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Best Portable (and Inexpensive) Fitness Equipment
While I love going to the gym, sometimes it isn't possible with my schedule. For the past several years we've purchased fitness equipment for our home that does not take up a lot of space and is very versatile so it can be used for many exercises. Here are some of our favorite work out at home exercise equipment. Gaiam - Eco Total Body Balance Ball Kit These balance balls can be ...
At Home Exercises: No Equipment Needed
This Monday we begin our 21 day exercise challenge. We are challenging each other to exercise regularly for 21 days to create good exercise habits. Here are a few things to consider before you begin this challenge. Make sure you read to the end because I've included exercises you can do at home and a tracking worksheet. Every little bit counts. Even if you can only exercise for 10-15 minutes ...
5 Simple Ways to Eat Less Sugar: Fit for Good
Over the past few years I've hosted several "No Sugar" challenges. I love these challenges as it helps me to refocus and really pay attention to what I'm eating and drinking every day. However many participants have struggled with cutting out/ reducing sugar. The sugar struggle is real folks! When I stopped drinking soda a few years ago I wanted to hurt people the first few days I didn't ...
Winter Fun with Special Needs Kids
The following post is another installment in our Dash of Dad special needs parenting series by Bob Williams, father of three children including Kyle, a special needs teenager. When he's not parenting his three kids, you can find him creating sweet treats at the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory in North Carolina. I grew up in Florida, and growing up in Florida means lots of sunshine and warm weather, ...
Is a Sugar Detox Right for You: Fit for Good
As I've said before I don't recommend one diet plan over another because I believe people's bodies react differently to certain types of food. I don't recommend fad diets or diets that make you eat only watermelon for three days straight, because I believe the body needs a variety of nutrients, protein, and fats to stay healthy. However, I do think we eat too much sugar. All calories are ...