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Is the word “fat“ a slur or a description? This is a variation of a question posed by someone Re-Tweeted onto my timeline. The conversation that followed described the ways people who are overweight should be described; and they debated whether fat is in fact a slur. It’s a sensitive subject, especially when you […]

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Eating Healthy: The #BeTheBetter Grocery List

October 26, 2012 BarringtonBFit

“What should I eat?” Definitely one of the “most asked questions” in my field. This makes me happy because, if you are trying to achieve a fitness goal or a healthier lifestyle; THE ROAD STARTS IN YOUR KITCHEN! I don’t care how hard you workout or how much cardio you do, if your kitchen (dietary […]

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How to Get in Shape Fast So You Can Live Your Life

August 15, 2012 BarringtonBFit

There are 168 hours in a week. Most doctors and fitness professionals recommend you dedicate ONLY 2-3 of those hours to exercise. Yet you still believe your schedule is “too busy” to workout. Being that I’m nonjudgmental *wink face*, I can understand how it may seem like a lot to make exercise a regular in your […]

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5 Ways To Track Your Fitness Progress

August 2, 2012 Jeff J.

In our fitness journeys, we crave results more than anything. We want to make sure all these hours in the gym and healthy eating pay off. During our fitness journeys, we should be tracking our progress. We check our stats from week to week to determine what we do well and what we need to […]

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Around the Web: Robin Roberts Takes Immediate Medical Leave

August 1, 2012 Dr. J

It appears that Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts is taking an immediate medical leave of absence. This is sad to hear. She’s currently fatigued from her fight with Blood & Bone Marrow Disease. Robin is a true hero, having beat Breast cancer already she again in a fight for her life. One of the common […]

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Be the Better: How to Choose the Best Exercise for Your Workout

August 1, 2012 BarringtonBFit

Last time I told you about 5 machines to stay away from. Then I left you for a while without giving you some exercises to embrace. SMH. You’re right. I need to “Be The Better.” Anyway, as I was about to give you a list of exercises you should do, I thought “Hmm, wouldn’t it be better to teach […]

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On My Struggle With Weight Loss: Challenges and Change

July 19, 2012 Slim Jackson

As many of us know, weight loss (or maintenance of optimal health) isn’t easy. We make a commitment for a few weeks then fall off for months — a cycle of despair of sorts. I’ve been through the cycle plenty of times, but recently decided enough was enough. The excerpt below is from a piece […]

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The SBM #BeTheBetter Series: 5 Gym Machines To Avoid Like The Plague

July 11, 2012 BarringtonBFit

What’s going on band?! Hope you all have been happy, healthy and better than you were yesterday. I was training a client this past week and this is the conversation that ensued during their rest period: Me: Alright, 25 seconds till your next set begins. Client: SIGHHHHHHH…. -_- pshhhh huff! OK. Me: (: Client: Quick […]

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Who Wants Abs? 5 Ways To Get The Core That You Desire

June 27, 2012 BarringtonBFit

What’s up everyone? First, thanks to the team at SBM for the opportunity to talk to you. Second, I’m now your Personal Trainer. I’m here to help you with answers to health and fitness questions/concerns. Finally, before this turns into an emo podium speech…If you read, then you believe there is ALWAYS room to improve yourself […]

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5 Nutritional Adjustments That Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

June 20, 2012 Jeff J.

Have you ever set out to make strides in fitness, only to miss your goal and be frustrated in the process? That happened to me recently. At the beginning of 2012, I found myself at the same weight/body fat as when I started 2011. I made positive gains over 2011, but slacked during the holiday […]