Author Archives: Chad Graue

About Chad Graue

Chad Graue is a P90X Certified 2-Star Diamond Independent Team Beachbody Coach, co-founder of fit50.com and Pharmacist. He is also passionate about, small business, social media, personal development, meal planning and preparation, enhancing food awareness, prevention of obesity-related chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease AND reducing medication underuse, misuse and overuse. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2001, and currently resides in Springfield, Illinois with his wife and two children.

Facebook for Exercise Accountability

I know that there are individuals that read my Facebook status updates and twitter feed and feel the way the author of this blog feels…I get it, and I have enough awareness to know that. Does that make me feel … Continue reading

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Obesity Caused by “Environment”…hmmm

MSNBC recently did a story on the The Institute of Medicine’s assertion that the “environment” in which we live significantly causing or contributes to the growing obesity epidemic. I agree the “environment” in which we live (outside of the home..) … Continue reading

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What are you missing?

Comfort. Comfortable. Comforting. Those are warm, fuzzy words that invoke positive emotions and memories. ..and while I’m not trying to diss a trip to grandma’s house or a warm bowl of soup on cold as hell January day, I do … Continue reading

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Breakfast Blitz Day 5 – Our “Go To” Cereal

No, this is not a recipe. It’s not a fit50.com original. But, in my opinion, having a “Go To” healthy cereal option or two on those super busy mornings is an important meal to have planned, too. Quite frankly, this … Continue reading

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Breakfast Blitz Day 4 – Egg Whites and Hummus

“Let’s give it up for chickpeas!! #lovehummus.”  @chadgraue, Twitter Yep. It’s amazing the responses you get from the most random Facebook status updates and tweets.  Sometime you put all this thought into a social media post and get crickets and … Continue reading

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Breakfast Blitz Day 3 – Breakfast Egg Muffins

I’ll tell ya right now…these taste a hell of a lot better than this picture looks… This is what happens when your photographer has to work the morning shift and you’re trying to make school lunches at the same time … Continue reading

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Breakfast Blitz Day 2 – Cornmeal Protein Pancakes

Day two of the Breakfast Blitz and it’s Valentine’s Day. Of course that means, I had to bring out the best, a favorite, for the Mrs….so pancakes it is. But…not just any ole pancake recipe will do when you’re trying … Continue reading

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Tropical Strawberry Shakeology…Big deal?

In a word…Yes!! Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is a really big deal. Here are a few reasons why: A new, proprietary 100% Vegan protein source. A mild, fruity, premium health shake that is easy to customize to your liking. What fresh … Continue reading

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Breakfast Blitz Day 1 – Homemade Muesli and Turkey Bacon

I have a 7 year-old son and 9 year-old daughter, so when I hear the word “Muesli” I first think of The Wiggles.  Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Greg (…and later Sam) sang at least a few hits about food… Crunchy … Continue reading

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Get HOT for the Holidays!

Hello!! Someone is HOT for the holidays. Unfortunately, both you know and I know that this is a prime time of year for many Americans to choose to put on a few pounds. A few…as in like 10 pounds. They … Continue reading

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