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Recession or not, our society is consumed by consumerism. The government wants us to spend our economic stimulus package domestically; a joke says that prostitution and boozing are the last domestic products and services.

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Physically active women are 25 per cent less likely to get breast cancer, but certain groups are more likely to see these benefits than others, finds a review of research published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The type of activity undertaken, at what time in life and the woman’s body mass index (BMI) will determine how protective the activity is against the disease.

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Time for another one-question pop quiz! With summer right around the corner, which platinum pop star’s hobby is best for shaping up?

a) golf addict JT

b) treadmill newbie Britney

c) adventurous ocean-paddler Pink

Place your bets…

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International Fitness Expert, author of Sexy in 6, creator/star of over 15 exercise DVD's, Tracey Mallett has become a fitness icon to millions of moms and working women across the world.  After her first pregnancy, a 55 pound weight gain she placed her career on hold with a complete lack of confidence. Tracey knows first hand that it's easy to lose sight of one’s identity and self-confidence with life’s daily stresses, and what it takes to get back into shape.  She has made it her mission to help and motivate women to find their path to weight loss success with quick, simple, practical healthy solutions and sound nutrition.

The latest additions to Tracey’s many top rated fitness books, DVDs and workout solutions is Sexy in 6 and the 6 Minute QuickBlast Method, receiving rave reviews worldwide.  The fast-paced and customizable book (offering workouts for pear-shaped and apple shaped women) two companion DVDs (6 Minute Quick Blast: Total Body Fat Burner and Total Body Calorie Blaster) and easy diet plan are designed to deliver results in just six weeks.

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A pioneer in the fitness industry, who has helped millions to get fit, Gilad Janklowicz, continues to inspire and lead, with his consistent message, “keep it simple”.

This year Gilad’s television show, Gilad’s Bodies in Motion, now airing on Discovery Fit TV, celebrates its 25^th anniversary, making it the longest running fitness show in history. Seen in over 80 countries world wide, in a viewer’s poll conducted by Discovery, Gilad won the title of “Television Fitness Instructor of the Year” in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Recently Gilad created a new fitness show for Fit TV, Total Body Sculpt with Gilad, designed to give viewers a dynamic new concept in fitness that focuses on functional exercises, dynamic strength, toning and core training.  Gilad was inducted into Israel’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and into the US National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007.

No matter the medium, the message is consistent and commanding, states Gilad, "Fitness is a journey not a destination".

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Calorie Bargain: Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World (St. Martin's Griffin, 2008) by Lisa Lillien

The Why:  Lisa Lillien is fabulously creative when it comes to making fun healthy food taste great. She’s also a real person, a hungry girl, “not a nutritionist,” and relates well to her audience in this fantastic recipe book. The recipes are easy to follow, great tasting, and practical.  She has recipes for healthy burgers, chocolate cake, frozen margaritas, fudge, French fries and onion rings.  The book is a great gift or treat for yourself.

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Calorie Bargain: Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

The Why:  The reality is that one in four American women dies of heart disease, and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, “most fail to make the connection between risk factors—such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol—and their personal risk of developing heart disease.”  Plus It’s a 2 days away from Mother’s day – and if this is a pretty good way to say you love your mom --- recipes to help her live longer.  As the recipes in this special collection show, you do not have to lose flavor to gain heart health and "keep the beat". Enjoy "Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken," "Red Hot Fusilli," "Crunchy Pumpkin Pie," and "Summer Breezes Smoothie." Contains more than 100 pages of tempting heart healthy, taste-tested recipes sure to please you and your family. Turn your meals from "ho-hum" to "yum-yum" experiences.

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