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Hi I'm Lela, 27 happily married and an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified Personal Trainer. I am really excited about helping people develop the health and fitness levels that they strive for. I am a fitness competitor but I enjoy lots of other things

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Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Personal trainers: Their role: 1 of 5
A personal trainer is coach, friend, taskmaster, torturer, and sometimes psychologist. But from what I'm seeing with the other articles on this topic we need to be clear about what you should require of your Personal Trainer.One they should be certified through a nationally recognized and preferably accredited organization, l... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007): 25 of 104
The voice comes out of the darkness and wraps around you like a familiar blanket. I don't remember what he said....I was too busy being in childlike awe. Optimus. That is Optimus. The voice was dead on, and I was a transformed. Sitting in that theater I was eight years old again.I loved this movie,they managed to modernize an... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club 10 ways to supercharge a boring gym session: 1 of 4
Looking to change your boring old routine and create some excitement in your workout? Try these 10 easy ways to make everything more interesting!1) Try a class- for those not afraid of looking a little silly this can be an adventurous and cheap way of adding interest to a boring workout.There is so much out there to choose fr... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Best exercise for a tighter, firmer rear end: 6 of 23
I HAVE A BIG BUTT! In my defense it is a large but firm and well chiseled rear end. Some of us are just born to have a little more "junk in the trunk". The question is, will it be sloppy, gelatinous, gooey "can I get a little shake with that shake" booty or will it be a well formed, bounce a quarter off of that apple bottom?T... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club The truth about the fitness industry: 8 of 19
The truth is the phrase fitness business is an oxymoron. Fitness requires slow steady work that takes time, patience and determination. Business is about making as much money as possible, preferably as quickly as possible.That is why there are so many fad diets and trick machines that do no good for anyone (except of course t... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How probiotics help intestinal health: 14 of 33
Have you noticed that probiotics are everywhere these days? They are in your breakfast cereal, your yogurt, and even your snack bars! So what are probiotics, and what is the big deal about them?Your gut is full of bacteria, some good, some bad. Bad bacteria can cause all sorts of issues, like bloating, gas, and even in rare c... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Grindhouse: 14 of 32
Okay, You've seen the previews and you know the deal. Tarantino and Rodriguez collaborate on a B movie epic Double Feature, most of which is to raucous to show even clips on on television.This movie is NOT for the crowd that is squemish, or expects perfect plot lines that make sense, or expects dead people to stay dead. Don't... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Comparing homemade tomato sauce and store bought sauce: 13 of 28
Store bought sauce is easy. It's filled with sugar, which is what the American palate is used to, so we are comfortable with it, and it always tastes the same so we don't have to worry about messing it up.Don't worry because tomato sauce is so easy, my 11 year old has his own recipe.Start with fresh tomatoes if they are in se... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tips for maintaining your exercise goals: 12 of 24
First, lets take a look at your goals are they SMART? To make goals that are more easily maintained they should beS pecific- not a nebulous goal like "I want to feel better" but a specific goal like "I want to be able to get to the top of the stairs in my office building without being out of breath"M easurable- How will you m... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The best weight-loss methods: 9 of 18
Would you buy a scarf for $150? What if you bought the scarf and when your credit card statement came in the same scarf actually cost you $375? Would you still want it?People tend to think about the way they spend their money and I imagine that most people out there would be really ticked off about that credit card bill, but ... More..