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June 29, 2011
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW WITH WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS Serves 4 Soups and stews are a great option when it comes to quick and healthy weeknight meals. This one is quick to make, loaded with protein,...
June 29, 2011
How on earth did this happen to me again? Just this summer I was cruising along, feeling fit and enjoying all that the Austin outdoors have to offer. I was riding my bike regularly...
June 1, 2011
This group-savings fad is great and everything, but signing up for 20 different “daily deals” makes for a lot of junk email every morning. For that reason, I give you this week’s best health...
June 1, 2011
We’re back with the 6th Annual Austin’s 10 Fittest Contest! Nominate who you think exemplifies the best in health and fitness in Austin – we’ll feature the top picks in the August 2011 issue...
June 1, 2011
Starting your week off with healthy meals will set you up for a week full of good choices. So tonight, try out this recipe for nontraditional (but delicious!) penne from meatlessmonday.com. Pea and Avocado...
June 1, 2011
The spice of the peppers and chili powder is a nice twist on this classic American recipe. If hatch chilies are in season, try using them for extra flavor.
June 1, 2011
The Professional Development Center at the University of Texas at Austin has announced that it will add a Personal Trainer program to its list of offerings. Beginning July 30th on the UT campus, the...
June 1, 2011
Shelly Grabe still remembers the day her youngest son lied for the first time. While most parents would have reprimanded the behavior, she couldn’t have been happier.
June 1, 2011
Since April 2009 I’ve had the privilege of working with AFM on the KMB feature. My vision for it has been multi-layered: network within the Austin fitness community, have the chance to meet and...
June 1, 2011
Choices we make at the grocery store have a big impact on our health. The same choices also impact the environment– it’s easy to forget how unnecessary is the plastic wrap, box and individual...
June 1, 2011
When it comes to food, simple seems to be best. The USDA certainly seems to think so– they’ve ditched the complicated food pyramid for a simpler, cleaner image to represent how much and what...
June 1, 2011
When it comes to your post-workout recovery, you may have more in common with your 5-year-old nephew than you thought. Because what kindergarteners have known for ages, research now proves: chocolate milk not only...
June 1, 2011
With so many events occurring in an Austin Summer, you may have missed it, but last Saturday, Austin played host to a stop on the Senior Games Torch Relay. The relay is an eight-city...
June 1, 2011
Frequenters of the trail around Lady Bird Lake will notice changes near the Four Seasons Hotel this weekend. The limestone buildings just east of the hotel, built in 1987 and home to the Austin...
June 1, 2011
These days we’re no doubt spoiled for choice. Whether browsing the grocery aisle, scouring a new restaurant menu or selecting a personalized service, all kinds of factors influence the selections we make. But regardless...
June 1, 2011
The Junior Varsity Triathlon, part of the 1379 Tri Series for kids, is in its second year and is great for kids of all abilities, as well as their supporting families! This year’s race...
June 1, 2011
For the last six months I’ve been using my RecoveryPump every day as part of my training and recovery regime. RecoveryPump is a compression recovery tool for athletes, but it also has been used...
