Living the ‘efit’ Lifestyle

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 Now that we are entering a new year many of us are making resolutions as to what we are hoping to achieve in the year ahead, what bad habits we need to break and what good habits we need to adopt. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to take charge of your health but for many the lists of changes can be overwhelming and when we feel overwhelmed we rarely take action. That is why here at efitfamily.com we are going to break it down into simple steps that you can take each month to improve your health. When you do things gradually it feels more comfortable and you are … [Read more...]

BOOK REVIEW – Grief and Grieving by Debra Holland M.S. Ph.D.

“Tis the season to be merry and full of good cheer – unless you are grieving due to bereavement, the breakup of a relationship, job loss, moving from your home, not being with your family, or missing holidays of the past.” This is the opening line of the press release for the new book by Debra Holland M.S. Ph.D. and unfortunately it is true that the year’s biggest holiday celebrations can indeed be a source emotional pain for those who may either lack the ‘perfect family’ the media is continually projecting, or have suffered some loss or trauma elsewhere in their lives. In such … [Read more...]

Holly Stanbrough…I Came To Win!

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“I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise To fly….” Opening lines from a Nicki Minaj song that cling to the life journey of Holly Stanbrough like a perfectly tailored suit. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, Holly has risen phoenix like from this devastating news and turned her life around in so many ways that you cannot fail to be inspired by her story. So take a moment out of your day to enter her world and discover once again the power of the human spirit…. What was your life like before you were diagnosed with MS? What … [Read more...]

You Are What You Eat!

How many times have you heard someone say “You are what you eat?” This statement is actually quite true. I know at times my diet can use a little help, but most of the time I try to eat pretty good. I like to focus on colors in my meals. A colorful plate just looks so good – and provides me with a great variety of necessary nutrients my body needs to function optimally. Plus, I just love the feeling of being healthy. If you were to look at your diet, how would you say it was? Do you think you could improve some of the choices you make? If you are like most people, the answer to this … [Read more...]