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Posts tagged "nutrition"

Love YOURSELF on Valentine's Day

Love YOURSELF on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a day when you are supposed to/required to buy your loved one flowers, candy, dinner, etc.  Then, all the single people huff and puff about being single (I’m single, I can say that, right?).  Well, I think that’s silly!  I view Valentine’s Day as just a day of love... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
February 14, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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TOP FITNESS PICKS For Your 2012 Home Fitness Resolutions!

There are so many ways to lose weight and get in shape out there that it’s hard to know where to start!  Magazines, DVDs from the store or online, fitness workouts on your “on demand,” apps for your Smart Phone… the list could go on.  So, to help you on your journey, I’m listing my... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
January 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm
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Food Vs. Body

Food Vs. Body
Are you experiencing some post-Holiday bloating, guilt, fatigue… or all of the above? One thing I’m always reminded of after the Holidays (or birthdays, or other celebrations) is how much food actually does affect my body, my mood, my skin… everything!  Of course, I already knew from past experiences, but it’s always interesting to experience... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
December 29, 2011 at 10:42 am
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Hauntingly Healthy Halloween Treats

Hauntingly Healthy Halloween Treats
Ok, I cannot take credit for this post, but I also know I couldn’t have come up with a better array of treats!  These are FANTASTIC!  If you want healthy options for your Halloween party, you simply need to check these out, because they are so fun!  Who says Halloween needs to be all about... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 25, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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Excuses Busters #1 - How To Overcome Common Fitness-Related Excuses

I asked for some reasons why people have issues with starting or sticking to a fitness and nutrition regime on my Facebook page, so I’m taking time in this newsletter to address them and hopefully offer advice in these areas. EXCUSE #1: “That Time of Month” This is mainly a woman thing (well, duh… though... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 17, 2011 at 12:53 pm
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Wild Blueberry Recipes... Tandoori Chicken Sticks

Wild Blueberry Recipes... Tandoori Chicken Sticks
My mom brought me a newspaper cut out from her local newspaper back home that featured recipes using wild blueberries.  They all looked fabulous, so, I wanted to share one with you that’s a delicious balanced treat!  In my research, however, I’ve discovered that these come from a whole website about wild blueberries.   So, for... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
August 30, 2011 at 1:36 pm
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10 Great Reasons To Exercise And Eat Right

Motivation.  It’s pretty much the age-old reason why a lot of people don’t get on, or continue with, an exercise regime and healthy eating plan.  The main reason behind this, as I see it, is that people haven’t really taken the time to figure out what their strongest motivating factors are.  We spend a lot... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 6, 2011 at 3:08 pm
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Free Health and Wellness Seminar en Español!

If you live in Chicago, or the surrounding areas, and you speak Spanish I want to make sure you know about an event happening on July 14th.  Jael Weber, from Beachbody, will be in Berwyn, IL leading a health and wellness seminar in Spanish (there will be an English translator present).  This event will be... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 2, 2011 at 2:35 pm
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More Common, Less Recognized... Binge Eating Disorder

I wanted to blog today about something that is actually quite close to me… Binge Eating Disorder.  According to the Mayo Clinic, “Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food. Almost everyone overeats on occasion, such as having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal. But... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
April 18, 2011 at 12:43 pm
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Detoxing... For Real or Fad? Get rid of the CRAP!

I’m back!  I was away on the Beachbody Success Cruise, which explains my MIA status… but I’m back and ready to blog! Detoxing is all the craze right now, but does it work?  Is it for real?  Do you know how your body works internally so that you can keep it functioning properly?  Most people... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
March 22, 2011 at 9:52 pm
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