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Winner! Body Transformation

We wrapped up our first Your Best Body Challenge on Saturday, June 12th. Our group lost inches, pounds, improved their fitness level and changed a plethora of habits. Alicia Kopp (pictured above) was our winner for body transformation, she decreased her body fat by 13%. Karen Vento won for fitness, improving her overall fitness by…

Boot Camp!

Memorial Day Boot Camp was a huge success! Look for more co-ed boot camp classes in the near future.

Just off the vine – STRAWBERRIES!

Back in the day, like in 1997, the supermarket produce section was a veritable wasteland, at least when it came to fruit. Between the months of October and April selection was limited to oranges, apples, bananas and maybe grapes. May was always a celebration for me, for with the arrival of late spring came a…

Better = Healthy?

Years ago I did one of those popular weight loss programs. You know the one where you calculate points, get weighed in and go to meetings ? The topic of the health food store would invariably come up. Usually the conversation went something like “I figured the triple chocolate fudge brownie double chocolate chip cookies…

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS is often heralded as a sign of a “good” workout by many avid exercisers. “I know I’m gonna feel this tomorrow” or “My (fill in your muscle group of choice) hurt for 3 days after that last workout!” DOMS is an addictive state. A badge of honor sought by…

Walmart vs. Whole Foods?

Interesting article on Walmart’s foray into the organic/buy local marketplace. Is the same retailer that’s been accused of pushing out the little guy (farmers and small businesses alike) motivated by a desire to support those same little guys while supplying us with affordable healthy produce or the desire for profit? You be the judge. Side…

Push-ups for Charity Final Tally

Our March 20th Push-ups for Charity event was a huge success. We exceeded our goal by 20% and raised $6,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. It was a great event for a worthy organization, and we’re looking forward to doing bigger and better things next year. Thanks to all our participants, sponsors and supporters. Check…

New Boot Camp video!

Check out our new boot camp video!

Baked Kale

African Americans like greens. OK, that’s a total generalization but to be fair greens are an important part of soul food cooking – collards, turnip greens, mustard greens and even kale. Growing up my mother extolled the virtues of greens, but I wasn’t buying what she was selling. I didn’t develop my appreciation for the…

WEGMANS! I think I’m in love…

Is it possible to love an inanimate object? What about an edifice and all of it’s gastronomic delights? I was in West Chester this weekend and decided to take a detour on my way home to check out the Wegmans in Downingtown. I’d heard people rave about the grocery chain for years and wanted to…