May Letter from the Editor

April 24, 2011 by
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Hello Readers! Thank you for visiting our site!  As the new Editor in Chief of eFitFamily.com, I am honored to welcome you to our mission…”To stamp out environmental and lifestyle disease for our children’s generation.”  We strive to provide information and inspiration to everyday families to help you live healthier every day.  Our writers/contributors consist of an outstanding team of experts in various fields dedicated to giving simple steps to implement healthier lifestyles.  Each month we focus on different topics in line with nationally known health themes. For the month of May, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Wellness, Motivation

Journey Of Life

April 23, 2011 by
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I like to imagine the journey of life to be similar to traveling down a long road with your values at the end, with many detours on the way. I also like to think of this as the human body and what I try and teach every day. Deep within our body located on our backbone are our core muscles. These are the muscles that support our frame. Although we can’t see them they are our base of support. A strong core provides stability and balance, the greater the stability of the centre, the more powerful the muscles of the arms and legs can contract. Let’s now adapt this to your emotional strength. If … [Read more...]

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How to Banish Cellulite Forever

February 24, 2011 by
Banish Cellulite Forever

It’s nothing new. For centuries cellulite has been a global beauty & fitness issue. Studies indicate that 90-98% of cellulite cases occur in women from China, South Africa, Egypt, Brazil, United States, Canada, Mexico, Afghanistan, Russia, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia.  Bottom line-It does not discriminate! So here’s the scenario- you workout 5 days a week and try watch what you eat but still can’t seem to get it right- you still have cellulite every time you look in the mirror! Does the frustration that you feel almost make you want to give up altogether or drastically resort to … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Workout Mistakes

February 24, 2011 by
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There are a lot of unhealthy and counterproductive workout habits and behaviors in which many unknowingly partake of on a daily basis; things that people have been doing wrong for years but simply never took the time to examine. These are mistakes that ANYONE can make, especially when starting out in the gym. I like to call them “Gym-stakes” & I am here to warn you of what they are before you accidentally develop bad workout habits. Here are the Top 10 Workout Mistakes: 1. Doing Cardio “The Wrong Way” There’s a delicate balance when it comes to cardio- If you don’t do enough you are … [Read more...]

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