Renewed You Now

Working out with "the girls"

2012-02-24T15:31:00.001-05:00

As my love for running and working out in the gym continues to grow daily, I've started recommending it more and more to my clients and friends. Talking with a friend today, I realized that working out and running can be a real pain in the BUST for some women! (And its not just another excuse) Now, if you know me, or even if you don't you can look at my pictures and see that I know nothing

One tiny problem with XanoLean - confessions of a skinny girl

2012-02-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

June 2011 Yes, I'm skinny. A size 4. I have been most of my life. When I was a kid, my dad called me "bones". I could wear little girls clothes until I was in my 20s and never weighed more than 120 pounds. If I did start to notice my weight going up or feel "fat", I could easily drop five pounds by going on Slim Fast and eating Lean Cuisine for a week. Skinny girl gets fat At 28, I got

Have you heard about XanoLean?

2012-02-03T10:29:00.000-05:00

No, not Xanadu, XanoLean! If you've been following me on Facebook, I know you've seen my (possilby overwhelming) excitement about this amazing new break through weight loss product. I'm so excited because I know what its going to do for people who have struggled with their weight or with health related issues due to their weight. This product is already giving hope to people who were

90-Day Ultimate Body Challenge

2012-02-01T13:34:00.000-05:00

What would it mean to you if you could have a total body transformation in only... 90 DAYS Would you want to ... GET FIT? LOSE WEIGHT? RUN THAT RACE? IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? You are only 90 days away from a better, healthier you! Are you up for the Challenge? "I lost 10 lbs in 10 day, 22 lbs in 1 month!" - Amy Polk The 90-Day Ultimate Body Challenge has the potential to transform

Longevity: 5 lessons learned from Betty White, age 90

2012-01-10T17:00:00.004-05:00

My favorite Golden Girl, Betty White, is preparing to turn 90. At 90, she's still working in television as her career has been through a revival in the last decade. If you've seen her on any of her recent Hot in Cleveland episodes, you know she's just as spunky and spry as ever. Here are 5 lessons we can learn from Betty White on living a long and healthy life: "Laugh every day". Of course

Free Gift: Baby steps to a new you

2012-01-06T16:43:00.002-05:00

Happy New You friends! Its that time of year when everyone vows to "do something better". The top resolutions are always the same: Lose weight Get organized Manage Stress Save more, spend lessI believe making resolutions is healthy. It means we know we have room for improvement and haven't given up hope. Problem is, by now many have already given up, just 5 or 6 days into the new year! Why

Transform yourself in 2012

2011-12-26T12:25:00.002-05:00

...live your best life now! Now's a great time to get refocused on living your best life NOW! Because I believe in you and I believe this program can truly transform your life, I am giving you a FREE Trimbolic as an added bonus to sweeten the pot with your purchase of the Life by Design Program before January 1, 2012! Trimbolic is like exercise in a can, it fights cellulite, builds muscle and

5 Tips to recover from a Christmas Coma

2011-12-26T11:24:00.002-05:00

Oh I over did it this weekend! It all started with the Nettle's Sausage and French Toast I made for my family on Christmas Eve morning. It was fantastic! Since we've been married, my husband and I have celebrated a psuedo-Christmas morning with our blended family. Our youngest daughter Rachel, the twins and their babies either spend the night or come over in the wee early hours of the morning

Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours!

2011-12-20T11:40:00.000-05:00

Wishing you many blessings and a season of peace, love and fun this Christmas! In His Love, Jason, Amy & Rachel

Healthy (and Yummy!) Strawberry Tree Centerpiece

2011-12-19T13:58:00.000-05:00

I love making candy and treats for the holidays, but I often feel guilty about giving sugary sweets when I am trying to promote healthy eating all year. This is a delightful, semi-healthy treat with a big WOW factor. Things you need: 1 STYROFOAM™ Foam Cone Aluminum Foil Toothpicks Fresh Strawberries, rinsed and dried Chocolate Chips or Almond Bark (optional) Log House Vanilla CANDIQUIK®

4 Tips to Bounce Back from Thanksgiving

2011-11-28T05:07:00.002-05:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a great time with family and lots of food, shopping, and candy-making. Needless to say, we ate way too much, but its okay. Today we get back on the track, eating right and focusing on our goals. These four easy steps will get you back on target in no time: 1. Remove - If you have high-carb, sugary, fatty leftovers in the fridge, remove them

Holiday Trimming Tips

2011-11-21T15:11:00.000-05:00

Show off an Xtremely fit new you for the holidays with my Holiday Magic! It's that time of year again, Thanksgiving, holiday parties and an abundance of not-so-healthy indulgences. How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness. Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding":Snack on some peanuts or string

Learn how You can Profit by helping others! Get ready for January 1st!

2011-11-14T03:00:00.003-05:00

You’re Invited…to a Special FirstFitness Nutrition Event! Saturday, November 19th, 2011 9:00am - 2:00pm Free Event featuring the President of FirstFitness Nutrition, Nigel Branson! • Exciting Opportunity Overview • Product & Business Training The President of FirstFitness Nutrition is coming to Florida! We'll be driving down to Spring Hill to learn business success from him! He's been the

Recover from your Halloween Hangover

2011-11-01T05:28:00.002-04:00

Good morning! How are you feeling today? Candy or cocktails got you rundown? Tired? Sluggish? Too much Halloween fun? Halloween seems to be a time when all of our inhibitions are thrown to the ghouls and we take on an "anything goes" mentality. As parents and grandparents, we permit staying up late and eating lots of candy for our kids and then sneak into their candy after they've gone to bed

Eczema, tantrums, and cavities, Oh My!

2011-10-21T16:37:00.000-04:00

Halloween is just 10 days away! If you're like me, the thought of all that candy going into those trick or treat bags, then into our kids hands, and ultimately their mouths is a bit "scary"! Several studies have found that milk (lactose is a sugar) and other beverages are the two main sources of sugar in children, with candy being the third highest contributor. Nancy Appleton, PhD, wrote a

Do something nice day...

2011-10-05T04:40:00.001-04:00

Source: time.com via Amy on Pinterest ... be happy and healthy! Today is "Do Something Nice Day". (yeah, I don't know who gets to make this stuff up.) If you really need a reason to do something nice for someone, research shows that doing nice things for other adds to your personal happiness and health! "Hold a door open for someone at the bank, give someone directions if they look lost

30-Day "Don't be Scared to Lose it" Challenge

2011-09-21T06:32:00.063-04:00

How would you like to shed those unwanted pounds and inches before the holidays and win $100 Wal-mart gift card? 30-Day "Don't be Scared to Lose it" Challenge October 1st - October 30th I am looking for 10 people to commit to this 30 day challenge! There's a $100 Wal-mart Gift Card up for grabs! Here's how to qualify: Sign up for and complete the FREE Body & Life Analysis found here.

Fitness Friday: Stress relieving stretches

2011-09-16T17:03:00.000-04:00

I sit at my desk in front of my computer for eight hours a day and sit riding in my car for at least two hours everyday and its killing me. I found these great stress relieving stretches that you can do right at your desk. Do yourself a favor and try them right now. She's on the floor, but you can sit up straight in your chair and do them. Now, don't you feel better?

Is apple juice safe?

2011-09-15T07:30:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Columbia University thoracic surgeon who gained fame and notoriaty first through books and the Oprah Show and even more so with his own show, The Dr. Oz Show, reported on a special investigative study that found unhealthy levels of arsenic in common brands of apple juice. Anyone in range of any form of media is probably already aware of the huge controversy this

Totally Random Tuesday: Laugh yourself well

2011-09-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

My family seems to be laughing together more and more these days and I love it! I mean we've been laughing so much more than before that I actually noticed it, that alone should be a good measure. I'm not sure why but I started analyzing it. It seems we laugh the most in the car, and if you know us, we are in the car a lot, always on the go. Now, many people don't want to be on the go like we

Fitness Friday: 15 minute full body workout

2011-09-09T16:35:00.000-04:00

As you know, I've been training for my first 5k. I usually run in the evenings and find that I want to do more but I run out of time. I saw this on active.com today and I think its going to be the perfect 15 minute workout for me! I'm super excited to try it and thought I would share it here with you! Check it out and let me know what you think!

Grilling this weekend?

2011-09-02T19:05:00.003-04:00

If you're firing up the grill this weekend either for Labor Day or the start of the football season, check out these great grilling ideas from Women's Health Magazine. "The very nature of a skewer—lean meat or fish interspersed with a variety of fresh vegetables and maybe brushed with a simple low-calorie, high-flavor sauce—all but guarantees healthy eating. Best of all, kebabs take just a

Live your best life NOW...

2011-08-22T06:31:00.005-04:00

...back to school special! It's back to school time and for many of us, its like the second "New Year". Now's a great time to get refocused on living your best life NOW! To make it a little easier on you, we're giving you a FREE Trimbolic with your purchase of the Life by Design Program before September 30th! Trimbolic is like exercise in a can, it fights cellulite, builds muscle and curbs

Doggone nail...

2011-08-19T06:57:00.002-04:00

...what's bothering you? Here's a story I've heard several times before and used as an illustration in a conversation yesterday. I thought it was worth sharing here. Please share your comments below! A man walked by a house each day on his way to work and he noticed the dog lying on the front porch…whimpering and whining and wailing. Every day, without exception, the dog would just

Freshman 15...

2011-08-16T06:07:00.008-04:00

...7 tips to avoid it I posted earlier today about kids going back to school and what that means for families, moms in particular. But I'm reminded also that some "kids" are off to college for the first time ever. For Freshmen, this is a new way of life, away from the structure of home and family meals. Thus, the dreaded Freshman 15 enters the picture. Often this added weight occurs not

A family that eats together...

2011-08-16T05:51:00.001-04:00

...is just plain healthier Well, its that time of year again, we'll all be heading back to school in the next couple of weeks. You may be headed into a whirl-wind of driving here and there, homework, science projects, football games and more. With the back-to-school hustle and bustle of extra-curricular activities, it can be difficult to squeeze it all in, much less think about having a

Eat safe...

2011-08-08T02:59:00.005-04:00

...buy local Being credited with one death and 77 people reported ill, the recent salmonella outbreak has led to one of the largest recalls in U.S. history. Food giant Cargill pulled 36 million pounds of ground turkey from the market. Ground turkey has long been recommended by nutritoinist and diet experts as a lower-fat, heart-healtier protien option for the health consious consumer.

Free Health Expo - August 27th - Valdosta, GA

2011-08-04T21:53:00.003-04:00

Bring this coupon to save 10% Health & Wellness Expo - Saturday, August 27 · 1:00-5:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel Valdosta Conference Center 1805 West Hill Avenue Valdosta, GA Including a health seminar entitled "Dead Men Don't Lie" by Dr. Pete Coon, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dr. Coon is a published author of research in the area of infectious diseases and is known throughout the medical community as

Breakfast...

2011-07-21T21:15:00.004-04:00

... don't skip it We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You don't need me to tell you that. Even knowing this, I meet people all the time that do not eat breakfast. I used to be one of them. "I just don't feel like it when I wake up in the morning", that was always my excuse. "I don't have time" is another excuse I hear a lot. I started eating breakfast every

Our history...

2011-07-21T06:22:00.008-04:00

Jason & Amy with the founder, Lee Causey and his wife, Anita ...with FirstFitness Over the last year, the company that we partner with, FirstFitness International, has become FirstFitness Nutrition. We attended the "unveiling" of the new company this past weekend at the National Convention in Dallas, TX. We had an amazing time and learned about a lot of new and exciting things coming up in

Get to the beach...

2011-06-29T06:05:00.002-04:00

...for Vitamin D therapy As summer approaches and many of you are already visiting the many nearby lakes, rivers, creeks and beaches, its time to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in sun exposure. There has been concern in recent years that the United States has gone too far in promoting protection from the sun since it is a great natural source of Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 has benefits

Eat to be Stress-Free

2011-06-02T07:00:00.007-04:00

Lake Desoto Farmers' Market, Lake City, FL Stress can take a toll on your body, your mind and your life. Insomnia, hypertension, headaches, fatigue, and stomach pains are clues that you are under too much stress. Chronic stress can lead to more serious mental disorders such as anxiety and depression as well as physical illness. A 2010 study by the American Psychological Association found that

Weight loss solutions...

2011-05-24T05:21:00.002-04:00

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It's coming...

2011-05-10T06:58:00.002-04:00

Via: MedicalBillingAndCoding.org

Get up...

2011-05-10T05:52:00.002-04:00

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

Uno, Dos, Tres...

2011-05-05T06:41:00.009-04:00

... 1000 calories!That's what you can burn in one hour of Zumba! What better way to party on Cinco de Mayo?!You don't even have to know how to dance. I am about the most uncoordinated person you will ever meet and I love it! (My daughter calls it "white girl syndrome", remind me again why I feed her?) Just move your body and follow the instructor's lead. It's easy! Go try it, I guarantee you

Help for Alabama

2011-05-02T16:07:00.002-04:00

Jason and I, along with our church and our community, are collecting supplies for tornado victims in Alabama and we will be delivering them there this weekend. If anyone nearby would like to donate, I can pick up your supplies this week by Thursday.Items of need: Tarps Trash bags (kitchen and yard size) paper towels non-latex gloves work gloves diapers (preemie through adult)

Fatter Future...

2011-04-26T00:20:00.001-04:00

... for our kids3 of 4 American's will be overweight by 2020, America is leading the way as the fattest country in the world. Parents, YOU are the example for your children!! Obesity is the foundation of over 35 diseases and at least 12 forms of cancer!

How I burn 1314 calories...

2011-04-10T12:27:00.001-04:00

...doing nothing!So, how many calories can you burn doing nothing?That depends on your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). RMR is the minimum number of calories your body needs to support its basic physiological functions, including breathing, circulating blood and all the numerous biochemical reactions required to keep you alive. Your RMR is generally 60-75% of your total daily caloric expenditure.My

Crazy dreams...

2011-03-22T10:53:00.009-04:00

...no limits allowedWhen's the last time you let yourself dream? Not the subconscious, sleeping dream, but a REAL, on purpose dream? You may think I'm talking crazy and that dreaming is something you have no control over, but I'm talking about dreaming something for your life, in detail, on purpose, with no limits! Dreaming with no "I'm too old to start that now" or "If I wasn't married" or "If

It's my Birthday....

2011-03-09T07:11:00.008-05:00

... free samples and a 10% discount! I woke up a whole year older this morning! 35! Wow! How can it be? I don't feel a day over 21, although the Wii says I'm 29! To celebrate my health and wellness found over the last 2 years, I'm offering YOU a gift! 10% off your orders or a FREE 3-day weight loss sample to the first 10 people who make a comment on this blog below in the comment section!

Muffin tops, bra bulge, bat wings...

2011-03-07T05:15:00.000-05:00

... no more!This was a fun and fit weekend for me. Friday night Jason and I went for a short run, maybe a mile. Now when I say run, I mean I ran some of the way and walked really fast the rest of the way, alternating between the two. It got dark before we were out of energy, so we finally connected the Wii Fit I got for Christmas.I spent over an hour on the Wii Fit, while Jason mostly watched

Survive the Most Dreaded Season of the Year...

2011-02-23T13:20:00.002-05:00

...tax season(this is kind of a random, Public Service Announcement, but I think you should read it and watch the video)I did my mom's taxes last night, it was so simple and it was free with Turbo Tax. This weekend I will be doing my own taxes and I'm actually excited about it. Have you done yours yet?I'm only so excited because in years passed, we've always had to pay. BUT that changed for us

It's time to let go...

2011-02-22T09:52:00.002-05:00

...of the baggageI saw this video and thought it made a good point, what do you think? What are you holding onto?

I'm freezing...

2011-02-14T12:25:00.005-05:00

... that's NEAT!Last week the temperature in our office dropped tremendously, averaging around 64 degrees. Now, for this true Florida girl, that's freezing! Today it seems worse than ever and I am literally so cold I cannot sit still. Earlier this morning I had to report to my team that I only completed 2 of the 3 hours of exercise we were challenged to do this week. So I started wondering if

Save the date...

2011-02-10T16:53:00.004-05:00

... for Staci WallaceSaturday, March 26thChristian Church in The Wildwood10051 Country RoadWeeki Wachee, FL 34613More details soon!Staci Wallace joined FirstFitness Nutrition in October of 2010. She has been instrumental in the company’s recent transformation and re-branding. She has spent over 15 years developing multi-million dollar organizations, world-class personal development

Give me a K...

2011-02-07T13:47:00.003-05:00

...he's strong to the finich cause he eats his spinachLast week I told you about Vitamin D, D3 to be specific. Since then I've learned that a Health Claim has been filed with the FDA for Vitamin D. Now that may sound scary, but what it actually means is that since there have been certain scientific evidence that allows producers to make specific claims about the benefit of the product.This

Give me a D...

2011-02-02T17:57:00.001-05:00

...D3First Fitness Nutrition has just released an amazing new product, 8Rx. The company provides excellent training on our products, from the actual doctors, scientists and product developers, but I always like to do a little research on my own.You can see here that 8Rx is a proprietary, synergistic blend of 8 of the most powerful all-natural nutraceutical grade ingredients and extracts.Over

Pour some sugar...

2011-02-01T05:36:00.002-05:00

... on meNutrition and wellness is getting a lot of attention lately!First, Kate Moss's addiction to wellness and her $1 million gym!Yesterday the U.S. government issued new dietary guidelines. 112 pages of them, now who's going to read that? Maybe some of you who are always fussing about insomnia on Facebook. I found the 4-page Executive Summary a more realistic read. Basically it says, eat

The Next Generation...

2011-01-25T22:04:00.005-05:00

...of wellness8Rx is the only product of its kind scientifically formulated to provide optimal wellness protection and nutritional support that may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.The secret?The secret is in the proprietary synergistic blend of 8 of the most powerful all-natural nutraceutical grade ingredients and extracts. 8Rx uses a unique processto amplify product

'Tis the season...

2011-01-25T05:28:00.004-05:00

....of love (and chocolate)Hmmm..Why is it that we tend to express our love with candy?Don't fall into the trap this year! Protect your heart with our new 8RxorSurprise your honey with a New You, up to 10 lbs lighter by Valentine's Day!The choice is yours!We are offering 10% off all online orders through Valentine's Day!

There's an app for that...

2011-01-24T05:25:00.001-05:00

...my listI make lists. I often lose them and forget what was on them, but I like to make them anyway!At the end of the year I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish in 2011! Not big "Bucket List" things, just small things. I posted it online so as not to lose it, theoretically anyway. As the first month of the year begins to fade into the past, I thought I'd better check my progress.

Strike a pose...

2011-01-18T16:30:00.001-05:00

...in the officeIt seems my talk of Yoga has peaked some interest. In discussing with a friend recently, I became introduced to Kristin McGee, who is a Celebrity Yoga Instructor. Not literally introduced in person, but familiar with her instructional videos. ;)I found this video very useful. the first pose, "eagle arms" gave me some immediate relief in my chronically stiff shoulders.Check it

Funny!

2011-01-17T22:44:00.000-05:00

High heels...

2011-01-13T05:53:00.002-05:00

...and hamstringsIf you follow me at all on Facebook, you know a few things about me lately.1. All of my children and 1 of my grandchildren have had birthdays in the last 13 days.2. My Christmas tree is still up (with the lights turned on).3. I can't touch my toes.After polling my FB friends, to find out that the many of them can indeed touch their toes without bending their knees, I started

New product release...

2011-01-03T05:05:00.003-05:00

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Digital greetings...

2010-12-22T23:04:00.002-05:00

...from a slacker! Here it is, Christmas Eve Eve and I have everything all wrapped and ready and waiting! I just need to mop the floors before all of our children and grandchildren come over in the morning to celebrate our pseudo-"Christmas Morning".When Jason and I were first married, we started this! We wanted that "Christmas morning" joy with Rachel and all the kids, so we usually pretend

If Christmas time is His birthday...

2010-12-19T21:38:00.005-05:00

...why don't we see Him more?

24,746 things on my to-do list...

2010-12-15T23:13:00.001-05:00

...for 2011In the spirit of "making a list", I thought I'd get a head start on the annual tradition of New Year's resolutions. But instead of dwelling on what I'm not doing well, I thought I'd make a list of all the things I could do to be a better me in 2011. While 24,746 things may seem like a lot, once you read the list I think you'll get that its not going to be too overwhelming! ;)I guess

Listen...

2010-12-15T06:43:00.001-05:00

... for His voiceOh, no, His voice wasn't in a bush burningIt wasn't in a rushing windIt was stillIt was smallBe still & listen

Can't finish your burger?

2010-12-06T21:56:00.001-05:00

...try washing your windows with it!Here's more from the Men's Health article I was telling you about yesterday:Shocking Food Industry Secrets - Part 26. Smaller portions are equally as satisfying as larger portions. Participants in a Penn State study ate macaroni and cheese over four different days, and when presented with bigger portions, they consumed an extra 160 calories. Despite the extra

Oh poo....

2010-12-05T20:36:00.003-05:00

... in Chocolate?I'm always reading articles about health and nutrition. It seems there is just always something interesting to learn. Recently, an article from Men's Health came to my attention. It was full of interesting and maybe even scary information that I thought was worth sharing. Here's part of it:Shocking Food Industry Secrets - Part 11. The average American has easy access to 2,700

Got Stress?

2010-11-22T20:30:00.004-05:00

Thanksgiving menus, Christmas lists, shopping, parties, plays, dinners, your in-laws.... AAUGH!!These are just a few things that could be stressing you out as the holidays draw nearer. This stress combined with all of the 'comfort' foods that will be available over the next month can easily lead to that seven pounds we talked about last week.Take a look at this Q&A from Edward T. Creagan, M.D.

Entertaining angels...

2010-11-21T22:58:00.002-05:00

...unawareDon't you just love a lazy Sunday afternoon? That's exactly what Jason and I had planned for today. We planned it all out as we were getting ready for church this morning. We were going to church, grab a bite to eat on the way home and then a nap, a real nap, in our bed, not just the typical Sunday afternoon lounging and dozing in the living room.Ahhh... I could barely wait! The fun

Teaching Old Dogs....

2010-11-20T20:45:00.006-05:00

....new tricksI have had a great time working with some wonderful, willing and intelligent people. I'll be back later to give some details!

Pop a Squat...

2010-11-19T06:57:00.005-05:00

...in public.Today is World Toilet Day! I learned of this in an email I received this morning. So, I started doing a little research.Here's what I've learned:The World Toilet Organization has been around since 2001.2.6 billion people do not have access to basic sanitation.1.8 million people die from fecally-transmitted diseases every year. 1 out of 5 children die of diarrheal disease.

Put some clothes on...

2010-11-17T05:51:00.003-05:00

... your neighbor.I want to introduce you to your new neighbor, my friend, James.Maybe you met James when he was hanging around with us earlier in the year. Maybe you have no idea who or what I'm talking about and you're thinking, I've never seen this guy and he certainly doesn't live next door to me.The truth is, he doesn't live anywhere. He's a ... "vagabond", "vagrant", "wanderer"... well

Get in Category 3...

2010-11-16T20:26:00.005-05:00

...give!Unless you are cut off from all forms of media, (and if you're reading this, I know you're not) you are probably in one of the following two categories:1. Super excited that Christmas is coming, making your list, shopping, putting up your tree, planning Christmas Eve with your family, pulling out your Christmas CD collection, driving those in the next category insane!!2. Super agitated

Give yourself the gift...

2010-11-12T11:24:00.005-05:00

... of freedom!Ok, so you read my last post and you want to lose 7-10 lbs in the next couple of weeks before the holidays are here in full force. There's no better time than now!FirstFitness is offering the most amazing Holiday Pak I've ever seen!You get a full 30 day Xtreme program, the Ultimate Body Makeover coaching system, a free can of Trimbolic, a free Xtreme shaker taker to make your

Seven pounds...

2010-11-12T10:44:00.008-05:00

...Statistics tell us that's what the “average” American gains over the holidays. So, do we just accept that we're average and worry about the additional "seven pounds" on January 2nd?I certainly hope not!Now is it feasible to think we're not going to enjoy the celebrations coming over the next two months by indulging a little with our friends and family?Definitely not!So, what do we do?Well, we

In Honor and Memory of my Heroes

2010-11-11T10:59:00.002-05:00

So here’s to our country’s heroes;They’re a cut above the rest;Let’s give the honor that is dueTo our country’s very best. --By Joanna Fuchs

Laughter is the best ...

2010-11-09T23:14:00.002-05:00

...exercise?Ok, maybe not, but a 2005 study showed that "Ten to 15 minutes of laughter could increase energy expenditure by 10 to 40 calories per day, which could translate into about four pounds a year"!Jason and I laughed for a solid hour and a half tonight watching Due Date.I will warn you that there are a couple of crude scenes that I could have done without, but I absolutely recommend it

Introducing....

2010-11-07T08:46:00.001-05:00

Do you or someone you know need help with weight loss, diabetes, health, energy or financial burdens? Are you dreading the holidays because you know you can't control your weight or your spending? Are you longing just to "feel better" everyday? Do you struggle with finding joy in simple things? Do you feel overwhelmed by your schedule?You’re invited to our Ultimate Body Makeover Party!

Let's Get Physical...

2010-10-28T21:19:00.005-04:00

...listen to your body talk!The physical dimension of wellness provides almost immediate beneficial results-both physical and psychological.It’s easy to see how the condition of our bodies can have such a profound effect on our overall health.What is your physical condition? Are you receiving good nutrition, drinking plenty of water, getting regular exercise and maintaining the appropriate

What is Wellness?

2010-10-24T23:34:00.000-04:00

Wellness according to Webster.com: "\ˈwel-nəs\ n. the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal"Often you may think the concept of wellness only applies to the physical being, but I believe there are multiple dimensions to complete wellness.Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards living a more healthy and fulfilling

I'm so sorry....

2010-10-24T20:57:00.001-04:00

WOW!! It just occurred to me that I may have been doing you all a great dis-service. I don't think I have ever told you about the Ultimate Body Makeover!! It's a new program we are offering and it is truly amazing, especially for those of you who struggle with sticking to your weight loss plans or who are beating yourselves up for other self-perceived shortcomings in your life! This program

In my own little world...

2010-10-14T19:30:00.001-04:00

...it hardly ever rains!But lately, it seems everyday is a tropical depression! If you've had a conversation with me in the last three weeks, I'm pretty certain I have mentioned Satan's attack on my life. But this is not about the devil. This is about me! Well not exactly, but I wish it was...You see, the past three weeks I've just wanted to give up. Give up on my job, my church, my youth

Meet Mr. Jacksonville...

2010-10-07T03:43:00.002-04:00

Davidson DaSilva was a recent winner of the 2010 Dexter Jackson Classic at the UNF Campus in August 2010 in the light heavyweight class. At the competition he was approached by two judges who told him they wanted to see him at nationals and to keep competing because he had “the total package.”NEXT: THE MR. FLORIDA COMPETITIONDaSilva was then scheduled to compete in the Mr. Florida Competition in

Our New Facebook Group & Focus

2010-09-27T21:24:00.000-04:00

You may be on to the fact that we are "re-branding" our business. Our products are still the same top-notch, quality products, but we now have a greater focus on transformation and service.As we continue to learn and grow in our business, we have found a better, more effective way to use Facebook to communicate with our clients. . In the process of "taking it to the next level" we have

New website - check it out!

2010-09-26T18:13:00.001-04:00

Upcoming Event to benefit the Dream Machine

2010-09-20T11:44:00.006-04:00

I am a founding member of a small networking group in Lake City called B.A.N.G. We are a group of home-based and direct sales business owners working together to promote each other and build a community of local support.Together we are sponsoring a fund raising event for the Christmas Dream Machine. I have been unable to find much online information about the Dream Machine, so I thought I would

I am determined...

2010-09-16T17:16:00.001-04:00

... but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. -- Philippians 3:12Lately I have had to keep telling myself to press on towards the goal. It seems that my enemy would have me to believe that I am working in vain. However, I know the source and root of my passions and am therefore DETERMINED to PRESS ON!!"Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken

Upcoming Event - TONIGHT - Macclenny, FL

2010-08-30T05:03:00.001-04:00

At FirstFitness we are Transforming Lives, Restoring Hope and Fulfilling Dreams!!We are currently on a mission to raise awareness about diabetes and obesity! Join us tonight in Macclenny to learn more.Also learn about the best weight loss program in America! With personal consulting and support along the way....I lost 10.5 pounds in 10 days and went on to lose 22 pounds in 1 month and have

Upcoming Event - Friday, September 3rd in Starke, FL

2010-08-30T02:49:00.000-04:00