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I began working with John and Jim Olson at Individual Fitness about 5 years ago. I had always been physically active, but, with the onset of arthritis in my knees, had really lapsed into inactivity. When I joined IF at age 77, I had no desire to embark on a ‘Charles Atlas’ regimen, but wanted…
Read MoreBuy a bike.New bicycle models are released in September and dealers slash prices because they don’t want old models haunting their showrooms. Bike manufacturers make updates to new models, so educate yourself on those changes. Sometimes the updates are minimal or limited to design tweaks, making the older models a super smart. Now is a…
Read More“Aim for success not perfection…Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.” ~Dr. David Burns
Read More2 scoops whey protein 1 banana 1/2 cup oatmeal (cook with boiling water) 16 oz. water sugar, brown sugar, or artificial sweetener to taste Makes 2 servings
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This is what I did last summer: I went to Olive Garden for the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks…..a lot I binge watched TV shows like House and Law and Order and whatever was on. I watched the nieces and nephews play from a lawn chair I went to the beach for the sole…
Read More“All who have accomplished great things have had great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal that was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” ~Orison Swett Marden
Read MoreIt’s been absolutely GORGEOUS this month, and will be another great weekend, weather wise! It’s a good time to take FULL advantage of the lingering summer temps and get creative! Here are 2 tips: Did you know that gardening IS exercise, and if done properly, can burn as many calories as more traditional exercises!? Fall…
Read More20 oz. ice cold water 2 heaping scoops of vanilla whey protein 3 cups chopped kale 1 1/2 cups diced cantaloupe (Blended) Makes 2 servings!!
Read More* 2 scoops chocolate protein * 10 ice cubes * 12 oz. fat free milk * 1 tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter * 2 tbsp. instant hazelnut coffee * 1/8 cup caramel ice cream topping (Blend all ingredients)………….YUM!!
Read More“The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try for it.” ~Richard M. DeVos
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