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10/06/2010
Now that you know...
http://fitperez.com/2010-10-05-this_is_where_chicken_nuggets_come_from
This Is Where Chicken Nuggets Come From Vom!!! That pink, goopy, snake thing is mechanically separated chicken, and it’s used to make chicken nuggets and patties. And if you didn´t think that was bad enough, it´s crawling...
Do you think plastic surgery is a legitimate path to fitness?
09/16/2010
The Gluten-Free Athlete Many athletes are turning toward a gluten-free diet. Here's how to incorporate gluten-free living into your daily diet.
"Do or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda
Publix has honeydew 2 for $6 Cantaloupe 2 for $5 and watermelon $4.99 a piece! Sale ends tonight.
MyFitnessPal is a great FREE application for those constantly on the go. Keeps calorie counting EASY by deducting what you eat from your personalized daily total. It also gives you credit (by adding calories) for exercise and breast feeding! Available for both andriod and iphone.
Whole Foods has a Labor Day bundle: 8 burgers (ground chuck), 2 cantaloupes, cole slaw, 8 buns and sliced cheese all for $20!!!
What do you substitute in your diet that works/taste just as good as the real thing?
Did you know?
Preparing meals at home is a major step toward weight loss. Statistics show that those who prepare their own meals are less likely to add unnecessary ingredients (like fillers and excess sodium) and generally eat much smaller portions.
08/09/2010
Girls are hitting puberty as early as age 7!
http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/us_puberty_earlier
Puberty coming earlier for U.S. girls: study Girls in the U.S. may be continuing to hit puberty at earlier ages, according to new research.
Looking for a filling, tasty cereal? Try Kashi Go Lean Crunch. It packs a whopping 8 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein in each serving. It should keep you full for hours with just 200 calories and 4.5 gram of fat!
Want to drop 5lbs in 5 minutes? Correct your posture. Try the following self-check:
1. Take off your shoes and find a flat wall.
2. With your back to the wall, press your heels and bum against it.
3. Slide one of your hands between the wall and your low back.
The space should only be about the width of your hand. Anything much bigger and you need to adjust your posture and reduce the space.