Archive for October 2011

Healthy Pumpkin Bars

Healthy Pumpkin Bars
This recipe comes compliments of Chalene Johnson, one of my favorite fitness gurus!   Ingredients:Wet: 1 c egg whites 1 ½ c sugar 1 c applesauce 2 c canned pumpkin Dry: 2 c all purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 TB baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 31, 2011 at 11:58 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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Role of Exercise

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Role of Exercise
A few years ago I participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.  I joined this walk in honor of my neighbor, who passed away from breast cancer years before.  I had never known anyone with cancer before her, so watching her struggles was a new experience for me.  However, despite the struggles she had,... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 6, 2011 at 2:49 pm
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Join The Holiday Fitness Challenge Group on Facebook!

I like to organize fitness challenges around the Holidays to help people get through one of the hardest times of year when it comes to treats being everywhere!  This challenge is goal based and YOU set your goals.  Use the group to post your progress to help motivate yourself and others!  I’ve started my fitness... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
October 4, 2011 at 1:24 pm
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