May is Stroke Awareness Month. On Fit4Life Radio, we are dedicating the entire month to stroke awareness, prevention and treatment. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Today’s show covers what stroke really is and why you should be concerned, especially if you are African American. But why does it affect African Americans more than other races? Tune in to hear the real story and it all comes down to taking care of yourself.

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Words and actions help you more than you know. If your choice is to lose weight, then you must realize that what you tell yourself everyday and the actions that they cause either help you to move closer to your goal or farther away. Today, we’re talking about how to make the choice to do it and stick with it. Listen in to my best tips and ideas about how to get started and how to succeed at weight loss.

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I had so many inquiries about Part 1 and getting back on track that this show is dedicated to answering your questions. Tune in to learn great strategies about how to get back on track quickly.

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You decide you want to improve your body and live a healthier lifestyle. You map out a nutritional strategy, embark on a new workout schedule and journey to a leaner, more toned physique…and it starts working! But the minute you begin getting results, you fall off the wagon. You binge, you skip workouts, you cheat. What’s most upsetting is that you know what you should do… but no matter how hard you try, you can’t get yourself to do it! It’s as if some unseen force is sabotaging you and controlling your behavior like you were a puppet on a string. Tune in to learn strategies for getting back ON Track when you fall off!

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Week 6 of our 12 Weeks of Fitness Series. Grocery shopping should be something to look forward to as part of your weight management journey, but it’s often filled with stress and anxiety. You’re bombarded with choices. Which type of cheese has the least amount of fat? Which type of cereal is a good source of fiber? What’s the difference between skim and whole milk? You’ll find all your answers on the Nutrition Facts Food Label. Labels help you make your best food choices, they empower you to know which foods fit best into a healthful diet in sensible amounts. Join me and learn how to become a Food Label Detective and become an empowered food shopper.

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04/01/2011: Good afternoon fellow fitness followers!

This is Carol Dunlop of Optimum Body Sculpting bringing you this Friday Afternoon Fit Minute. These fitness tidbits will help you focus on fitness and put your wellness back in your hands so that you ARE the boss.

In today’s Fit Minute we’re talking about: Shopping for Supportive and Nutritious Foods at the Grocery Store

Over 95% of the people who shop in grocery stores are choosing foods unconsciously and out of pure habit. Don’t fool yourself, if you buy it, you will eat it.

The solution: Wake up! You don’t have the time or the luxury to shop unconsciously; you must learn what your body really needs and how to shop for it while in the grocery store isle. Let’s look at 4 simple steps you can implement that will help you shop for supportive, nutritious foods.

1. Take Inventory: Your environment supports your habits. If the food is in your house or in your possession, you’ll probably eat it. Remove all foods that are not conducive to supporting your fitness goals.

2. Make a List: Remember grocery stores are businesses that are created to make money. They can be extremely tempting and are carefully designed to persuade you to buy things. Sometimes they cause you to buy things you don’t even want or need. Having a list and sticking to it helps you to stay on track.

3. Become a Food Label Detective: Learning how to read a product’s nutrition label empowers you to make healthy choices, when it comes to stocking your pantry. Don’t worry about remembering what everything means at once, you will learn more each time you shop.

4. Let’s Shop: Never shop for food on an empty stomach. Hunger increases temptation. It’s also best not to shop with small children, if at all possible.

Do you have questions about how to live the Fit Life? Join me each Tuesday on Fit4Life Radio at 1:00pm EST and get answers, tips and real solutions. Log on to www.optimumbodysculpting.com and click on the Fit4Lfe Radio banner at the bottom of the page. Each week we’ll talk about how you can be more fit next week.

That’s it for today; remember Shopping for Supportive and Nutritious Foods at the Grocery Store doesn’t have to be a drag, you just need to be conscious enough to choose the foods you need to help you stay on track. See you next time with another Fit Minute.

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