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Keep Moving to Have a Healthier Life

April 16, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Want to know the # 1 secret to living a longer and healthier life? It’s all about staying physically active and keeping your body moving. The more you move the more you slow down the aging process and the healthier you will become.

Many of us are so busy that fitting in physical activity can seem impossible on most days. Only 5% of Americans perform vigorous activities on a given day. But sedentary activities such as watching TV and movies were carried out daily by at least 80% of Americans. Researchers found that sedentary activities dominated people’s time, followed by moderate and then vigorous levels of activity. [Read more…]

Let’s Talk About Protein and Weight Loss

March 20, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Let’s talk about protein and weight loss! Did you know consuming healthy sources of protein allows your body to burn stored fat as fuel? Continue reading to learn more about why we need to consume higher amounts of protein each day to manage hunger and stay healthy!

Why Is Protein Necessary for the Body?

Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is the building blocks of life and is an organic compound of twenty-two amino acids. Protein is stored in muscles and organs and is utilized to build and repair tissues and for the production of enzymes and hormones. It also makes it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Protein is one of the three calorie providing macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. [Read more…]

Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

February 27, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Did you know protein shakes teach you how to eat less and lose weight quickly and permanently? Drinking a meal replacement protein shake first thing in the morning keeps your blood sugar levels balanced and allows your body to burn stored fat as fuel.

Start your weight loss by consuming two meal replacement shakes a day and you will start seeing results on your bathroom scale. To maintain your weight loss consume one meal replacement shake a day preferably in the morning. [Read more…]

Stay on Healthy Track All Year Long

January 29, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Do you want to save both time and money? Then staying on a healthy track all year long will lead you in that direction. Just imagine what it costs you to take time off work, rushing you or your sick kids to the doctor then running to the drug store for medications and finally falling into bed exhausted. Over time it can take a toll on you and your families well being.

The solution and secret to a long and healthy life is proper maintenance to your body. Think about it we do maintenance all the time for material items that can even be replaced like; cars appliances, computers, home furnace and the list goes on. You can’t replace your whole body when it stops functioning. So why not keep your body tuned up on a daily basis by simply eating well and exercising. [Read more…]

6 Simple Health Tips for Busy People

December 6, 2011 by Lou Ann Donovan

Are you always on the run grabbing whatever you can to eat like the people in the photo? Are you ready to take a proactive step towards better health? Most people want to get healthy and fit yet they don’t seem to find the time for it. Living a healthier life isn’t hard but does require a commitment to make simple changes in that direction.

6 Simple Health Tips

Moves you can take towards a healthier life every day:

1. Kick start your day. Enjoy two 8-ounce glasses of water each morning before eating breakfast. Water is the best way to rejuvenate the cells after sleeping all night. Squeeze some fresh lemon or lime juice in the water to flavor it up.
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