Burn Off the Thanksgiving Fat

Few meals cause more diet damage than a Thanksgiving dinner. Containing upwards of 1000 calories, an average Thanksgiving meal puts a big dent in any healthy diet. Once you’ve recovered from your turkey hangover, it’s time to get your diet back on track for holiday weight loss. We’ve put together this post-Thanksgiving guide to help you trim the holiday fat and pack on some muscle. Who says you can’t get a head start on your New Year’s resolution?

Holiday Weight-Loss Tip #1 – Build muscle. What does building muscle have to do with burning fat? A lot. The more muscle you gain, the faster your metabolism becomes. Because muscle requires more energy (aka calories) to maintain than fat, building muscle is an effective way to boost holiday weight loss. Men’s nutritional products like a men’s creatine monohydrate supplement and a men’s anabolic activator can help support strength gains and visible muscle growth. Check out “10 Quick Tips to Build Muscle” for more men’s nutrition and fitness tips.

Holiday Weight-Loss Tip #2 – Maximize your workouts. The holiday season is well underway, and your schedule is probably getting more hectic by the minute. Make the most of your gym time with the best men’s nutritional supplements. Nutritional products like a men’s pre-workout supplement and a men’s post-workout supplement can help boost your workout performance and shorten your recovery time for faster results. “Introducing MenScience Scientific Nutrition Program” has more details on these great men’s sports nutrition supplements.

Holiday Weight-Loss Tip #3 – Eat small meals — frequently. After a big Thanksgiving dinner, your stomach might get used to the thought of big meals; you may notice you have a bigger appetite now. To control your cravings, eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eating every 2-3 hours can help manage hunger pangs and avoid holiday weight gain – as long you control your portions. A whey protein shake, a handful of nuts or some air-popped popcorn are some good snack ideas that can hold you over until lunch or dinner. “5 High-Protein Foods for Men” offers some other snacking solutions to consider.

Holiday Weight-Loss Tip #4 – Take a thermogenic supplement. Boosting your metabolism with a men’s thermogenic supplement may help you burn more calories. Using natural ingredients like green tea, a men’s fat burner helps support a fast metabolism for maximum fat burn. You’ll also notice an increase in energy after taking a men’s fat burner. Check out “What is a Thermogenic Supplement?” to learn more about the benefits of men’s fat burners like MenScience Thermogenic Supplement Formula.

Holiday Weight-Loss Tip #5 – Don’t stress. The holidays can be stressful for many of us, and this stress can manifest itself in the form of emotional eating. Instead of eating your emotions, go to the gym instead. You’ll regret emotional eating, but you won’t regret a good workout. Drink your men’s pre-workout supplement and head out to the gym before giving into your cravings – the scale will thank you. “How to Stop Food Cravings” has more tips on managing your appetite.

Happy Veterans Day!

Today we honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have bravely fought for our country and say thank you for your service.

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Plays and Players: Historic Philadephia Theater Company

Want to see where Kevin Bacon got his start? Head to Plays and Players, Philadelphia’s oldest theatre company. Once a private club for drama aficionados, it’s morphed over the last hundred or so years into an important part of Philadelphia’s vibrant theater arts community and is dedicated to supporting established and emerging local playwrights and actors. Previous productions in their two intimate theatres include Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, Lost in Yonkers, Zombie! the Musical and Carousel. Currently on the playlist are Pardon My Invasion, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and Travesties. Check out the Plays and Players website for a calendar of productions and ticket info. 

1714 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 735-0630
 

Don’t Forget to Vote!

Today is Election Day!  Don't forget to visit your local polling place to cast your vote and make your voice heard.

REMINDERS

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 4, 2012, 2:00 a.m. Don't for get to set your clocks back an hour Saturday Night!!!

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Stop by the Theatre room from 5pm on to watch the election polls with us. Refreshments provided!!!!


COUNT DOWN!!!!!

19 Days til Thanksgiving Day
(Thursday, November 22, 2012)

37 Days til Hanukkah
(Saturday, December 8 – Sunday, December 16, 2012)

52 Days til Christmas Day
(Tuesday, December 25, 2012)

Elfreth’s Alley: A Hidden Treasure

Philadelphia is rife with history, being one of the oldest cities in the United States. If you really want to take a trip back into the past, make a detour through Elfreth’s Alley. This is one of the oldest continually inhabited residential streets in the country, dating back to the early 1700s. Named after blacksmith Jeremiah Elfreth, the roadway is lined with Georgian-style townhomes that have weathered the test of time. In the 1930s, a preservation association was formed to ensure that the alley would remain intact for future generations to visit. The most interesting thing about Elfreth’s Alley is that it’s still a residential neighborhood – even though the buildings are centuries old, they’re all still inhabited. You can take a phone tour of the street to get some more information on its rich and fascinating history. Volunteer guides also staff the gift shop, which is interesting on its own accord.

Elfreth’s Alley
126 Elfreth's Alley
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-0560
http://www.yelp.com/biz/elfreths-alley-museum-philadelphia

Butcher and Singer: Fresh Cuts in Center City

If you’re ready to treat yourself to a truly spectacular steak, get a table at Butcher and Singer. This Rittenhouse Square institution is a tribute to the days of old Hollywood glamour and intrigue, with dark wood walls, mood lighting, and plenty of privacy afforded to diners, whether they be dining romantically or hashing out business deals. The cocktails are creative and well-composed, and the wine list is quite impressive. But, of course, you go here for the steaks, and they don’t disappoint. A variety of cuts are available cooked to perfection, no matter how rare or charred you want it. Where other steakhouses offer a variety of sauces or toppings, Butcher and Singer prefers to let the meat speak for itself. If you’re not feeling like a steak, the menu offers a variety of seafood options as well, including a great swordfish filet in herb butter. Sides are uniformly excellent, with special praise going to the classic creamed spinach.

Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
http://www.yelp.com/biz/butcher-and-singer-philadelphia

Wedge and Fig: One of Philadelphia’s Secret Treasures

This cute little bistro has become one of Philadelphia’s secret treasures, and one meal here will make you a fan. Opened by Kirk Nelson and Lisa Ruff with the assistance of chef Rebecca Torpie, the restaurant is beautifully designed, comfortable, and stylish. The menu, as you might expect, is heavily cheese-centric. Some of the prime dishes on the menu are the bacon lattice macaroni & cheese – it’s essentially a rich, decadent macaroni & cheese made with a house blend of cheeses and topped with a crispy, smoky lattice of bacon, kind of like a pie. The sandwiches are all excellent, with some favorites including the Betty Draper (truffled egg salad, cucumber, and lemon salt, served with a side of candy cigarettes) and the Blue Figs (fourme d’albert blue cheese, prosciutto, and sweet fig preserves). The Panini of the day is almost always worth ordering as well. Wedge and Fig's dessert menu is also exceptional.

Wedge and Fig
160 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-1716
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wedge-and-fig-philadelphia

Stop By the Axis Pizza Cafe & Salad Bar!

Don't forget to stop by the Axis Pizza Cafe & Salad Bar, conveniently open from 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.

For a full menu and to order online, visit their website at: http://www.axispizza.com/.

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