Peace and Fitness

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Here, Take this Pill (but not That one) and More

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Unexpected ending last night on Biggest Loser.  Jillian Michael's team penalized for taking caffeine pills as per Jillian's suggestion.  Thinking they shouldn't have penalized her team, but should have really penalized her (for not telling the docs), if she was breaking the rules!  Her team lost another player last night (Craig) and Ruben Studdard will be returning next … [Read more...] about Here, Take this Pill (but not That one) and More

The Great Outdoors

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As much as I love teaching fitness in a gym, there is something about working out outside that satisfies so many things.  This morning I had a great workout with Andrea and Christina in the park.  It's amazing how comprehensive a workout you can get with just your own body and something like a bench.  Pushups, dips, step-ups, lunges, squats, walking, running (whoops, we had a … [Read more...] about The Great Outdoors

Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.

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Thanks to RealAge.com for sharing this very in depth article about why there is so much more to getting fit, than JUST the scale... It's a long read, but chock full of great info... Getting Over the Weight Plateau/A stalled weight loss plan may lead to better things. You want results! You've been working out and eating healthfully, and you want to be rewarded when you … [Read more...] about Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.

Vegan (Feast) Thursday is also Pink Thursday

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GOING PINK FOR BOB LEVINSON While we often associate pink with breast cancer awareness, here in "our town," pink Thursday is all about bringing (and keeping) attention on the plight of Bob Levinson who has been held hostage since March of 2007.  In just a few months he will be the longest held international hostage.  If you are on FaceBook, visit Help Bob Levinson for more … [Read more...] about Vegan (Feast) Thursday is also Pink Thursday

Careful, it’s Contagious

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We all know how easy it is to catch the common cold, but did you know that stress can be just as contagious?  Recent research at the University of Hawaii shows that we can actually catch negative attitudes, which is all the more reason to "just say NO" to negativity. Bad attitudes, and even the negative body language of your friends, co-workers and family are easily "caught," … [Read more...] about Careful, it’s Contagious