Nutrition & Weight Loss

Stockings aren’t the only things getting stuffed this Christmas! Health experts says that the average American consumes a staggering 6,000 calories on Christmas – and an extra 500 for every day leading up to the holidays. It’s not surprising that many find it difficult to stick to a healthy (or even  moderately unhealthy!) eating plan […]READ MORE

How would you react if your boyfriend or girlfriend gave you a pair of running shoes for Christmas? Would you be insulted? Would you take it as a tacky hint that you need to lose a few pounds? Or would you jump up and down with excitement? Maybe you’d even grab those running shoes, slip […]READ MORE

What would you do if your husband or wife gave you a nice pair of running shoes for Christmas? Would you be offended? Would you take it as an unpleasant hint that you need to lose a few pounds? Or maybe you’d grab those running shoes, shove them on your feet and lace them up […]READ MORE

My entire house smells like Christmas cookies. Downstairs, my husband is cutting out snowmen, angels and Christmas trees for our children to decorate. I’m upstairs contemplating the buttery yumminess. You see, it’s hard to eat just one. Perhaps you can relate. So I’m hiding with my laptop, trying to ignore the delicious aroma of freshly […]READ MORE

My entire house smells like Christmas cookies. Downstairs, my husband is cutting out bells, angels and Christmas trees for our two children to decorate. I’m upstairs contemplating how yummy those cookies are going to taste. You see, it’s hard for me to eat just one. Perhaps you understand. So I’m hiding with my laptop, trying […]READ MORE

Bethany McLendon, a Virginia Beach public school teacher at Holland Elementary, deserves a round of applause for her health inspired solution for a fidgety class! According to the Virginian-Pilot article, when McLendon realized that her students were having trouble paying attention in class, she didn’t try to punish them – instead she adjusted her classroom […]READ MORE

You don’t have to faithfully watch The Biggest Loser every week to enjoy the season finale. Last night was like flipping through a magazine loaded with “Before” and “After” pictures of people who’ve lost a significant amount of weight. Only the difference is that the slimmer silhouettes on TV are not doctored photographs for some […]READ MORE

You don’t have to tune into The Biggest Loser television show every week to enjoy the season finale. Last night was like flipping the pages of a magazine loaded with “Before” and “After” pictures of people who barely look like themselves anymore. The only difference is that the slimmer silhouettes on TV are not doctored […]READ MORE

Wondering what to give that hard-to-shop-for friend? Looking for a great gift for your spouse? Why not give the gift of motion! In Motion gift certificates can be given in almost any amount and can be redeemed for our outstanding services. The In Motion coordinators can help you choose the right amount for: Lactate Threshold […]READ MORE

I understand why people want to believe losing weight is as simple as taking a pill or going on the latest diet featured in a beauty magazine. It’s hard to be overweight. It can lower your confidence and lead to serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It’s no wonder that […]READ MORE