by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 19, 2011 | Fitness, Motivation
My favorite place to shop for food is Mama Jean’s Natural Market. We have been shopping there pretty much since the store opened in 2002. Our previous health food store was experiencing a constant turnover in staff that had us wondering what was going on and Mama...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 12, 2011 | Fitness, Workouts
image by Andrew Malone December is a challenging month. Extra social outings and once a year temptations abound. Now add to the mix being out of your normal environment, traveling to the parent’s or grandma’s house. It’s easy to see how “maintain don’t gain” becomes...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 28, 2011 | Fitness, Motivation, Reviews
image by Nina Matthews Last year I made the decision to put books on their own list for the gift giving season. I think it was one of the best blogging decisions I made last year. I love books and believe strongly in the power of learning. Knowledge is power,...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 24, 2011 | Fitness, Reviews, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
image by Shandi-Lee I honestly cannot believe I am writing my 3rd list of Top Holiday Fitness Gifts. I don’t know which surprises me more: the speed at which Christmas has rolled around or the fact that I’ve been blogging for over 2 years. Yet here we are. We’re...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 21, 2011 | Fitness, General Health
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, here is my article on Alzheimer’s Disease and exercise from Springfield Cares Magazine. photo by Stephen Heron If I could give you a prescription for something that could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease would...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 17, 2011 | Fitness, General Health
I love a deal. I think going to Big Lots and Marshall’s to peruse for bargains is an ideal afternoon. Outlet malls are heaven. Coupons are my best friend. Like many of you I have several emails I get every day with half price and discount deals a la Groupon....