Nutrition & Exercise

Most people think way too much about how to lose the weight. Maybe you do this too. You spend hours gathering information about the latest trends and the quickest way to get in shape, and then become completely overwhelmed by all that you learn....

Here’s a refreshing Citrus Slaw that pairs perfectly with whatever you’ve got sizzling on the grill! Fresh orange and lime juices give this side a tangy kick. Too often slaws are overloaded with creamy dressing that contains more fat and calories...

Meet Pumps newest Group Fitness instructor Cherrise Scida. Cherrise has long been interested in fitness. From her time in the military up to now she has been actively involved in many forms of fitness. Inspired by friends Cherrise began taking Zumba...

What’s the big secret, anyway? Sure, you do your best to eat healthy and live a fit and active lifestyle, but you’re still not satisfied with your body. Day after day of eating salads and hitting the gym and your body isn’t changing. It’s...

For four years now, Methodist Hospitals has held a Farmer’s Market at its Northlake Campus in Gary providing valuable services and produce to the local community. The market provides healthy, fresh food options to local residents including fruits,...

One of the best secrets to consistently eating for fat loss is to utilize a slow cooker to create wholesome, homemade meals. Slow cooker meals are incredibly simple to make, since all you do is get everything into the pot in the morning. When you get...

You don’t need another article that’s going to tell you the same old advice about eating healthy on vacation. “Watch your portions!” “Pack some snacks!” “Pick a cheat day!” You’ve heard it all before. And yet every year you go away...

Meet Cherrise Scida. Cherrise has long been interested in fitness. From her time in the military up to now she has been actively involved in many forms of fitness. Inspired by friends Cherrise began taking Zumba classes nine years ago and was so...

Nope, that was not a typo. Your favorite fitness personality is indeed sending you a recipe for Chicken Nuggets! However, these are not your typical nuggets… Most chicken nuggets are less about chicken and more about fillers, additives and...

Undo the Weekend (48 hour recovery) What a weekend that was! You went out, you ate and drank and had a blast! And now the fun is over and the consequences are setting in…you feel terrible. You woke up with a headache, an overall feeling of bloating...