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http://jbettag1.juiceplus.com/content/JuicePlus/en/what-is-juice-plus/complete/jcr:content/textimage_1/image.jpimg.jpg/1463788022286.jpg/1463788021049.jpg Protein drinks are all the rage.   And, really, it isn’t a bad idea to get some extra protein to fuel your body.  Whether it is for a meal replacement or pre/post workout, having the right nutrition is vital. I am a Juice Plus guy.  Fruits, vegetables and berries in a capsule, backed byContinue reading “There is a better way than whey!”

Yes, that time of year is fast approaching. The most wonderful time of the year! Actually, Halloween candy has been in the stores for a month now so it really started a while back. People fear this time because of the chance of gaining weight instead of enjoying the time with friends and family. Yes,Continue reading “Why wait for New Years resolution??”

It is good to take a look at what you are doing and decide if you are accomplishing what you want, whether it is what you do for a living or how you exercise. For me, changing one of those led to changing the other. I had a great opportunity to change what I wasContinue reading “Change what you’re doing!”

I’m back from taking some time off!  🙂  It’s good to take a break but now it’s time to get back to what I love, teaching about health and fitness.  I have been very passionate about exercise on a daily basis being essential to maintaining health and wellness, AND taking Juice Plus everyday to getContinue reading “Time off…”

We are now almost 2 weeks into 2014.  If you are new to exercise and a healthy lifestyle, these first couple of months are vital to you being successful through the rest of the year and really as your lifestyle changes.  I recently read an article about how to achieve your weight loss goals.  TheContinue reading “Lose weight this year”

This is what so many who are looking to lose weight are striving for.  That point where they have lost the weight they want and are trying to keep it off.  I have often said that the maintenance part is easier than losing because by that time you don’t have to do all the extraContinue reading “Maintenance stage of weight loss”

Simple lifestyle changes are where to start.  Remember, you don’t have to make all the changes at once.  Think of healthy living as just that, living.  This is something we all have to do the rest of our lives.  If snacking is the worst part of your day make that change to a healthy snackContinue reading “Forget Resolutions”

We are days away from starting those New Years resolutions.  I don’t really know the stats but I would bet that the thing people resolve to change the most is their health/fitness/wellness habits.  Gyms all over are building up their sales staff to be able to handle all the new people rushing to start theirContinue reading “It’s almost go time!”

It seems like only yesterday we were helping our kids dress up in costume for halloween.  At that time, Christmas was a long time off.  Now the shopping is finished, or at least should be, and we are close to one of the most beautiful times of the year.  Kids of all ages are lookingContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”

Are you stressing out coming down to the last week before Christmas?  I know, it should be enjoyable but it is also a challenging time.  Use those workouts for stress relief.  After all, that is a big part of exercise.  If you have worked hard this year and lost weight, think about being that farContinue reading “Keep moving!”