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Download the full PDF of Angie’s World May 2010 Newsletter “Will your vacation make you fat?”

With summer vacation quickly approaching, you’re probably planning your next getaway.

Whether you go on a cruise, an African safari or a low-key trip to the beach, warm summer days are the best time to get away from it all.

But wait – did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation?

Between missed workouts, extra large restaurant meals and indulgent snacks, lazy vacation days will quickly add inches to your waistline.

So before you pack your bags for your next adventure, read the following 6 Vacation Tips and come home fitter, not fatter. (more…)

In a quest for weight loss, 250 calories doesn’t seem like a significant number, does it? Could this teeny number really help you drop pounds? Yes, it can. The truth is that dropping as little as 250 calories each day can result in almost 30 pounds shed over 12 short months.

Think of it this way: 1 pound is made up of 3,500 calories, which holds 250 a total of 14 times. When you cut 250 calories off the top of your daily caloric tally, the result will be a pound lost every 2 weeks. In other words, you will drop up to 2 pounds every month.
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We have been told time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet nearly one-fifth of all adults choose to pass on the Wheaties. What is the big deal about breakfast? Can a solid breakfast really make or break your fitness goals? Read on as I answer your most pressing questions on this popular subject…

Why eat Breakfast?
Let’s dissect the word ‘breakfast’. When you take it apart you find two words with an all-important hidden message. Break – Fast. I can hear your wheels spinning on this one! That’s right, breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast that your body goes into each and every night when you sleep. (more…)

What if I told you that the Fountain of Youth had been discovered and that you could reap the benefits of its life-extending, body-enhancing powers today? You would probably think I had either lost my mind or that I was about to pitch a new line of supplements to you! But it’s true, the Fountain of Youth exists, and I need you to read on, because these next few paragraphs will change the way you view your body forever:

Age creeps up on you in the form of lowered metabolism, easier weight gain and aching muscles and joints. In fact, at the age of 50 most people begin to lose 12% of their muscle strength and 6% of their muscle mass with each passing decade. It’s no wonder that for centuries people have been so intrigued with finding the Fountain of Youth!
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If you are like most people, then the fad diets and trendy exercises that are splashed across popular magazine covers probably leave you more confused than ever about how to meet your fitness goals. It seems like every week there is a new ‘results guaranteed’ technique for melting pounds or sculpting muscles.

That is probably why so many of my clients approach me with the age-old question: “Which should I focus on to quickly meet my goals—exercise or nutrition?” (more…)

Have you ever started a workout with the intent of stretching—but you never seem to actually get around to it? This brings up an interesting topic, and a certain question that I am asked often.

Should you really stretch?

The single most overlooked component to any fitness program may very well be flexibility. Let’s face it, there’s nothing glamorous about stretching and frankly it’s pretty boring too.

But did you know that your sore back, stiff neck, and tight joints may be a result of tight or unbalanced muscles in those regions? (more…)

Summer vacation is a wonderful time to get away from it all-a cruise, a camping trip or even an African safari-an opportunity to take yourself miles away from ordinary…

But did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation?

That’s right! Lazy vacation days usually lead to one dreaded thing: extra pounds. From missed workouts to large restaurant meals, travel days often become high calorie days. (more…)

Do you grimace at the thought of bending down to pick up a bucket of paint…and then lifting it to a high shelf? Does your lower back punish you after a day of yard work? How about your golf swing—could it use a little more power behind your stroke? If are nodding your head then functional training may be just what you need to improve the quality of your daily life. (more…)

Summer is here in full swing and, if you are anything like me, by now you have probably begun to enjoy the warmer season! Barbecues and picnics with friends and family are a must this time of year—but did you know that these fun gatherings are packed with ample opportunities to throw your fitness-conscious inhibitions to the wind?

Now, while you are fully aware that hamburgers, hotdogs and potato chips aren’t the pinnacle of health, do you know just how detrimental these items are to your waistline?

Read on for a detailed look at traditional summer foods and then fill your ice chest with my ‘Fit Fare’ suggestions…trust me, by making a few small alterations to your summer menu you can shed excess pounds while enjoying delicious food in your favorite setting—summer! (more…)

Summer has arrived—a time for shorts, tank tops and…the dreaded bathing suit!

So how would you like to shrink your waist this summer?

How would you like to look and feel phenomenal? I want to let you in on a little secret that you may not know: Summer is a great time to get fit! Want to learn how? Read on… (more…)