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To Burn Off the Candy Corn, The Workout is HOW Long?

Jen Austin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:24:59 +0000

One of those evil yet delicious creations around the office this time of year is the candy corn/dry roasted peanut mixture. Oh my. Do you have it at your desk? Yum! Whoever started it was a borderline genius. It's sweet and salty. It's crunchy and chewy. It's got all the culinary opposites that your mouth tells you it needs and of course, does not. But I digress.

If you've popped some handfuls of candy corn today or this Halloween season, how long does it take to burn it off? We have some working out to do. I'll give you a hint. To burn off one handful of candy corn - just ONE handful - we've got to walk longer than 30 minutes. Oh dear.

Lighten Up East Texas

Dave Goldman — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:25 +0000

The City of Tyler and the Lighten Up East Texas Committee is challenging East Texans to lose weight and live healthier lives.

During a press conference Tuesday to kickoff this year’s event, Northeast Texas Public Health District Director, George Roberts talked about the importance of taking on the challenge to fight obesity in Tyler and East Texas

Flo Rida Developing Workout DVD

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:00:32 +0000

We all know that Flo Rida loves to show off his muscular physique when he’s rocking the mic. And if you dance to any of his chart-topping hits like ‘Whistle’ and ‘Good Feeling,’ you can certainly work up a sweat. Well, guess what? Flo Rida plans to get his fans in shape with a workout DVD.

Work May Make Us Fat, But 'Fit City' Can Help

Jen Austin — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:00:32 +0000

As I sit here at work snacking on Chex mix, I present this question to ponder: What are the jobs most at risk for weight gain? And good news: one Tyler group has plans to help us fight off the pounds. The reasons behind on-the-job weight gain are plentiful, from sitting at a desk too [...]

East Texas Near the Bottom on New Health Report

Jen Austin — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:34 +0000

If you work out and eat right, good for you! Not everyone in East Texas is following your lead.
Overall, East Texas ranks low on a new report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Which East Texas county is the healthiest?

5 Workouts You Haven't Tried… Yet

Ashley Womble — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:00:43 +0000

It’s easier to stick to a workout routine if you love it, and few guys love hitting the treadmill day after day. Whether you’ve resolved to make 2012 the year you finally get fit or are just looking for a new way to tone up, these innovative exercises will help you blast fat and get cut in a whole new way.