Give Me Some Sugar
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Before you go trick or treating in a couple of weeks, you need to know more about what sugar is doing to your body. We’ve all heard that too much sugar is bad for us, right?…
Time to trim! Here’s An Easy Recipe
By Elizabeth Colen
The trees are shedding their leaves and honestly it’s time for me to shed a little mass myself. Let’s follow the lead of Mother Nature and shed all the “extra” that we packed on this summer. I’ve really enjoyed all of the pool parties, bbq’s and backyard get-togethers with tons of friends, family and awesome food.…
Let Peace be Your Journey
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
I was talking with my oldest sister on the phone, the other day, and she told me her new catch phrase is “Peace be Your Journey”. I was like hold on, I must let that sink in for a minute.…
Taste the Rainbow
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
The phrase “Taste the Rainbow” was made popular by the Skittles commercials, but did you know when you eat your meals you should be eating the colors of the rainbow? The more colorful your plate the more beneficial for your body.…
Safe in the Sun
By Elizabeth Colen
Bring on the heat! There are two types of people. The ones that love the heat and the ones that retreat from the heat. Which one are you? Well, either way summer is here and it’s time to get out and play but be smart about it.…
200 Pounds of Pure Inspiration
By Jimese Orange
When death nearly took him, Paul West made drastic changes in his lifestyle to lose the 200 pounds that were debilitating his body with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He lost the weight naturally over a year, conquered his emotional overeating and found his calling.…
Find Balance: Watching Your Calorie Intake
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Now that the weather is great, it’s nice to sit outdoors, relax and enjoy a bottle of wine. How do we enjoy those glasses of wine and stay on track with our diet? Here are a few things you can do so that you can enjoy those nice evenings with your friends while sipping wine.…
Bugged Out: Living with Lyme Disease
By Patrice L. Johnson
Imagine being active, going to the gym five days a week, eating clean and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, then suddenly finding yourself unable to get out of bed, use your limbs or see clearly. That is what happened to me in January 2013.…
Why Women Should Lift Weights
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Back in the 80’s Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons and Denise Austin ruled with their aerobic workouts and women were moving. We started buying matching leg warmers and headbands and kicking and screaming like the rest of the women.…
