Did you know that strawberries are one of the best foods you can eat? Do you know where your food comes from? Fun & Fit went to visit a strawberry ranch (what is the difference between a ranch and farm anyway?) to get a close-up look at the dirt to dinner process. Click on the title to see our photos and read about our adventure!
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Fitness + Desk = FitDesk
The delivery truck dropped off a rather large box one day that turned out to be a FitDesk. “What is that,” you ask? It’s a type of stationary bike that has a pad where you can put your laptop. Work and workout! Click on the title to read all about our Adventures with the FitDesk!
Weight Gain & Injuries & Strength, Oh My!
You want to get stronger. You want to lose weight. You want more energy. You want to wrestle with your kids…and win! But you have old injuries that flare up. Is there a solution (besides lowering your standards)? Click on the title for the WWF true action answer.
Spring into Healthy Habits – 30 Day Challenge
Are you ready to create the habits that will keep you fit for a lifetime? Do you want to lead a healthier, more fit, active and vibrant life AND win gifts, prizes and coupons? The secret to a healthier, slimmer, more fit you lies in your daily choices and habits. Why do more of the same when it’s not working? Our Spring into Healthy Habits 30 Day Challenge will share exercise, motivation, nutrition/diet, and lifestyle tips to put you on the road to lasting change in just 30 days!
Fit and Fine Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is coming and what could be more fit than giving Mom a gift that is good for her health and something she actually wants? Fun and Fit (two professional moms) to the rescue with dark chocolate and bath spa product recommendations. Click on the title to read and desire!
No Such Thing As “Before and After”: Inspirational Story
Trying to lose weight and need some inspiration? Track with Jack, who lost pounds and gained back confidence and his sense of humor. Be inspired, entertained, and reminded that getting healthy and fit is a lifelong process. And it’s worth it! Fun and Fit let some of our readers speak with you directly to reach our mutual mission of encouraging happy, healthy, hearty habits. First up – Jack Sh*t Gettin’ Fit as part of our Thursday People series.
3 Trends for Healthy and Future Healthy Eaters!
The Natural Products Expo West beckoned us with more than 2000 organic and natural foods. Who were we to turn away from free food that was good, good for us, and good for the planet? Four days, eight reusable bags full of samples, and 250 incredible snacks later, we noted the top trends emerging from the healthy food industry. Turns out Kymberly is the poster person and target market for the next wave. So wave hello to healthier foods with me as I stick Alexandra in the kitchen to bake us something organic and wonderfully delicious. Thumbs up to the food, Natural Products Expo West, and healthier, sustainable trends in the offing.
Move That Duff if You Want to Be Buff!
Sore back, weak core, weight gain and feeling gross–none of these sound like Nick is heading for a successful Spring Break. Is there something he can do that doesn’t require crunches and is really easy? Something easier than finding a magic wand or unicorn? Like patting the computer monitor and rubbing his abs? Does an ice cream diet work?
7 Benefits of Exercise
Are there REALLY any benefits to exercise? Or is it all a trick just to get us to wear ridiculous clothing? Mayo Clinic lists 7. How many can you name? I’m sure I’d sleep better, smile more, get more dates, be slimmer and healthier, be more energetic, and have waaaay more fun if I knew the benefits!
Be Your Body’s Best Friend
We’re halfway through January and some of you are frustrated by the gap between your resolutions and solutions. The other half of you don’t do resolutions and are frustrated more by the fact that it’s a long time until spring break! And the other half of you (this math is taken straight from the calculus textbooks) have given up and are just pissed. Three of you are working out while reading this! So what advice can we give that will make a difference? We can only blame (or thank) our parents for our genetics so much. Then it’s up to us. And by “us” we mean “you.”
