Shelby Miller
A 2007 grad of DePaul University's MA in Writing program, Shelby is a newly minted freelance writer. Her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan led her to Chicago in 2003, where she worked for five years as a personal trainer and group-exercise instructor. She is certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as the International Sports Conditioning Association (as a kickbox instructor), and her experience, along with her study of fitness and nutrition, has culminated in a passion for offering advice and instruction on healthy living. Her areas of expertise include strength training for weight loss, the structuring of effective and time-efficient workouts, sport-specific training, and pre- and post-natal conditioning.
In addition to writing about fitness (and about writing!), Shelby's interests include food, American wines, travel, reading, TV, movies---essentially any and all media consumption. She relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in November 2008 and is very much enjoying the milder climate.
Latest Articles
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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
Adopt these healthy-eating strategies this season and expect to maintain or even lose weight.
Dec 22, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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Which Sugar Substitutes Are Best for You?
Not sure whether to add Equal or Splenda to your coffee? Suite101 investigates the current recommendations on the safety of artificial sweeteners.
Dec 14, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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The Best Way to Do Cardio
Is it best to do cardio before or after strength training? Should I do interval training or steady-state cardio? Here are the answers to these questions and more.
Nov 10, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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Vitamins for Women
It can be difficult to determine which women's vitamins are most essential. Understanding how vitamins function in the body and which foods supply them can help.
Oct 8, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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How to Eat More Fiber
You've likely heard that you need at least 25-30 grams of fiber daily. But do you know why you need fiber, and what foods are the best sources of dietary fiber?
Oct 5, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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The Best Pain Relieving Stretches
Most chronic back pain in sedentary individuals is caused by muscle imbalances that can be corrected with regular strength training and these stretches.
Oct 3, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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Portion Control Basics
Controlling portion size is a vital facet of successful weight loss, but it's easy to get confused about how much to eat. Here are some simple portion control guidelines.
Sep 30, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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How to Snack Healthier
Experts recommend spreading daily calories into 5-6 meals and snacks per day. But what constitutes a healthy snack, and how much should you really be snacking?
Sep 9, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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Refined vs. Unrefined Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap in recent years, and unfairly so. Find out why this most basic energy source is so important to your health and which forms are best.
Sep 2, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Lately touted as essential to a healthy diet, omega-3s have exploded into supermarkets. But what are omega-3s, and what are the benefits of omega-3 consumption?
Aug 21, 2009
- Shelby Miller
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