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fitness pet peevesDear Fitness Class-Goer,

Recently, a Northern California yoga instructor was fired for glaring at a student who sent a text in the middle of a class. Isn’t yoga class supposed to be mind-clearing and good for the body? Sending a text during a yoga class hardly seems appropriate for such as relaxing class! This got me thinking about my pet peeves when it comes to taking a fitness class.

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weight loss made easy

What is holding you back from achieving your weight loss goals? Maybe you feel you don’t have time to exercise or prepare a healthy meal. Maybe dining out is your downfall. Or maybe you simply don’t know where to begin. Here are some quick tips to help simplify the weight loss process. You can achieve your goals!

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protect yourself from the sunWith the hot summer sun, skin cancer is no joke! Plus, who wants to look old and wrinkly well before their time? Probably no one! Over the past four decades instances of melanoma in individuals ages 18 to 39 have increased eightfold, according to information released by the Mayo Clinic.

It is important to remember that ANYONE can get melanoma. While melanoma is more of a problem in those with a fair complexion, melanoma is often more deadly in Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics.

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going gluten freeA lot of finger pointing occurs when it comes to making an excuse for weight gain. Gluten often gets a bad rep. for causing weight gain along with bloating and stomach issues. So, what does this mean for you? Is going gluten-free an absolute must? Should you be eliminating gluten from your diet?  Before banning bread and all other gluten-containing products, read on to see if you need to hop on the gluten-free bandwagon. Just because everyone else is doing it, should you be going gluten-free too?

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clean up gymDear Fellow Gym Members,

I seriously commend you on the fact that you are making a concerted effort to get fit, lose those unwanted pounds, fight obesity, build muscle or whatever it is that brings you to the gym early in the morning or immediately after work. I really do! You are doing your part to fight the obesity epidemic. After all, who wants to be a statistic? Not me!

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