Have you been taking advantage of the cardio fitness and health club center here in the community? Do you need a little kick start to get yourself on the right path to healthy living? This weekend get a kick start on your health and fitness for the summer, and participate in Community Day at Golds Gym Douglasville. This community day will give you all the tools... [Read more...]
Are you tired of going to the local grocery, and not being satisfied with the fruits and vegetable selection? Are you trying to make healthier and more organic food choices but its just too expensive? If you answered yes to either of those questions, I have the perfect place for you to shop. Now through September 28 the Downtown Development Authority will be... [Read more...]
There are so many things going on right now that people barely have time for the gym. My theory is that you don't have to spend hours there to burn the most amount of calories. A lot of it has to do with the type of workout and the intensity. You can burn the same amount of calories in 20 minutes as you can in 45 minutes. Below are some great tips that I like... [Read more...]
It is going to be a gorgeous weekend in Villa Rica this weekend, with highs in the 70s and sun shining all weekend. So this is a perfect weekend to get out and enjoy Sweetwater Creek Park. It's about half an hour away on I20 east. This is a huge park (over 2,500 acres) with a lake, fishing docks, picnic areas and playgrounds. The park is... [Read more...]
Preserve at Mirror Lake residents who love to rock climb, there's a huge opportunity to support your community. The best kept secret about metro-Atlanta is there is some pretty good climbing just outside of the city. Moreover, a quick trip west to Alabama or north to Tennessee and you'll find some great bouldering sites and crags. Where do... [Read more...]
Top Five Flue Shot Spots in the 30180
You can get a flu shot super easy this year. No need to book an appointment with your doctor, no time taken off work and no hassles. Instead you can swing in to a variety of locations, get a flu vaccine and be covered all season long. So here's the top five locations nearest to the Preserve at Mirror Lake for you to get a flu shot. Place,... [Read more...]
Do you love-love tennis? Want to take fall lessons?
Did you know that the Preserve at Mirror Lake has two Alta certified tennis courts here at the Community? We love tennis. It is so challenging and fun. It is a great way to meet people and get in shape. I confess that I am a terribly tennis player. I love tennis, I am just terrible at it. I always feel bad for whichever partner I end up with... [Read more...]
Weekends are often the time when any diet we start in the first part of the week tends to fall by the wayside, at least for those few days. Rather than scrapping the whole idea altogether, there are some guidelines we can follow that will keep us on track without deprivation. Here is what Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief at SELF Magazine suggests for your weekend... [Read more...]
We all know protein is a great way to balance out our metabolism and make us feel fuller longer. The biggest probelm I have is I get burned out on peanut butter and tuna fish. I love it, but I can't eat it every meal. You feel me? So I started looking around and found protein in some pretty surprising places. So I am listing my five favorite "newly" discovered... [Read more...]
a new asthma treatment that may be a sigh of relief
Adults with severe and chronic asthma may have cause for hope. The FDA is looking to fully approve the first device that uses radiofrequency energy to help control lung inflammation. The Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System-or the Alair System- is designed for people whose asthma isn't controlled with medication, including an inhaler or a corticosteroid. The... [Read more...]
