April 2009

Nutrition 911, The Basics of Nutrition

April 29, 2009

I came across this article, which is actually the first article in the Nutrition 911 series, and thought it should join the group with the others. There are actually 11 so far in this series, we will be posting them here as they come available. Enjoy! Nutrition 911: Here’s the straight 411, so you can [...]

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P90X Reviews: A Complete Program Overview

April 28, 2009

P90X Retails for $119.95. In the coming weeks, I will be completing a complete and comprehensive overview and review of P90X. Each DVD will be reviewed separately, and labeled accordingly. Please be sure to check back often, or alternatively, subscribe to my fitness blog to catch these P90X Reviews in your email. For now, please [...]

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Food Words: What Do They Really Mean?

April 27, 2009

I’m baaaack….it’s been several days since I’ve been around, so I thought I’d get back on track with another tasty article from Steve Edwards over at BeachBody. You, I’ve talked about the pitfalls surrounding grocery shopping. And, with food words, it just gets worse. These days, I find myself buying more and more things that [...]

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Shakeology Recipes

April 19, 2009

I’m about 3 weeks into my Shakeology experience, and so far, I must say…. I like it. Being a fitness coach with Beachbody, I feel like it is my responsibility to tell you about Beachbody products. To try them, use them, tell you what I think of them, and give you some insight. So after [...]

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Do You Think You Know It All About Water?

April 16, 2009

I just posted an article that talks about the top 10 reasons you should be drinking water. Well, I ran across this article by Joe Wilkes at BeachBody that is kind of a little pop quiz which has some very interesting facts and figures. I think these things will surprise you. Take a look. Test [...]

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Sugar & Fat: 2 Things That Make Food Taste So Good

April 11, 2009

The way I see it, sugar and fat are 2 things that make food taste great. It’s true. If you think about it, all the foods you love and I love to munch on are probably 9 out of 10 times really,really bad for us. Eggs and bacon, pizza and beer, cheeseburger and fries, chocolate [...]

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Water is Our Friend: Why Our Bodies Need It

April 10, 2009

I really try to drink more water. I really, really do. But, it’s water. It’s so dull and so boring. I know it’s good for me, so I am making a concerted effort to increase my intake. I almost always order ice water when I go out to eat. I have found a good way [...]

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Chalean Extreme vs P90X

April 9, 2009

The Chalean Extreme workout retails for $119.95. The P90X workout retails for $119.95. The basic kit (not the deluxe kit) comes included with the following: Burn Basics and Band Basics. This is an instructional DVD that guides you through the basics of how to lift the weight or use the bands. Burn Circuit. The Burn [...]

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Deciphering Food Labels

April 8, 2009

So, you’re at the grocery store and your trying to shop healthy. Well, believe it or not, that is a fine art. Ok, maybe not a fine art, but it is something you must learn. You cant just buy something based on what the package looks like or what you think is in it. Oh [...]

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5 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

April 5, 2009

Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? I love sweets as much as the next guy, but I do everything I can to stay away from sweets. Don’t get me wrong, I have the occasional sweet, but I try my best to eat healthy and stay healthy. I always try to ask myself, “If I eat [...]

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