Category Archives: Obesity

Study: Fast food leads to more calories for adolescents, kids

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

A study published by JAMA Pediatrics says that adolescents and children consume more calories when eating fast food or dining out.

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Lifestyles Fitness to host ‘Biggest Loser’ challenge

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

Lifestyles Fitness & Weight Loss Studio will host a “Biggest Loser” challenge and donate money to the American Cancer Society.

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Have ‘the talk’ with your kids about being healthy

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

There’s no sense in tiptoeing around an epidemic with such dire consequences.

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Smart Health Challenge Week 9: Mindy Quesenberry encourages encouragement

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Here is what she writes this week: “At … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 9: Jess Reed shares her cancer story, asks for help

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jess Krout

Last week, Jess Reed reflected on her emotions. This week, she talks more about past physical and mental battles, including her fight against cancer. Read on, and offer Jess your support. May 28 First of all, I want to say … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 8: Mindy Quesenberry breaks down mental battles

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Here is what she writes this week: Give … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 8: Jess Reed reflects on emotions

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jess Krout

Last week, Smart Health Challenge winner Jess Reed confessed to cheating — she ate part of a crab pretzel at White Rose Bar and Grill. This week, Reed writes about how the challenge has affected her emotionally, not just physically.

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Smart Health Challenge Week 7: Mindy Quesenberry chats about cheating

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Quesenberry writes this week: To all the nutritional … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Mindy Quesenberry on feeling the need for exercise

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Quesenberry writes this week: “I hated every minute … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Jess Reed finds sense of humor at ’80s prom

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jess Krout

In last week’s post, Jess Reed got caught with cupcakes (or did she?) This week, we learn who spotted her at the cupcake store. Reed meets her fitness goal early, and she finds her sense of humor at an ’80s … Continue reading →

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