Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Occasionally we all need a sweet fix. With a few substitutions to a traditional recipe you can make the treats you love a little better for you. Below is a healthier recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Instead of white flour use whole wheat and instead of butter or shortening use fat free [...]

Alcohol, Calories, & Weight Gain

Going to a lot of holiday parties? Interested to know how many calories all those festive drinks have in them? Here is an article that helps answer that question. (Source: SCW Fitness Newsletter 11/28/08 www.scwfitness.com, Click here for a printable version)
“The holidays can really wreak havoc on our routines and our bodies. Most [...]

Jinglebell 5k on Sunday, December 14

Thank you to everyone who showed up and ran with team Work It in the Jinglebell 5k yesterday morning. Several thousand people showed up for the event. The temperature was cool and the wind was a little gusty but overall it was great for the 5k. Also, thanks to everyone who came [...]

Fit TV

Did you know that the cable channel Fit TV is out there?  It is part of the Discovery family of channels.  The shows featured are all health and fitness related.  The programming ranges from workout shows like “All Star Workouts” to cooking shows like ” Healthy Decadence” and shows like “Get Fresh” where viewers are [...]

Color and Appetite

Thinking of repainting your dining room or kitchen?  Try to stay away from orange, red, and yellow.  Research shows that these colors can subliminally stimulate your appetite.  Restaurant designers know this and many times make sure these colors are prominent in the color palate of the restaurant.  Think of some of America’s favorite eating establishments… [...]

Sleep Deprivation and Your Waistline

There is increasing evidence that shows that chronic sleep deprivation and sleep disturbances could contribute to weight gain. Over the past 40 years the percentage of adults in the U.S. getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night (on average) has risen from 16% to 37%. Could this, along with other environmental [...]

Chicken Cabbage Wraps

I really like the chicken lettuce wraps that you can get at some restaurants but they can be horrible for you with regard to fat, sodium and calories. I made my own version and instead of lettuce I used fresh, raw green cabbage leaves and barely noticed the difference (and they hold up a [...]

What Causes A “Stitch” In Your Side During Cardio, Mostly When Running?

Many people have experienced what is called a “stitch,” or a cramp, in the side of their abdomen when running or doing other cardiovascular activities. There have been many theories but the newest evidence shows that this is caused by the stress placed on ligaments that connect the abdominal organs (mostly the liver) to [...]

Thanksgiving Dinner Stats

According to Men’s Health:
The average man consumes about 2,679 calories on average during a normal day; he consumes about 3,000 just during Thanksgiving dinner!
Over the holiday a fit guy will gain about half a pound of fat while overweight guys will gain about two pounds on average.
Don’t over do it!!!

Healthy Holiday Eating

The holidays are here! This means that many of us will be invited to numerous parties, brunches, dinners, and other gatherings all of which will be a great opportunity to eat and drink healthily. One could only wish! The fact is that most of the parties we attend will have plenty of guilty pleasure foods [...]

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