5 Common Strength Training Mistakes

There are two huge population booms for all fitness centers each year and that is in the Fall and in the Winter. (If you are interested, most exercise facilities experience a population drought during the middle of summer)
Around this time every year, the "smell" in the air changes. The humidity is replaced with a slight breeze, cravings for pumpkin arise, and "the nagging, not always a good memory, but gotta get it done so I'll look like a supermodel this year" family picture event for holiday cards arises... and THAT is what I want to talk about today.... this article is from ACE fitness.org. Enjoy!

Ready, Set, ... Activate your family and relationships! article 3

Are you the runner, gym rat, triathlete, or walker that wants more than anything to convince those around you to take the step towards a healthier lifestyle? Are you the "I used to be fit back when" and would like to feel that energy again? Do you stand with your nose to the glass (so to speak) knowing you should take healthier steps but don't know how you could fit it in? I will be sharing a series of three articles from ACE that may help you do just that. They will focus on 1. family 2. your significant other and 3. you. Enjoy!

Ready, Set, ... Activate your family and relationships! article 2

Are you the runner, gym rat, triathlete, or walker that wants more than anything to convince those around you to take the step towards a healthier lifestyle? Are you the "I used to be fit back when" and would like to feel that energy again? Do you stand with your nose to the glass (so to speak) knowing you should take healthier steps but don't know how you could fit it in? I will be sharing a series of three articles from ACE that may help you do just that. They will focus on 1. family 2. your significant other and 3. you. Enjoy!

Ready, Set, ... Activate your family and relationships! article 1

Are you the runner, gym rat, triathlete, or walker that wants more than anything to convince those around you to take the step towards a healthier lifestyle? Are you the "I used to be fit back when" and would like to feel that energy again? Do you stand with your nose to the glass (so to speak) knowing you should take healthier steps but don't know how you could fit it in? I will be sharing a series of three articles from ACE that may help you do just that. They will focus on 1. family 2. your significant other and 3. you. Enjoy!

Strawberry Jam

Dip them, slice them, bite them, layer them, and jam them. If the picture below makes your mouth water, grab some Mason jars and a big ole pot and let me introduce you to the easiest, sweetest, yummiest, do it yourself recipe... and did I mention healthy, fun, and totally comes with bragging rights!

(baked) Fry Rounds

I have always been a "sauce dipper" whether it was bbq sauce, ranch for the carrots, a good old fashioned gravy sopping with a roll or biscuit, but my absolute favorite is ketchup! Lucky for me (or maybe him), Luke was raised a ketchup eater as well, so I fit into his family like... well, like french fries and ketchup! =)

A little bit of history for you: What's the difference between ketchup and catsup???

Finding your way through the Labels!

Dieting, trying to eat healthy, or just shopping for the week, grocery shopping in the U.S. can be a real headache! We fought for options in what we buy and industry unloaded on us.
Take salad dressing for example, you have your choice between 6-7 non-organic brands and 4-5 organic brands. Each brand has at least 6 to a dozen options between vinaigrette, mayo based, low fat, fat free, sweet, savory, creamy, or natural. You have your choice of single serve, small, medium, spray, pour, squeeze... Have your eyes crossed yet?!
The point is that the food industry's creativity has almost optioned us out of even caring. Who hasn't just thrown their hands up and said, "I don't care.. what's cheaper?" Well, guess what.. the clean, fresh ingredients aren't usually the guys having the sale.
I have compiled some articles and helpful hints from those researchers who get their thrills from wading through the swamp of labels. I hope this post helps you on your next grocery store visit! Happy, healthy shopping!!