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3 Ways to Get Healthier…Today!

3 Ways to Get Healthier…Today!
Exercise and eating right aren’t the only ways we can take care of our body. While there are countless ways we can all do our body good, here are three that you can start doing right now. 1)      Eat Slowly Why: Yes, we’ll certainly feel fuller if it takes us longer to clean our plate, but... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
May 15, 2012 at 1:30 pm
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Dreaming Big After the Women's Dream Conference

Dreaming Big After the Women's Dream Conference
Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend an all-day conference sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a roomful of Chicago’s most successful social media, business and thought leaders. The Women’s Dream Conference was created by healthy lifestyle spokesperson, Andrea Metcalf. Does that name sound familiar? It should. Metcalf is the author of the best selling book, Naked Fitness... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
April 16, 2012 at 5:29 am
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Beauty Ideals: Is Thin Still In?

Beauty Ideals: Is Thin Still In?
The following question is directed to all the female readers.  If someone walked up to you with a smile on their face and said, “You look so strong,” how would you take it? Now, imagine the same person walked up to you with the same big smile on their face and said, “You look so thin,” which would you... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
April 10, 2012 at 9:03 pm
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Follow this Dailey Method for a Strong, Lean Body

Follow this Dailey Method for a Strong, Lean Body
If you think the only way to develop lean, toned arms and legs is to lift heavy weights, you need to try The Dailey Method.  I had a chance to take a few classes at this strengthen-and-lengthen-focused studio located at 1714 N. Damen in Bucktown, and can understand how easily people get hooked on this... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
March 29, 2012 at 9:51 am
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goPerformance: The Cure for the Boring Workout

goPerformance: The Cure for the Boring Workout
It’s easy to fall into the daily grind of going through the same motions morning, noon and night.  This can be especially true when it comes to your exercise routine. The same-old, same-old workout might get the job done, but won’t necessarily keep you running back for more. If you feel like a day at... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
March 6, 2012 at 9:28 am
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The Girl Scouts’ Deep Dark (Delicious) Secret

The Girl Scouts’ Deep Dark (Delicious) Secret
When I was a little girls growing up outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I was a part of Girl Scout troop 131. Led by a couple of amazing moms who volunteered their time to be troop leaders, we met once a week after school.  To me, the best part of the day that our troop met... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
February 19, 2012 at 10:38 am
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Chocolate: a health food on Valentine’s Day and all year round

Chocolate: a health food on Valentine’s Day and all year round
We’ve all heard that chocolate has some pretty amazing health benefits, but most of us underestimate just how strong the benefits of this antioxidant-packed sensation really are. It turns out that flavonoids, the same type of antioxidant found in tea, red wine and apples, are even more abundant in dark chocolate. Yes, you read right –... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
February 14, 2012 at 7:16 am
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Uptown's Core Power Yoga is Ready for Your Sweat!

Uptown's Core Power Yoga is Ready for Your Sweat!
Core Power Yoga studios seem to be popping up everywhere in Chicago, with 12 locations, including the latest edition that opened on Friday in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood on Broadway, just north of Montrose. With my yoga mat in hand, I thought I’d go check out the new studio. I’ve never taken a class at Core... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
February 4, 2012 at 10:54 pm
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5 Tips to Reshape Your Fitness

5 Tips to Reshape Your Fitness
January is here and a lot of resolutions are in full swing. Is yours? If you’re having a tough time building up momentum to keep you motivated and working out regularly, here are a few tips that will get your body back in the swing of things – literally! 1) Change Clothes: Let’ s face... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
January 5, 2012 at 9:59 pm
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Last Minute Healthy Stocking Stuffers

Last Minute Healthy Stocking Stuffers
If you’re still looking for a last minute gift for someone on your list, here are a few easy suggestions. Sporty Gear Thanks to Paul Rosenblum at Running Away Multisport for dishing on these great gets. Running Away Multisport is located in Chicago at 2219 N. Clybourn, and in Deerfield Ave. at 800 Waukegan Rd... Read more »
By Traci D Mitchell,
December 15, 2011 at 2:25 pm
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