Vacation: Pizza, French Fries and Beer … OH MY!
How To Get Away From It All Without Gaining It All
July 2, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
Summer is finally here. Time to fish out the beach towel, cooler, inner tube and sunscreen. You’ll need your SPF15, 30 and 50, too. I actually saw an SPF of 70 the other day. Then I was told you could buy a Super Shear 100+, but that store didn’t carry it. I said, “No worries, if I can’t find it I’ll just drape myself in burlap from head to toe, that should do the trick.” I mean, give me a break! Read more »
Pass (On) The Salt
June 8, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. In a new CDC study released in early April, more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. Read more »
Muscling Through Menopause
This 'Old Friend' Needs Some Attention
May 26, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
Well, it’s that time of the month and I’m feeling just a wee bit “fussy.” In a couple of days, this most dependable, persistent and annoying of “friends” will be here … again! Read more »
Eat Less, Move More!
What Do You Have To Lose?
April 9, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
Spring has sprung! It’s finally here. The days are getting longer. Once again the sun greets us when we wake and waits to accompany us home at the end of the day. Birds are chirping, buds are blooming and brightly colored bundles of flowers have begun peeking their heads through the once frozen roofs of their winter homes. It all sounds fabulous!
Mediterranean Diet May Save Your Life
April 7, 2009
The American Heart Association recently announced that women on Mediterranean-type diets may lower their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. According to the AHA, U.S. women whose diets most closely match the traditional Mediterranean diet — high in monounsaturated fat, plant proteins, whole grains and fish — are significantly less likely to develop heart disease and stroke. Read more »
Traffic Wrecks Your Health
March 17, 2009
Not only can dealing with traffic make your blood pressure escalate, it might also heighten your children’s asthma and send them to the hospital. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, air pollution caused by traffic near the home affects asthma severity in children, resulting in repeated hospital encounters according to a recent study. Read more »
Living Outside The Box
Creating Your Own Extraordinary Moments
February 23, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
So, it’s a Monday morning (that alone is enough to make a crowd of thousands groan in quiet, soulful solidarity) and I’m awakened to the sound of the local television news, traffic and weather softly playing in the background. The TV’s on because my husband has been up for half an hour, reading and taking care of our 15-year-old dog, Lady. Read more »
Dark Chocolate Keeps on Giving
February 12, 2009
Courtesy of Harvard Health Publications
If your Valentine’s Day plans involve picking out a box of chocolates for someone special, your best choice for your loved one’s heart might be dark chocolate. The cacao bean contains more than 400 chemicals, and many of them can affect human health. Read more »
‘Thinking’ Your Resolutions Into Reality
It's Time To Flex Some Mental Muscle
January 15, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
Well, the lights are down and the tree is curbside, awaiting its transformation to bless someone’s garden with beautiful mulch. The candles are all carefully nestled away, along with all of the boxes, tissue paper, buttons and bows that had cluttered the family-room floor. Read more »
Overcoming Holiday Overload
A Sensible Prescription for Staying Healthy Down the Home Stretch
December 2, 2008
By Candace Grasso,
CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
A little while ago, I stopped to get a cup of coffee at my favorite Java-pushing pagoda. It was there that I realized how far behind the eight-ball I’d fallen yet again.
In my pre-caffeinated condition, I bellied up to the bar and ordered my usual: “May I have a medium, non-fat, sugar-free, Sahara-dry cappuccino?” Sounds impressive, I know. Read more »
