Heart Health

 

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Mixing it Up & Working it Out

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Remember to check out my review & giveaway of the Perfect Portion Scale.  No more guessing the exact nutrition info (including calories, carbs, sugars, sodium, etc.) for the food you eat.....this little scale does all the work.  Also, enter to win a free one for yourself.  How cool is that.  Read more >

Roadblock, Schmoadblock!

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Ugh. This week I hit a roadblock. My intentions for exercise were almost immediately sideswiped by a nasty head cold that has made it difficult to stand let alone exercise.  Read more >

Back on Track to a Healthy Life

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In December, BlogHer approached me about doing a New Year, New You initiative with Best Buy and participating in the Inspiration to Fitness program. I was in the midst of scarfing down treats from the neighbors, white fudge oreos, and coconut almond chex mix. I hadn’t exercised in at least 3 weeks. My first thought was that you’ve got the wrong girl. I’m not a fitness girl, gym girl, or count every calorie, always order a salad when we go out to eat girl. Not even close.  Read more >

Heart Health in Motion: Intensity

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Before you get started with your new Inspiration to Fitness program, it is important to learn how to track your exercise intensity.  You want to be sure that you are exercising hard enough to see results, but not so hard that you are putting yourself at risk of injury. There are three ways to measure exercise intensity, and it is important to use all of them together.  Read more >

Getting Your Heart Health on Track

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Hello and welcome to the Inspiration to Fitness program!  My name is Alysa Bajenaru, I am a personal trainer and registered dietitian, and I am going to be your fitness expert for the Heart Health track of this 8-week program.   Through my blog Inspired RD, I seek to challenge you to live a life of inspiration.  Whether that is from learning how to cook for your family, getting a jumpstart on a new fitness routine, or even trying out a new craft, inspiration is everywhere.  Read more >