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Events to celebrate mothers in Chicago: run, walk, love

Mother’s day is always special for we recognize the “mothers” birth and adopted that have helped shape us into strong women and men.  Celebrating the day for many will come in the form or a brunch, flowers or a special present.  For those of you wishing to make a difference in the lives of women... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
May 8, 2012 at 8:19 am
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FitStudio Reached the Beach For A Workout

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Last week I was lucky enough to fly down across the border to Playa Del Carmen with the Fit Studio Advisory board team and their Body Bootcamp winners.  Staying at the El Dorado Royale Resort with My Wellness Destination, David Pritchard brought us to a gourmet health and luxury resort to interact and burn calories on the beach. Sears is the exclusive sponsor of the Fit Studio website which offers interactive workout programs, individual exercise, fun weekly polls and gear advice for healthy seeking participants to weekend warriors.  Three winners from across the country won the trip after registering for the free Fit Studio site. Daily workouts from Angry Fit Trainer ( Alfonso ), Steve and Bonnie Psfiester from Vero Beach, Scott Herman and myself helped lead the workouts from Beach Bootcamp to Sunrise Yoga.  The group pushed themselves through the sand and in the workout rooms to gain a little strength and sweat before enjoying fresh fruits, frozen margaritas (virgin of course) and savory fish fresh from the sea.  The El Dorado Royale prides themselves on their organic offerings and fresh gourmet meals they serve and well as the on site water filtration and eco green resort practices. Fit Studio brought us together for a healthier vacation and will soon be offering ways for you to instill better health at home.  On April 29th, sign up for the FREE on line community and receive a FREE stability ball to get your fitness and health goals rolling... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
April 29, 2012 at 6:54 pm
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Boston Marathon Course on your Pro-Form Treadmill

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The Boston Marathon was established in 1887, by the Boston Athletic Association.  The B.A.A.’s Boston marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon will nearly 50,000 participants in 2012.  But realize that you have to run a marathon and qualify for this prestigious race.  This precludes many “wanna-be” runners from getting the chance to participate.  With... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
April 22, 2012 at 7:47 am
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Protein is key for weight loss

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These days with warmer weather, you might be considering losing a few pounds before getting into that bathing suit. In fact more people dread getting into a bathing suit more than going to the dentist.   But if you are looking to lose weight, the best way to control appetite is with your diet!  Eating the... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
April 18, 2012 at 9:17 am
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Dream Bigger to Be Inspired

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In the last year, I have had a best selling book, (Naked Fitness) appeared on the NBC Today show twice, flew an F16 jet fighter, traveled down under to Queensland, Australia, learned to surf in Costa Rica, and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the single tallest standing mountain in the world.  How could so many experiences... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
April 10, 2012 at 10:37 pm
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Women's Dream Conference in Chicago offers personal attention.

Women’s Dream Conference in Chicago offers personal attention. It’s time to pay it forward.  Over the last several years, I have been blessed with meeting some of the top women in business, social media and the healthy living industry.  From celebrities like Mary Amons of DC Housewives to Marcy Crozier of the NBC Biggest Loser... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
March 29, 2012 at 5:24 pm
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SELF Magazine brings workouts to Chicago

Summer events sell out quickly… evidence of the fastest sell out ever of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this past January.  But if you don’t plan on running a marathon or running yourself at the numerous 5k races, SELF Magazine’s Workout in the Park might be your ticket to inspiring a healthy life in Chicago. Taking place on Saturday... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
March 27, 2012 at 2:01 pm
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CHICAGO BIKE TO WORK WEEK TO BE HELD JUNE 11-15

The Premier Bike Chicago 2012 Event CHICAGO – The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announce that Chicago’s Bike to Work Week will take place June 11-15, 2012 as part of Bike Chicago 2012.  Presented by the City of Chicago and Goose Island Beer Company, various events will promote cycling ranging from a planned... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
March 26, 2012 at 8:27 pm
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Dream a new life: Andrea Metcalf to help women create their dream lives

 With a troop of Chicago’s most successful and inspirational women, Fitness Personality and “Naked Fitness” Author Andrea Metcalf will unleash the secrets to creating the life of one’s dreams during her Women’s Dream Conference at Centered Chef on April 13, 2012.  The Women’s Dream Conference is a networking and coaching event designed to offer women a... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
March 16, 2012 at 9:59 pm
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Is A Vegetarian Diet Healthy?

I recently was introduced to Karyns Raw in Chicago.  It’s an amazing place where vegan, gluten free and lactose free foods are found in familiar packages.  That said, I interviewed Toby Amidor,  a registered dietitian,  to share her thoughts on this way of life. Are vegetarians are healthier than carnivores? here’s her answer: : it... Read more »
By Andrea Metcalf,
March 13, 2012 at 5:16 pm
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