kellyturner
Kelly Turner is an ACE Certified personal trainer and health and fitness writer from Seattle, WA. When she’s not training clients or glued to the computer, Kelly enjoys working out, cooking, and writing. If you would like to contact Kelly, please email her at kellycturner@hotmail.com.
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Court Rules Pizza Company Must Pay for Employee’s Weight Loss Surgery
A court in Indiana recently ruled in favor of an obese employee, forcing the company he works for to pay for a weight loss surgery his doctors say he needs in order for them to operate to fix a back injury he suffered on the job. The company claims they are not responsible for the weight loss surgery as he was over weight before the accident. The ruling has many scared that companies are going to start thinking twice before hiring employees with certain health concerns.
Have Calorie Count Laws Made a Difference?
A few states have been trying out posting the calorie content of menu items in chain restaurants to help curb obesity. Has it been helping? As someone who lives in one of these states, their are some definite snags in system, but do the positives out weigh the negatives?
P90X Challenge: Week 2 Recap
I’ve finished week two of my P90X challenge and am seeing results already. I’ll break down the easiest, and the hardest parts of the program, as well as the changes I have seen so far.
US Man Wins NY Marathon For First Time Since 1982
For the first time since 1982, a US citizen won the ING New York Marathon, which took place on November 1, 2009. 34-year-old Meb Keflezighi crossed the finish line with a personal best of 2:09:15.
The Valerie Bertinelli Fitness DVD Winners are…
Four lucky winners are about to lose it and keep fit with their new copy of “Valerie Bertinelli: Losing it and Keeping Fit” DVD. Are you one of them?
Twirlit Giveaway Wednesdays: EAS Myoplex Strength Formula
This week’s giveaway is for you gym rats. We are giving away EAS’s new Myoplex Strength formula shakes in two great flavors–plus a chance to try their new nutrition bar too!
Smart Choices Nutrition Labels Investigated by FDA
The Smart Choices nutrition program has been under scrutiny lately for endorsing sugary cereals and treats as healthy food picks. 3 days after the FDA announced their plan to crack down on misleading food labels, the Smart Choices program voluntarily put their labels on hold.
Financial Cut Backs Can Be Good for Your Fitness
Self magazine editor in chief Lucy Danziger has traded her prestigious car service for a bike and helmet, reminding us that stress of our financial crisis can actually be good for your heart.
The P90X Challenge: Week 1 Recap
Week 1 of the P90X challenge is over, and I break down the routines of each day for duration, intensity and content. One week down, 11 more to go.
Ambulance Companies to Charge More to Transport Severely Overweight Patients
Ambulance companies are starting to charge more to transport severely overweight patients. Transporting the morbidly obese costs three to four times as much as the average patient–a cost they just can;t absorb anymore. Is this an unfortunate consequence of being obese, or discrimination?
