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July 31, 2020
Each year, Americans spend roughly $33 billion on diets and weight management strategies. Every option has a common denominator: they’re all short-term solutions. Diets are designed to yield quick results due to their heavy...
July 31, 2020
Makes 2 Servings: 415 Calories, 19.9g Fat, 31 g Carbohydrates, 31.5g Protein Dressing: 1 TBSP Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar ¼ tsp Turmeric ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Black Pepper ¼ Cup Blueberries 1 tsp Olive...
July 31, 2020
Austin has always been known as a city on the move. Even in the sweltering Texas heat, it is not uncommon to find people out and about no matter the time of day.  After...
July 31, 2020
We should not want to simply live for a long time; we should want to be healthy, vibrant and thrive as we age. How do we achieve this? A quick Google search yields hundreds...
July 29, 2020
Maybe you spent time on the out for an injury, or perhaps you experienced a hectic time that knocked you out of your workout groove. Either way—you haven’t hit the gym for a while. ...
July 28, 2020
James Finck is President/CEO of the YMCA of Austin and a true leader in the Austin community. James began his career at the YMCA of Austin in February 2008. During his tenure, YMCA has...
July 28, 2020
There have been five locations around the world deemed hot spots, or “Blue Zones”, where people have been known to live the longest. Here’s what you need to know.  In a 2005 National Geographic...
July 23, 2020
One aspect of our health that may, occasionally, fall to the wayside is our bone health — which is key in protecting vital organs. It is known that, as we age, we lose bone...
July 14, 2020
AFM chats with Dr. Song Luo & Dr. Violet Song from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Both Dr. Luo & Dr. Song graduated from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Luo’s...
July 8, 2020
More time at home means more time spent in athleisure, so we have compiled a list of AFM-approved brands that will keep you comfortable while working and sweating from home this summer. Discount Gym...
July 7, 2020
Todd Whitthorne is a health and wellness speaker and author of Fit Happens! Simple Steps for a Healthier, More Productive Life! Link to Todd’s book on Amazon – https://amzn.to/2VU7RCZ   Sponsored By:
July 1, 2020
Try this light and flavorful dish for a delicious, healthy and paleo-diet friendly meal this summer. Salmon with Mango Salsa over Zesty Cauliflower Mash INGREDIENTS:  2 salmon portions, skin removed 1 teaspoon salt ½...
July 1, 2020
If “sex sells” is the entertainment industry’s motto, then “sweet sells” ought to be the food industry’s creed. Our food is rapidly changing. Food manufacturers are sneakier than ever before, and sweeteners now saturate...
July 1, 2020
Satisfy your taste buds guilt-free this summer with five of the healthiest and freshest local meals in Austin. Austin has a myriad of fantastic restaurants, and many of them have healthy options. That’s why...
July 1, 2020
It is no secret our minds and bodies are part of one being, but when talking about health, we tend to separate our mental and physical selves. However, growing research suggests there is actually...
July 1, 2020
Have you ever sat at your station or mat in a workout class and wondered how the instructor was so full of energy or so in tune with their bodies — or even just...
July 1, 2020
For these four Austinites, movement is not just a form of recreational fun and physical fitness but an integral aspect of their lives. From their livelihood to how they serve and uplift our community,...
July 1, 2020
Every summer, Mallory Brooks, coach for Team Rogue and owner of Spectrum Trail Racing, along with her husband and their 7-year-old son, pack their things into a truck and a soft topper camper shell....
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