The ideal retirement snapshot usually has a beautiful house by the beach with an older couple sitting on the porch watching the sunset. But this picture would only truly be complete if the couple were in good health. In order to make such pictures real, for the past 20 years the last Wednesday in May has been dedicated to promoting health and fitness among older adults.
Memorial Day is our annual holiday set aside to remember those active shoulders that died in battle. During this last Monday in May many people will visit memorial and cemetery sites in order to honor fallen soldiers. This is also a time to enjoy the freedom our soldiers work so very hard to protect.
Gastric bypass and Lap banding. Most of us know that these phrases refer to weight loss in some way. These are actually the most common weight loss surgeries performed today.
How did such words creep into our conversations? The answer to that lies in the most recent statistics published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that says more than one-third of adults, 34.9%, in America are obese.
Life is tough enough and with all that is out there, the look of our bodies is a territory it's dangerous to stray in. It's easy to sit in judgment of others when we really should be looking inward at ourselves. Why does someone else's weight bother me - maybe it reminds me that I'm not that far removed from being overweight myself or that it seems unfair that they have that toned stomach while I work so hard for my flabby one. Maybe I'm afraid I can't get where they are or can't stop myself from being where they are. Maybe it's really about me.
For our final Foodie Friday this month, we bring you a DIVINE Chicken Thai Chopped salad from one of our fave bloggers, Kaylin B! You can find this and other delish recipes on Kaylin's blog, the Bombshellwifelife.
RDDC will offer dance classes around the world in as many styles as possible to not only raise awareness of the lives lost in the Rwandan genocide, but also as an illuminating look at the power of dance as a means of healing, educating and growing.
Kristen is very passionate about sharing the importance of healthy nutrition to all of her clients and the general public. Kristen blogs regularly about nutrition and wellness on her blog www.360familynutrition.org.
Earl “E.DOT” Hackney III was born on the east side of Detroit Michigan. His parents had a total of four children, three daughters plus their youngest and only son, whom they named Earl. I had the opportunity to speak with Earl about what led to his personal decision to walk away from a music deal as a secular artist and run toward Christ.
When God is calling, you have to answer.
We are officially declaring every Friday in April as FOODIE FRIDAY! We'll bring you a yummy recipe offered by Shazzy friends and fam, that is healthy and like Shazzy Fitness, makes you feel good on the inside :)