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- Find out what is needed for a successful battle against the bulge.
- Find out why diets fail miserably.
- Find out why the popular fitness trends fail to deliver.
- Find out the strategies that will help you take the weight off, and keep it off for good.
- And a whole lot more!
All "The Chalk Box" issues published in the year 2007 are archived here. Feel free to print them. Click on the date of your preference for a brief description. Click again to close it. To read the full issue, Click on "Click here to open". The file will open in a new window. Enjoy!
January 2007
January 1st - Make it happen!
Strategies to succeed with your New Year's resolution, think positive and quick tuna casserole recipe. Click here to open
January 15th - Thanks for the advice.... NOT!!!
Outing to the Pacific Northwest, why it is better to get no advice rather than poor advice, and fruit-filled coleslaw recipe. Click here to open
February 2007
February 1st - Read Those Labels! and if you think you understand "cardio"...
7 tips to improve your nutrition habits, the first installment on the misunderstanding of cardiovascular training, how a little indulgence won't destroy your program, and a healthier version of Fish Fingers. Click here to open
February 15th - If you believe that burns fat, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you...
The second installment of the misunderstanding of cardiovascular training, a little tip to save you calories, and a Lemmon Chiffon recipe. Click here to open
March 2007
March 1st - On Top and at the Bottom of the food chain
The 10 Fittest and the 10 Fattest cities in the country. Yogurt Marinated Chicken. Click here to open
March 15th - And you do believe them???
The third and final installment of the misunderstanding of cardiovascular training, tips to help you change your nutritional lifestyle, and meatless grain burger recipe. Click here to open
April 2007
April 1st - You know what they say about something being too good to be true?
Deceiving cookie labels, linking to Linda Kravitz's inspirational story, and fruity yogurt pops recipe. Click here to open
April 15th - Oh, you MISSED it!
The East Coast Gold Classic 2007 report, tips when dinning out, and chicken-raspberry salad recipe. Click here to open
May 2007
May 1st - Clean up that plate!
Having a hard time dropping those final pounds? Try eating more! Your Coach to the rescue, and yummy Crab Nachos Click here to open
May 15th - I would not call that a bite!
Tips on portion control, why you should listen to your coach, taking responsibility for food intake, and chicken with apricot bagel sandwich. Click here to open
June 2007
June 1st
The server had a massive hic-up again and only a few received their newsletter. Sadly, we could not get a copy, oh well
June 15th - The missing ingredient for a healthy body?
The importance of hydration, Coach Izzy in Shape Magazine, Grilled Milanese Steak recipe. Click here to open
July 2007
July 1st
In its third and last hic-up, the server was finally upgraded but trashed all the newsletters at the same time. Oh well!
July 15th - Too hurt too exercise?
Analysis of an article on injuries, why you should not allow your body to go hungry, and plum tomato and balsamic salad. Click here to open
August 2007
August 1st - Wish you were here...
Coverage of Weightlifting Camp and PanAms, debunking the "Fat Burning" myth, and Summer-Harvest Chicken Potato Salad. Click here to open
August 15th - Sigh... Yet Another One FAILS me...
Why diets don't work, Von Voyage Coach James Bowman, and Smoked Salmon Omelet. Click here to open
September 2007
September 1st - Oh Yes, you WILL get fat from this!
How to get fat eating at Subway, Pacific Northwest Update, French Toast with Ricotta. Click here to open
September 15th - But I am too OLD!!
Exercise at any age, Next Step Conditioning Systems announces its partnership, and Garden Lasagna. Click here to open
October 2007
October 1st - So what's the Magic Bullet?
What you need to be successful in your exercise program, tips on snacking, and Stuffed Egg Salad. Click here to open
October 15th - Stop it with all this nutrition stuff!!!
The importance of a good nutrition program, think twice before reaching for the salt shaker, Turkey and Fruit Power Salad. Click here to open
November 2007
November 1st - The Truth About Walking; Hint, you may not like it...
Walking for fitness, Fact or Fiction? Love Yourself, Chicken Breast and Black Bean Quesadilla. Click here to open
November 15th - Turkey Day not Piggy Day
Thanksgiving on the lighter side, a trick for your gravy, and Low Fat Green Bean Casserole. Click here to open
December 2007
December 1st - Stop Making Excuses!!!
Stop making excuses, hidden sources of calories, and Smoked Salmon Mousse. Click here to open
December 15th - Why Olympic Lift!
What's up with all this Olympic Lifting? An analysis on the idiosyncrasies, uses, and applications of Olympic Style Weightlifting, Watch your Mouth! and Roasted Garlic Hummus with Celery. Click here to open