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Mari
2010-07-22 16:40

I had been dreading my 60th birthday for about five years. I would think, "I'm going be 60, what's going happen?" Then I went to Tippy Hedron's 80th birthday bash about 3 months before my big day, and I was humbled. Here was this famous actress that had starred in Alfred Hitchcock's classic movies, and she was making turning 80 look like the role of a lifetime.

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Nutritionist Sara’s Food Journal Revealed!

As many of you may know I had a baby seven months ago, and recently I got frustrated with those last five-eight pounds. And while I know that the old saying "nine months on, nine months off" is very true, I just wanted to be back in my favorite pair of jeans. So, I took a closer look at my diet via food journaling, and I found out where I had gone astray. I have to be honest; I was really surprised at how the empty calories added up. Take a look at my five careless-calorie slips. 

3 Easy, Delicious Fish Recipes

Most of us should be eating more fish. The nutrition benefits are endless. It provides a lean source of high quality protein, contains fabulous omega-3 fatty acids, and features key vitamins and minerals - and all that for very few calories! Many people are unsure of how to cook fish, but in reality, it happens to be one of the simplest foods to prepare. Plus, fish is an easy food to keep in stock in the freezer for two to three months. Below you will find 3 of my favorite fish recipes. 

Rainbow Bright: 9 Super-Star Summer Fruits

There is no better time to amp up your fruit intake than during the summer months. June, July and August offer us the best-tasting and widest variety of fruits, so go find a farmer’s market, or a conventional market with good produce, and start shopping. And remember, the wider variety of colors that you can include in your diet, the better. I've color-coded the fruits for you to make it easier to eat a rainbow each day! 

Pilates on the go!

Join me in using the Accelerator in Puerto Vallarta!Whether traveling far or near for a vacation, the portability of the Accelerator makes it easy to “pack in” a workout! That is exactly what I did during my trip to Puerto Vallarta. Working out with the Accelerator proved to be a wonderfully convenient and effective way to keep my body toned. I couldn’t resist eating lots of delicious Mexican food, which didn’t exactly make me feel good when it was bikini time.

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KathleenH2
2010-07-13 15:34
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And ordered the system.  I can't wait for the box to arrive. I was dreading joining a gym. This way I can

get in shape and surprise everyone. Skinny me here I come

TiffanyK
2010-06-02 16:48
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I finally took my measurements again this afternoon. I've lost 4.75" but only half a pound. I didn't really pay attention to what I was eating most of this last month and a half.

BarbaraMM
2010-06-02 16:51
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I am new to pilates and hoping this will work as I find I no longer can do the types of exercise I once did so well.  My physician told me that increasing exercise will improve my ability to navi

DanaM
2010-05-14 12:37
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I am 42 years old and work at a desk job that is not physicall at all!!! I just purchased the slimming system yesterday.