April 3, 2014
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Snack bars y’all! It’a a fitness & nutrition website after all. This week, we asked some BIGGEST LOSER and Weigh ‘n Win contestants to share some of what they have learned on this journey. Here’s a blog from BIGGEST LOSER Jeffery Tadlock on some of his favorite food finds! From Jeffery: Since starting the Florence’s…
March 30, 2014
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This recipe tastes great with whatever greens are currently in season: kale, spinach, arugula or even micro-greens! Serves 8, serving size 1 cup. Printable recipe card available here: RecipeGreensMedley INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, large, coarsely chopped 12 cups Greens, washed (about 2 bunches) 1/4 cup Broth, low-sodium, veggie 15 oz….
March 23, 2014
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For a dose of carbs, brown rice is fine, but it can’t compete with all the vitamins and nutrients found in quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), which has more protein and fiber than brown rice. If you still haven’t jumped on the quinoa train yet, try this cold salad that is packed with lean protein. Quinoa Salad…
March 23, 2014
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By Kitty Finklea (Florence, SC) In the first few weeks of a strict diet, people typically lose 5-10 pounds per week, and sometimes more. So it easy to understand why some may feel somewhat dismayed when weight loss slows down or depressed if they lose less than a couple of pounds a week. Americans want…
March 23, 2014
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By Kim Fredrick (Florence, SC) I wish motivation was a one-size-fits-all prescription. If that was true, I would happily use up many prescription pads daily getting people to exercise. But alas, I cannot prescribe motivation. Motivation is a personal “thing.” What drives you to take action may not even register on someone else’s radar. Each…
By Lindsay Buchanan for SCNOW.com (FLORENCE) Lynn Weaver never struggled with weight before she had her two sons, ages 13 and 10. In fact, she loved to exercise and looked forward to it. “I used to jog, go to the gym, do aerobics, but then I had kids, and that went out the window,” she…
March 22, 2014
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We, the many people connected to BIGGEST LOSER, just enjoyed a wonderful week of VIPER activities. It started with the Workout Like a Viper practice during which, I must say, the contestants of BIGGEST LOSERS showed major perseverance, willingness to try something new and some awesome basketball talent. Tonight, we attended the final Viper game…
The other Sunday, I took my kids to Burger King. So to prove to you my dedication, I stuffed a turkey with mustard sandwich in my pocket for my lunch. I bought the kids their cheeseburger and fries, and we sat outside so they could play. There were number of fries left over. I just…
March 18, 2014
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Exercise is meant to enhance your life and make you feel better. It gives you more energy, and if you make the decision to take the time and exercise, then you’ll feel as if you have accomplished something. For the past several weeks, the Biggest Loser contestants have been working on the basics – beginning…
The main focus on this contest of contests known as Florence’s Biggest Loser obviously is to lose weight, but more importantly it’s to retrain your mind and body to eat healthy and implement an exercise routine. Eating healthy can be fun. I’m having a great time in finding new healthy recipes and cooking. I just…