In Balance

08/24/2022

More fun screen printing with our mischievous friend Cracher. Acrylic on 9x12 watercolor paper. Studio 213 .

09/11/2012

Would you like to shave off a few pounds? Take this fun weight loss quiz to learn some good tips!
http://www.webmd.com/diet/rm-quiz-weight-loss-dos-and-donts

Try this WebMD quiz to test your knowledge of weight loss, diet dos and don'ts, what to eat, when to eat, how to track your progress, and more.

11/09/2011

Trying to think of great gifts for the holidays? How about a Gift Certificate for a 6-8 week fitness program specifically designed for the person of your choice? Or, double up and do a program together! Visit www.inbalancefitness.co and contact me for details.

10/20/2011

From Patrice:
Pumpkins aren't just for carving! Read this from the University of Illinois Extension:

"The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to vitamin A, beta carotene performs many important functions in overall health.

Current research indicates that a diet rich in foods containing beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and offers protection against heart disease. Beta-carotene offers protection against other diseases as well as some degenerative aspects of aging."

10/12/2011

20 minutes of exercise is better than NONE. Do what you can every day!

09/21/2011

From Patrice: Here's a little weight management tip. Never leave home without a healthy snack and water. The reason why most people go for fast food or vending machine food is because they're stomachs are rumbling and they need some fuel right away. Snacks like apples, kashi bars, raw almonds and dried fruit can get you through to your next healthy meal. There's no prep time and it doesn't go bad, just bring it with you!

09/17/2011

Home made Gazpacho from home grown veggies! So healthy, so yummy!

09/17/2011

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars"
-Brian Littrell

09/08/2011

Want to get rid of that mid-morning or afternoon craving for sweets or snacks? Instead of walking to the fridge or the vending machine, walk up and down stairs for 5 minutes. The craving will be gone, and you'll have gotten a little energy boost!

07/12/2011

Exercise of the Day: Dumbbell Thrusters. YOWSER!

07/12/2011

The blueberry crop this year is especially plump, sweet and tasty. Strawberries, too! You can make a really satisfying fruit salad in about 5 minutes with a pint of blueberries, a quart of strawberries, and a cluster of red seedless grapes. Put it in the fridge and let it chill...YUMMY!

07/08/2011

Best Snack Bars...Ever! These are delicious, hand made (and, did I say, delicious!) snack bars that you can order online, or get at the Fairfield Farmers Market at Greenfield Hills. The Ginger Lemon Cashew bar is absolutely dreamy.

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NOTHIN BUT Premium Foods creates unique blends of organic oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to take the average granola bar or granola snack and raise it to new heights. Each Premium Snack Bar, Bite, or Yogurt Enhancer is small-batch produced.