It is with great pleasure that we announce our newest Board of Experts for Aphrodite. Please welcome Colt Prattes and Angelina Mullins of Ripped Together, www.rippedtogether.com. You might have recognized Colt from Pink’s video “Try” and  Angelina Mullins as a former...

How to Rise and Shine with the Best of Them A quartet of tips to get up better, faster, stronger By Susan Thorn People that get up faster and better than you are not any different than you. It’s like cardio, they don’t like it any more than you do, or do they? Getting up better most often...

Embracing Your Body By Larissa Thornton   I used to be “that” girl”. I used to be the girl who could walk in the juniors’ section and go to the rack and select what I saw in a magazine the day before. I used to be the girl who could live off French fries, pizza and wash it down...

John Caylor is a body transformation expert, fitness bootcamp instructor, and personal trainer in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Being in the industry for over 20 years, John has extreme knowledge into what programs and training philosophies have been most successful in helping his clients reach their...

The Trainer Who Changed My Life! by Lindzie St. Martin   From the first moment I talked with John Caylor, I knew he was the right personal trainer for me.  He immediately had a game plan, and connected with that person in me who truly wanted to commit to making a change.  The very first...

Breaking All the Rules-You’re never too old By Susan Thorn www.elanvitals.wordpress.com   Seriously? Think about it. When it comes to life, real everyday life, there are very few non-negotiable rules.  Except for the getting older and the dying, it’s all negotiable. While...

Are you ready to get ARMtastic for the Spring? by Laticia “Action” Jackson   The winter months are breezing by and before we know it the spring will be here. Most of us have spent the winter months bundled in layers of clothes but the time is closely approaching where we will...

Not Just another New Year’s Resolution Written By: Fitness Expert/ I.F.B.B. Fitness Professional Laticia “Action”Jackson   Define Your Goals First resolutions are often short lived expected lifestyle changes that require effort on a yearly day-to-day basis.  For some reason, the...

  Kerri Baker  Age: 36 Height: 5’9″ Current weight: 140 Dress size: 2-4 Started training Regiment 3 years ago Original weight 239 Original Dress Size 18 Q.How long did the transformation take? A. A  few years Q.What were your original eating habits? A. I used to eat...

Jeannie Brown Jeannie Brown Fitness Competitor & Iron Angel Height: 5′ 6 Weight: 118 lbs. Age:59   At 59, Jeannie Brown, personal trainer and fitness competitor, is proud to have maintained a high level of fitness for the past three decades. It hasn’t always been easy to...

“Thirteen Ways to Tame the Devil Within in 2013”    Jen Harned Adams, PhD     The New Year is a great time for new goals. Here are thirteen ways you can turn away from the dark side and walk into a light and bright New Year.   Stop eating junk: Promising to make a major...

Donna TabooModel Location:Chicago, IL Age: 47 Children: 13 year old son Occupation:  Finance for a German car parts manufacturer. Q.How long have you been in fitness? A.Since high school. I was very avid in sports since I was 8 or 9 years old. I I played volleyball and softball in junior...

Don’t have a cow, It’s not the end of the world! Now that we know it’s really not the end of the world…THIS COULD BE THE NEW BEGINNING OF YOU. A whole new YOU! 2013 can be your best year ever if you choose to make it. It can be your best in fitness, nutrition, friendships,...

  Catherine Zidell  N-Shape Inc Owner/ President · Dallas, Texas 2003 NPC Judge – Lee Thompson Shows By Leslie McCarrol When I spoke to Catherine Zidell for the first time, I felt like we could talk for hours. She had so much energy and life experience to share with me during our...

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Fear not. Here are five tips on how to enjoy the treats of the holidays without gaining those unwanted pounds.

I ate. Yes, it was not uncommon for me to eat a large pizza all in one sitting. Cheese burgers, fries, sweets, you name it. I could eat anything and not gain a pound.

You have an ultimate goal in mind and you must stick to the plan. But most important, your number one goal must be to simply to be healthy. Sit down with a pen, paper, and calendar.

When all else fails break out the emergency kit! There are tools you have at your disposal that you may not think about when your devilish side creeps in