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Make Cardio Fun!

Posted: 12/30/2011

When winter hits its hard to get outside and go for a run.  A majority of people think the only form of outdoor cardio is going for a run or jog.  When winter hits, they automatically regulate themselves to the treadmill (or any cardio at all).  Instead, put on some warm gear and head out snowshoeing, or skiing, or walk in the deep snow!  You can make winter...

Vitamin D and Winter!

Posted: 12/23/2011

It's that time of the year again.  It's dark when you leave for work, and dark on your drive home.  Catching some rays just is not in your winter schedule!  Don't worry though, we can counteract some of the negative affects of little sunlight.There are many changes to the environment that we must deal with.  Everyone knows they should be exercising, eating...

Limit The Holiday Booze

Posted: 12/20/2011

The Holidays are here!  Along with great food and family, drinks are usually a common occurrence of our celebrations.  Making the right drink choices is key when it comes to controlling your calorie intake.  Obviously, a diet mixed drink is a better choice than some of the traditional holiday drinks (eggnog), BUT they still contain calories even though you are...

Increase Core Strength To Minimize Lower Back Pain

Posted: 12/16/2011

Back pain is commonplace in todays world.  When I was searching for an image for this article, I typed in "lower" into Google, and in the search bar, "back pain" popped up without me doing anything else.How do we fight against back pain when it seems like any extracurricular movement adds to the discomfort?We strengthen the core!  A strong core helps us maintain correct...

Pop Quiz!

Posted: 12/06/2011

Remember back in your high school days when you would walk into class and the teacher would drop the horrible news on you, "Pop Quiz"?  Well, here is my version of a pop quiz.  Do your best to answer the questions without looking at the answers at the bottom (or Googling!!) 1.  The "healthy" fat found in wild salmon is: A. Omega-6 B. Omega-9 C. Omega-3 2.  Individuals...

Holiday Drinks

Posted: 12/01/2011

The holidays are here! And so are the extra calories from food and drink!  One of America's pastimes drinks that packs a whooping calorie punch is eggnog.  Per 4oz., eggnog is approximately shelling out 130 calories.  Imagine what a typical sized drink (PLUS some brandy, eh hem) brings in total calories?Eggnog tastes excellent, so don't feel like you aren't allowed...