Healthy Tips for the Holidays Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, NASM-CPT The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over …
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Power 30 Changed My Life
Power 30 Changed My Life Contributed by: Carol Kline I was familiar with the Power 30 program for nearly two years because I’m the administrative assistant for JKFITNESS. I’ve seen clients get started and experience positive results on the program and I’ve even sat in on training about the nutrition program.  I had a basic understanding …
Healthy Tuna Salad
Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Healthy Tuna Salad: 1 serving of your favorite tuna, or salmon1/2 cucumber or pickle (or both)1/2 tomato1/2 carrot, finely chopped or grated1/4 red onion1/2 stalk of celery1/4 cup of raisins or your favorite dried fruitPepper and garlic seasoning to taste Ditch the mayo and substitute 1 …
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Uh-oh…..you were too busy to get up from your desk, or your boss had you on a 2 hour conference call right from the start of your day. You skipped breakfast and it’s just about that time…..to grab a snack. …
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Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You
Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Artificial sweeteners are chemicals added to food and drinks to make them sweet. These sweeteners are used as a substitute for sugar. Some common names for artificial sweeteners are sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin. Although using these products in place of sugar …
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Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work
Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work Provided by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Our bodies were built for movement. Sitting for hours on end not only slows our body’s natural internal process (digestion, metabolism, circulation, brain functioning, elimination, etc.), but it also goes against our primal and innate design. In order to keep your mind …
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Eat Avocados to get your Vitamins & Lower Cholesterol
Contributed by: Carol Kline What’s the best way to get a healthy dose of vitamin K, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, and lots of healthy, monounsaturated fats, linked to lower blood cholesterol? Eating avocados! Studies show that a diet rich in heart-healthy avocados can help reduce overall cholesterol levels by up to 10%. …
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Hidden Cause That Could be Keeping You From Losing Weight
Provided by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT If you are surrounded by lots of friends, family, and co-workers all sharing their fitness goals day in and out….it can be sometimes overwhelming. But what is more overwhelming, is when you have tried all the different types of eating plans and workout sessions, and you’re still not budging on …
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The Handful Tool for Portion Control
The Handful Tool for Portion Control Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT, NPTI For many of us, the daily routine of work, cooking, family and other priorities can cause a great deal of stress. And if you’re trying to exercise and eat correctly, counting calories can sometimes feel like an added stress to your already busy …
Portion Control
Portion Control Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT When it comes to food, self discipline can be a struggle. It’s especially hard to watch what you eat when restaurants serve meals that are oversized for what most of us should consume. Here are 3 simple steps you can take to turn the odds in your favor …