Amy Mac Health & Fitness
High quality audio and video health shows from Amy Mac.
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Posted by amy in News on 13. Jul, 2015 | No Comments
Women & Weightlifting Infographic
Great infographic on women and weightlifting from Chuze Fitness:
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Posted by amy in News on 27. Mar, 2015 | No Comments
Intermediate Full Body Medicine Ball Workout
You are going to do several different exercises in this circuit workout plan so these quick 10 minute workouts really work you out! This workout video includes doing hamstring curls for the butt and thighs, pushups for the upper body and side to side crunches for the abs. We don’t […]
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Posted by amy in News on 13. May, 2014 | No Comments
Seven Techniques to Improve Your Overall Fitness
People seem to believe that obtaining fitness goals is difficult. The only reason the word difficult should be in your head is because of the personal road blocks you face, that only you know. Overcoming the road blocks is important. Improving your personal fitness is a commitment, like any other, […]
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Posted by amy in News on 24. Mar, 2014 | No Comments
Fitness Product Review: Nayad Athletic Swimwear
I know we have all struggled with shopping for swimsuits. I’ve found that swimsuits to train in are even harder to get the right fit. When I was invited to try Nayad Athletic Swimwear – I jumped at the chance! I’ve had previous success with Zoot suits and Athleta and […]
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Posted by amy in News on 02. Mar, 2014 | No Comments
Full Body Medicine Ball Workout Video
The keywords in this workout routine are Lunge, Twist and Crunch! Get ready to sweat because we’ve got some big moves that are going to work your whole body in 10 minutes with just a medicine ball! It’s pretty easy to guess that some of the exercises in this workout […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 04. Nov, 2013 | No Comments
3 Simple Food Switches for Your Diet
The season of overeating starts on Halloween and runs all the way through Valentine’s Day. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel when it comes to making healthy choices. Here are a few suggestions of how you can add more nutrients to your diet and save […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 13. Oct, 2013 | No Comments
Fitness Product Review: Underwater Audio Headphones
If you are a lap swimmer, then I think having underwater headphones will be a workout changer for you. Every time I get in the pool, someone approaches me about my headphones and I find that I’m always insisting they get a pair. I hate to swim but somehow when […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 03. Sep, 2013 | No Comments
Breakfast Cheats!
Start off on the right foot with these breakfast ideas! It’s the most important meal of the day and yet it seems to be the meal people skip! did you know that those that skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight? It’s understandable that you don’t have time to whip […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 08. Aug, 2013 | No Comments
Benefits of Avocados – Go Green or Go Home!
Avocados have always been popular in certain regions but recently, they have gone a bit more mainstream. There are a great source of the good fats, as well as loads of vitamins. One of my favorite afternoon snacks is an avocado with cottage cheese… and of course, who doesn’t love […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 25. Jul, 2013 | No Comments
Best Ways to Lose Weight!
Everyone wants to know the best plan for eating and losing weight. We’ve been told that eating several small meals a day is the best way to lose weight. Now a recent study came out saying that eating 2 larger meals a day earlier in the day is the best […]
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17
Aug
My Confession: Snack and Power Naps – Love them both.
Sometimes, Chris claims that I’m 5 years old. Usually, I argue this point…except when it comes to nap time….oh, and snack time. I never understood why taking a power nap and snacking were considered childish. I find that I’m constantly battling between feeling guilty, defending my cat nap habit, or […]
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14
Aug
Heard about Hungry Girl?
I’ve heard about Hungry Girl and I like the concept. I’ve seen her cookbooks but haven’t tried anything out of them. I was intrigued with a recipe she made the other day on TV and it was for guacamole but with peas and yogurt to make it healthier. Have you […]
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13
Aug
Stretch Those Legs with a Quad Stretch
Even if you aren’t an athlete or have a hardcore workout, you should make sure to stretch your legs after you exercise. Walking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, weight-lifting… all of these should be followed with a quad stretch that is great for the front of your thighs. Step by step […]
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11
Aug
Powdered Peanut Butter Banana Shake
In Fit Life #69: Powdered Peanut Butter?!, I featured PB2, a powdered peanut butter, in a shake recipe. This shake has all the flavor and the protein but without 75% of the calories and fat! We also made this shake with low fat yogurt instead of milk. So if you […]
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11
Aug
I Was D-Lited!
A Tasti D-Lite has recently opened here in town and so we gave it a try. I thought it was pretty darn good. Other people in our party were not so impressed but here is what I liked. Pros 1) Very light, almost like frozen yogurt 2) Calories posted on […]
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7
Aug
Watermelon Recipe Ideas
One of my favorite things about summer is all the summer fruits! There is just something that pairs watermelon with a hot summer day or cookout, but it is such a big fruit! I know they make the smaller ones but my local farmer’s market only sells the large ones […]
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6
Aug
Can Tea Make You Anemic?
As a serial tea drinker, claims that too much tea can prevent the absorption of iron and other important minerals into your body are concerning to me! I contacted my favorite food scientist and he confirmed that the this, in fact, is true. Tannins in tea bond to minerals and […]
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4
Aug
Wash All Produce!
Just got an email from a friend with an interesting warning. She was craving an at home spa night and that included putting slices of cucumbers on her eyes. After about a minute, her eyes started burning and itching, became red, swollen and blotchy and lasted for hours. She realized […]
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3
Aug
Powdered Peanut Butter?!
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
<< Click to Play! >> Think because you are on a diet that you can’t enjoy a delicious shake? Well, thanks to powdered peanut butter, a product called PB2, you can have all the flavor without the calories! In this Fit Life, we make a shake from the powdered peanut […]
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31
Jul
Poll: Economy Affecting Your Weight?
Is the economy affecting your weight? I’ve heard both sides of this issue. On one hand, watching your wallet can lead to less eating out (healthier), find free activities (walks, parks, beach), and spend less on social events (happy hour). On the other hand, when you have to spend less […]
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