Everyone is talking about them, but what is a calorie? A calorie is basically a unit that measures energy. Our bodies would not be able to perform or function without them, so we must eat to fuel our body.   Anything we eat contains calories, but as you know, not everything says how many calories it contains.   
Our bodies require [...]

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Just like an engine needs fuel to operate so too does your body. Breakfast gets your metabolism revving. Don’t skip it!!!
Some healthy carbohydrates such as oatmeal or a piece of a fruit and a little protein like a low fat yogurt or piece of string cheese are some easy to grab foods.
If you HAVE TO [...]

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youth runs and obstacle course

5K, 10K, youth runs and obstacle course
Earn Community Service hours for volunteering as well!
Register online for O2 MAX discounts

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Keeping Materials Organized
There is no better way to start off the new school year than with an organizational system in place that, if used consistently, will work to keep you on top of your materials all year long.  If you put in a little effort now, you will save yourself time and stress later on!
 
First [...]

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02Max puts a youthful spin on the gym scene
By Molly Binenfeld, Contributing Writer
http://www.jewishjournal.com/articles/item/02max_puts_a_youthful_spin_on_the_gym_scene_20080924/
At first glance, the brightly decorated warehouse-turned-gym space of O2Max Fitness in Santa Monica may seem like your conventional workout space, filled with typical cardio and core training apparatuses (think treadmills, balance balls and resistance bands). But it only takes a few steps [...]

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You may have heard the term “detoxing” or “cleansing” before, but never really knew what it meant. Detoxing is a cleaning process that gets the harmful substances out of your body’s blood stream and tissues. It helps to ween you off the toxic substances you’ve been consuming all your life like sugar, caffeine and preservatives that [...]

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High Fructose Corn Syrup-EVIL
The Deadly Economics of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Sick of Skinny Actresses?

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I was watching food network-with Sandra Lee, as I often do and saw this great recipe for chicken and veggies and they had an episode on fun foods.  Now I will admit I have not tried it yet, but it looks tasty and pretty, looks pretty simple and quick.
4 chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 [...]

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This Wednesday Helen’s Cycles will be at O2 MAX. Come and learn about bike maintence, fit and care.
If you ride a bike you should attend this event!!
Come by and enter to win a month FREE membership at O2 MAX and bring your friends.
When: 9/17/08
Time: 5:30-6 PM
Where: 02 MAX studio-3026 Nebraska Ave Santa Monica CA 90404
shirley@o2maxfitness.com [...]

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