Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas.

If you think you don't have time for breakfast, check out these healthy recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/healthy-breakfast-ideas

Shopping the Produce Aisles

Click on the link below to get some helpful tips for shopping for produce. 
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/eating-healthy

Men's Health Weight Loss Tips

They work for women too!
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/lose_weight/

8 Perfect Fitness Foods

Enhance your workouts with these selections from Men's Health Magazine.

http://eatthis.menshealth.com/content/8-perfect-fitness-foods?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-625768-_-06272011-_-body

50 Healthy Snacks

Looking for something to snack on that's relatively healthy?  You may be interested in some of Men's Health's  picks.  Just make sure you keep it at a serving size to avoid eating too many calories.
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/best-tuna-snack?slideshow=186108#sharetagsfocus

Kettlebell Jump

Blast some serious fat with these jumps!
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/kettlebell-jump?cm_mmc=EOWNL-_-06222011-_-624282-_-body

My Plate

The old pyramid has been replaced by My Plate.  It's a more practical visual to help with your food selections. Check it out...
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Men's Health Exercise Upgrades

Check out this link for exercises you're probably already doing to make sure you're performing them properly.   
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/muscle-building-exercise-upgrades/index.php?cm_mmc=ABSNL-_-623506-_-06202011-_-body

Women's Health: The Worst Restaurant Dinners in America...

Here's a list of the worst restaurant meals in America according to Women's Health Magazine...
Very interesting... Some of these may surprise you!

http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slideshow/37-worst-restaurant-dinners-america?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-621398-_-06212011-_-body

Welcome!

Welcome to the Northwest CT YMCA Health & Wellness Blog! Here we will frequently post tips, information and motivational words to help you get in the best shape of your life!