Before you start your Memorial festivities, take some healthy news and Memorial dishes from DIR and our friends.
Mike Crooks Joined a Gym and Lost 133 Pounds
Mike Crooks is a 24-year-old nurse in Florida. Mike had been overweight most of his life, and weighed 377 pounds. He signed up for a membership at a local gym and seven months later Mike dropped down to 204 pounds.
The Glow Run 5K Will Light up the Plains this Summer
The Glow Run 5K is making its way to the plains. The run will take place at night and runners are encouraged to wear as many glow-in-the-dark items as they want. The event is described as running through a sixty-foot black light tunnel and laser light shows. DIR friends in the Midwest sign up fast, Glow Run 5K will take place in Kansas City, Wichita, and Omaha.
How to Get Your Refund From the $40 Million Skechers Lawsuit
Looks like Skechers made some false claims about its Shape-Ups. If you purchased Skechers Shape-Ups after August 1, 2008 you may be entitled to a refund from the company. Skechers agreed to pay $40 million to settle the lawsuit. The amount you’ll receive from Skechers depends on the type of shoe and amount of shoes you’ve purchased.
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Before you dive head first in to the weekend, give yourself a healthy dose of news from DIR and our friends. Plus, we’ve got a perfect spring dinner lined up for you.
News from DietsInReview.com this week…
Prairie Fire Marathon’s Local Joes Start Running with DIR and Holly Perkins
DIR is sponsoring a team of runners for Wichita’s fall marathon. With a little help from trainer Holly Perkins, we’ll turn four local “joes” in to half marathon finishers.
Fitter Moms Have an Opportunity to be Better Moms
When mama’s healthy, everyone is healthier and happier. Mommy fitness groups across the nation are inspiring Cat Poland to get fit for herself and her two young daughters.
The Worst Thing Your Sports Bra Ever Did to You
Trapped inside a sweaty sports bra is one thing. Cutting yourself out or popping out during kickboxing is quite another. Don’t miss these tales from the fitcrypt!
News from DIR’s friends…
Is HCG a Big Load of BS? – Kelly Turner Fitness
Tyra Banks Supports Vogue Decision to Stop Using Anorexic Models – iVillage
Milk: It Does a Complexion Good – HelloGiggles
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Fall is the perfect season to start a new diet or fitness regime. It’s great workout weather and there’s a bounty of healthy produce. In this week’s episode of Health Buzz, we’re featuring stories from Yahoo Shine, FitBottomGirls and our own writers here at DietsInReview that help you take advantage of the season’s healthy offerings. Don’t miss the delicious soup recipe from the mother-daughter team over at Feast on the Cheap.
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In this episode of Health Buzz, we’re taking a look at some of the more unusual things you can do to improve your health. We’re talking laughter yoga, healthy floor plans and good bacteria in stories from FitSugar, Eating Well and our own writers here at DietsInReview. Plus, there’s a secret healthy ingredient this week’s recipe from Nutritious America.
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We’re excited to introduce our first-ever special guest to Health Buzz! It’s Mary Hartley, registered dietician and nutritionist representing CalorieCount.com. In honor of Whole Grains Month, she digs into real reason whole grains are important for your body. Also in this episode of Health Buzz, our host Jamie Yuenger brings you 10 ways to reduce stress from Self.com and a great series about cooking healthy dishes from around the world by our own Maris Callahan. Don’t miss the recipe! It’s fall squash and Caribbean Chicken from FaveDiets.com.
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