Have you ever looked at a drop dead gorgeous shirt and really wanted it, only to have your arms stop you from getting it? Not that your arms could not reach and pick up the top, but that the waving triceps stopped you from trying it on. Hello!   Not to mention your back, you'd never want people seeing your back right now!

One of the hard things about being a family is finding things all of us can do that we all enjoy. Sure we could go out to eat, but ya know it's nice to make fitness a family affair, and with three boys ranging in ages from 15 - 20, it's increasingly hard to do. I'm blessed with three kids who love sports. I've got two basketball players and one soccer player, so most sports tend to be competition, we have to work at something we all love.

Friday the 15th quickly approaches in my home.  Last year it happened on the 13th (which seemed appropriate) but this year it's the 15th. It's ironic really, from the moment you find out you are pregnant you can't wait for you babies next milestone.  They are born, learn to smile, sit up, crawl and walk.  Then it's potty training, Kindergarten, friends, sleep overs, camp, learners permit, driver's license, graduation and now, it's almost Friday the 15th.

   When you say the words "weight lifter" do you see big men with muscles bulging out of their necks?  If so, the next time you say it, look in the mirror.  You my friend, need to start lifting weights to help you maintain lifelong fitness. According to SportsMedicineAbout.com lifting weights helps keep our metabolism running at full speed.  According to the article...

  Fiber brings about cringes and looks of disdain from many of us when the word is mentioned.  Recently I decided to look at the benefits of fiber, and why we need to make sure we eat enough of it. First, when most of us think of fiber we think of those tablets or chalky powders you add to your food.  None of those thoughts make me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside.