#fitzness

Photo So for whatever reason, you can’t go to the gym. This may be because of the location, finances, time, or interest. Some people aren’t up for a workout with others surrounded by mirrors – which is fine. Luckily for you, you can bring all the benefits of a gym to the comfort of your own home. There are many different machines and equipment on the market that you can buy and get fit with. If…

Mango Cashew Salad: Recipe

Here’s an enjoyable fruit salad recipe that takes less than ten minutes to prepare. Enjoy! Prep Time: <10 minutes Ingredients: One mango – peeled and cubed One teaspoon ground cinnamon Quarter teaspoon of ginger One Granny-Smith Apple, peeled and cubed Half-Cup toasted Cashews  One tablespoon of balsamic vinegar One pinch of salt In a bowl, toss together the ingredients and enjoy!

Timothy Powell: How I Lost 120 Pounds

Timothy Powell, 32, Band Instrument Repair Technician, Lowell, Michigan How much weight have you lost? 120 pounds Tell us what the “old you” used to be like. Before I began my weight loss journey, I was depressed, had no confidence in myself, and never loved who I was. What prompted your weight loss? I was tired of the person I was, and how my life had turned out. How did you lose the weight? I…

Heather Nieman: How I Lost 70 Pounds

   Heather Nieman, 33, Stay-at-Home Mom, Orlando, Florida How much weight have you lost? 70 pounds Tell us what the “old you” used to be like. I think the two words that sum it up best are “frustrated” and “discouraged”. I felt older than my age because my knees were starting to hurt when I climbed the stairs in our house. I hated spending money on clothes, because having to look at the size tag…