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The 21st Annual Sauder's Egg Run & Walk will be held Saturday, 13 April. The event will take place at the Lititz Fire Company on W. Main Street. Register before 5 April to receive a t-shirt and a discounted price.

The basic sit up exercise although effective can be boring, repetitive and strenuous on the lower back. I like to vary my stomach regime by including stretches, a Swiss ball and abs trainer.





In order to shed pounds and feel healthier, you will need to adhere to a strict diet. That does not mean you have to eat disgusting things, you just need to cut out the bad stuff. A rule of thumb when eating things is that if it came in a box it is probably not healthy for you. You should always buy fresh food every day when working on your diet. Although it may cost a little bit more to shop at the health food store, it is definitely worth it. You can always have junk food as a snack or for treating yourself once in a while, but all that saturated fat is what causes obesity in the first place. Eventually you will get used to it and then you will not even enjoy a regular junk food.

Recreational Skates-Perfect if you are looking to skate for fitness or just to skate around the park on weekends. They usually have a hard plastic boot with great ankle support, but you can also find soft boots made of fabric which are a lot more comfortable.

When it comes to weight training, you need to continually challenge your muscles by increasing the resistance to them. This will force your muscles to grow. What you need to do is limit your repetitions to between 4 to 8 per set and then do a total of 8 to 10 sets per workout. Doing more will actually be counterproductive.


Every little bit counts, and adding even a little bit of exercise to your day can bring you all kinds of benefits. These include greater efficiency of your heart and lungs and more muscle strength. You will find that your cholesterol levels will lower, and so will your blood pressure. You may even lose a little weight, even with a very modest exercise program. Even though you won't be able to see it right away, you will have the knowledge that every little bit of exercise you add to your day reduces your risks of major illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.

There are some apps for smart-phones that make it easier to journal, such as the Livestrong Calorie Tracker, and there are some great journals available at bookstores that are specific to weight-loss - many of them come with extra tips as well. However, you can simply use a notebook to journal in.