Alissa Carpio, NASM-CPT, NPC Fitness Competitor’s Blog
By Alissa Carpio, NASM-CPT, NPC Fitness Competitor Last updated: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:32am PST-
Now that it’s November we can officially kick off the holiday season. This can mean both good and bad things. It’s a great time of year for family, friends, food and fun, but with that often comes a busy schedule, lots of parties with... Read More »
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If you’re anything like me, following a healthy diet gets boring and bland fairly often. This isn’t because eating healthy has to taste bad, it’s because we only have so many items in our mental recipe box from which to choose. So... Read More »
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This healthy but tasty go-to dinner will keep bellies full and mouths satisfied without breaking your diet.Yields 4 servings.
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With thousands of supplement choices available in a multi-million dollar industry, how's a girl... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Anyone who’s ever been on a diet has used them.They come in tiny little pink, blue, yellow or white packets. They’re a sweet lover’s saving grace. But, how healthy are they? Which... Read More »
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Simplifying the Concept of Complex and Simple Carbohydrates, and the Glycemic Index
In light of many modern day dieters viewing carbohydrates as "evil," a lesson in this tasty nutrient and optimal energy source is...
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By Alissa Carpio There are many contributing factors to a weakened immune system: stress, nutrient deficiency and exposure to germs are just a few. Fight the cold weather's attempt at increasing your susceptibility to sickness this season. By taking some defensive measures, you can avoid... Read More »
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If miniature Milk Ways, single-serving Snickers and containers of candy corn have you dizzy from seeing sweets, you need to check out these tips on how to avoid breaking your diet during this treat-laden holiday. Even if you're not normally drawn to candy, the colorful images and festive labels are... Read More »
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As a fitness competitor and personal trainer, I've spent way too much time figuring out the best all-around nutritional habits. Here I define "best" as what habits will contribute to my long-term health (and which ones to avoid), what food choices are best for weight loss, weight management,... Read More »
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While I've never had to deal with anxiety or panic attacks, a good friend of mine has overcome some major challenges in these areas. Amateur bodybuilder/figure competitor and personal trainer Beckie Alexander of...
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