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Let’s face it, most of us hate having to get up bright and early in the morning. We tend to find ourselves settling back into our bed as soon as that pestering alarm goes off signaling that it’s time to start the day. Have no fear, as we are here to give you five natural ways (using each of your five senses) to boost that energy up and help you seize the day to your heart’s desire, courtesy of Women’s Health Magazine! Click the link below:

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/get-more-energy?cm_mmc=twitter-_-womenshealth-_-content-health-_-NaturalEnergyBoosters

 

CITED SOURCE: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/get-more-energy?cm_mmc=twitter-_-womenshealth-_-content-health-_-NaturalEnergyBoosters

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MILK

 

http://www.ctpost.com/health/article/Is-milk-really-good-for-us-4441287.ph

Has the recent trend of dairy-free diets led to you to abandon old-fashioned cow’s milk? If so, you may want to read this. The article highlights some of the most popular concerns related to the consumption of milk. The main takeaways are that:

1)   If you are choosing cow’s milk, organic and low-fat/non-fat are your best choices.

2)  If you are consuming something other than cow’s milk (i.e. almond milk, soymilk, coconut milk, etc.), you should be sure to supplement with additional protein

 

Cited Article: http://www.ctpost.com/health/article/Is-milk-really-good-for-us-4441287.ph

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Father’s Day is just around the corner. We all want to show our beloved male family members that we appreciate and love all that they have done and continue to do for us. Why not do that by giving them the gift of health and prosperity through some of these awesome fitness and health-themed gifts in the link below!

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/09/10-healthy-father-day-gifts-for-dads/

 

CITED SOURCE: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/09/10-healthy-father-day-gifts-for-dads/

CITED PHOTO: http://shop.zensorium.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50

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BLAST 900

 

Name:  Stephen Phillips

 

Nickname: “Phillips”

 

Hometown:  Tinton Falls, New Jersey

 

Date of Birth (Month/Date):  July 9, 1977

 

Top 5 Workout Songs:

1. Stronger (Kanye West)

2. Swagga Like Us (T.I.)

3. Push It (Rick Ross)

4. All I Do Is Win (DJ Khaled)

5. Stand Up (Ludacris)

 

Favorite Restaurant in Atlanta:

The Good-Good: West Egg Cafe

The Bad-Good: Five Guys

The Ugly-Good: Taco Mac (wings baby!)

 

Top Hobbies: Spending time with my beautiful wife, Tosha!  Casual random art. Exercise (or course). Going for a nice drive on a sunny day (cheesy but fun)!

 

Favorite Sports Team:  New York Yankees, Virginia Tech Hokies

 

Pet Peeves: People that do not use turn signals to change lanes. The word supposebly (instead of supposedly)

 

Accomplishments: Establishing a career in fitness with the opportunity to do what I love everyday… Something that, at one time, I wasn’t sure was even possible!

 

Top Fitness Tip: Engage your core!

 

Words to Live By (favorite motivational quote): “Savor the simple pleasures in life. When you do, everyday is a great day.”

 

Share One Thing That No One Knows About You: I’ve grown 0 inches and gained 45 pounds since high school. At a height of 5’7”

 

Favorite Thing about BLAST900: I LOVE seeing our clients challenge themselves physically and mentally. Not much beats the look of focus and determination on a client’s face as they work through the last few seconds of a sprint or 30% hill. It’s what that look represents that let’s me know that each and every one of our clients has what it takes to accomplish their health fitness goals.

 

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If you suffer from late night snack cravings, just blame it on your circadian rhythms. Turns out there is a physiological reason for it: “Our study suggests that because of the internal circadian regulation of appetite, we have a natural tendency to skip breakfast in favor of larger meals in the evening. This pattern of food intake across the day is exactly what Sumo wrestlers do to gain weight.” Click the link for more, and remember to never skip breakfast!

 

CITED INFO: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130430110321.htm

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Name: Joey Welling

 

Nickname: Jwell

 

Hometown: Charleston, SC

 

Birthday: September 30th, 1986

 

Top 5 Workout Songs:

1. Breaking The Habit – Linkin Park

2. Monster – Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj

3. Renegades of Funk – Rage Against The Machine

4. The Way I Am – Eminem

5. Sleep Now In The Fire – Rage Against The Machine

 

Favorite Restaurant in Charleston: 5 Loaves  &  The Fat Hen

 

Top Hobbies: Baseball, Golf, and Paddle Boarding

 

Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees

 

Pet Peeves: People who don’t take the time to think about others or their

surroundings.

 

Accomplishments: Graduating from The Citadel and playing division one baseball.

 

Top Fitness Tip: “You can’t out train a bad diet.”

 

Words to live by: “Nothing just happens, you always have to strive.” -Marcus Luttrell

 

Share one thing that no one knows about you: I don’t believe in matching socks hahaha color, size, or the correct foot to wear them on.

 

Favorite thing about BLAST: The Intensity!!!

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The summer is the perfect time to spend with friends and family. Whether it is for a pool party, a 4th of July celebration or just a simple backyard get-together, entertaining guests with food is an added bonus to that time well spent. What better way to do that than with some delicious AND nutritious chips and veggie dips. Pay special attention to the Greek Yogurt dips, as they can serve as an excellent source of protein for your snack. See the link below for these healthy dip recipes. Happy eating everyone!

CITED INFO: http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Dip-Recipes-21588923?image_nid=21588923

CITED PHOTO: http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Dip-Recipes-21588923?slide=2&image_nid=21588928

 

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Tracy

 

As we are sure you have seen her around, we want to welcome our newest BLAST ASSISTANT, Tracy Osborne! If you haven’t done so yet, introduce yourself when you see her in the studio!

A little bit about Tracy:

Hey, my name is Tracy Osborne. I am originally from New Jersey but have lived in Georgia for about ten years. I currently attend Georgia State University as a psychology major. I played three sports in high school and still have a love for all things exercise and fitness-related. This is exactly why working at Blast 900 intrigued me!

Favorite color: Royal Blue
Favorite song: Sail by Awolnation
Favorite actor: Leonardo Dicaprio
Favorite actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Favorite sports teams: Cowboys, Miami Heat, Yankees, Alabama college football, Duke college basketball
Favorite restaurant: Pappadeaux
Favorite TV show: scandal
Pet peeve: People who leave hair in/around the sink or shower in the bathroom
Favorite quote: “Everything will be fine in the end, if it’s not fine then it’s not the end.” -John Lennon