Eating right and healthy, and happy living are all a matter of mindful thinking, said local mindful eating expert and author Dr. Michelle May.

A Christmas present and a lot of passion are what caused Ahwatukee Foothills resident Dyanna Wooten to open her own workout studio in Ray Ranch Circle Plaza.

This tale begins, like most everything in my life, with the size of my rear end.

Summer classes kicked off this week at Pecos Community Center, and although they may be popular for children, instructors at the center want the community to realize that there are a variety of offerings for adults as well.

Summer classes kicked off this week at Pecos Community Center, and although they may be popular for children, instructors at the center want the community to realize that there are a variety of offerings for adults as well.

After a year of being “too busy” to work out, I knew that my saggy, squishy body wasn’t going to improve on its own. The machines at the gym are so mundane, so I knew that wasn’t going to keep me coming. Yoga is supposed to be really good — and my church offers free classes, but that seemed too slow, quiet and painful. So I went to a Zumba class available at my Gold’s Gym.

After a year of being “too busy” to work out, I knew that my saggy, squishy body wasn’t going to improve on its own. The machines at the gym are so mundane, so I knew that wasn’t going to keep me coming. Yoga is supposed to be really good — and my church offers free classes, but that seemed too slow, quiet and painful. So I went to a Zumba class available at my Gold’s Gym.

If you’re interested in choosing a sports camp for your daughter, you may be interested to know that the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports says more girls are participating in a wider variety of sports than ever before, and it should be encouraged by parents, coaches and educators.

If you’re interested in choosing a sports camp for your daughter, you may be interested to know that the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports says more girls are participating in a wider variety of sports than ever before, and it should be encouraged by parents, coaches and educators.

Camp Amazing at Family of Christ Learning Center

Fresh Start Women's Foundation has partnered with WellCare Foundation to bring a health and wellness event to the Valley on Feb. 4. The free event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fresh Start's Jewell McFarland Lewis Women's Resource Center, 1130 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix.

Fresh Start Women's Foundation has partnered with WellCare Foundation to bring a health and wellness event to the Valley on Feb. 4. The free event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fresh Start's Jewell McFarland Lewis Women's Resource Center, 1130 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix.

The first Art of Movement showcases total body wellness through the arts. This half-day movement experience, geared to all ages, will be at the Verrado Village in Buckeye from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Bring a friend and join Joy and Krista in Ahwatukee Foothills from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday May 21 at Horizon Community Learning Center, 16233 S. 48th St., for an energetic Zumba Cardio Party.

Bring a friend and join Joy and Krista in Ahwatukee Foothills from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday May 21 at Horizon Community Learning Center, 16233 S. 48th St., for an energetic Zumba Cardio Party.

Severson Sisters Foundation, a newly formed organization, created Connections, a program for middle-school girls, ages 10-14.

Severson Sisters Foundation, a newly formed organization, created Connections, a program for middle-school girls, ages 10-14.

The Garage Public House bar and restaurant at 48th Street and Warner Road opened for business March 14 and is already going strong.

Women in the Senior Miss Arizona Pageant are hoping to show seniors everywhere that they can do whatever they want to do, no matter what their age.

Women in the Senior Miss Arizona Pageant are hoping to show seniors everywhere that they can do whatever they want to do, no matter what their age.

New community education classes are now offered by South Mountain Community College.

Karen Miles started a comprehensive fitness program for herself four years ago and now she says she couldn’t be happier working out every day. “I could feel I was losing the strength I once had,” Miles said. Miles was on osteoporosis medication for about 15 years before she started working out regularly, but she no longer needs to take it because the exercise helped build up bone strength. Her clothes fit better, too. “It makes you feel younger,” she said.

New community education classes are now offered by South Mountain Community College.