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December 2011
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Making a Difference
His insides need to feel good for outside Name: Kevin Tierney Age: 52 Resides: Scottsdale “I’m making a difference in their lives, and they continue to make a difference in my life.” Background: Kevin Tierney is a Tucsonan who graduated … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, November 2011
Tagged balance, Fitness Plus Magazine, posture, Scottsdale, TMJ, Tucson, workout
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Running and Throwing
Track & field is her main game Name: Tamara Alegria-Dybvig Age: 52 Resides: Tucson “I am so grateful for my health and my life.” Background: Tammy Alegria-Dybvig graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Wayne, Indiana where she ran on … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, November 2011
Tagged Fitness Plus Magazine
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Running it Off
Two hundred plus pounds gone Name: Mark Hellenthal Age: 38 Resides: Phoenix Runs: Everywhere “I am not fast, but I will finish” Background: Tired of Pennsylvania’s cold and snow, Mark Hellenthal moved to Arizona and started selling ice cream at … Continue reading
Posted in October 2011, Success, Success Phoenix, Success Tucson
Tagged Fitness Plus Magazine
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A Marathon for First and Fast Timers
Set your sights on finishing 26.2 in Yuma on January 28 Sign up for the Yuma Territorial Marathon and Half Marathon in 2012, and get ready for a fast, flat, sunshiny run in crisp, cool air — a rarity in … Continue reading
Fall Calorie Burners
Fun ways to stay ahead of the gain When you’re looking for some new ways to burn calories this fall. Try some of these activities that you and your family can do together. Walk a your dog, a friend’s dog … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2011
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Successful Living
A life consumed by Chinese healing arts Name: Joe Pinella Age: 63 Resides: Tucson “You can do anything with your mind and your body will follow.” Background: Joe Pinella began his Qigong training as a boy on the East Coast. … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, September 2011
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A Dream Come True
Pasta for everyone at the table When you’re counting carbs, traditional pasta is usually not on your shopping list, but Dreamfields offers delicious pasta for you to stock in your pantry. If you’re working to lose or maintain weight, or … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2011
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Summer Saturday Nights
Nighttime is the right time for families at the Desert Museum Some desert dwellers like it hot, but many of the animals at Tucson’s Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum are much like us and prefer to lay low during the day when … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Feature Articles
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No Couch Potato
Staying on top of Parkinson’s disease Name: Nate Benedict Age: 67 Resides: Tucson “Never, never, never give up.” — Winston Churchhill Background: Nate Benedict was on the USS Liberty in 1967 during its surprise attack by Israel. “I was in … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Fit For Life Tucson
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Finding Her Way
Trying something new was the key Name: Pamela Wilson Age: 29 Resides: Tucson “If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride — and never quit — you’ll be a winner.” — Paul Bear Bryant Background: Pamela Wilson grew up … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Success Tucson
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Summer Activities for Kids
Keep them happy and active until the bell rings this fall School is out and the heat is on, but that doesn’t mean the kids should be lying around watching TV and playing video games. Keep them active both mentally … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, July 2011
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Beating the Bulge
Gradual gain leads to a big loss Cynthia Lujan Age: 38 Resides: Phoenix Quote: “I don’t do it because it’s easy; I do it because it’s hard.” Background: Like many, when Cynthia Lujan turned 30 she noticed she was gaining … Continue reading
Posted in June 2011, Success, Success Phoenix
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So Far, So Great
He isn’t even close to being done Name: William “Doc” Wenmark (Bill) Age: 63 Resides: Minnesota and Colorado “Whether you think you can, or whether you think you cannot, in either respect you are always going to be right. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, Fit For Life Tucson, May 2011
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Busy, Active Mom
Taking care of her kids, but not ignoring herself Name: Munirah J. Henderson Age: 29 Resides: Avondale “In my line of work, I have helped many people reach their personal goals, but the one person who has grown the most … Continue reading
Posted in May 2011, Success Phoenix
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Payson’s Mountain High Games
A dream weekend for everyone who loves the outdoors There’s an even better reason for heading to Payson this summer than to beat the heat: the Mountain High Games. This three-day event, which draws professional and amateur athletes from around … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, May 2011
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A Fresh Desire
Her trainer is helping her be fit, strong, healthy and happy Name: Toni Moore Age: 52 Resides: Tucson “I’m not done yet.” Background: Toni Moore came to Tucson in 1985 to finish her degree at the U of A, and … Continue reading
Posted in April 2011, Success, Success Tucson
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Eat Green Valley Pecans
Support your health and a local grower When you think Arizona, dry, desert expanses usually fill the mind. Yet, you’ll find farms, vineyards and orchards across the state, which makes eating local easy, especially when it comes one of the … Continue reading
Posted in April 2011, Feature Articles
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Patagonia, AZ
From mining town to nature lovers’ mecca Named for the mountain range that stands watch over the valley, Patagonia, once a busy mining town with an active railroad, is now an international birding destination, a stop along The Arizona Trail … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, March 2011
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Surprise Attack
Heart disease isn’t just for men Name: Dana Grant Age: 53 Resides: Tucson “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” (Psalm 56:3) Background: Dana Grant, originally from West Virginia, moved to Tucson with her husband in 1977. They … Continue reading
Posted in March 2011, Success, Success Tucson
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Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Still active and ready to learn Name: Alvin E. Stones Age: 83 Resides: Phoenix “I have managed my life on the belief that I must get some exercise and learn something new every day.” Background: Alvin E. Stones and his … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, March 2011
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Success Failing
Learning what didn’t work helped her Name: Joanne Sgro Age: 38 Resides: Chandler “Exercise can make a good day better and a bad day good.” Background: Joanne Sgro grew up in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. “I was … Continue reading
Posted in March 2011, Success Phoenix
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An Inspiration
At 80, this man still has racing on his mind Name: Lyle Langlois Age: 80 Resides: Phoenix “There is no finish line.” Background: Lyle Langlois was born in Kansas, joined the Navy at age 20, and then returned to Kansas … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, January 2011
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100 Down
Losing the weight, keeping it off Name: Paul Denaro Age: 47 Resides: North Scottsdale “It’s not about losing weight, it’s more about getting healthy to extend your life.” Background: Paul Denaro was always overweight as a kid. “I look back … Continue reading
Posted in December 2010, Success Phoenix
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