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Get a healthy touchdown this Super Bowl Sunday with these recipes

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and there’s no doubt it’s one of everybody’s favorite days to eat.  If you’ve been doing good all week don’t feel bad about treating yourself this Sunday.  Remember, everything in moderation and you won’t feel like a bloated mess by the end of Sunday’s game.  I asked readers from... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
February 3, 2012 at 12:04 pm
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Fit Food: Review of the new Mark Bar

This past week I was able to try out the new Mark Bar, created by Chicagoan Mark Beier.  Mark is a Health & Fitness Expert as well as a classically trained chef.  This combination gave Mark the knowledge to create his own pre workout bar, Mark Bar. When I received the opportunity to try out... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 31, 2012 at 10:19 pm
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My first live UFC event

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Yesterday, I was very excited to attend my first live UFC event.  This UFC event was the 2nd time the fights were shown on FOX network. What a hit it was! It was a sold out event and the energy was awesome.  The United Center looked much different than how I usually see it. Major... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 31, 2012 at 1:16 pm
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Motivation Monday 1/30/12

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Here is a little inspiration for your monday.  I hope it motivates you to have a great week! Have a fun and fit day, Chicago.
By Ashley Bond,
January 30, 2012 at 10:03 am
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Today's Chicago Woman: Fitness Motivation from Chicago Trainers

I am honored to be a part of Fitness Motivation in this month’s Today’s Chicago Woman magazine.  Motivation is different for everyone and you never know what saying or tip will spark someone’s interest.  This article has tips and some new ideas to help you stay motivated.  Since it is the end of the month... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 25, 2012 at 1:17 pm
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Motivation Monday: What the year of the dragon means for you

It’s the beginning of the week and the beginning of a new year, the chinese new year that is.  Today marks the year of the Dragon.  If you were born in these years you are a dragon: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, and 2012.  The dragon seems like such an fascinating... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm
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Fitness on a snowy day: 3 workouts you can do today

We are into our second snow storm of the year in Chicago and your fitness routine may be taking a hit.  Don’t let the snow slow down your January fitness goals.  You’re going to have to make a few adjustments to it, but here are a few ideas to keep you going on this snowy... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 20, 2012 at 3:03 pm
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New cellphone game seeks to improve quality time and may help with your eating choices

I came across the new cell phone stacking game, as some are calling it, on Yahoo today.  This new game craze was created by Brian “lil b” perez on his Tumblr page.  In an effort to not “be a d__ during meals with friends” (the name of his post) Brian created a game to get... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 11, 2012 at 3:54 pm
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Build off of 2011 for your best you in 2012

Before you head out tonight (or head to the comfort of your wonderful couch) take some time to relish in all the things that you have experienced in 2011.  Some may not have been your greatest moments, but even still, I’m sure you learned something from them. Something that you can take with you into... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
December 31, 2011 at 3:16 pm
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Vitamin D: what it does and where to find it this winter

Winter is here and living in Chicago we all know our chances of seeing the sun can be rather slim.  Most people immediately think of the sun when they think of getting their Vitamin D.  However, with the increased use of sufficient sunscreen it is unclear how much our bodies absorb from the rays of... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
December 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm
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