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Smile, will ya? 11/26/08
“Alright, everybody…smile! “ Isn’t that what we say before we take a photograph? Or, sometimes we tell them to, “Say cheese!” The intention is to get people to put a glad expression on their face. In this season of giving it occurred to me that one of the nicest gifts you can give someone, …
Max out your muscles by incorporating protein into your diet 11/26/08
Building muscle is one of the big benefits of physical activity. More muscle means a stronger, leaner body that works overtime burning calories even after exercise. However, no matter how hard you work out, your body needs something more to maximize muscle—it needs a healthy diet with adequate protein, carbohydrate and …
Smart holiday eating 10/24/08
At last the holidays are among us and it’s time to eat, drink and be merry along with the rest of our friends and family. But wait? What does feasting during holiday get-togethers mean for the ability to fit in that favorite pair of jeans?
Odds are those who are watching their waistline will be able …
Try this! Strip pounds with pole dancing 10/24/08
Who would have thought that a metal pole could provide such a unique approach to fitness? I certainly didn’t. That is why I gave Pin-Up Pole Dancing a call to enroll in their six week beginner’s class. I just had to see what all the hype was about!
Pole dancing classes and studios have started to …
Make sure to take in your Omega-3s 10/24/08
For just about every product available at your local grocer there is usually a better-for-you, fat free or reduced fat version on the shelf next to it. Consumers, more than ever, are opting for the lower fat version of their favorite foods in an effort to get healthy.
The amount of reduced fat products on the …
5 Common Mistakes for Fat Loss: Nutrition 9/28/08
I have seen hundreds of different diets and fads on how to lose weight. After trying many different things with my clients, and myself, I have come up with the five common things that I see people not doing, or doing incorrectly, to lose weight.
Here they are.
No fish oil and flaxseed
Bottom line, if you don’t …
Dear Diary, Last night I ate an entire … How to journal your way to weight loss 9/23/08
The American Journal of Preventative Medicine published a study in August that revealed dieters who kept track of their food lost more weight than those who did not. The study followed about 1,700 men and women who were overweight or obese. The men and women were encouraged to consume 500 fewer calories per day, attend …
Get out and ride! Why autumn is a great time for mountain biking 9/23/08
When the publisher of Healthy & Fit Magazine, Tim Kissman, invited me for a mountain bike ride, I couldn’t refuse. I didn’t think it would be that difficult. I was expecting a nice casual ride through the woods—something scenic with views of the Grand River at a moderate pace.
Boy, was I …
It’s FREE! The Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo: Sept. 27 8/24/08
Healthy & Fit Magazine is proud to present the second annual Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo. Generously sponsored by Ingham Regional Medical Center and WLNS-TV6, this free event is geared for the whole family and showcases the best wellness products and services this area has to offer. It’s the perfect compliment to the Capital City …
School snacks: Keep ‘em healthy for when the kids come home 8/24/08
As the school day ends and yellow buses finish their rounds, children slowly arrive home expecting one thing, an after school snack. But often there is little time for a snack due to after school activities and sporting events.
So what is a parent to do? How can you provide a healthy …
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