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Saute’ the Greens

By Gina Jackson • Aug 10th, 2008 • Category: Features

I really have not been a fan of beets in my salad. I love the color, but personally haven’t been crazy about the vegetable itself. However, Martha Rose Shulman, New York Times Health columnist wrote a couple of articles this week about the health benefits of beets - and the greens - [...]



The 11 Best Foods

By Gina Jackson • Jul 6th, 2008 • Category: Features

That we are not eating.
Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t.  But some of his favorites, like purslane, guava and goji berries, aren’t always available at regular grocery stores.  NYT Health columnist asked Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” [...]



3 for 3 for Spring

By Gina Jackson • Mar 27th, 2008 • Category: Features

What the heck is she talking about? It’s my new commitment to myself for the Spring season of my 50th year. Simply 3 miles, 3 days a week for 3 months. It’s my plan of attack, likely ending June 24th, if I make it. Care to join me?



Scrub it Away

By Gina Jackson • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Features

When I was working in corporate America, I used to take one day a month - usually middle of the week - for what I referred to as a “Me” day. My assistant was not allowed to schedule any conflicting appointments on that noted day. It was marked in red on my [...]



Weather Cannot be a Deterrent

By Gina Jackson • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: Features

Don’t let the snow and weather of the season be a deterrent to your fitness activities if you are true to your healthy lifestyle fitness goals.
Yes, it might take a little more planning and attention in your drive, walk or commute to the fitness facility, but once you get there, the wonders of the [...]



Road Warrior Tools

By Gina Jackson • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: Features

OK, so you have been working out regularly-–on your own or with your trainer–for a few months now. You like the results you are feeling in your body and really do not want to let the upcoming out-of-town trip [or vacation for that matter] stop your progress.



Balance & Stability

By Gina Jackson • Jan 13th, 2008 • Category: Features

Pilates enthusiasts know and practice balance regularly with both Mat and apparatus training. Stability, control, balance and flow of movement from the powerhouse center are the key elements of Pilates. As Pilates teaches that all movement must begin from the stabilized core.



Need an Expert Resource?

By Gina Jackson • Dec 29th, 2007 • Category: Features

Are you looking for a few good resources to help you move through the day, week and year as you work to accomplish your goals, desires and wishes for 2008?
Check out the Expert Friend Resources I have recently connected with to help you make the changes you seek in your life.



Start the Year Right

By Gina Jackson • Dec 29th, 2007 • Category: Features

If you haven’t figured it out yet, here are five tips you might want to consider to get off on the right foot for the coming year.



Keeping it Clean

By Gina Jackson • Dec 13th, 2007 • Category: Features, News

A few pointers you might want to keep in mind in to stay on point and make all your year-long fitness work pay off throughout the year.