Monthly Archive for August, 2009

Spend Time Outdoors Everyday!

Your kids follow your health and fitness habits. Make it easy for them to think that enjoying the outdoors and being active is something that everyone loves to do. Go outside and play. Take them to a park, a pool or even around the block. Let them pick the activities, sports or games.  Then share [...]

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Train your palette. Numerous recent studies confirm that food portion sizes have increased in U.S. over two decades. Put your stomach and appetite on a training program. Every time you eat out order always order a Small. Start sharing main courses.  Stop ordering appetizers unless they are your meal. Share a main course and order [...]

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Q. Hi Fitz, I have a question for you if you don’t mind.  I was wondering….in your opinion, which is better for you? Running on a treadmill or spinning. I used to run all of the time, then I went back to spinning and I love it. I was wondering if it was a better choice [...]

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UP now and brought to you by the team at SHE. * The ‘Got No Time Workout’. AHN Fit Kick up now on Active Health Network. Watch this quick and effective workout and “then it your turn to get to work“. *Plan your next Fun and Active Day with your Family at a National Park [...]

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Yesterday we were contacted by a health professional about our feelings about recommending supplement use and using the term “Negative Calorie Foods”. The author, who is a respected fitness professional, is debating with the publisher over including both of these options as easy ways to lose weight. The author is vehemently against recommending these methods, [...]

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You have heard it a hundred times, eat breakfast to lose weight. AHN licensed and registered dietitian, Christy Caggiani tells you why in this quick AHN: Health and Nutrition Video.

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Daily Kick in the Butt

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes” - Andrew Carnegie Set one goal Today that is meaningful and meets all three of these requirements. Make it be worth your time, attention and be representative of your hopeful and happy future. Then attack the [...]

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Q. Can you please tell me what work out exercise is good for those annoying love handles? I have a somewhat flat stomach, but can’t get rid of the extra stuff on both sides of my belly. Thanks, Shirley A. Hey Shirley. You didn’t provide me with a ton of information about yourself, but since [...]

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Daily Kick in the Butt

“Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” ~Thomas Edison It is the same with Good Health: 1% plan – 99% action. So spend a minute to review your workout and  then Get Going!

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