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Diet & Exercise: Getting fit is like having a pie with three equal slices

One of my duties as a master personal trainer is to help motivate folks to make healthy changes to their bodies. There are, however, times ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, November 2, 2017 3:04 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Shoo, flu, shoo! Protect yourself this season

During this time of year, there’s a refreshing nip in the air. There’s also a familiar, but unwelcome, sign that winter is not too far ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:23 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Appetite vs. hunger: What is your body telling you?

When consulting with folks for weight loss, many will say “My problem is I have a huge appetite; I’m just hungry all the time.” Today ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:35 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Apples shown to aid in cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s prevention

This time of year, with its shorter days and cooler nights, signals the arrival of apple season. Here are a few interesting facts about apples ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, October 12, 2017 5:19 pm

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Diet & Exercise: The incredible edible egg

You’ve probably all heard the ad for “The Incredible, Edible Egg,” but did you know the egg really is incredible? First, eggs contain a low-cost, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:25 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Did you know? Interesting facts about our bodies

I’m writing this week’s column on interesting facts about our bodies. Here are a few: Every human spent about half an hour as a single ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 14, 2017 3:49 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Breakfast: The most important meal of the day

Most of us know the word breakfast means to break the fast from the night before, but here are some things you might not know. ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 7, 2017 5:00 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Weight training – Abs of marshmallow or steel?

I truly love celebrating with clients as they lose weight, but what really thrills me is to see my clients change the shape of their ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:32 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Bone strength and health

There are 206 bones in the adult human body. The main function of the skeleton is to add structure to the body, protect organs, and ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, August 24, 2017 4:07 pm

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Diet & Exercise: Digestion takes work, burns calories

I think all of us who’ve tried to lose weight have at some time heard the adage, “You have to eat to lose fat.” Actually, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:18 pm

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