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This week, shop entirely from your grocery list. Save money (& your waistline) by staying away from impulse purchases.

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Celebrity trainer and AHN fitness expert, Fitz shares the real scoop on the smoothie. Consuming a smoothie packed with fresh produce and not much extra nonsense is fine if you choose it as a healthier alternative to dessert or an occasional meal replacement. It is not however, some sort of miracle weight loss potion one [...]

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All day/week: Use a plate or utensil EVERY time you eat anything. You will be less tempted to mindlessly snack. If you grab a snack or eat out – get it to go and save the wrappers. You may be surprised much you are actually eating.

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Here are some “kick butt” tips for keeping fit, active and regret free on the Fourth of July from our Director/Exercise and Sport Physiologist Tracy Benham. • Sports and summertime go together. Plan an activity early in the day. Play baseball, touch football; go to the local pool or beach. • Get outside early and [...]

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If you have lots of sporting events planned this summer, make sure your love of sports doesn’t lead to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain.  Sporting events are a great way to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. Don’t let the boys of summer sabotage your ability to fully enjoy swimsuit season. This [...]

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Did you skip breakfast today? Eat breakfast daily, without fail. No matter what. Period. Simple is fine. Leftover dinner is fine. Just restart your furnace. Your body and brain will really thank you in the mid afternoon when your energy schedule shifts.* Make a point to eat breakfast every day this week. See for yourself [...]

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Make this summer an active one for you and your family. Here is an easy way to free up some time: Choose one day every week (or at the very least every month) to turn off every TV, video game, cell phone and computer. Gather your family and/or friends and do something — anything — together. [...]

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AHN Fitness Expert and Celebrity Trainer, Fitz shares her favorite place to workout to get ready for summer and swimsuit season. “Go Outside to Have Fun Getting Fit” ~ Tracy Benham (Health – Fitness – Adventure Advocate) ( don’t forget the sunblock)

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You can always find an excuse for not eating right or exercising - use excuses and you will never achieve the kind of health and fitness you are looking to attain.

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Nutritionist Chrisy Caggiani, L/RD, shares the one item every person that works away from home should own and use.  Using this item  -at least a few times a week – will save you money on your food costs and make it easier to follow to your healthy eating plans.

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