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It’s Hot! Avoiding Muscle Cramps

Here’s an article that was featured in, both, Christine’s Los Angeles Examiner column and in Made Woman Magazine. This early season heat wave made me think about all of you west-coasters out here and running and playing in this heat.…

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Almond Chocolate Smoothie

This is a morning pick-me-up, from Christine’s kitchen, that can serve as breakfast and/or a pre-workout or race drink. It’s low in sugar but balanced in carb, protein and fat to keep you sustained and satisfied for your morning at…

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The Truth About Eating After 7

This article was written by Christine for Made Woman Magazine. See original article here. After working and running around all day, you’re finally home…and STARVING! Wait, it’s way after 7 pm. You had heard that eating after 7 pm will…

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Spring Fitness for Allergy Sufferers

Swimsuit season is nearing. The anticipation of donning summertime bikinis incites feelings of anxiety and urgency in some people to make better use of their workout clothes. However, for many us this time coincides with allergy season. Rather than dismiss…

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Obesity and BMI

What is BMI? It is a commonly used acronym for body mass index to determine whether or not a person is obese. It is a ratio of one’s weight to height to determine whether or not that person is the…

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Dispelling Women’s Fitness Myths

March is Women’s History Month. Historically women’s health and fitness was regarded in different ways: not regarded at all, taboo, unattainable, and unimportant. In our country, women were not always appreciated for their physical capabilities to tend to house, fields,…

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Creamless, Cream of Roasted Broccoli Soup

This is another one from Christine’s kitchen. Although I love this soup straight out of the pot immediately after cooking, I love it cold, too. Broccoli is an easy-to-find, nutrient-rich, superfood. Ingredients 1 lb broccoli, roughly chopped, stems trimmed with…