getting your daily intake of vegetables can be a challenge when you don't like the taste of them. So instead of drowning them in a pool of ranch or ketchup try these recipes instead. Check out this website to find out exactly how many vegetables you need a day and other information on eating healthy -http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/index.html Green...

Tips To Help You Keep You New Years Resolutions This Year!

Posted: 01/16/2012

As New Year’s resolutions gain popularity this time of year, many jump on the bandwagon of losing weight, getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle. While we all can benefit from making these types of positive lifestyle changes, most resolutions fizzle out, unfortunately, before they even have a chance to settle in. So, why does this popular annual pastime of making...

Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Posted: 12/02/2011

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight GainThe holidays are upon us and it’s time to start putting on the brakes NOW before the real damage is done. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really applies to the holiday season. The following tips will help you fend off that holiday weight gain so that you won’t end this season with a New...

5 Common Fitness Saboteurs and How to Defeat Them

Posted: 11/28/2011

Ever have those days when you feel like the universe is conspiring to keep you from reaching your fitness goals? Even the most committed fitness enthusiasts face challenges to staying active. Sometimes we sabotage ourselves. Other times, life interferes with our exercise plans. Check out this list of common fitness saboteurs and learn how to combat them with practical strategies...

Diet Downfalls

Posted: 11/03/2011

Like many people, you probably resolved to shed a few pounds this year, which is a great goal, since losing extra flab will make you a healthier and you'll feel better. But doughnuts and French fries aren't the only obstacles to your target weight. Bad nutrition habits you may not even realize you have make it hard to drop excess pounds. Nutrition missteps, such as ignoring...

No-Bake Energy Bites!

Posted: 10/18/2011

1 cup oatmeal1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)1/3 cup honey1 cup coconut flakes1/2 cup ground flaxseed1/2 cup mini chocolate chips1 tsp vanilla Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated...

Clive FT Update!

Posted: 10/11/2011

 We have had really great fall so far here in Clive at Fitness Together! With the nice weather weather, we have also had the start of three awesome challenges, and the addition of PACK group training. We have started a Weight Loss Challege for those wanting to lose 5+ lbs. This challnge is a group effort, having clients that are paired up helps to motivate each other...

Cardio Can Nurture Sweet Dreams

Posted: 09/13/2011

Sleepless and sedentary? Instead of counting sheep in a field, try running through a meadow.Experts agree that an aerobic exercise routine during the day can keep you from tossing and turning at night, even if they’re not sure why.“The bottom line is we really don’t know why people tell us that exercise helps them sleep,” said David Davila of the U.S.-based...

The Importance of Breakfast!

Posted: 09/02/2011

Often we treat our cars better than we do ourselves. We take our cars in for regular oil changes, always make sure there is gas in the car and when the service engine light comes on we take it to the garage to get checked out. Food is fuel. Often we skip meals, don’t give ourselves quality foods, and rarely listen to what our body is telling us. People who start their...

How Exercise Can Keep the Brain Fit

Posted: 08/23/2011

For those of us hoping to keep our brains fit and healthy well into middle age and beyond, the latest science offers some reassurance. Activity appears to be critical, though scientists have yet to prove that exercise can ward off serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease. But what about the more mundane, creeping memory loss that begins about the time our 30s...