Fast food restaurants are always releasing new dishes to make your life easier.  The only problem is that this new menu item from KFC could actually make your life and your arteries harder in the long run. 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories:  700

Fat:             32

Carbs:        77

Protein:     26

      If you are a woman, that is nearly half of your recommended calories for the day (if you are on a weight loss program).  For most men, this is about a third of your daily calories.  Now look at the fat, most women should have around 40 grams PER DAY, and for men roughly 50-60 grams.  If you eat this KFC bowl you are sure to exceed your fat intake for the day.  These fast food restaurants aren’t doing your any favors.  Next time you think about going through that drive through, think about this article. 

Adria Ali

(CES, PES, CPT, BS)

    I currently love playing games on my Wii Nintendo system.  So, when Wii released the new “My Fitness Coach” I was excited to try it out.  However, the game was a pretty big let down for me.  Here are our “Pros” and “Cons.”

Pros

• You can change the background music and workout area.
• You can select different types of equipment to use (step, heart rate monitor, dumbbells, stability ball)
• The trainer asks your opinion on the workout and adjusts the levels accordingly.
• Has 450 exercises
• Has Different modes of exercise including upper body weight lifting, lower body weight lifting, Core exercises, cardio routines, and yoga.
• You can track your measurements.

Cons

• The game lacks the original luster of the wii system.  There are no sensors so the game doesn’t know if your are actually doing the exercises or just sitting on the couch.
• The workout routines are repetitive.  I chose the 15 minute yoga routine and did the same 3 exercises for the whole time.
• You can not set the game based on limitations.  If you have joint problems the game does not cater to you. 
• Unlike workout DVDs you can’t skip forward in the routine or back. 
• The game might be a bit advanced for people who are beginers

    Although this game is better then the last fitness game I played for the Wii; they still have a lot of work to do if they want to be competitive in the fitness industry.  If you are thinking about buying this game then expect it to be more like a workout DVD then an interactive workout.  I am still waiting for Nintendo to release a game that comes with wrist sensors and ankle sensors.  This way the game would track your movements.  I would love it if they came out with an interactive kickboxing routine.

Adria Ali

(CES, PES, CPT, BS)