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Did You Know?

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Did you know that drinking a daily glass of orange juice can help diminish muscle fatigue and boost endurance?  In one study of sedentary, obese women who took up exercise, those that drank a daily glass of orange juice found a much greater dip in lactic acid (the stuff that makes our muscles burn) than the group that did not drink the orange juice.  Less build up of the acid … [Read more...] about Did You Know?

Stop Working, Start Playing!

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Yesterday I had a chance to watch Monday night's episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition.  I will continue to watch, but it leaves me asking too many questions.  Basically, I walk away remembering only the weigh ins.  With little to no talk about what these people eat every day, and even little about their daily workouts, it makes me wonder what really is allowing … [Read more...] about Stop Working, Start Playing!

Sharing is Caring

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Thanks, Sheri, for sharing your story about donating gym equipment to the woman who wanted her son to workout and couldn't afford a gym membership or trainer.  It was great of your husband to take into consideration just who he was donating the equipment to.  If we all thought just a little about the "stuff" we don't use or need and who might really benefit from it, the world … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring

Mango Bango

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Here in South Florida, the smell of mangoes are in the air and the fruits are abundant, sweet and juicy.  While there are many varieties of this incredible fruit, the Carrie mango is my favorite for it lacks the strands of fiber often found in other varieties.  A few years ago we planted one in memory of my brother, Mike, and while it is taking it's sweet time maturing … [Read more...] about Mango Bango