What’s in your child’s school lunch? School is back in session so we invited two high school seniors to write a guest post about what teens really want in their lunch bag!
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Don’t Be Still My Beating (Omron) Heart (Rate Monitor)
We tested out the new strapless heart rate monitor from Omron, and discovered it goes great with walking, running, pets and dressy affairs! Counts calories too! Best feature? It’s easy enough for even us to figure out!
Does Working Out Suck?
Do you think working out sucks? Most people do. But the alternatives suck more. What would get YOU motivated to move? What could happen if you don’t? We read Chuck Runyon’s book “Working Out Sucks,” and thought you’d like to hear about this “in your face” wake-up call.
Push-ups for Patriots
If you decided to do a January Fitness Challenge that involved 1 push-up for each American serviceman and woman killed in action for OEF & OIF (you’ll have to read the post to know what those stand for), do you know how many that would be? Are you up for it?
7 Reasons to Start Getting Fit Now
There are so many reasons to start exercising now, today, this minute (well, after you read this post). We put 7 of them here for you. We hope to be FitFluential enough to motivate at least one person to start exercising. Are you that person?
Fun and Trendy Products at the IDEA World Fitness Expo
How did we stay out of trouble at the recent IDEA World Fitness Convention? You could say by patrolling, strolling, and trolling the Expo Hall. Or you could say we didn’t (stay out of trouble, that is). Yes, we did the newest workouts for you and have pics to prove it. But you still need to do the exercise yourself. And you will WANT to when you check out some of the latest and snappiest health foods, drinks, products, and services coming your way this year. Click on the title and enjoy the IDEA Expo with us!
I Lost Over 370 Pounds: The Story of Steve Nicander
Just a couple of years ago, Steve Nicander weighed almost 650 pounds. He was dying because of it. Now he weighs just over 200 pounds. Something magic? No, just small increments and determination. Steve is now living! Click on the title to learn all about Steve.
Lost a Person; Gained a Life: Shannon Hammer’s Inspirational Weight Loss Story
Have you ever lost an entire person? Shannon has. She lost over 100 pounds and has kept it off for almost ten years. Her secret is no secret: keeping a food journal, exercise, positive reinforcement and small steps (literally and figuratively).
Back from the Brink of Death: Suzanne Andrews’ Inspirational Weight Loss Story
Humiliation to meditation to motivation–such is the path Suzanne chose when her life and health were threatened, not just once, but twice! By combining the power of mind, body, and spirit she turned her life and health around. That same focus and mental drive saved her on the operating table when her heart stopped. Get inspired by her story both here and on her PBS show, Functional Fitness. Click on the title to get your heart rate and mood up with Suzanne!
Regaining Marine Corps Physique: Erik Therwanger’s Inspirational Exercise Story
Forget excuses! Face your “stay unfit” strategy head-on and be motivated to meet your fitness goals once and for all. Read what our featured guest bloggers for the Fun and Fit “Inspirational Stories” series have overcome to be active. If they can do it, so can YOU! Today’s inspiring exerciser relied on his Marine Corps training and discipline to help his young wife face cancer and deal with his resultant weight gain from taking care of her.
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