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What You Should Know About Fueling Up Before, During and After a Race

March 23, 2017 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Running requires energy, and when you challenge yourself to a middle-distance race such as a 5k, your diet counts. Your body needs nutrients and fuel but not the burden of a heavy digestive load before you run. This means that when you run, it matters what you eat and when. Prior to Race Day Your […]

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Healthy Eating on the Go: Tips for Busy Women

October 22, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Eating nutritiously has long been a mainstay of remaining in optimal health. This is something we all know. However, as schedules have gotten busier, women have found that eating healthy is not always the timeliest option. After all, between professional responsibilities, hobbies, significant others, children and myriad extra-curricular activities – all that is to be done […]

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3 Strategies for Healthy Restaurant Dining

October 6, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Let’s be honest: if we could, most of us would eat out every…single…night. Alas, our belts (and wallets!) stop us. Restaurant dishes are notorious for being high in calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. If you’ve ever looked at the nutritional information for your favorite restaurants online (and you should!) it can be pretty shocking.  What […]

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Rotating Your Green Vegetables

July 9, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

Eating the same vegetables is certainly better than eating no vegetables. However, a lack of variety in the greens you consume doesn’t just lead to boredom but can also have negative health effects for some people. Rotating Vegetables is Important It’s common knowledge that eating a variety of foods is the key to good health […]

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5 Tips for Avoiding Temptation at the Grocery Store

June 11, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

If you don’t want to fall off your new healthy eating regime you have to be prepared to fight temptation while grocery shopping. It is easy to lose focus and start perusing the aisles aimlessly. Before you know it, you get home and while you’re putting your food away realize you bought junk food that you shouldn’t have […]

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What is Fasted Cardio?

June 9, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Will Cardio On An Empty Stomach Accelerate Your Weight Loss and Fitness Efforts? Fasting in general is a somewhat controversial subject. Either experts are against it or support it being done as part of an overall wellness regime. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, periodic fasting may actually boost your results. There are some studies and books […]

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Sue lost 130 pounds

May 26, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 7 Comments

Update Dec 2016 – “I lost over 120 pounds in one year just by eating healthy and working out (130 pounds total). I’m still not the most body confident person in the world, but my weight loss journey has taught me how to respect my body and how to care for it. Junk food doesn’t appeal to me any […]

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8 Benefits of Eating Locally and Organically

May 14, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

One of the most beneficial things you can do for your overall well-being and health is to eat locally grown foods, especially those that are organic, as much as possible.  There are many reasons why it is a good idea to eat organic foods from your local farmer’s market or foods that are sourced locally by grocery stores. […]

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5 Tips For Having Self-Control Over Your Eating Habits

July 21, 2014 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

What happens when food is more than food? What if food is your medicine or what helps you cope with life? Tantalizing meals and treats can take us on refreshing trips down memory lane or just away from reality.  This can feel like a blessing or a curse. While food may comfort us in the moment, be […]

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All About Flat Abs

February 21, 2014 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

The world seems like it is obsessed with flat abs, and next to wondering how to get rid of the dark circles under your eyes or wrinkles it is the number one body image desire of most people. The desire for flat abs also fuels a multi-million dollar industry that is devoted to convincing you […]

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