Holiday Fitness Challenge

Much as been been written about weight gain during the holiday season.  Many media outlets report the average to be 7-10 pounds, but according to new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the average is just 1 pound.  Now for the bad news: We typically don’t lose the pound we’ve gained.  With the average weight gain for [...]

Chattahoochee Nature Center Provides Outdoor Activities for Families to get in Touch with Nature

Cooler temperatures make the winter the perfect time to hike. And, with leaves gone from deciduous trees, you get a whole different perspective and a wide-open view of your surroundings. Recently my husband, Dan, and I drove up to the Chattahoochee Nature Center for the Back to Nature Holiday Market and Bazaar. Not only did [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 10

Thanksgiving could have been a disaster, but I survived thanks to the ”rotisserie-style” cycle class at Ultimate Fitness on Thanksgiving morning. I started off my turkey day burning about 450 calories, how ’bout you? I’m finally closing in on 30 lbs! I’m dropping weight a little faster these days, thanks to my Weight Watchers cookbooks. Okay, so [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 9

It’s getting down to the wire. Only five more months until my 40th birthday. Crunch time. As you know, I’ve had my ups and downs through this process. Something I constantly have to do is keep finding new things (or people) to motivate me. Here’s a few I’d like to share…     – A good friend [...]

A Trip to the North Georgia Mountains

You can’t go wrong taking a trip right now to our North Georgia mountains to enjoy the fall color and the apple harvest. Dan and I joined several friends for an entertaining weekend in Blue Ridge.  Our first stop was Mercier Orchards outside Blue Ridge. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and the place was MOBBED!! [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 8

Research shows that the average person needs three weeks to form a good habit.  I’ve been working out with a personal trainer since April, so I’ve got the exercise part down.  I even look forward to it.  But the part about eating less is still a struggle.  Notice I said eating LESS.  I already eat [...]

Jill’s Fitness Faves

With Fayette Woman heading up a team at World Gym for their “I Lost it at the Gym” promotion (Yay, ladies!), I thought it might be a good time to share some of my favorite, tried and true, fitness products. Smart Water – I got turned on to Smart Water last year after a bout [...]

Carbs are the enemy and seven other fitness myths

Unfortunately, too many of the common beliefs about weight loss are actually misconceptions that may undermine your weight loss efforts. Myth #1: Carbs are the Enemy Experts suggest that carbohydrates play a starring role in keep you energized and your organs functioning properly. The carb bad rap should rest squarely on the shoulders of “white [...]

Fit, Fab and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 7

I fell off the wagon. When did the downward spiral start?  I went on vacation and never fully recovered.  I exercised while I was out of town, but I ate fried food and pie too – and lots of it.  When I got back I recovered slightly, but then we had a table at the Slippery [...]

Outdoor Adventures for Kids and Families

Even though school has started, summer is still around and there are lots of local opportunities for families to enjoy the great outdoors together. Dr. David Strayer, a psychology professor at the University of Utah, encourages adults and children to unplug their electronic devices and take a break  because nature can refresh the brain. “Our [...]

Jr. Master Gardener Program Connects Kids to Nature

Kids love dirt, bugs, pretty plants and digging holes. Why not channel their energy and interests by signing them up for the Jr. Master Gardener program? What kid wouldn’t enjoy discovering the wonderful world of worms or making greeting cards that you can actually plant in the ground! There is compelling evidence that children today [...]

A Kid-Friendly Garden

Several years ago when my nieces and nephews were small, I hosted an annual holiday scavenger hunt in my garden right before Christmas. My husband and I spent many hours buying little gifts and treats, wrapping them up and hiding them in the garden.  Boy did I miss an opportunity! Instead of toys and treats, [...]

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