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Archive for the ‘Lead Story’ Category

Wild Salmon & Barilla Pasta - OMG!

By Gina Jackson • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

My day runs crazy fast - just like yours. I have to be conscious about what I eat and when I get it so my mind is clear and my body ready to respond and support clients and their needs. It can be difficult to keep any diet on track with 15-30 [...]



Girls and Sportsmanship

By Gina Jackson • May 9th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do is all this story is about. It applies to sports, politics and life. Thankfully some hearts move without being told.



Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young

By Gina Jackson • Apr 13th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

HealthDay News reports a “new” British study found that aerobic exercise keeps one young; actually shaves 10-12 years off one’s biological age. I say “damn skippy to that!” Buster Martin, the 101 year old marathon runner (also a Brit) is proof - although with a rather curious training regimen.



Maintaining the Gains

By Gina Jackson • Mar 4th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

A lot of people I work with are really trying hard as heck to lose a few pounds, build a little muscle, tone and tighten up their middle section. A heck of a lot more of us are simply trying to maintain it all. The older we get, the harder the latter [...]



Nutraceutical Pasta?

By Gina Jackson • Jan 22nd, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

Hmmm? What the heck is a “nutraceutical?” Will I like “nutraceutical pasta?”
You bet! And if you are trying to manage weight loss, improve and eliminate body fat stores, you need to find and eat nutraceuticals and for energy, you want some nutraceutical pasta!



Stability Ball Stretching

By Gina Jackson • Jan 7th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

The benefits of stretching are as great for the ordinary person as they are for the athlete. Muscles shorten over time with activities as gentle as sitting or as vigorous as speed skating.