This 63-Year-Old Personal Trainer Proves That Being Fit Isn't Just For the Young http://ift.tt/1W9tqGh

Sixty-three-year-old Ellen Ector might have four grandkids, but she's certainly not your average grandma - she's a kickass personal trainer who runs a fitness website, and she's got the body to prove it! After a career in social work, Ector decided to pursue fitness full time, founding "Black Girls Workout Too!" with her daughter, Lana. Specifically focusing on health issues that face African American women, the workout DVD series and website aims to demolish the statistic that four our of five African American women are overweight.

Ellen also organizes walks for adults with diabetes and trains kids in track, field, and cross-country running - basically, she wants to help people from all walks of life learn to take care of their bodies. If you're ever in Georgia, you might run into the grandmother-turned-trainer at her Atlanta gym or cold-pressed juice company . . . or you can simply follow her impressive fitness journey on Instagram. In the meantime, get inspired by Ellen's incredible physical shape, and remember that anyone - no matter their age - can lead a healthy life!

Related: The Advice Everyone Should Follow From This 60-Year-Old CrossFit Superstar

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You Won't Believe How Little This NBA Dancer Says She Was Paid http://ift.tt/1MJ8wsx

We all know that professional basketball players make an insane amount of money, but you'll be extremely surprised to learn just how little NBA dancers may be making. The topic has been kept relatively under wraps until Lauren Herington, a former Milwaukee Bucks cheerleader, filed a federal lawsuit against the NBA with the claim that she was not paid a minimum wage or overtime for her work. If true, this violates both the the US Fair Labor Standards Act and Wisconsin's wage and payment laws.

Dancer Lauren Herington says she worked an average of 30 to 40 hours every week, making about $3.50 to $4.50 an hour. According to the lawsuit, the Bucks pay their cheerleaders $65 per home game, $30 per practice, and $50 for each special appearance. Given their display of athleticism and intricate dance routines, we don't doubt that NBA dancers put in a ton of work to prepare for big games and fan appearances. They're constantly learning new choreography, forced to comply with the team's personal appearance policies, and more. While a Bucks spokesperson "strongly disagrees" with the lawsuit, Lauren's claims are beyond shocking and sadly not the first of its kind. The NFL has been faced with similar lawsuits from its former cheerleaders - many of which have resulted in financial settlements and legislative action. If Lauren's lawsuit proves to be true, we hope that this is the first step in NBA cheerleaders and dancers receiving appropriate compensation for all their hours, effort, and the entertainment they provide to fans.

Related: Work Out Like an Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader

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12 Weird Yet Effective Ways to Lose Weight http://ift.tt/1LL4dNf

You're sick of hearing that eating smaller portions and exercising are the key to weight loss. Find out what else works - these may sound weird, but give them a try!

Related: 100 Simple Ways to Lose Weight

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Oprah Reveals to Ellen How Much Weight She's Lost on Weight Watchers http://ift.tt/1MIWFL5

Oprah isn't just a new part-owner of Weight Watchers - she's a proud pound-dropping member, too! She appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss why the diet works for her.

"Weight Watchers has actually given me the tools to have accountability to myself," Oprah said. And it's clear that it's working: since joining in August, Oprah said she's already lost 15 pounds. "I am excited about Weight Watchers being able to bring a healthier, more holistic approach for everybody," she told Ellen.

The friends (and garden-loving neighbors) also discussed Oprah's big payday - after she announced that she had bought a 10-percent stake in the company, stock prices more than doubled. "It's good that you're not hurting [financially] anymore," Ellen joked. Watch the clip above to learn more about why Oprah loves Weight Watchers so much.

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Stronger, Fitter, and Faster Than Ever Before http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep […]

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Stronger, Fitter, and Faster Than Ever Before http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep […]

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 Hi friends! Happy Friday! Sorry to for the lack of blogging yesterday. It was one of the rare occasions when I didn’t have anything to say, and didn’t want to post only for the sake of posting. What are you up to this weekend? Hopefully we’re having a baby around here, but last time I […]

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