One of the most beneficial things you can do for your overall well-being and health is to eat locally grown foods, especially those that are organic, as much as possible. There are many reasons why it is a good idea to eat organic foods from your local farmer’s market or foods that are sourced locally by grocery stores. […]
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5 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight on Vacation
Oh, the summer. Many of us spend all winter either working out or fretting about how to get ready for the warm weather. We want to get fit before it’s time to expose more of our bodies than can be covered up with a winter parka. Hopefully everyone was successful with their cold weather […]
Telondia lost the weight at the YMCA
Telondia wrote in to share how she’s lost 16 with a great group weight loss program at her local YMCA in Waterbury, CT. Here’s what she shared about her transformation so far: “I am 23, been having weight issues for the past 3 years and finally wanted to get the weight off, but it hasn’t […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #4: Use Daily Deal Sites
I’m doing a tip everyday for our October Challenge and here is today’s tip: Use Daily Deal Sites to find special offers and discounts. Are you familiar with Daily Deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon? Well you might be missing out on deals for local exercise bootcamps, yoga classes, healthy meals at restaurants, local food […]
Why Should You Choose Seasonal Produce?
It’s Day 21 of our June Clean Eating Challenge! Today I want to give you 5 reasons why you should consider buying more in-season produce vs. out of season. Not only do fresh fruits and vegetables contain more nutrition than their canned or frozen counterparts, they taste better, you can cook a larger variety of […]
