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By Joe Wilkes Fall is upon us, which means that the new TV season has begun, baseball is heading into the postseason, and football is starting up. The weather’s getting cooler, and the couch will soon call for you to lie down on it with a warm blanket. Now, keep in mind we’re not encouraging any couch potato behavior. We’d... Read More

How did cookies become the Healthiest Meal of the Day?  And so delicious!  Let’s have Shakeology and eat it, too. Simple to make and delicious to eat—you’ll never guess how healthy you’re being. · 1 cup raw almond butter · 1 cup organic oatmeal (quick) · 1/3 to 1/2 cup organic honey (according to desired sweetness) · 1 cup Chocolate Shakeology · Medium bowl Combine... Read More

How fast does your get-trim resolve dissolve?  How can you avoid this?  For most people, it’s about 4 weeks into their exercise program if they don’t see results.  Some people stop much sooner and some by 2 months.  Who knows, they might be on the edge of getting results and yet, they stopped.  Here’s some motivation to keep going. Research... Read More

By Denis Faye Ah, the islands. Their mere mention floods the mind with happy thoughts of sun-drenched beaches, dancing to reggae late into the night, and eating healthy, exotic fruits. Well, OK, so maybe that last fruit thing doesn’t spring immediately to mind, but it should. For most, tropical fruits only come into play after they’re run through a blender... Read More

By Debra Pivko When it comes to food portions, size matters. In a world filled with “supersized” options, all-you-can-eat buffets, and extra-large pizzas, it’s no wonder people overeat. Have you ever found yourself in one of these situations? Eating snacks straight out of the bag while watching television, or even grabbing a second bag to munch on because your show... Read More