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Potatoes often get a bad wrap these days.  Some people shy away from potatoes because they are white and think therefore they are bad for you.  That is not the case at all.  Actually potatoes, white and sweet, are loaded with an important mineral that has been shown to prevent strokes!  (Stroke is the 3rdRead more

Congratulations to Denise Wise, pilates instructor at Red's, and Tami St. Germain who finished 12th overall among 60 teams from across the country that paddled 120 miles, 20+ hours down the Bayou Teche this past weekend. This was a part of the first Tour du Teche boat race from Port Barre to Berwick.  View allRead more

500 Athletes competed for the combined fastest time in a half mile swim, 20 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. Congratulations to the members who placed. Thank you to the member who reported the results below. If we have missed anyone, I apologize. Please send your results & photos to: connie@redlerilles.com. Overall FemaleRead more

Brett House is at it again, taking 1st place in his age group (14 & under) at the Yam City Triathlon on August 29th.  He received a 2nd in his age group earlier this year in his 1st triathlon. He trains at reds swimming laps with his dad, sometime before school and is dedicated to stayingRead more

Ever thought about running? Ever wanted to run better, faster, longer?  We've got the class for you, whether you are a novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced runner. Sign up at the Front Desk, as space is limited.   Read more

Because of the tremendous response we have opened a morning session. Sign up with the Front Desk ASAP.   Read more

 Are you eating brown rice and steak for breakfast in the hopes of cooling off hot flashes? Chances are that your mind is working harder than these food choices to curb the sweats. Many women seek alternatives to hormone-replacement therapy to manage their menopausal symptoms. Claims about the benefits of various foods abound, but they’reRead more

 I get questions about snacks a lot!  Should I snack or shouldn’t I? How often?  Here is a little quiz (only 6 questions) to help you see how good of a snacker you are and to help you improve your eating habits.   1.  Snacks:   a. Are like “mini-meals,” containing smaller amounts of what I eatRead more

 If you missed this article in The Advertiser on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 click here to read it. It might make you think about the drink you reach for after working out. Thanks to The Advertiser for bringing this interesting information.Read more

What exactly is metabolism?  Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body needs each day to complete daily body functions such as organs function, basic activity, etc.  It’s basically a set amount of calories your body burns each day.  We supply our body with the calories it needs for energy with the foods weRead more