December 2011 Articles

December 30, 2011
It’s fragrant, delicious and it’s the reason many of us make it to work in the morning: coffee.  Now I’m not saying it’s the nectar of the health gods, but it’s not as bad...
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December 30, 2011
Layers that work for cold weather workoutsFOR HERPearl Izumi – PRO Prima Jacket $150.00offers lightweight wind protection and warmth in a sleek package. LOLE – Inspiring Skirt $50.00slides easily over swimsuit, shorts or leggings...
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December 30, 2011
Tim Horton, a champion softball player, and Jonathan Wheeler, a recent graduate of the Golf Academy of America, had just finished a round of golf together in San Antonio when they sat down to...
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December 30, 2011
In our current issue, we focused on philanthropy and giving (’tis the season, after all) and AFM covered The Trail Foundation’s (TTF’s) campaign to raise funds for the boardwalk completion project (you can read...
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December 30, 2011
As the holidays draw nearer many of us will be boarding those big, silver birds and jetting off to visit family, friends or simply just to get away for a while. While flying can...
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December 30, 2011
You know that love/hate relationship we all seem to have with Christmas cookies? Well I may have found a way to cheat the system, shh! I came upon some DELICIOUS recipes that I know...
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December 30, 2011
John Paul and Eloise DeJoria have a lot of experience as philanthropists. He became a philanthropist as a small child, and she learned from her father how to give back even when traveling for...
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December 30, 2011
We’ve all had those days (usually the day after a tough workout) where we wake up pretty sore, sometimes it’s even hard to move. So what is it that cause our muscles to scream...
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December 30, 2011
Still looking for a last-minute gift for that runner in your life? With the latest fad in barefoot and minimalist running, you might want to consider this book, “Natural Running: The Simple Path to...
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December 30, 2011
e are in the heart of the holiday season – how is your workout routine going? Are you small on time but large on excess calorie consumption? How’s your stress level? Remember, even fun...
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December 30, 2011
My training schedule usually calls for a very intense shoulder workout prior to doing my KMB feature, so I had trained alongside some clients at the track that morning not knowing what was in...
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December 30, 2011
The month is winding down, and the new AFM has hit the stands.  December’s issue focused on giving, and it seems appropriate to take one more look at a few charitable items before moving...
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December 30, 2011
If you’re a parent, you know what it’s like to try to separate your teen from social media; sometimes it seems that the cellphone has become another appendage, while connecting through sites like Facebook...
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December 30, 2011
by Deborah Bat SchmuelEDITOR’S NOTE: This month our Recipe Redux takes a culturally significant food for the holidays—the Potato Latke of Hanukah fame—and makes it a little more healthy. Tradition holds that a small...
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December 30, 2011
Ok, so I know it’s the season of giving and all (we did put out the GIVING issue this month), but I can’t help but notice some of the amazing new fitness gizmos and...
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December 30, 2011
Don’t let cold weather keep you from getting your workout in, follow these tips to have a safe and comfortable running experience this season! Layer Up – Dress in thin layers of synthetic materials...
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December 30, 2011
Black eyed peas (yes the food, not the pop group sensation) have long been served on New Year’s Day and are said to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Not only...
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December 30, 2011
You have all heard that there are more nonprofit organizations in Austin per capita than any other city in the U.S.  That would certainly suggest that our fair city is a nexus for charity...
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