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December 2008 Archives

Living Healthy is More than Just Diet and Exercise - It's a secret

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Andrea Metcalf
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I am writing this blog from Cabo San Lucas. A beautiful place to be when Chicago's winter is giving us the best white Christmas in years, I hear. Notwithstanding, I started thinking this morning of all the wonderful things to be grateful for and the things I want to happen this coming 2009. It is with this thought that I write you today, believing that living healthy is more than just a good diet and exercise regimen.

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Join Me for More Balance in Your Life

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Andrea Metcalf
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An approaching new year spurs all kinds of resolutions and good intentions. But finding the time and motivation to work out, eat right, and develop beneficial lifestyle habits - without cutting into precious family time - is easier said than done.
That's why I've partnered with Mission Foods®, one of the largest tortilla manufacturers in the United States, to create the Mission Foods® 60-Day Life Balance™ Challenge. The challenge is a customized nutritional and wellness program designed to help busy individuals learn the key steps to living a balanced life.
Sign up for free on www.MissionMenus.com starting December 1, 2008
Starting January 8th, 2009, participants will receive weekly e-mails from me and Mission Foods about making simple but realistic changes that will pay off in healthy habits the whole family can stick with and enjoy
Look for:


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The Holiday is Here but Don't Throw in the Towel Yet

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Andrea Metcalf
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With snow days and holiday shopping, your health and exercise routines may be a little under the weather. But don't throw in the towel and give up all that you have, spend just a little time each day on some healthy habit. Here are a few tips of things that make a big difference during this busy time of year. 1) Eat at least three healthy foods everyday. That's right make a conscious effort to eat more fruits, veggies, lean proteins and foods filled with fiber--even tortillas can be healthy if you opt for products with lots of fiber like Mission Foods Carb Balance Tortillasmbc website pictures 002.jpg
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Finding Time to Work Out

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Lou Canellis
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We all will have our New Year's resolutions, and as I look ahead, one of mine will have to do with working out. About 6 years ago, I used to workout in the mornings. While doing the Huge Show on ESPN Radio, and my nightly sports show on CLTV, I found mornings to be my only time free for a workout. Ever since, I've pushed my workouts to nighttime, and frankly, I've come up with excuses to slack.

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Love of the Game

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Lou Canellis
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I forgot how good a workout playing basketball gives ya. Monday we shot our show at the Midtown Athletic Club in Willowbrook. Those folks at Midtown are so hospitable, and I haven't worked out at a nicer club. Anyway, I played a little hoops following our shoot and the cardio workout was as good as any I've had in a while.

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Holiday Shopping: Give the Gift of Health

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Bahar Takhtehchian
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If you're still searching for the perfect holiday gift for your friends or loved ones, why not give them something that will help them look, live and feel better? Below are some of my favorite health-related gift ideas:

Gym Membership: Treat your loved one to a personal training session at their gym (who doesn't want customized care?) or give them a headstart on their New Years resolution by buying them a year-long membership at a gym nearby their home or office.

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Oprah I Can Help! Yes You Can!

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Andrea Metcalf
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Hey OPRAH

I am a fitness trainer in Chicago and I know Bob Green helped you in the past but I would give anything to meet with you and have a consultation. I can help you! I can be your reminder to stay on track~ not only have I helped others lose weight but as a woman I understand your thyroid condition and hormonal differences being a woman achieving and maintaining it all!

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Lou's Diet Diary: My Wife's Delicious Pasta

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Lou Canellis
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Most of us love spaghetti and meatballs, but if you're watching your weight, you know the carbs in the pasta kill ya! Well, my wife, Monica, has come up with a GREAT alternative.

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Keep Your Chin Up

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Andrea Metcalf
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Staying motivated is most challenging on the days that progress is slow or stagnant.  Here are a few tips to keep up your program.

1) Make small VICTORY goals... these are the baby steps to your main goal-- for weight loss it should be 10% of your body weight goals that you reach (ie. if you are 200 pounds and trying to lose weight- your first VICTORY GOAL is 20 pounds, then 18 etc.  until you reach your goal.

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Wear Your Hat While Exercising in the Cold

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Andrea Metcalf
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As the days get shorter and the sun sets around 4:30 in Chicago, it's a good idea to be "lit up and reflective" while exercising in the dark. I came across a hat with a blinking light on the back and reflective clothing. Although, I was familiar with Brooks as a specialty running shoe, I was unaware of their nightlife line of clothing.

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Lou's Diet Diary: Post-Thanksgiving Survival

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Lou Canellis
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Ok, now a week removed from stuffing myself more than we stuffed the turkey, I'm finally able to get a good workout in. Seriously, I worked out Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and still felt lethargic because I had eaten so much on Thursday. The weekend was a busy one. I was pulling Christmas decorations out of storage and tending to my Chicago Bears TV duties on Sunday. This meant, I couldn't workout until Tuesday. I've learned that at the age of 44, no matter how hard you workout, the results don't come as quickly

Cut to the Core Rhythms - Thumbs Up Review

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Andrea Metcalf
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I recently received the Core Rhythms Dance Exercise Program. It comes with 4 DVD's and a 7 Day Diet guide. I have some experience in dance from my college cheerleading and gymnastics days, all-dvds.jpg

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