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Another John Wooden quote

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

Sports quote from John Wooden

Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

What achieves the impossible?

Strength of purpose achieves the impossible.

Healthy Holiday Eating – Tips & Secrets For Saving Calories

This article is a re-post from ShapeFit. This article is about choosing foods wisely for a fit Thanksgiving and at home workouts to keep fitness up through the holidays. This can also be applied to the Christmas Holidays and Halloween! This is the season where sweets and treats are prevalent, tempting and in your face [...]

Finally! Weight Watches makes important improvement

Weight Watchers International has launched its first major overhaul of its popular Points system formula in over a decade. The newest PointsPlus formula not only takes into consideration calories, but also factors in protein, carbohydrate, fat, and fiber encouraging people to make healthy food choices based on nutrition and not calorie levels alone. Read full [...]

Coffee can be very fattening! But you knew this, right!?

What’s hiding in your brew? From the 1,200-calorie “triple chocolate mocha” to a Dunkin Donuts option akin to a Big Mac and fries, The Daily Beast ranks the most fattening coffee drinks. Read the full article. See the media gallery.

Winter is coming…

…what will you do to stay fit & healthy now that it’s harder to run outside… Contact me and let me know!

Healthy Refrigerator – re-post from Nell Ellis

Healthy Refrigerator – Stock Your Fridge With Nutrient Dense Foods In order to maintain proper nutrition, it is important to have the best foods available to you. It is important to eat from the major food categories, i.e. protein, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans/legumes and fats. There are many protein sources to choose from including [...]

Healthy Snack Ideas

Almonds, apples, bananas or some other fruit you like Greek Yogurt (maybe mixed with something like raisins, honey etc) Protein shake – with or without fresh fruit Trail mix – with dark chocolate Veggies with all natural hummus Low fat cheese and whole grain crackers

The weather is getting warmer…

…and for those of you who don’t like cardio – walking, jogging & running outside is a great way to get some good exercise. And, as a side-benefit – you’ll also get some much needed vitamin d if you have an office job and are inside a lot

Motivational Quotes

"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember-the only taste of success some people have when they take a bite out of you."
~ Zig Ziglar

Read many more quotes and get motivated!