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The Fitness Blog Week in Review, November 25-December 1

Good morning and Happy Saturday! You’ve likely got plans today that involve shopping, decorating or even attending holiday events at your Church or other social function. So you’ve got a lot of plans and even if it’s just going to be a quiet day at home with your family, you’ve got things to do. So let’s tackle our week in review and highlight what we talked about this week in case there was anything you missed. Saturday, November 25 In Post Natal Fitness: Let’s Talk Moms we focused on a new topic we’re supporting here in the Fitness Blog and … Continue reading →

Power Foods: Cranberries are more than a Holiday Treat

A researcher at Rutgers University has identified cranberries as one of the key foods that provides great health benefits. Cranberries, a traditional holiday food, are chock full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are key in the protection of your body’s cells against free radicals. The National Institutes of Health research into the cranberry’s effect on the body includes research into yeast infections, heart disease, viral infections, stroke, cancer and more. According to their studies, they have discovered that: Drinking cranberry juice helps block urinary tract infections by binding up bacteria to prevent it’s ability to adhere to cell walls A compound inside … Continue reading →

Fitness Smoothies

Hot summers and ice cold drinks go hand in hand like salt and pepper or cheese on a burger – and there’s nothing like sipping some ice-cold smoothies that are not only wonderfully cool and tasty, but also good for you. Did I say good for you? Absolutely. As you know, part of the sizzling summer slim down includes follow the Abs Diet from David ZincZenko. Part of the Abs Diet is drinking some of the best-frozen smoothies that I’ve ever had. They are great as a dessert, a late night snack or a cool refresher on a really hot … Continue reading →

Fancy a Six Pack?

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I’ve talked a lot about the Abs Diet over the last few days because I’ve been giving it a try. I picked up the book written by David ZincZenko, the Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Health magazine. What I like about the diet is that he lists right off the bat that he thinks diet is a four-letter word. He also talks about weight loss, fitness, exercise, food habits and more in very sensible and practical terms. His weight loss and fitness program target a specific area of the body. The abdominal area. However, don’t be mislead. This is a program that … Continue reading →