Spring is generally the season when everyone rushes to get fit, but when summer arrives, we tend to spend more days lounging by a pool than hitting the gym. Back to school season is when many of us try to get back on track! If you’d like help reaching your weight loss goals, Perfect Supplements has the perfect products for you! Introducing the Perfect Supplements’ Slim Down Trio – The…
Read moreIf you feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book, and you still haven’t been able to lose that stubborn abdominal fat, you may wish to consider these 5 unconventional tips for a flat stomach. In this article, I’ll explain how these uncommon tips may help you finally achieve the stomach that you’ve been working for. Stop Dieting – Counting calories has NEVER worked for me. Instead of counting…
Read moreVegetarian Protein Powder: Vegetarian protein powder is generally created with a variety of vegetarian protein sources such as hemp, brown rice, pea, cranberry, and mushroom protein. The best vegetarian protein powders will be raw, organic, and enhanced with probiotics and enzymes for optimal digestion. Be sure to choose a protein powder containing at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Try to avoid vegetarian protein powders containing soy. Over consumption of soy…
Read morePerfect Supplements proudly sponsors The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) by donating a Kindle Fire to raffle off. The Kindle Fire is an e-reader with built-in Wi-Fi for web, movies, apps, games and more. Last year I trained and ran a marathon with my sister, Kara Lau. We raised money for the American Cancer Society and Perfect Supplements matched every donation. This year Kara is training for another marathon with…
Read moreAnd the winner is…Barbara! We will contact you through email. My First 5K I did it! Trained and ran my first 5K. Here I am crossing the finish line in under 48 minutes… That averages out to a 15.5 minute mile…not bad for my first race…and it was a hilly little town, too. If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Almost anyone can train and run a 5K….
Read moreLast week’s giveaway winner, Michael L, mentioned in his comment that he was starting the Couch to 5K training program, and his knees hurt. Here are a few suggestions to help anyone getting started with jogging. Running Shoes? If you are just getting off the couch, you probably do not have a decent pair of running shoes. I am definitely one of those people that gets knee pain if I…
Read moreLast year Perfect Supplements employee, Kristen, trained for her first marathon and ran the Disney marathon in January 2011. This month, Kristen and her sister and training partner, Kara, convinced me (64 year old, Alice) to train for my first running event ever, a 5K. We are using the Couch to 5K application that several people told us about. It is a training program designed for true beginners with no…
Read moreThis week I stumbled across an exercise motivation tip that I want to pass on because it was so easy and very effective. Sundays are the one day that I always try to get outside for a marathon training run. This week I had a child’s birthday party to attend in the morning so I planned my run for after the party. Here’s the First Tip… I got dressed in…
Read moreHere’s a picture of me just after the marathon, holding my very cool Mickey Marathon Medal. Here’s a picture of me fifteen minutes later waiting for my dear husband to open the car door. You probaby already know this, but running a marathon is really hard! Would I do it again? Maybe. How Can Something This Difficult Also Be Fun? I highly recommend the Disney Marathon if you are…
Read moreNational Best Seller, Born to Run, was published in 2009 and written by Christopher McDougall, a contributing editor for Men’s Health magazine, and three-time National Magazine Award finalist. This was the most entertaining book I have read in years. Written as a first-person non-fiction narrative, Born to Run combines the excitement of ultra-racing with very interesting scientific running research, and just a dash of a spiritual journey…it is perfect! McDougall begins his story with…
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