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Healthy Eating: Tips and Tricks for a Nutrition Transition

Posted: 05/02/2012

Spring is in the air bringing changes to weather, wardrobes and waistlines. With the holidays and cold weather months behind you and plans for spring break trips, pool time lounging and outdoor activities in the near future, this is the perfect time to focus on healthy eating.In light of National Nutrition Month, now is the time to shake off the winter doldrums and make the transition...

Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Posted: 05/02/2012

Heart candies, heart shaped valentines and chocolate hearts are everywhere this time of year, but the heart that should be getting your undivided attention everyday is the one in your chest that works 24/7 to power your body and fuel your internal system. As the powerhouse of your body, the heart needs to run in tip-top shape for overall health and fitness. To celebrate National...

The 10 Commandments for Losing Weight…and Keeping it Off!

Posted: 05/02/2012

Success breeds success. What exactly, in terms of lifestyle changes, do people who have been highly successful at both losing weight and keeping it off over the long term do? That’s just what researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado set out to determine when they began their on-going study called the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws).Currently,...

Creating REAL CHANGE: How to form positive habits and a NEW YOU!

Posted: 05/02/2012

Ever wonder why some people get great results from their workouts or their normal eating routine?  What makes them different?   How do they do it?  Usually it’s 1 or 2 simple habits.All of us face two choices in life and it usually pertains to what we control and what we don’t. Sometimes in life, we have challenges beyond our control, yet we allow...

The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity

Posted: 03/22/2012

The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity●       Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body●       Keeps weight under control●       Improves blood cholesterol levels●       Prevents and manages high blood pressure●      ...

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone

Posted: 02/07/2012

Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — “no-can-do’s” that are only in our heads. And more and more studies are showing that the...

Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

Posted: 01/09/2012

 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...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Posted: 12/02/2011

 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...

Fit BODY: Fit BRAIN

Posted: 10/14/2011

Can’t remember where you parked the car or if you unplugged the coffee pot? Worried that as you age, your memory and cognitive skills will deteriorate? Never fear—a regular exercise routine will strengthen your brain as well as your muscles! New research shows that even older adults who are physically active have a reduced risk of developing many forms of dementia....

Prepare Your Body for Optimal Winter Performance with Pre- and Post-Workout Stretching

Posted: 10/14/2011

Tight muscles, cramped joints and a lethargic body is not how you want to ring in this winter season. Instead, prepare your body for sledding adventures, skiing moguls and family snowball fights by introducing stretching into your overall health and fitness routine. Don’t worry, you don’t have to schedule tons of time to make stretching beneficial and effective. Ten...