BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor June Pulliam is a vegetarian, but it wasn’t really a conscious choice that took meat out of her diet. Pulliam grew up in the Midwest, where there’s lots of pork, pork and more pork. But no longer does the 50-year-old LSU English instructor dine on chops … Continue reading →
When Popeye blows the lid on a can of spinach, his bulging biceps magically appear. If only it were that simple. While men have more muscle mass than women, it takes some effort to sculpt muscle tissue into a firm and fit physique. And a can of spinach or any other magic formula is not going … Continue reading →
If eating healthier and getting more exercise tops your to-do list, consider extending these worthwhile goals to the whole family. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity in this country has more than tripled over the past 30 years. But you can help your family get the right nutrition and exercise to stay … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: Ed Pratt, a columnist for The Advocate and assistant to the chancellor for media relations at Southern University, is on a journey to lose 40 pounds this year. Let’s see how he’s doing. BY EDWARD PRATT Special to Be Fit BR April was not a great … Continue reading →
1 Lunch-time lift. Instead of munching on that energy-draining middle-of-the-day meal, go for a workout. Can’t get to a gym? Take a walk around the office grounds. As an added benefit, getting your blood pumping will probably result in a more productive afternoon. Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor Laurie Marcella, 44, and Beate Browning, 45, signed their kids up for a fencing class. The kind with swords, not pickets. “We were sitting on the side,” recalls Browning, “and it looked like so much fun we wanted to jump up and join them.” So they did. Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor In 1961, Ron Guidry hung up his boxing gloves for what he thought was the last time. He’d been a winner in high school — state Golden Gloves champ as a junior — and continued to box during his three years in the Army, where he earned championships … Continue reading →
April marks the launch of 50 Moving Forward, a healthy living plan designed to motivate adults 50 years and older with fresh ideas around behaviors that experts say are crucial to healthy aging. The plan, a partnership of the YMCA and Pfizer, includes physical activity; preventative measures, such as screenings and vaccinations; healthy eating and social interaction. Continue reading →
Editor’s note: Ed Pratt, a columnist for The Advocate and assistant to the chancellor for media relations at Southern University, is on a journey to lose 40 pounds this year. Let’s see how he’s doing. BY EDWARD PRATT Special to Be Fit BR March was a so-so month. I didn’t … Continue reading →
You came. You saw. You ran. Now come and run again. Registration is now open for all of the races that are part of the Louisiana Marathon 2014. Visit www.thelouisianamarathon.com to get all the scoop. The marathon and half marathon will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19. The Advocate Cypress 5K and The Advocate Kids … Continue reading →
When PepsiCo Inc. announced earlier this year it would stop putting an obscure vegetable oil in its Gatorade, one of the loudest cheers came from a high school student who had made it her mission to get rid of the ingredient. “I was like, ‘Whoa,’” says Sarah Kavanagh, a 16-year-old from Hattiesburg, Miss., who wanted to know … Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor The infectious beat of the Macarena boomed from the speakers as the dancers lined up. Rachel Carlino, an instructor with Peoples Health, briefly demonstrated the moves to the early 90’s Spanish dance tune. Arms out. Palms up. Palms down. Arms crossed. Hands behind head. Hands on opposite hips. Hands … Continue reading →
Ever heard the one about how many calories you can burn off having sex? Hundreds of calories, right? Not even close. It’s really about 14 calories. That’s right, 14 calories. That’s only one of the popular myths out there about obesity and how you can lose weight. And now a team of researchers, including Dr. Steven Heymsfield … Continue reading →
April is Bike Month in the Capital City. And, as you can see from this list, lots of events are going on around town to make everyone want to spin their wheels. First, make sure your bike is ready. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library can help out. WHAT: Basic bicycle … Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor In Kuwait, Lisa Sistrunk says she’s known as the “Sports Lady.” Each week, readers of the Arab Times can get the Denham Springs resident’s take on vitamins or ab crunches, low-impact workouts or nutrition. Sistrunk, 57, now regularly teaches fitness classes at the PARDS (Parks and Recreation of Denham … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: Ed Pratt, a columnist for The Advocate and assistant to the chancellor for media relations at Southern University, is on a journey to lose 40 pounds this year. Let’s check in with two months under his belt — quite literally. BY EDWARD PRATT Special to Be Fit BR Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor Like a lot of people, Tremesia Abbott did not know she was having a stroke. At age 34, even the idea of a stroke was nowhere on her radar. She had had a few health issues in the past, most notably migraine headaches since the age of … Continue reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor When Guy St. Amant teaches a workout class at the YMCA Southside, he does every squat, every bicep curl, every chest press right along with his students. But while those learning how to “Body Pump” or working on their abdominals and legs in a bootcamp-like session may … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: Ed Pratt, a columnist for The Advocate and assistant to the chancellor for media relations at Southern University, is on a journey to lose 40 pounds this year. Let’s see how his first month went. BY EDWARD PRATT Special to Be Fit BR The first month of reshaping … Continue reading →
Drawn with a crayon or filled with candy, the heart is the most popular symbol of love on Valentine’s Day (coming Feb. 14). Here’s a few fun facts about this hearty holiday: Valentine’s Day is named after St. Valentine, but which one is unclear. The Catholic Church acknowledges three separate saints named … Continue reading →