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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert Tina Haupert is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. Now that summer is officially here, I’m all about eating lighter. I crave fresh fruits and veggies—often in the form of salads or [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert Tina Haupert is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. After being cooped up in the gym all winter long, I’m excited to get outside and soak in the summer sun during my [...]

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Roni Noone is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. Father’s Day is just around the corner and, not to sound cliche, what Dad doesn’t like a good burger? I know my husband does. The bigger and cheesier the [...]

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Written by Community Leader Katie Goodman Katie Goodman is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. I always say that I’d have a really hard time being vegan. We love cheese in our house so much! It doesn’t really [...]

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Sarah Dussault is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. If you want to make the most of your workouts, eating well before and after is essential. It not only acts as fuel for your routine, but also helps [...]

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Written by Community Leader Katie Goodman Katie Goodman is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. Over the years I have learned that lunchtime at school is a great opportunity to mix things up. Why? Positive peer pressure. I [...]

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Sarah Dussault is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. Are you ready for the summer BBQ season to begin? Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off for summer BBQs, but don’t let it derail the healthy habits that [...]

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My kids are snack-o-holics! Both the 7 and 2 year old can’t get enough of snacking. I try to keep health-conscious options on hand, but I sometimes fear they are turning into pantry junkies! Instead of letting them grab a bag of chips or a granola bar, I’m trying to initiate at least a few [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert Summer is right around the corner, and after a long, cold and snowy winter here in New England, I’m more than ready to enjoy it. I’m all about maintaining my healthy lifestyle without losing out on fun or good taste, so here are four ways I plan to live a [...]

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Written by Community Leader Katie Goodman We usually have a pretty low-key and relaxing Mother’s Day in our house. I get a free pass from all chores and get to sleep in without being disturbed. Waffles or pancakes with eggs and bacon are on the menu for breakfast – something that we all enjoy eating [...]

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The best exercises for women are simple, yet many ladies avoid them. If you think strength training will make you look bulky, you need to erase this notion from memory for good! The following moves are ideal in creating a strong and slim appearance for any female. The key to a continuous body transformation and [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert If I’m not careful, Mexican food can be a diet disaster for me! I love cheesy queso dip and nachos piled high with all the fixings, but I know these foods aren’t the healthiest. I plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lower-calorie, yet flavorful appetizers and snacks made with The [...]

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Is it just me or is everyone always on the run these days? Between my kids’ schedules, my schedule and my husband’s schedule, we are in a constant state of motion. It’s not a bad thing necessarily, but I do notice more stops at convenient marts and drive-thru windows for food. Instead of living off [...]

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Written by Community Leader Katie Goodman Last summer we were in the midst of an out-of-state move. We were so busy packing and unpacking at the beginning of the summer and then just adjusting to living somewhere new, that we didn’t make any formal summer plans. We spent a lot of time at our neighborhood [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert It’s almost swimsuit season! There’s not need to fret about slipping into a bathing suit if you do a little pre-summer planning to get yourself into the right state of mind. These easy tips and tricks will fit right into your current healthy habits and get you ready to [...]

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April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and I’m having fun celebrating with Mini Babybel! I can’t just make a “normal” grilled cheese. I like to have fun creating flavorful and satisfying sandwiches. This is my favorite grilled cheese idea to date! The tart apple and the salty bacon come together with the creamy yummy-ness of [...]

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Taking the stairs and parking your car farther away from an entrance are all ways to sneak a little more activity into your daily routine. When it comes to outings that involve the rest of the gang, a little fun is required to get them all on board for some extra exercise. Spending time outdoors [...]

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Written by Community Leader Katie Goodman Happy National Eggs Benedict Day! In order to make this favorite brunch recipe shape friendly, I thought I would take the opportunity to make a lighter version for those who like to stick to a more moderate diet! In this recipe, I use whole grain artisan bread rather than [...]

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I am not a neat freak. In fact, I really don’t enjoy cleaning. I do, however, love how I feel once it’s done and my house is organized. Kind of like exercise – you never regret doing it! This spring, instead of looking at your seasonal chore as an obligation, make it your weekend workout [...]

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Spring is FINALLY here. The sun is shining through my window, I can hear birds chirping, and I didn’t need a jacket this morning! The best part of this exciting season: Fresh Produce! My local farmer markets are opening this month, and I’m looking forward to incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables into my diet again. It’s not [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert After a long, snowy winter, spring has finally sprung, and I’m all about taking my workouts outside! Recently, I’ve started to mix my running workouts with strength-building plyometrics for a total body workout. The combination of the two blast calories and builds muscle at the same time, which is a win-win [...]

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  While you might think January is the most popular month to join a gym, it’s actually March! People may set New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, but it can take a solid two months of procrastination and the looming bikini season to finally get the reluctant to follow through with their intentions. If [...]

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Spring is in the air, and it’s snack time! No more grabbing handfuls of M&Ms when you walk by your co-workers desk. No more vending machine stops on the way to the gym. It’s time to step up our snacking as we head into a new season. We need more snack joy and less junk [...]

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Written by Community Leader Tina Haupert Spring is here and, if you’re like me, you might have some fitness resolutions in mind to prepare for the warm weather and upcoming bathing suit (!) season. Maybe you want to… Lose 5 pounds and tone up? Try a new sport or fitness activity? CrossFit anyone? Run a [...]

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Written by: Community Leader Katie Goodman One of my healthy eating resolutions the past several months has been to lessen snack foods that are empty of nutrients. Our family doesn’t need to fill up between meals on foods that don’t provide any nutritional value. When Logan and Madeline don’t eat well at dinner because they [...]

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