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Q: In recent news we were told about the fire department’s budget struggle with fuel costs. What’s interesting is how often I see the big red 5 MPG fire truck parked outside of a local fitness center on a regular basis. Doesn't the fire department have fitness equipment at their...
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If the secret to getting fit and losing weight is keeping a detailed log of your activities, this local man should have no problems.
Check out Douglas Paul Wade's blog here.
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I've heard from several people that Bakersfield is not a friendly town toward cyclists.
Take Arin Resnicke, for instance. This avid Bakersfield cyclist has not only been hit by a pizza delivery driver but has had objects thrown at him, insults shouted at him and a group of guys hit him with...
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I get loads of press releases for the latest supplement, latest treatment, latest surgery, latest fad, etc.
And I got this one a couple of weeks ago:
Enter Heidi Roizen. A former Silicon Valley software company CEO and venture capitalist with a love for boardroom snacking, Heidi was tired of...
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It's that time of year again, Spring is right around the corner, you managed to survive the winter, and all those Holiday meals and treats. Now you're thinking about all those cute Spring and Summer fashions, and hoping that they'll look as good on you as you'd like them to.
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Want to know more about obesity, nutrition, fitness and bariatric surgery?
Here are some places to turn to for more help.
What is obesity?
National Institutes of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on women and obesity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Two local brothers have created an exercise machine they claim can give you a full-body workout without the use of weights, instead using your own body as resistance. What do you think? Have you ever heard of an exercise machine without weights? If you don't believe them, check...
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Monday morning, I awoke at 5:30, excited about the day. Having broken my fast over the weekend, I created a healthy meal and exercise plan and did all my grocery shopping. After a little searching in my closet, I found my weight lifting gloves and gym pass. I was ready to start!
The gym was a...
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I began to implement this plan a few weeks ago, and I'm seeing steady improvement. The dietary aspect of my plan simply includes the application of common sense. It means significant reductions in carb intake (mostly whole grains and fruit when carbs are ingested); dramatic reduction...
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I know it’s coming.
As the gym trainer and I conclude our tour of the facility and head back toward his office, the sales pitch is on the tip of his tongue. Like a magic trick, the long, carbon-copied forms and a pen with the gym’s logo on it appear out of thin air.
I brought...
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A year and a half ago I weighed 240 pounds(i am 6' 1"). I didn't really think much about it and never saw myself as a fat ass. My knees and hips hurt all the time, but so did my shoulders and neck. Nothing surprising as I have lived a very action packed life and have worked and played hard...
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