We can’t go dull when it comes to our playlist, let’s not limit ourselves to sweet Christmas carols. Our friend, Chris of Runhundred provided us with new tunes to keep ourselves upbeat. Given that they’ve both passed on now, it’s been a surprise to see both The King and his son-in-law (The King Of Pop) drop club hits this month.Elvis turns up in a remixed version of … [Read more...]

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Ingredients 21/2 tablespoons agar flakes 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups sweet potato (what we commonly call yams) or pumpkin if preferred. Cooked and pureed. 1/4 cup yacon syrup or agave nectar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract (or regular if … [Read more...]

Photo: yischon Sitting and Exercising. Why are these two activities so hard for some of us to put together? Depressing studies about the negative health consequences of sitting have scared some of us into using treadmill desks or stand-up workstations, but truth is, most of us still manage to spend a substantial amount of time each day on our posteriors. Is there any way we sneak some activity … [Read more...]

How to inspire your boyfriend to go from couch potato to hot tamale! Dear Davey, I go to the gym a lot and enjoy staying active. My boyfriend, on the other hand, is a couch potato. While I love him the way he is, I really think hitting the gym could benefit him. How can I get him to exercise? From, Casey Hey Casey, The funny thing about changing other is that it’s nearly impossible; people … [Read more...]

11 Ways Gluten and Wheat Corn Can Damage Your Health A Mom’s Guide to Too Many Toys Holiday Gifts for the Athlete Inspired Mom … [Read more...]

Time flew fast and it’s nearly Christmas. Today mark’s the first day of December, the very first time FTW Magazine will be giving away few items blessed to us which we want to share and give as another way for us to thank you. We’ll try our best to giveaway our personal favorites and swear by brands for everyone. If you haven’t heard just yet, a few months back, I … [Read more...]

Okay, let’s begin any discussion about weight loss and frustration with a few simple words: most people get discouraged. If you spend one hour watching television talk shows you are going to hear things like “yo-yo” dieting, crashing, and quitting mentioned whenever weigh loss is discussed. This is because almost everyone who goes on a diet is going to feel very frustrated and even like a … [Read more...]

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Last week I posted this question on my Facebook wall–> “What is on your fitness wish list”? Here are some of your answers and I added a few of my own.  If you are out shopping for the fitness enthusiast in your life,  here are some great ideas! Garmin Forerunner :  I don’t have one of these but so many people rave about it.  Do you have one? What do you love about it? … [Read more...]

December 2011 Hi Everyone! I know this is a huge ongoing month of festivities but lets also keep our health a high priority on our “to do” list. This month we are shocking our systems by mixing high impact with low impact workouts and also combining muscular strength with muscular endurance workouts. I have factored in additional stretching in case your body feels especially tight from … [Read more...]

That peanut butter is rich, flavorful and creamy immediately raises speculation about its nutritional value. Because it tastes so damn good, many people wonder: Is peanut butter really a healthy choice? If you have a jar of peanut butter in your home, take a look at the nutritional facts. Two things will probably jump out. First, it is calorie-dense. With 200 calories in just tablespoons, … [Read more...]