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The 90-Second Fitness Winners!
Congratulations Karen Gonyea, Katie, and carmenpaigee! Our lucky readers just won an autographed copy of the book The 90-Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua!
Thank you everyone for participating! We will have many more opportunities for you to win something, so stay tuned…
Winner’s next steps: Watch for our email! It will come from editor@SkinnyTwinkie.com, and we will need you to provide us with your mailing address so we can have your prize sent directly to you.
If you do not reply back to us within 48 hours after our email, we will have to choose another winner.
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Tags: contest, Fitness, giveaway, Health, Nutrition, Pete Cerqua, The 90-Second Fitness Solution, winner
Hostess Brand Files for Bankruptcy
Hostess Brands Files for Bankruptcy
In the news this week, I found out that Hostess (who makes fatty and sugar treat such as Twinkie’s) has filed for Bankruptcy.
“Hostess went through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2004 and had trouble regaining its footing afterwards, in spite of investments and loans from private equity firms and hedge funds. The Journal reports that Hostess has lined up financing that would allow it to continue operating while in bankruptcy, so its ovens won’t be shut off just yet.” – TIME Magazine
Your “Vote” Counts
The every day consumer, like you and me, has more power than we realize. Business is all about supply and demand, and with the recent bankruptcy news we realize that there just isn’t a big enough demand for Hostess snacks anymore. Thanks to a more health conscious public, people have been buying less and less of the Hostess brand snacks, resulting in a mountain of debt for the company, rather than sales.
I am not trying to relish on this news (OK, maybe I am…) but I believe this bankruptcy sends a strong message to the consumer. The companies that are going to survive or die are based on the product demand, which is based on what we are willing to buy at the grocery store.
You have a choice on whether you see more health foods at your grocery store compared to junk food. Every time you go grocery shopping, you are making a vote on what you want in that store of yours based on what you consistently buy. Companies are paying attention, and if there is a high demand for healthy food, they will supply more of those types of foods. If there is a demand for junk food, they will provide plenty of unhealthy products to choose from. If nobody buys a certain product, It won’t be in business for long.
I’m happy to say farewell to the Hostess brand company. It shows that enough consumers have voted, and our voices have been heard.
Just remember that every time you go to the grocery store, you vote…with your dollar.
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Win An Autographed Copy of The 90-Second Fitness Solution!
It’s time to kick start your new year with a healthy lifestyle! I figured this book would help provide you with the information you need to get started!
Three lucky readers will win an autographed copy of The 90-Second Fitness Solution!
What is The 90-Second Fitness Solution?
This book is designed for people like you and me. Life is busy and complicated, and The 90-Second Fitness Solution provides a unique set of 90-second sets that are efficient for a healthy and stronger you.
Skeptical? I might be a little too, but there are plenty of testimonials in the book that will quickly change your mind about the power of intense workouts and consistency.
Overall, The 90-Second Fitness Solution will help you accomplish the following:
1) Shorten your workouts
2) Simplify your eating
3) Save money on supplements
4) Stress-proof your life
About The Author
The 90-Second Fitness Solution was written by one of the most respected and in-demand fitness trainers, Pete Cerqua (with Alisa Bowman). Pete owns and operates the 90-Second Fitness flagship studio in New York City and has been helping people lose weight for more than 20 years.
Want more info? Check out the book’s website: 90-secondfitness.com
How to Enter
1) Join this website (through Google Friend Connect) and make a comment on this post with your email address. If you are already a member, just log in and comment. Yup, it’s that easy!
I encourage you to consider the bonus entries, since we will announce the winner on this site, facebook, and twitter!
Bonus Entries:
1) Find us on Facebook and “like” our page. We’ll have a post that you can comment on, which will provide you an additional entry point when you comment on it. Nice!
2) If you like to tweet, you should “follow” Skinny Twinkie on twitter! All you need to do is Retweet our tweet on twitter that announces this giveaway, and you will get another entry point.
3) Do you have a blog? Grab my button and add it to your site or you can blog about this contest and link to this giveaway post, provide the link to your blog in the comments section on here (or facebook), and you will have gained another chance to win!
4) For those of you addicted to Pinterest (you know who you are!), add SkinnyTwinkie.com to your list of favorites and include the link in your comment.
♦♦♦You can give yourself a total of five chances to win! ♦♦♦
Contest Rules and Eligibility
This contest is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents who are 18 years or older. Void where Prohibited by Law. This is a giveaway, which means you are not obligated to buy anything from anyone.
This contest starts on January 5th 2011 and will end on January 22nd, 2011 at midnight EST.
Skinny Twinkie will use Random.org to choose one winner by picking a random number based on the total number of entries. Skinny Twinkie will draw the winner on January 23rd, and the winner will be announced that same day on SkinnyTwinkie.com, twitter, and facebook.
If you are selected as a winner, we will contact you via email, to let you know that you have won! If you do not reply back to us within 48 hours after we have notified you, we will choose another winner and you will forfeit your prize.
Good luck everyone!!!
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Tags: contest, exercise, Fitness, fitness trainer, giveaway, Health, Nutrition, Pete Cerqua, The 90-Second Fitness Solution
Choose Health
Exercise is for People of ALL sizes
It drives me nuts when people say that I don’t need to exercise or eat healthy because I’m already at a healthy weight. Depending on who is asking me, I’ll ask them two very important questions.
1) How do you think I became this weight?
2) How do you think I stay at this weight?
I answer my own question (because usually they are still thinking about what I just asked them) and I say, “Well, it didn’t happen by accident!”. I may say it jokingly, but it’s completely true. I have to work at it, and I’m not complaining by any means, it’s just the honest truth. I have completely revamped my eating habits as well as my exercise routine and it’s made a world of difference to my overall health.
Prevention is Key
“Just because you’re not sick doesn’t mean you’re healthy.” ~Author Unknown
I believe that you should do everything you can to prevent illness in the first place. You will more than likely still become sick now and again, but not nearly as often as you would be if you didn’t have a healthy lifestyle in place. Most people will completely neglect their body until they are forced to recognize that changes needs to be made. At that point, it might already be too late. I hope you all have another chance, but I realize that’s not always everyone’s reality.
Today
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. You have everything you need to make healthier choices in your life. Being a “healthy person” doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process. Creating a healthy lifestyle means you are continuously making healthy decisions over and over again. It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect, it just means that more often than not you are making healthy choices.
To get started, make one change that will have a positive impact. For example, you can start drinking water instead of soda . You can start eating products that are whole grain instead of made with white processed flour. You can exercise every day for 5 minutes rather than nothing at all. It all starts with the first step.
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Tags: disease, Fitness, Health, illness, Nutrition, prevention
Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are a huge hit when it comes to snacking! We’ve been told that they are healthy for us, we know that the contain protein, but what else is in there? There’s a whole lot more to nuts than most people realize!
Here’s a list of some common nuts and their nutritional benefits:
Almonds
• Help aids weight loss
• Rich in heart healthy fat which helps lowers cholesterol.
• In every ounce, almonds contain 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of dietary fiber, and 80 micro grams of calcium, and phosphorus and vitamin E.
• Almonds have almost no carbohydrates, which makes them a great snake for diabetics.
Brazil Nuts
• Contain large amounts of selenium, which research has shown has a protective effect fights against many different kinds of cancers, helps with thyroid function, and may even help with men’s fertility.
Cashews
• Contains high amounts of heart healthy (monounsaturated) fat, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Very mineral rich, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper.
• Compared to other nuts, cashews are slightly less amount of calories, while containing a slightly higher amount of carbohydrates.
Hazelnuts
• Rich in beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and lessens the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (something men over 40 commonly experience: going to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night).
• Contain vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
Macadamia Nuts
• Boasts the highest amount of monounsaturated fat (about 80% – more than olive oil!) than the other nuts. Monounsaturated fat is great for your heart health and has been associated with lower levels of heart disease and cancer.
• Contains calcium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and fiber.
• Very high in calories, so eat in moderation.
Pecans
• Loaded with monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, potassium, phytosterols, and beta-sitosterol.
• May help lower the risk for type 2 Diabetes.
Pistachios
• Improves lipid profiles, decreases coronary risk, decreases oxidative stress and improves both HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.
• Unsalted pistachio nuts have a favorable potassium-to-sodium ratio which is very helpful with normalizing blood pressure and maintaining a healthy water balance in the body.
• Contain magnesium, phosphorus, phytosterols as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Walnuts
• Contains the highest amount of omega-3 fat, compared to other nuts. Omega-3′s are a remarkable brain food, which supports brain function, improves mood, and helps lower triglycerides and reduce plaque.
• Rich in manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.
It’s no surprise that studies show that those who eat nuts consistently have significantly lower risks of having a heart attack or heart disease.
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Tags: Health, health benefits, Nutrition, Nuts
