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One Minute Fit: Take A To-Go Box!

Jan 18, 2017 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Take A To-Go Box!
November 11 @ 8:32 am

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can sneak a few punches into your day to get your arms moving and your heart pumping: Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic…

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A ‘Diet’ Resolution You Can Actually Stick To

Jan 3, 2017 Comments Off on A ‘Diet’ Resolution You Can Actually Stick To
November 11 @ 8:32 am

It’s hard to avoid the word “diet” this time of year. A common New Year’s resolution after a season of holiday indulgence, stories about fitness and dieting seem to gloss every magazine headline and feature on every tv news segment. The new year is certainly a great time to start…

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One Minute Fit: Sofa Squats!

Dec 16, 2016 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Sofa Squats!
November 11 @ 8:32 am

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can sneak a few bodyweight or sofa squats into any part of your day. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic provides medical…

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Spirit of Giving Holiday Party Ideas

Dec 14, 2016 Comments Off on Spirit of Giving Holiday Party Ideas
November 11 @ 8:32 am

Seems like it’s always the season to get together with family, friends and colleagues in the spirit of community! Whether it’s an ‘Ugly Sweater Party’, a candle-lit ‘Wine Pairing Night’, or a ‘Dance Off’, don’t forget: it’s relatively easy to turn any celebration into a cause for good. If you have already planned your big party…

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Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?

Dec 13, 2016 Comments Off on Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?
November 11 @ 8:32 am

If you live in or around Charleston, SC, and you are struggling with financial hardship, health issues or personal crisis, there are many resources in place to help you get back on your feet again. From local shelters, to assistance with paying utility bills or home repairs, to seeking advice…

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Recognizing Portion Sizes

Dec 9, 2016 Comments Off on Recognizing Portion Sizes
November 11 @ 8:32 am

When it comes to maintaining healthy eating habits in the US, perhaps one of our biggest transgressions is overdoing the portions sizes we consume. The reality is – it is not often what we eat, but rather how much we eat that does us in. From restaurant servings to grocery store selections, many of…

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Meal Planning With Diabetes -And A Diabetic Meal Plan App To Guide You

Dec 2, 2016 Comments Off on Meal Planning With Diabetes -And A Diabetic Meal Plan App To Guide You
November 11 @ 8:32 am

Living with diabetes – a reality for 10% of the US population – it is often a daunting task to throw a recipe together that keeps your glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight on track- every single day. Particularly around dinner time, when many who return home from a…

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One Minute Fit: Dancing With The Stairs!

Nov 30, 2016 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Dancing With The Stairs!
November 11 @ 8:32 am

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can turn any trip up and down the stairs into a heart-rate elevator. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic provides medical care…

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Holiday Depression: 5 Tips to Cope

Nov 27, 2016 Comments Off on Holiday Depression: 5 Tips to Cope
November 11 @ 8:32 am

Does the holiday season fill you with cheer and excitement for the upcoming year? Odds are, no – not at all. According to the American Psychological Association, half of all people experience sadness or irritability during the holidays, while up to two-thirds of us acknowledge feeling stress and fatigue. There…

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One Minute Fit: Pumpkin Pie First!

Nov 19, 2016 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Pumpkin Pie First!
November 11 @ 8:32 am

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, walks us through our best bet for a Thanksgiving dessert this season. Looking for a healthy, low sugar or vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe? Browse through…

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