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Are You Too Old To Exercise?

Posted by on May 31, 2012 in Fitness | Comments Off on Are You Too Old To Exercise?

Are you ever too old to exercise? Nope. Here’s some amazing examples of men and women who are exercising well past their 70’s! Bette Calman – This amazing woman (shown in picture above) is an absolute inspiration at 86 years old! She has been teaching yoga for over 40 years and still teaches yoga classes every week. “You’re never too old. The body is a remarkable instrument…’It can stretch and stretch, and get better all the time. Forget age”-...

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Ideas For Healthy Grilling

Posted by on May 28, 2012 in Lunch and Dinners, Recipes, Sides and Snacks | Comments Off on Ideas For Healthy Grilling

It’s officially Barbecue Season, and that doesn’t have to mean eating unhealthy foods! There are plenty of healthy options for you to consider that will still be delicious and mouth watering dishes! Who ever said healthy had to be boring? Not me. Grilling Meats:  • Smoked Salmon • Chicken • Lean Red Meat   Grilling Meatless:  • Tofu • Portabella Mushroom Burgers • Veggie Burger   Grilling Fruit:  • Pineapple • Peach • Plum • Apricot   Grilling Vegetables:  • Asparagus •...

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Jillian Michaels Understands Other Mom’s Weight Loss Struggles

Posted by on May 24, 2012 in New Mom | 1 comment

Jillian Michaels is famous for being the tough personal trainer yelling at contestants on The Biggest Loser to help them reach their weight loss goals. Now, as a new mom to a newborn son and to an adopted two year old girl from Haiti, Jillian is finally realizing how hard it is to follow her own advice. Put Yourself First? “Telling moms ‘You need to put yourself first’?” Jillian Michaels said, rolling her eyes. “It’s impossible to put yourself...

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Cost of Dinner for Four

Posted by on May 21, 2012 in Health, Nutrition | Comments Off on Cost of Dinner for Four

When people say they don’t eat healthy, the most common excuse is that they just can’t afford to eat healthy. When you learn how to cook your own meals, you’ll find that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy. This price comparison proves my point perfectly:   What healthy and cost effective meals do you enjoy cooking? Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Berry Smoothie

Posted by on May 17, 2012 in Beverages, Recipes | Comments Off on Berry Smoothie

I love berry smoothies since it’s the perfect way to cool down on hot Summer days and still satisfy that sweet tooth! Ingredients:  1 cup Mixed Berries, frozen 1 cup yogurt, plain Instructions Step 1) In a blender, mix both ingredients together until smooth. Notes:  For the mixed berries, I include frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I prefer the 50-50 ration, but you can always change up the ratio of frozen berries to yogurt to add to take...

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