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Greetings!
| FREE memberships for ALL in November |
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Starting in November, thanks to a grant from the
Gerber Products Company, Shape Up America! will be
able to offer FREE memberships to all for the next six
months. If you are not currently a Shape Up America!
member visit us within the next week or so to sign up
and get all the "member only" information at the site.
If your organization is intrested in sponsoring the FREE
memberships for all, please contact us. Your company
could be the next leading organization in supporting a
healthier life style for America.
Read on... »
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| TURKEY-VEGETABLE MEATBALLS |
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This great recipe was donated by Healthy Inspirations
and it will make a healthy choice for the upcoming
celebrations.
1-½ lbs. Ground lean turkey ***
¼ tsp. pepper ***
Breadcrumbs made from 2 slices of
¼ tsp. oregano ***
40-calorie bread, toasted ***
1 egg white ***
5 green onions chopped ***
2 garlic cloves, crushed ***
¼ tsp. coarsely shredded carrots ***
Pam cooking spray ***
¼ cup coarsely shredded zucchini ***
Preheat oven to 400o -
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except Pam. Stir
well. Shape into1-inch meatballs. Place in a broiler
sprayed with Pam. Bake for 15 minutes or until done.
Yield 45 meatballs.
Count 8 meatballs as 1 protein and ½ vegetable
Go to Shape Up America! For More Recipes »
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| These holidays, plan on a gift of fitness! |
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In the next few weeks, you will find that we will be
adding some terrific gift packs ready for your family,
friends, and employees.
Our 10,000 Step Gift Pack will include a pedometer, the
full 10,000 Steps Program, and a set of leg weights. In
orders of 75 or more, it will be avialble with your
company's imprinted logo.
We will have several affordable options to select from.
What better way to encourage fitness while helping us
to develop further resources for all?
Contact Us For Customized Gifts! »
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| True or False? |
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To lose weight, I do not have to worry about the
portion sizes-I just have to cut back on fat.
Answer: False. Let us explain:
Cutting back on fat can be helpful, but you still have to
learn how to exercise portion control, especially when
you are tempted by SUPERSIZED portions in
restaurants or when you eat with your family at home.
When the serving bowl of mashed potatoes comes your
way, you need to serve yourself a reasonable portion.
How much do you know about estimating portions?
Take the following quiz to find out:
Take Me To The Quiz Now »
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| The Second National Conference on Diabesity in America |
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A dynamic and exciting two- day program covering
cutting edge issues in basic science research,
clinical treatment & intervention, community
based prevention and public policy.
Featured speakers are the whos who of diabetes
and
obesity in America today from top government
officials to renowned scientists to industry leaders to
consumer advocates and public pol-icy thought leaders.
Mark and reserve these dates on your calendar.
To see the full program of the event and list of
speakers, and to pre- register, visit online at:
http://nutrition.rutgers.edu
SAVE THESE DATES
November 21- 22,
2003
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Co- sponsored by Shape Up
America! New Jersey
Obesity Group & Rutgers
Dept. of Nutritional Sciences
Find out more....
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