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Have Fun and Get Fit – Social Fitness and You
Spending time with friends is a great way to blow off some steam and get into a positive headspace, and social fitness is an excellent way to boost your motivation to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Also, you can transform that coffee date or dinner out into a healthy...
Healthy, Low Calorie Snack Ideas for Busy People
A healthy diet is one of the keys to success if you’re trying to transform your lifestyle and boost your wellness and happiness. Although many people tackle healthy meal planning and come up with awesome ideas for incorporating better foods into their 3 squares a day,...
Pregnancy Exercises: Getting the Basics Under Your Belt
If you’re pregnant (or planning a pregnancy) there are two vital issues to think about in terms of your lifestyle and routine: pregnancy nutrition and pregnancy exercise. Many people assume being pregnant limits what you can safely do with regard to exercise. If you...
From Awareness to Fitness: Your Countdown to 5K
Is the crisp fall air recharging your wilted summer energy? Are you reinvigorated to set fitness goals that will enable you to enjoy long-term health and keep chronic health conditions under control? If so, we applaud you and want to help out by sharing some tips that...
Fall into Healthy Habits
The leaves are changing and pumpkins are taking over your local stores. You know what that means… fall is finally here. The crisp autumn air is perfect for those who are ready to take their workout routine outdoors, and the bounty of fall greens and winter squash can...
Fall Foods: Fresh and Healthy North Carolina Produce
Making quick, healthy meals is a snap with fresh seasonal produce. North Carolina opens up a whole new range of ingredients in the fall to include in your healthy meal plans. NC is one of the nation’s premier farming regions, and the fall harvest brings a bounty of...
Diet and Exercise for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Women
As your body changes during perimenopause and menopause, so do your nutritional and exercise needs. A diet plan that worked well for years might not provide the nutrients you need at this stage of your life. And while you might have kept the extra pounds away with a...
Happy=Healthy: How Fitness Improves Mood and Energy
There are loads of benefits to exercise and other fitness activities, including weight loss and improved mental health. Of course, shedding a few pounds is good for your self-confidence and long-term health, but scientists who study fitness have found that exercise...
Diabetes: A Peek Into the American Epidemic
The diabetes epidemic affects millions of American households, and controlling diabetes risk factors is an important part of everyday living for people of all ages. Fortunately, there are key ways to reduce your diabetes risk factors that are also extremely...