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.

Dinner plan – Week of November 13, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Chad Graue

We decided to clown around on Friday night and made a late afternoon decision to hit the Ansar Shrine Circus and grab a pizza and salad. Yep, a night on the town!! … or at least an evening. You might … Continue reading →

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Dinner plan – week of November 6, 2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Chad Graue

The weekly dinner plan is back. While I have had a general idea of our plan for the week, or had scribbled it down on index cards or post it notes I have not in the looooongest time posted anything … Continue reading →

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THIS Whey… (not that way or that weigh)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Chad Graue

We are on a quest…we always will be. I believe a critical part of our successful health journey is the willingness to learn, to stay informed and to have an open mind as it relates to consuming new foods. One … Continue reading →

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Just put in on the Calendar!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Chad Graue

It’s fall. That means football, postseason baseball, harvest, mums, sweatshirts and fleeces, soup for dinner and open windows….just to name a few. It also means it’s not too hot and some mornings are just crisp and cool enough to enjoy; … Continue reading →

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4 FAQs about Shakeology use in Canada

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Chad Graue

Without question, the most frequent questions we get as Team Beachbody Coaches are related to Shakeology. Does it really taste good? Does it really keep you full for 3-4 hours? Does it really give you sustained energy? Yes. Yes. And … Continue reading →

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Explore the Space…

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Chad Graue

When Saturday Night Live fans hear “Explore the Space” they are likely first thinking of Bruce Dickinson encouraging Gene to “Explore the Space” in the classic Cowbell skit. While that skit makes me chuckle, the space I am encouraging you … Continue reading →

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Your Waist….YOUR RISK

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Chad Graue

When it comes to reducing your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and other obesity-related chronic conditions, one of your key, measurable targets should be reducing the circumference of your waist. Simply put, if most of your fat is around … Continue reading →

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“Commit to Get Fit” with the Beachbody Challenge

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Chad Graue

YOU can lose weight. You can change your life. YOU can win….BIG The Beachbody Challenge starts August 1, 2011 and runs through March 31, 2012. This is the opportunity for you to connect with a FREE fitness coach with Team … Continue reading →

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Can anyone do P90X?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chad Graue

If you have a pulse, chances are you’ve seen one of the infomercials for the P90X Extreme Home Training System.  At one point or another over the previous five years we all either have been awake at 3 am feeding … Continue reading →

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6 BIG questions after watching Food, Inc.

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Chad Graue

Earlier this week I finally got around to watching the documentary Food, Inc. in its entirety. Now, first off…this is a documentary. Just putting that on the table. That being said, as I watched the movie my “gut” was telling … Continue reading →

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