Those Bountiful Berries
Summer is well upon us and there are so many things to appreciate; lazy weekend days at the pool, picnics, family get-togethers, etc. One of my favorite things is the abundance of fresh, inexpensive and yes, in-season berries. All of the best: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries . . . I like them all, and…
Read MoreTrainer Spotlight: Jason
Introduction Hello Pittsburgh and surrounding communities! I’m Jason Rutkowski, a new personal trainer here at the Pittsburgh Fitness Project. I have a passion for helping people pursue a healthy lifestyle through exercise and physical activity. My interest in physical fitness grew out of my participation in sports conditioning programs in my middle and high school…
Read MoreSteak Kebabs with Chimchurri
PREP TIME:15 mins COOK TIME:10 mins TOTAL TIME:25 mins YIELD: 6 skewers
Read More13 Helpful Remedies for Stress
This post is a third in a series of three posts on stress. After figuring out how to determine if it is the stress that is getting to you and then taking steps to reduce stress, you still will find that stress comes up every now and again. Unfortunately, it is never possible to live…
Read MoreVacation Workouts Revisited
As some of you may know, I have recently taken a vacation to both Budapest and Rome. I was traveling for 10 days, and it was an incredible experience. Between all the sightseeing, delicious food, and time away from work, it was a trip to remember. I have to admit, this was my first “adult,”…
Read MoreBe Your Own Transformation Picture
Interested in losing weight? Maybe just maintaining your current weight? Or, maybe it’s improving your overall health and eating better? The reality is that most of us are. And we don’t have to look very far either for advice, solutions, diets, fads, must have foods, supplements, equipment and more. Ok . . . but the…
Read MoreStress Management: Are You Stressed?
Are you stressed and need to work on stress management? Just about everyone seems to be stressed these days. If you can’t tell, read this article to see if your stress might be affecting your overall health. If you are a person who struggles with stress and find it to be inhibiting your life at…
Read MoreFind a Fitness Friend: Maintaining Motivation
It’s a beautiful day outside. It’s finally warm. The sun is shining. You really should go for that nice long walk you’ve been thinking about but things keep coming up to do around the house. But then you see your neighbor walk by your home and run out to join them. You finally get that…
Read MorePre- and Probiotics. Are they worth taking?
I’ve read and heard a lot about both pre- and probiotics in the medical literature and among my own patients. I recommend probiotics for patients while they are on antibiotics to prevent any associated diarrhea, and medical literature supports that practice. But what about other uses? What is a prebiotic? What’s a probiotic? What are…
Read MoreAhi Tuna Watermelon Summer Salad
Get ready for summer with this delicious and seasonal summer recipe! Juicy watermelon and soy-marinated Ahi tuna with cucumbers make a delicious, light, summer salad appetizer or first course when you need a dish to impress!
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