Welcome Kelly!

July 9, 2012 by
kelly-with-daughter

Although it was with excitement, mixed with sorrow, that I had to let Cheryl move on, it is with joy that I now introduce another “Take Control” campaign role model—welcome aboard Kelly! The special thing about being able to work with Kelly, even though we’re in a virtual relationship today, is that we attended high school together and, thanks to Facebook, I’m extremely grateful to have many of those fellow Wolverines in my world now. I was absolutely delighted when Kelly, who had been following my life shenanigans, reached out to me about our efitfamily “Take Control” campaign! Another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Take Control

Final Blog of Cheryl’s Journey

July 6, 2012 by
Cheryl Jan. 2012

This final blog finds me very sore but happy as can be; got my final plan from my fairy godmother in May. And, even only being 2 days into it, I could tell those last four weeks were going to be a challenge. It was quite a mix of different weight training exercises, coupled with interval cardio training. Also, I was given the task of coming up with another fitness challenge to do. I chose to attempt a triathlon 2 days after my 40th birthday the first week of June, which would also be the conclusion of this wonderful journey. Silly me! Although I couldn’t imagine a better way to go out than … [Read more...]

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Dietary Protection Against Sun Exposure

July 3, 2012 by
pasta & sauce

Excessive sun exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has detrimental effects on the immune system causing inflammation; therefore over exposure resulting from sunburn can cause major causes of skin cancer such as basal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant carcinoma. Americans get less than 25% of their lifetime of UV dose by the age of 18 (1). And three forths of lifetime exposure is delivered during adulthood and older age (1). If you want to decrease your chances of over exposure to the sun, a lifelong photoprotection (protection of self from sun exposure & UVR exposure) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Nutrition, Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Skin, Integrative Wellness, Nutrition

Summer Snack ideas for kids

July 1, 2012 by
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Summer typically means kids will be spending more time around the house. Idle time sometimes means kids will be poking around the kitchen in hopes of finding a quick and easy snack-often an unhealthy one.   To help keep kids healthy, be sure to keep the refrigerator and pantry stocked with nutritious snacks that kids will enjoy. Start with a wide range of choices from the milk, fruit, vegetable and grains food groups.   "Smart snacking is a great way to meet nutrient requirements that may be missed at mealtime," said Andrea Garen, a registered dietitian at Dairy Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Nutrition, Family Nutrition, Nutrition