Why Do Americans Keep Getting Fatter?
Friday, 21 September 2012
I recently read an article on abcnews.com and the results were astounding and very eye-opening! The article reads if we continue on this path of destruction as a nation we will be at a obsesity rate of almost 50% b!y 2030! How can we look at this and be ok… We have to make a
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A Fit Chic’s Guide to a Vacation on a Budget…
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
This past weekend my husband and I took a romantic anniversary trip to Santa Barbara. We were staying at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel in Montecito, it was absolutely amazing, but as I began to set up our travel plans (meals, activities, workouts etc…) l began to realize with the beauty came the upscale
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What We as Americans Waste on Food ….
Friday, 24 August 2012
Did you know that Americans Waste $2,275 Per Year by Throwing Out 40 Percent of the Food They Buy? When I recently read this article I was astounded by how much really goes to waste, and how we are really not doing anything to prevent this. There are so many ways to really prevent this
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The Voices In Your Head During a Workout….
Friday, 17 August 2012
“This Workout is HARD!!!” “When is it Going to End?” “I should just do 20 burpees not 30” “Just stop take a rest, grab some water” “You can do it, 5 more” What are YOUR thoughts during your workout?…How do you talk to in your head to get you through the Workout? – Do you
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A Fit Chic’s Approach to Drinking Wisely!
Friday, 10 August 2012
I came across a great blog on CrossFit Paradiso’s website. The blog had some great advice on how to drink responsibly and not feel like a complete pile the next morning. Here are some helpful hints to still have fun, but not demolish your body in the process! I have followed this plan for over
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The Top Ten Benefits From a Yoga Fit Class…
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Yoga is typically thought of as a way to stretch, get into your zen, and find inner peace But what if those are not any of your goals….. For me personally I wanted to do yoga because I was sick and tired of being injured but I was hesitant because in the past Yoga had
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A Fit Chic Tuna Carpaccio
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Here is a great appetizer to have, or a wonderful selection to have a for a wine pairing party. Ahi Tuna Carpaccio: Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of wasabi 1 tablespoons of ginger 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Dash of sea salt 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, cut
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Five Ways to Avoid Sickness this Summer!
Friday, 27 July 2012
Here are five helpful tips that will lead you to a happy healthy summer! These simple tips are very beneficial for all seasons, so now you will be able to use your “sick” days for fun activities, while everyone else around you is feeling the wrath of cold and flu season! #1 Keep hands
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Eating Healthy is the Reward!
Monday, 23 July 2012
I had a great discussion with my husband last night in regards to nutrition and rewards. Many of our clients will come to us two weeks, a month, maybe even three months in, and ask the infamous question …. “I am completely Paleo, and I am not seeing any results”…. My first thought (and mostly
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Why We Need A Little More H2O in Our Life……
Thursday, 19 July 2012
With these HOT Summer Days it is so crucial that we stay very well hydrated. Most of you are doing a lot of summer activities; from hikes, long runs, CrossFit, etc …. but with all the fun in the sun most of us forget to hydrate properly. So how much water is enough, especially if
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