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Lose Pounds, Not Years

August 8, 2011

Maybe you only need to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Maybe you need lose more. When you have several pounds to lose, the stakes get even higher. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease: these are some of the diseases connected to obesity. A new study gives us another reason to lose weight before […]READ MORE

Small Doses of Exercise Count

August 8, 2011

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they gained back […]READ MORE

Richmond Strikers PAL (Police Athletic League) Camp a Success with the help of Bon Secours Richmond

August 8, 2011

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club had a successful PAL (Police Athletic League) camp this summer. Record numbers of kids participated.  Thanks to Bon Secours Richmond for helping to make this possible!  Visit www.richmondstrikers.com to see more pictures!READ MORE

Study: Exercise Keeps Brain in Shape

July 7, 2011

Most people start exercising because they want to lose weight. Here’s another reason to turn off the TV and head out for a jog: aerobic exercise and strength training can help you keep your brain in shape, too. After reviewing more than 100 studies, researchers found that working out can help improve memory, attention and the ability […]READ MORE

Top 10 Super Foods: #10 Pomegranate Juice

July 7, 2011

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE

Drop the Soda Habit, Drop Some Pounds

July 7, 2011

If you’re trying to lose weight, think about strategy. What you eat plays the biggest part in how much you weigh. So where do you start? By finding something you can change that will have the most impact. I’m a big fan of taking baby steps. Give up everything bad for you and you’ll probably […]READ MORE

Menu-Listed Calories – Don’t Count on It

July 7, 2011

If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are someone has advised you to avoid eating out at restaurants. It’s easy to pile on the calories at the salad bar. And you don’t really want to know how much salt goes into your favorite entree. To help customers watching their waistline, restaurant owners will sometimes list […]READ MORE

Top 10 Super Food: #9 Vegetables

July 7, 2011

A diet rich in vegetables helps reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. One method for increasing your vegetable intake is adding a salad to each meal or eating a salad as a main dish (with a 3-4 ounce protein source). Adding vegetables to your diet will also help you meet your […]READ MORE

Top 10 Super Foods: #8 Fruit

July 7, 2011

Five or more servings of fruit will give you many vitamins and minerals needed for health. Include all the colors of fruits in your diet as each color represents a different antioxidant and vitamin composition. Try making parfaits using yogurt and fruit topped with a sprinkle of nuts. Fruits can also be added to smoothies […]READ MORE

Top 10 Super Foods: #7 Nuts

July 7, 2011

Walnuts, almonds, pistachios are some great nuts that you should try to make sure to get at least one serving of every day. Looking for ways to incorporate these into your diet? Try sprinkling some on your salad for added flavor or mixing them into yogurt as an extra treat. + Scheduling your appointment for […]READ MORE