Author Archives: Ann Blanton

A Champion at 40

An unlikely workout works out Name: Tracy Zak Age: 40 Resides: Mesa Quote: “When you come up against hurdles, be a track star.” Background: Elementary school teacher Tracy Zak dreamed of being thin her entire life. As a child, she … Continue reading

Posted in November 2011, Success, Success Phoenix | Tagged | Comments Off

Go Nuts for Pecans

Trimming your midriff is only one of the rewards from eating this satisfying snack Pecans are a rich-flavored, buttery treat containing very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol or sodium. According to the new dietary guidelines to help slim down your … Continue reading

Posted in Feature Articles, September 2011 | Comments Off

Leap of Faith

Motivated for maximum results Name: Don Yeager Age: 63 Resides: Phoenix “Keeping active makes me feel good, look good and gives me a better frame of mind.” Background: Don Yeager served four years in the Navy during the Vietnam War. … Continue reading

Posted in August 2011, Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix | Comments Off

Stop Making Excuses

by Ella Guru Change your attitude towards working out If you ever hear yourself repeating any of these phrases when it’s time to tie up your sneakers and dedicate an hour to improving your health and fitness, read on for … Continue reading

Posted in Feature Articles, July 2011 | Comments Off

Mastering Metabolism

It takes a lot of dedication and commitment, no matter what your age. If you want a metabolism that blasts through fat like a vehicle burns through fuel, you’ll have to eat more food and exercise in a certain way. … Continue reading

Posted in April 2011, Health Report | Comments Off