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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: AMY

Under VIM’s TRAINER SPOTLIGHT for October: AMY! [slideshow gallery=”3290,3231,3230″ width=”402″ align=”left”]Read on to get to know her: Amy received her certification from the American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT). She also graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a BA in English and a minor in dance. Coming from a professional dance background and […]

Autumn Quinoa Salad Recipe

Autumn Quinoa Salad Recipe adapted from Blue Zones It’s finally starting to feel like fall again! Which means I’m getting ready to start cooking warm, fall foods. For me that means cinnamon, root vegetables, squashes and cranberries. It does NOT have to mean you throw away your summer diet! It’s still just as easy to […]

The Truth About Artificial Sweetners

For years, artificial sweeteners have been promoted as safe ways to cut calories and aid in weight loss. The logic is simple: since obesity has been linked to diabetes, artificial sweeteners must also help with diabetes prevention. However, a new study shows they could actually increase glucose intolerance by changing the composition and function of […]

Meet Rox. Core and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor @ VIM

[col size=’6/16′ pos=’first’]     [/col] [col size=’6/16′ pos=’last’] Have an interest in trying yoga, but not sure where to begin? Or do you regularly attend yoga classes and need some one-on-one tutoring? Maybe you are just looking to expand your health and fitness goals with in a more personal setting. Here are just two […]

Winter Farmers’ Markets

  Think farmers’ markets are just for summertime? Think again! Here at VIM, we love buying fresh, locally sourced ingredients that make for healthy, low-cost meals. Lucky for us, farmers’ markets have been popping up all across the city this season and are braving the frigid winter weather to bring us a much-needed taste of […]

Zipping From a Company Car to Other Means of Transportation

Like many businesses we were psyched to get commercial plates so that we could park in loading zones and avoid the musical chairs of city parking meters. That excitement turned when in a state inspection our car was deemed to have several thousand dollars worth of repairs. Sitting at the car dealership I came to […]