Author: Alisha Rappaport

Summer Picnics and Barbeques

Summer is filled with fun events. Everything from graduation parties, to Fourth of July picnics, to good old-fashioned backyard barbeques – it’s likely that you already have several events you’ll be celebrating the summer season. With a little preplanning, these social gatherings can offer not only great company and fun, but a menu that is nutritious and delicious.

To help you stay on track with healthy eating while still enjoying the celebration, take a look at some of the best foods choices, and those you should be wary of.

Keep Portions in Perspective

Portion size counts, even if you are selecting healthy choices. While the goal is to fill your plate with the best food choices available at any barbeque, you don’t want to sabotage your health efforts by eating too much.

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Live Light Live Right will be at the NBC and New York Giants 2014 Health & Fitness Expo

Live Light Live Right is honored to be invited to be a part of the 2nd NBC and New York Giants Health and Fitness Expo at The Met Life Stadium in Rutherford, NJ.

Live Light Live Right will have a booth at the expo and will be doing screenings, demos and exercise contests. If you are in the area, please stop by.

Please see below for more information about the event provided in a press release by Dawn Rowan, NBC New York.

OVER 100 SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS AND NON-PROFITS AT ANNUAL NBC 4 NEW YORK AND NEW YORK GIANTS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

FREE and Open to the Public on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 at MetLife Stadium

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (July 9, 2014) – Fun, free and family-friendly, NBC 4 New York and the New York Giants are teaming up to host the second annual Health & Fitness Expo presented by Quest Diagnostics, a Proud Partner in Health of the New York Giants. Families in the tri-state area are invited to MetLife Stadium on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a full weekend of fitness activities, health screenings and much more.

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Live Light Live Right 6-Week Fitness Challenge

Live Light Live Right is partnering with bodysculpt of New York for a 6-Week Fitness Challenge. “Body Sculpt of New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit, health and fitness organization, whose mission is to educate parents and children about obesity and offer healthy lifestyle alternatives, physical fitness, and nutrition.” To learn more about bodysculpt of New York visit their website http://bodysculpt.org.

This Fitness Challenge began on July 7th at CAMBA (www.camba.org) community center in Brooklyn, NY and is three consecutive days, for a total of six weeks. It is aimed at improving the overall fitness levels of eligible children, age 12 years and above, conducted by Certified Fitness Instructors, Includes; soccer, cardio kickboxing, track & field, hip hop, yoga, volleyball and healthy eating nutrition workshops.

In order to measure the children’s success, we will conduct a fitness test and body fat assessment at the beginning and end of the program, which is done by the staff at Live Light Live Right.