But thanks to free 12-week programs, Cassandra Bennett, 49, has lost 70 pounds and is no longer feeling the lethargy and depression she suffered after this traumatic experience. “The teachers were encouraging and said, ‘You can do it,’ and it was always an atmosphere that was positive and uplifting,” Bennett said. The Oklahoma City-County Health […]
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Prana power
If you’ve been looking for a good excuse to take up yoga, you might check out Hidden Dragon Yoga on Saturday for a kick-asana experience. The American Lung Association (ALA) is teaming up with Hidden Dragon for “Breathe In, Help Out,” which aims to combat lung disease and other associated issues through the practice of […]
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Juice boost
It’s fair to say that your body is probably a little bit addicted, and drinking a bunch of juice doesn’t sound appealing, or even possible. That’s where Vidya can assist you. “If a longer juice fast sounds too intimidating, take it one day at a time,” said founder Claire Ragozzino. “Starting out with a one-day […]
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Get physical
Look inside and you’ll find what appear to be monster truck tires, loads of barbells, Olympic gymnastics-type rings hanging from the ceiling, and whiteboards with various workouts, goals, and records scribbled on them. You’ll see curiously few bench presses and not a single treadmill anywhere. Your neighborhood Y, this ain’t. “It’s not like going to […]
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Lean and green
Meat and dairy require far more energy to produce than vegetarian or plant-based products. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 30 percent of the earth’s landmass is now used to raise animals for food. That includes land for grazing, as well as the significant percentage of farm acreage used to […]
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Bagging the bean
“I drank diet cola like a fiend for years,” Steve Howard said. Before he eventually stopped, the Norman resident was drinking a pair of 2-liter bottles every day. That’s the approximate caffeine content equivalent of 10 cups of coffee. “I just made up my mind to quit and did it,” Howard said. “Not easy, but […]
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How to get to ‘Sesame Street’
For more than three decades, “Sesame Street Live” has brought kids’ favorite characters, including Big Bird and Cookie Monster, from the small screen to life on the stage. Cast member Shannon Maloney, who plays Ernie’s sidekick, Bert, said it’s special to be a part of something that she loved as a child. “I reacted the […]
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Good eats
So, who’s on a diet? Yeah, that’s what we thought. But keeping that New Year’s resolution to drop a few pounds (or even a few dozen pounds) isn’t all boiled carrots and broccoli. Local restaurants can make eating right an easy choice. At Beatnix Café, 136 N.W. 13th, owner Dave Filkins strives to create sandwiches, […]