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At Aldi’s grocery store I was looking for canned fruit this week. I like peaches, pears and pineapple and try to find ones without harmful additives or added sugar. I struck out in the peaches and pear department because they either had artificial sweetener or...

Wednesdays are back day. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

I’ve gravitated to a strength-training routine where one body part is done per day – but not every day. Mondays -chest; Tuesdays-Shoulders/traps; Wednesday-back; Thursdays- Arms. Legs get done during Group Blast Fitness class on Wednesdays and/or...

Carrots and Celery. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

For the last 10 years or so I’ve tried to eat differently to stay lean and healthy. Avoiding processed food can be tough in our country and I have a strategy that is helping. One of the things I keep in my refrigerator at home and in my lunch pail in my car is...

Punching and kicking a heavy bag for fitness

I was the typical gym member for many years doing free weights, strength machines and running on the track. At my gym there was a heavy bag and I used to punch and kick it as a warm-up before tackling the weights. I didn’t know what I was doing as far as the...

A food storage tragedy. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

I carry food in my car so when I get hungry during the day I don’t stop at fast-food restaurants. It’s healthier and less expensive this way. One of the foods I carry are nuts – almonds, pecans and walnuts. For the last 10 years or so, I’ve had...