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3 Surprising Reasons to Give Up Soda

Posted: 02/01/2012

We have all heard it preached that Soda is loaded with sugar. Haven't we? We have been told time and time again that Soday will "ROT YOUR TEETH" and "MAKE YOU FAT", the question becomes "How bad is soda, really?"

In this article you will find 3 surprising facts  you may or may not know about your favorite can of soda pop. Pay attention and I challenge you to give up soda for 30 days if you do drink it and see if you feel better.  Odds are you will.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Posted: 11/21/2011

 

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Holiday Nutrition

Posted: 11/17/2011

nutrition tip of the week

It's the Holiday Series makeover tips time of year again!

Did You Know

Posted: 11/17/2011

HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAINERS BEWARE!

SAD: Winter Blues Busters

Posted: 01/26/2011

SAD: Winter Blues BustersDr. Frank LipmanIntegrative PhysicianPosted: January 25, 2011 10:19 AM Good news! The dark days of winter are receding -- in fact, we've added almost an hour of daylight since Dec. 31. With the lengthening daylight comes a degree of relief for those who suffer from a touch of the winter blues, also known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). While...

Toning shoes... Worth the $$?

Posted: 01/07/2011

Great article by ACE on Toning Shoes.http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studies/toningshoes072010.pdf

Earn Prizes Just for Showing Up!

Posted: 12/30/2010

How commited are you? We wanted to find a way to encourage you to attend all the seesions that you have commited to. Not only will you feel better for making exercise a priority in your routine, but you will achieve those results you are looking for much faster. Consistancy is key! Through the months of January, Febuary and March we will track your attendance to see...

Three Keys to Succesful Health and Fitness Resolutions

Posted: 12/30/2010

Many people will make resolutions this holiday season, hoping the new year will bring the power and leverage (or at least the willingness) to replace bad habits with positive behaviors.Most New Year's resolutions fail, of course, but not for the reasons you might think. According to Dr. Roy Sugarman, the Director of Applied Neuroscience at Athletes' Performance, the key to keeping...

DIY Foot Balm

Posted: 12/10/2010

DIY Foot BalmInstead of cookies, why not give friends the gift of soft feet? DIY Foot Balm ¼ cup Shea Butter2 TBS Coconut Oil2 TBS Olive Oil1/2 ounce grated beeswax10 drops essential oil of vanilla10 drops essential oil of peppermint*Feel free to experiment with different essential oil combinations. I love lavender and chamomile. 1. Combine all ingredients...

5 reasons not to skip workouts over the holidays!

Posted: 12/10/2010

Excuses for not exercising over the holidays abound. They range from the quite understandable, like "I have to get my holiday cards sent!" or "I have to make dinner for 12!" to the totally absurd: "I have to get the dog neutered so he won't embarrass us in front of our holiday guests!"Many people profess feeling selfish about taking time for themselves during the holidays. Well,...