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FITNESS Magazine
It's Foodie Thursday! I just found a recipe to make for dinner: flank steak with caramelized onions. Yum! What's on the menu for you guys? http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/q uick-recipes/dinner/dinner-in-20-flank-s teak-with-caramelized-onions/

Use a resistance band to tone your shoulders, abs, butt and legs. Find out how to do the Loop Lift! Get more exercises with resistance bands!

FITNESS Magazine Scheduled for a flu shot? Be sure not to take any OTC pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) before or shortly after getting the vaccine. The OTC meds blunt the effect of the shot, a U of Rochester study found. Now, quick informal poll: Who's rolled up their sleeves or plans on it?

Craving pumpkin pie? Here's a healthy breakfast recipe for a guilt-free substitute. Bonus: no baking required! Get the recipe for Pumpkin & Granola Parfait Find more healthy recipes using pumpkins and other fresh fall produce

CC Thompson
I've been doing these 15 minute workouts everyday this week- and I'm so sore, it's not even funny! WOW! http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/e quipment/resistance-band-exercises/quick ie-resistance-band-shape-up/

Jazmin Tena
so I did the yoga exercises on the Nov. issue for the first time yesterday. I wake up today, and I am so sore it hurts when I breath, Is a good hurt, but I know tomorrow is going to be worse.
Any ideas to help the soreness?? Should I do the routine again today??

FITNESS Magazine
Some of us at FITNESS sit on exercise balls instead of desk chairs. It’s great for improving balance and core strength. It turns out, kids are doing the same thing to help them concentrate in class. Bonus!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-b ouncy-ball-02-nov02,0,636861.story
Source: www.chicagotribune.com
Leela Herena, Emma Miller and Cesar Mendez raise their hands after completing a math speed test while sitting on their colorful exercise balls in Mrs. Yehl's fourth grade class at Creekside Elementary School in Elgin. (Tribune photo by Stacey Wescott / October 26, 2009)
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