Health and Fitness News, Downloads & Recipes From Amy Mac : WithAmyMac.com

Apr

How to Understand and Use Nutrition Labels

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Guest Blogger Post They are on every food item that you buy, but how much attention do you actually pay to nutrition labels? If you want to take proper care of your physical fitness, you cannot hope to do so without monitoring exactly what you put in your body. But

Feb

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Which nuts are the best nuts?

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

In this Fit Life, we are talking about the healthiest nuts you want to add to your diet. Nuts get a bad rap for being high in calorie but as long as you keep the portion small, like a handful, they are good for you and the perfect afternoon snack!

Feb

How to Pick the BEST Breakfast Cereal

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

It is easy to get sucked into the advertising of less sugar and more whole grains but what are you really looking for in a cereal that is healthy AND still tastes good? A quick glance at the nutrition label will tell you everything you need to know. You want

Jan

Healthy Cooking with Herbs and Spices!

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

Did you know that herbs and spices can add flavor to your food while keeping them healthy? It is so common for people to just dump salt on any dish to give it a boost of flavor but really there are so many other spices that are good for you

Jan

Avoid the Gym and Still Get in Shape!

Posted by amy in News

If you don’t want to fight the crowds at the gym or you find it intimidating – there are still lots of ways that you can work out and I’ve got some of those options right here. The key is to finding something that motivates you and works with your

Jan

2013 – The Year of Fitness on the Go

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Guest Blogger Post Everyone’s busy nowadays, were lucky if we can find time to cook a healthy dinner for ourselves. Having an alternate plan for getting a great workout is vitally important to staying in great shape. Our busy lives sometimes pull us away from the important things in life

Dec

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From Lounging to these Lunge Exercises!

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

Time to work off the holiday lounging with these lunge exercises. Spring will be here before you know it – it’s time to start working on the lower body. In this Fit Life, we are going to highlight some super fun and effective lunges that will work to tone your

Dec

Homemade Granola Recipe!

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

Homemade granola with just 4 ingredients! Ingredients: ● 2 cups old-fashioned oats ● 1/2 cup wheat germ ● 1 cup Extra Ingredients (fruit or nuts) ● 1 Tb. Water ● 1/3 cup Honey Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Step 2: Bring honey and water to a simmer

Dec

Eliminate Holiday Stress with These Foods!

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

Yes, comfort foods have a way of making you feel good but then afterwards, you just feel yucky. So here are a few foods that you can add to your diet that will make you feel healthy and combat the season’s stress! Tea – This is one of my cold

Nov

Proof that fitness can be fun!

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

I recently went to Sky High Sports in Nashville and checked out their huge trampoline gym. There are aerobics classes, dodgeball, a foam pit and more that will help you burn calories and have a great time with your family and friends. If you think that ‘work’ing out HAS to