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Articles by Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson here. I've been a personal trainer since 1997, a Pilates instructor since 1998 and the owner of Modern Pilates since 1999. I'm hoping to give you some good ideas to get or stay in shape with a healthy dose of humor and reality. Thanks for joining me.

What Sitting All Day Does To Your Body!
May 11, 2011 – 7:50 am | 5 Comments
What Sitting All Day Does To Your Body!

A great graphic about how sitting all day can kill you. Yikes!

Obesity’s Scary Fallout: Plane Delays
May 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | 23 Comments
Obesity’s Scary Fallout: Plane Delays

Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons had his flight delayed last week because they didn’t have enough extension lap belts for passengers. Really?!

30 Day Challenge: Day 30
May 10, 2011 – 4:30 am | 8 Comments
30 Day Challenge: Day 30

We did it! We made it to day 30! What are you the most proud about?

The Subway Health Halo: Diners Underestimate Calories
May 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
The Subway Health Halo: Diners Underestimate Calories

Sometimes we undermine our own attempts at healthy living. When we go to restaurants known for healthy food, it can change how we estimate calories … this study explains why.

30 Day Challenge: Day 29
May 9, 2011 – 4:30 am | No Comment
30 Day Challenge: Day 29

On day 29 of our 30 day challenge, think about what you’ve learned and how you can pay it forward.

30 Day Challenge: Day 28
May 8, 2011 – 4:30 am | One Comment
30 Day Challenge:  Day 28

Day 28 of our 30 day challenge, it’s time to start thinking about what we’re going to do after the 30 days are up. Are you going to set a new goal, continue on your journey or back slide into oblivion?

30 Day Challenge: Day 27
May 7, 2011 – 4:30 am | No Comment
30 Day Challenge:  Day 27

On Day 27 of the 30 day challenge we talk about how all the prep work for what we do might make it look effortless to others. But we know better.

30 Day Challenge: Day 26
May 6, 2011 – 4:30 am | No Comment
30 Day Challenge:  Day 26

30 Day Challenge, it’s easy to get caught up in the finish and forget to focus on today. Keep doing what you’re doing.