Thaddeus Jeckell - Your Fitness Advocate
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5/13/2012
EATING ORGANIC ON A BUDGET
Hi everyone, Happy Cinco de Mayo. This day is not just another excuse to party. Here is a quick history lesson, and yes I googled it. Many have mistaken Cinco de Mayo as the celebration of Mexico’s independence. May 5th is actually the celebration of Mexican...
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TOXIN SABOTAGE
Hi everyone. Are you getting bored with your fitness routine? Is it getting harder to make it to the gym or finding the energy to get out for your morning jog? Everybody needs motivation and inspiration to keep on keeping on. When my wife and I need inspiration or what I like to call “fitspiration”, we both have different avenues that...
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4/27/2012
SPICE IT UP
Hi everyone. Let’s say farewell to the tax season. Release the stress with a homemade concoction of mine. Let’s broaden our taste buds from the usual glass of vino and enjoy a fresh bloody mary. This is my bloody mary recipe that I will share with you, as long as...
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4/20/2012
CONTROL YOUR CHOLESTEROL
High cholesterol can affect anyone. High cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of American men and women. The higher your blood cholesterol is the greater your risk of heart disease.
What is cholesterol? ...
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4/10/2012
DOES MILK DO A BODY GOOD?
Hi everyone, hopefully you made it through April Fool’s Day without being tricked or punked to badly, and if so hopefully you got a laugh out of it. I stood guard all day with my defense up waiting to be punked and it never came. At the end of the day I guess the...
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3/28/2012
STRESS AND EXERCISE
Hi everyone, I hope everybody survived the wet weekend. It was rain that we needed, but it did put a damper on our outdoor plans. I still managed to get out and get a bike ride in down by the water with my little monster in between the rain drops. I have a simple recipe for you to try...
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Thaddeus Jeckell - Your Fitness Advocate
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3/17/2012
FISHING FOR ANSWERS
Hi everyone, we lost an hour but gained some daylight over the weekend. It’s getting harder to make the excuse to not get outside and get active after work or a long day. Hopefully with the longer days it will make you want to get out and play. This...
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2/29/2012
HYDRATION 101
How are all of you? I hope all is well. I woke up this morning being reminded that I’m not 20 years old anymore. I rolled out of bed with an achy moan, and stood up with a louder groan. Every muscle was tight and sore. What happened to me? Now I remember,...
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2/21/2012
THAT’S GOOD JO!
Happy President’s Day. I hope you all enjoyed the weekend, for some of you it was a 3 day weekend. I just got back from a camping trip. While the elements tested our will, we were still able to enjoy the time away from home, as we pretended to be homeless (also...
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2/15/2012
PINK SLIME SANDWICH
Hi everyone, Happy Valentines Day to all of you. For a nice touch to your dinner celebration this evening add some oyster shooters as an appetizer. Serve with a ginger sauce, horseradish, or keep it simple with a lemon squeeze. My wife and I have recently introduced...
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2/8/2012
WHO SAYS YOU DON’T HAVE A BACKBONE, YOU HAVE THE PAIN TO PROVE IT
Hi everyone, how was your Super Bowl weekend. After a buffet of foods that are probably on the naughty list, it’s time to get back to the routine of healthy eating. We had a small party and served appetizers throughout the...
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1/31/2012
BLUEBERRIES TO THE RESCUE
Hi everyone, we are 30 days in to the New Year. It’s time to evaluate how you are doing with your new fitness lifestyle. Are you on track with all of your short term goals? Have you been eating the right foods? How do you feel? Are you getting enough...
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1/24/2012
Your Organs Deserve a Vacation
Hi everyone, I want to share a recipe with all of you. My wife prepared it, so I can’t take credit for it. I’m not sure what to call it but for namesake let’s call it “modified eggs benedict”. Two fried eggs served over prosciutto and a...
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1/17/2012
“Feed Your Workout”
Hi everyone, how are you doing on your new fit and lean lifestyle? If boredom is starting to set in, it’s time to schedule an upcoming event that you can use as a motivator. My wife and I put a team together to compete in the famous Camp Pendleton Mud Run this...
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1/12/2012
“READ THE LABEL”
Hi everyone, I hope your first full week of the New Year has been a successful one. Were you able to spring clean your diet starting with the pantry? We cleaned the shelves in preparation for our new diet as well. I always thought we ate clean and we do, but these...
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1/4/2012
“Purge the Pantry”
Happy New Year, 2011 is in the books. Let’s welcome 2012, “To fitness and fortune, may this be your best year yet.” “Here’s to you!”
Congratulations, you’ve decided to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Most of us made...
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12/28/2011
“HAPPY NEW YOU”
Hi everyone, I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. Our holidays have been amazing. With a little one to enjoy opening presents with, it gives me another opportunity and excuse to be a kid again. In fact last night when my little guy fell asleep, I took the time...
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12/20/2011
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fitness”
Hi everyone, Happy Holidays to you and your family. I hope everything is going well and you all are looking forward to Christmas Day. I myself am ready, although we do have a lot of last minute stuff to do. What have I...
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12/14/2011
“12 Tips of Fitness”
Hello everyone. How did last week’s “Diet Success Challenge” change the way you eat? Do you feel different, less bloated, less hungry or maybe even healthier? Do you have more energy? Try the weekly Diet Success Challenges and...
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12/6/11
“PUT DOWN THE EGGNOG”
Tis the season of emotional eating. The Holidays are here which means the next 30 days are filled with stories of Santa Clause, trees done up with lights, family gatherings, parties, and exchanging gifts. We are all filled with joy and cheer until New Year’s...
Thaddeus Jeckell - Fitness Therapist
11/28/11
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. If you had to travel over the weekend, I hope you were able to do so stress free. Welcome to my first blog entry. My name is Thaddeus, I am a personal trainer, performance nutritionist, fitness therapist, and EMT. I have been in the fitness industry for...