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ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Practical Fit Tips For The Holiday Season

Stefani Sassos

Dec 24, 2017
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Practical Fit Tips For The Holiday Season

Happy Holidays loves! I hope that you are all having an amazing holiday season with friends and family. With all of the holiday hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget about your health. Read my latest article for Anton Newspapers/Long Island Weekly on my fit tips for this holiday season! The holidays don’t have to be synonymous with weight gain and overindulging. Instead of resorting back to old habits, why not get a head start on the New Year? By making a few small chan

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Mindful Eating For Thanksgiving

Stefani Sassos

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Mindful Eating For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is officially here! Read up on my favorite mindful eating tips in my latest article for Anton Newspapers & Long Island Weekly. Here is a brief excerpt from the article: Did you know that the average American consumes up to 4,500 calories during their Thanksgiving Meal? Let’s put this into perspective- an average healthy person should consume anywhere between 1,500-2,500 calories daily depending on their age, gender, height and weight. If we average this out to 2,

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: The Holiday Food Pusher

Stefani Sassos

Dec 20, 2016
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: The Holiday Food Pusher

This is the ONLY time you will see a platter of cupcakes on the blog, trust me! Haha! My most recent article for Anton Newspapers tackles the one and only Holiday Food Pusher! We all encounter food pushers around the holidays. Here is a short excerpt from the article, with strategies on how to fight off the food pushers and stay on track with your healthy habits! The holiday season is finally here. Festive décor, holiday shopping and spectacular food are some of the many magi

Stefani Sassos

Nov 21, 2016
2 min

Healthy Eating At Holiday Parties

The holidays are right around the corner! Every store is now filled with Christmas decor and festive items for the holiday season, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! This time of year brings countless parties, buffets, events, and so forth. I always like to gear up my clients for the holidays with foolproof tips and tricks. My latest article for the Archangel Michael Trumpet Newsletter features strategies to help you eat healthy at upcoming holiday parties. You can access th

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Slimming Solutions For The Memorial Day Barbecue

Stefani Sassos

May 23, 2016
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Slimming Solutions For The Memorial Day Barbecue

Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner! This is a beautiful weekend of honoring those who have served our country. As the unofficial start to the summer, this weekend brings friends and family together. If you are trying to stay fit and focus on nutrition, the classic Memorial Day Barbecue can be a bit overwhelming. I recently wrote a piece for Anton Newspapers that provides some simple strategies to tackling the Memorial Day Barbecue. Here is an excerpt from the art

TKTW: How To Avoid Losing Your Summer Bod: Maintaining Healthy Habits Post-Bikini Season

Stefani Sassos

Nov 9, 2015
1 min

TKTW: How To Avoid Losing Your Summer Bod: Maintaining Healthy Habits Post-Bikini Season

You spent all of Spring and Summer working on that bikini body. You felt amazing sporting your toned physique around the beach and loved feeling confident in your bikini. Then Fall comes around… Countless workout guides, weight loss plans, and motivational quote stickies pile up with dust as the colder seasons approach. Your time at the gym is now replaced by waiting on line at Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spice Latté. After all of your hard work to get your body into peak shape,

Stefani Sassos

Feb 10, 2015
1 min

Love Your Abs Workout Routine

Another workout up on the blog for you! In honor of Valentine's Day, I put together a "Love Your Abs" workout routine. This routine is a great 10-15 minute challenge to add on to your regular workout. You can do the workout without weights, or use a light pair of dumbbells. Be sure to contract and control your core the entire time, and focus on good form. As always, be sure to consult a physician before beginning any workout regimen. See the Terms & Conditions page for more i

Stefani Sassos

Jan 13, 2015
2 min

Winter Hydration

My mom and I were recently talking about the emphasis of hydration in the summer, but not so much in the winter. Even though it's freezing outside and the last thing you want to do is down a glass of ice-cold water like in the summer, hydration is very important at any time of year. In the warm summer temperatures (how much I miss those warm days), you're likely sweating and feel prompted to drink more water. In the winter, you may not necessarily be sweating all the time, bu

Stefani Sassos

Jan 1, 2015
2 min

Ways To Fight Through Discouragement

Staying healthy isn’t always the easiest; you will most certainly be faced with challenges that make healthy eating and regular exercise quite difficult. Discouragement can come from people, circumstances, the environment, and countless other factors. Here are some simple tips to help you fight through discouragement and remember why health is so important. Take A Break: If you need a break, take one! If you’re burning out every which way, it can be impossible to actually wor

ELITE DAILY: 3 Reasons ‘I Want To Lose Weight’ Is The Worst Resolution You Can Make

Stefani Sassos

Dec 22, 2014
1 min

ELITE DAILY: 3 Reasons ‘I Want To Lose Weight’ Is The Worst Resolution You Can Make

I'm a Contributing Writer For Elite Daily. Check out my recent article on New Year's Resolutions: http://elitedaily.com/life/3-reasons-why-i-want-to-lose-weight-is-the-worst-new-years-resolution/877600/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #elitedaily #weightloss #holidays #fitness

5 Ways To Avoid The Dreaded Holiday Food-Pusher

Stefani Sassos

Dec 15, 2014
2 min

5 Ways To Avoid The Dreaded Holiday Food-Pusher

Who doesn’t love the holidays? It truly is one of the most magical times of the year. The food is spectacular, but often very overwhelming. Especially when you are making efforts to live a healthier lifestyle, all of the options can pose a great challenge. And who doesn’t have a family member or friend who just won’t stop until you try their specialty dish? They typically just mean well, but saying no to those holiday “food-pushers” can be difficult. Here are a few potential

Stefani Sassos

Nov 22, 2014
2 min

Thanksgiving Toning Circuit Workout

Don’t let food comas and Thanksgiving break stop you from exercising! Here is a simple full-body toning circuit you can do in the comfort of your own home. All you need is one medium weight (if you don't have weights in your home, you can even try a bottle of detergent- get creative but always be safe). Warm-up: Sun salutations, light yoga, or another form of dynamic stretching (jumping jacks, high knees, light jogging) for at least 5 minutes. Be sre to stay hydrated througho