Tag: diet

Are you killing yourself with the food you are eating?

Are you killing yourself with the food you are eating?
About six weeks ago, I made a decision to stop eating all meat and diary products, much to the surprise of everyone who knows me, and even to myself! You can read how that happened here.   This decision had been like a tea pot simmering for years, until finally the steam poured forth, the whistle... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 30, 2017 at 4:15 pm • 

Confessions of a fitness guru: I had no clue sugar was the devil!

Confessions of a fitness guru: I had no clue sugar was the devil!
I have been a fitness instructor since 2004. What began as a hobby to earn some extra money has since turned into a major career change. I love teaching fitness classes and my participants know it because they love my classes too. I can teach on land. I can teach in the pool. I can teach on... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
October 3, 2016 at 7:10 pm • 

The struggle and expense of eating clean

The struggle and expense of eating clean
  I never thought being healthy would be as challenging as lifting weights or running a marathon, but I have come to see that it’s hard, and there is a struggle and expense to eating clean. And I must confess: I struggle with eating the right things. I exercise at least five times a week.... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
January 10, 2015 at 3:13 pm • 
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Heal your heart, practice forgiveness

Heal your heart, practice forgiveness
Recently a dear friend betrayed me by creating all kinds of chaos, drama, and distrust within my family.  As a mom of six daughters, that’s not too difficult to do with our feelings as fragile and frayed as our skirts and dresses. A peaceful, pleasant, family occasion turned ugly with people using “fighting words” which,... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
June 26, 2014 at 9:13 am • 

Faith and fitness, the perfect blend

Faith and fitness, the perfect blend
You can train the body, and you can do exercises for your mind. But, what I’ve found is that faith and fitness is the perfect blend. I didn’t always emphasize the spiritual aspect of diet, nutrition, and exercise. I mean, I loved God, but my focus on my “spirit man” was like a mint the... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
June 11, 2014 at 8:04 am • 

Good Lord! I can't eat microwave popcorn either? Confessions from a Fitness Trainer, Part 1

Good Lord! I can't eat microwave popcorn either? Confessions from a Fitness Trainer, Part 1
Okay, here’s the truth. I love teaching fitness classes and participants love me just the same. My dream is to travel the world as a health and fitness spokesperson. As a mom of six, I am in great shape but I train hard to look even better. I mean, it’s one thing to be an... Read more »
By Elana Anthony,
April 4, 2014 at 9:30 pm • 
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    Elana Anthony

    I am a wife and mother blessed to have six daughters who fill my home with love and laughter. My passion is writing and teaching, but most especially inspiring people to live healthy lives in my faith-filled fitness classes. My dream is to have my own faith and fitness TV show where people from all the world collectively join together on our "temple" building project of enjoying optimal health. I am a certified group fitness instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and earned graduate degrees in Writing from DePaul University, in addition to a degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania. I have seen and experienced the hand of God work and move in my life, and consider it an honor and blessing to be saved to serve.

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