Fall is here, and for some of us that means a trip to the pharmacy to pick up some preemptive cold and flu meds. But did you know that dogs and cats are also at an increased risk of catching bugs during autumn? While your puppy isn’t likely to contract swine flu, those extra rounds of fetch and a few romps through the raked leaf piles can bring in more... [Read more...]

Today is the 35th annual Great American Smokeout. Yes the American Cancer Society has declared that today, November 18 is the day to QUIT smoking. Make a plan to quit smoking today or simply “bite the bullet” and quit smoking today. Today many people everywhere will quit smoking, so why not join them? You won’t be alone and you’re sure to have support... [Read more...]

This Thursday you can be pro-active this flu season by getting your flu vaccine. Alexandria City Public Schools School Health Services, in partnership with the Alexandria Health Department and Medical Reserve Corps, will be offering a FREE flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, November 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at T.C. Williams High School, 3330... [Read more...]

It's been 30 days since I've been working on Jillian Michaels "30 Day Shred" and I have seen results. I didn't lose 30 pounds, but I lost 10 pounds. I didn't change my diet drastically, but I was conscious of what I ate.  I also haven't made it to routine 3, but I am working on it still. I figured if I've gone this far, I should continue to see what else... [Read more...]

I had a few more distractions last week, that set me a little behind from Jillian. I had an unexpected vacation and missed 4 days out my 7 day workout week. I was disappointed in myself, but I did a lot of walking over those 4 days to kind of catch up. Life constantly changes, and you need to learn to go with the flow. Last night was the first time... [Read more...]

It's been a week since I started the Jillian Michaels "30 Day Shred". So much has changed in such little time. My body has toned up and everyday my muscles are becoming less sore. My endurance has changed dramatically and I can complete the full workout without taking any breaks. Before this journey, I didn't exercise and my eating habits were okay. Midweek... [Read more...]

Health.com has a good run-down of the fats to avoid and the fats to enjoy. Ooo, yum, I did say that. Fat is what makes things taste good, not sugar. My grandfather was so right when he said that. If you've decided that you're going to go ahead and keep them in your diet, at least you can know which ones to steer towards. Rule number one, for example: AVOID TRANS... [Read more...]