Strong bodies: fitness & health

This blog will cover all city and statewide bodybuilding competitions and the out-of-state guest posers. Weight-loss success stories from local people, features/bios on bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitors, coverage of fad diets. Nutritious recipes and reviews on local gyms and health food stores. I would also like to cover Adult/Childhood Obesity in America and specifically,Alaska. Weight-lifting techniques/safety as well as the benefits for women. This is just a general idea, as the blog will be constantly evolving.


Stephanie Figarelle

I competed in my first bodybuilding competition as a senior at East High in 2000 and after winning the overall title, bodybuilding and fitness became my passion. I've been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2004 and I love helping people achieve their goals with fitness and proper nutrition. My overall bodybuilding titles include: Ms. Anchorage 2006 and The Anchorage Crystal Cup 2007. I have lived in Anchorage since 1988.

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Vinegar's for Sickos

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I don't like getting sick. It messes up my schedule, my life and is really just a waste of time. Think about it. You catch a cold and will possibly miss time away from work (this isn't necessarily a bad thing if you have paid sick leave), you miss school, workouts, etc. I like being able to have control over my life and my time and getting sick just makes me mad. Here's the catch- I don't like going to the doctor either, so taking antibiotics and such are out of the question.

The Magic PotionThe Magic Potion

My old fashioned remedy of choice to stay healthy while everyone around me is getting ill, is gargling with Apple Cider Vinegar. If I feel a little sniffle coming on, I just take a shot of this powerful stuff. Sore throat? Gargle your troubles away. If you really want to get down to business, add a shot of Tabasco sauce to the mix and don't dilute it with water. Get ready, take a swig, throw your head back and feel it kill the evil viruses that have caused you so much grief. Let me warn you, you must be tough to handle this remedy. It's not for sissies. Also make sure you close your eyes when you spit the magic potion into the sink, as it may backfire and splash up into your eyes. I actually did that once and thought that I might go blind, luckily a little cold water rinse took care of my burning cornias.

This works, but more so if you use the Apple Cider Vinegar with "Mother", such as the brand pictured. This is essentially a cloudy version of the vinegar and it's powerful stuff for cold killin'! Stay healthy kids.


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