5 Side Effects of Fat Loss

You know how every pharmaceutical commercial ends with a laundry list of possible side effects? The ailments that we could possibly experience if we take it are silently weighed against the possible benefits of the drug. Well, turns out that exercise and good nutrition also come with a laundry list of side effects… My hope…

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I know you cheat…

…on your diet. We live in society where food temptations are everywhere. Walk through a store and you’ll see the unhealthy food items displayed front and center. Turn on the TV and you’ll be assaulted with commercials for fattening foods. Open a magazine and you’ll notice glossy pin-ups of sugary snacks. Go down the street…

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Don't FALL For It – The Most Fattening Autumn Foods

*Photo Credit HERE ~By Sheila Garcia November marks the beginning of a two-month season packed with parties and desserts – and that can be pretty tough for anyone who is trying to manage his or her weight.  Beyond the fun-size (and therefore calorie-controlled) candies left over from Halloween, several fall treats are big calorie bombs. Be on the…

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SEPTEMBER: Hurricane Preparedness Month

*Photo credit: HERE ~By Sheila Garcia Legacy Fitness wants us all to be safe from the harm that could come from Hurricane Season – especially those of us living in The Gulf area. We have a list of ways to be prepared for the upcoming season, and of the supplies you should have that can help,…

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JUST SAY NO: drug-free ways to ease pain

~By Sheila Garcia Many people struggle with pain; whether it’s short-term pain from an injury or chronic pain due to disc issues or arthritis, neuropathy or fibromyalgia, we all want to find relief. Pain clinics and medical interventions are definitely places to seek out for help, but some pain sufferers look for additional or supplemental…

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State-of-Your-Mind Address

*Photo credit: HERE ~By Sheila Garcia The verdict is in: A more positive state of mind dramatically improves healing outcomes for a wide variety of conditions. Your body is a self-healing organism. By bypassing its natural self-repair process and handing all your power over to a doctor, you might be ignoring the very thing you need…

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Ya Snooze, Ya Lose!

~by Sheila Garcia We all are the busiest person we know.  Every one of us thinks so, and it may possibly be true in this day in age.  With everything we have to juggle, plus finding that work-life balance, it is hard to get the suggested healthy amount of sleep every night.  But, burning the…

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The Seasonal Allergy Song

~By Sheila Garcia Practically all of us sing it.  Maybe it’s just a verse or two for you, or you just sing along with the chorus.  Or maybe it is lyric-for-lyric, humming every note, with a really long interlude.  But the season upon us has us singing the allergy song.  You know – the one where…

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Alkalize to Synchronize

~By Sheila Garcia Spring is here, which means Daylight Savings –  and it is time to synchronize your body to be it’s best!  That could mean alkalizing. What is alkalizing?  Is it even important to our health?  Our diets?  Our mindsets?  ANYTHING?? During one of my health classes, I found out all about what it…

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SPRING CLEANING: Deep Clean Your Body for the Season

~By Sheila Garcia Spring is almost here, and I don’t know about you, but I’m super-excited. I always take this time to clean out the clutter: my pantry, cupboards, and fridge from old, out-dated food; my closets to feel refreshed, and always take advantage with a body cleanse. Spring is the perfect time to clear…

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