Fitness Date Ideas
02/12/12 19:18 PM
By Anne McCaslin Parker annep@smu.edu Can you believe that it is already Valentines Day? In addition to the healthy Valentines recipe ideas I gave you, there are plenty of fun fitness activities to do with your sweetheart. Don't skip out on your workout just because it is the number one day of the year where you can eat endless amounts of chocolate and it doesn't count. 1. Go on a bike ride. Who doesn't love going on a bike ride? It is a great way to catch up, talk and enjoy being with each other while getting in a pretty good little work out. 2. Find a new hiking trail. Pack up a romantic picnic and hit the trails. It will be a blast to explore together and hiking burns plenty of calories and is a great workout. 3. Try your partner's...Just Do It
02/10/12 10:18 AM
By Macey Meriggi mmeriggi@smu.edu Insane does not begin to describe it. With the onset of a new semester, we often find ourselves making promises to restructure our lives in certain ways. For some, we make promises to ourselves or those around us that we will stay on top of our school work during the new semester and strive for excellence. For many, keeping in mind that Spring Break is right around the corner, we make resolutions to change our health related habits. This semester has already made me realize that these types of changes in our lifestyle coincide with each other more than we tend to anticipate. I made a commitment to myself that I would complete Shaun T’s Insanity Program and so far, so good. Although I made a commitment to change my diet...Guiltless Valentines Treats
02/08/12 22:11 PM
By Anne McCaslin Parker annep@smu.edu As Valentines Day is fast approaching… so are all of the sweets and goodies that fill the holiday! I am NOT telling you not to enjoy yourself. On the actual day of Valentines, everyone knows calories don’t count. BUT, if you don’t really want to blow your healthy eating surrounded by all of the goodies leading up to the special day…I found a few healthy treats for you to go ahead make in preparation for next week’s festivities. Try to make a few of these for you and your sweetheart to enjoy together this weekend. I PROMISE your loved one will have not have even the slightest clue that it is guilt-free. 1. True Love Chocolate Cake- With only 238 calories per slice…...February Fad-Floating
02/07/12 07:25 AM
By Mary Katherine Smith mfsmith@smu.edu Just last week my friend and I decided to hop on board the latest trend- float (or drift) spas. We arrived at Adrift Spa (on Preston Road beside Northwest highway) not sure what to expect but excited about the weightless hour-long float ahead. We were welcomed at the front and escorted to change into a robe and then off to the massage chairs. After our fifteen-minute prep in these state-of-the-art chairs we proceeded to the bath. We chose a couple’s float so we could stay together for our first experience (I was nervous my claustrophobia would set in). There are various options such as music selection (we chose Zen) and light color (we tried aqua). The float bath is just a mere 8 or so inches...Staying healthy in your budget
02/05/12 15:00 PM
By Anne McCaslin Parker annep@smu.edu As a college student, I know it is hard to stay healthy on a budget. Who wouldn’t rather go to McDonald’s and only spend $0.99 on cheeseburger over a $12 Whole Foods salad. However, sometimes you have to weigh (literally) the benefit that healthy food vs. greasy fast food has on your body. Health.com has 31 ways to stay healthy on a budget. Here are a few: 1. Download free health apps- There are so many health and fitness apps for you phone out there that you almost have no excuse not to just at least have one! 2. Use coupons-This really does do the trick. You may feel silly at first using them but trust me, every penny at the grocery store adds up...
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