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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Do you really need to eat something after a workout? The short answer is yes. By skipping a post-workout meal or snack, you’re not allowing your body to fully reap the benefits of the work you just did! Proper nutrition after a workout will speed up your results. While rapid weight loss is not recommended, [...]

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Written by: Community Leader Tina Haupert Being active with your friends and family is a great way to help all of you maintain a healthy lifestyle—and, of course, it’s a wonderful way to have fun and spend quality time together. If you’re looking for some ways to be active as a group, check out these [...]

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In the winter, waking up early to exercise can be miserable. It takes a great deal of willpower to avoid hitting the snooze button. It’s cold, still dark, and you can always just do it after work, right? I would advise you to get up and get it over with! I challenge you to try [...]

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Did you miss Community Leader and Registered Dietitian Patricia Bannan’s Eating Smart Around the Holidays Twitter Chat? We discussed smart strategies for staying on track, including pre-party preparation and the best selections from traditional holiday fare to add to your plate. Making smart choices can be difficult around the holidays, especially when all of your [...]

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This year was full of new recipes, nutrition tips and fitness activities from our community leaders and The Laughing Cow community members! Although it’s tough to pick favorites, we selected some of the top posts that we thought were worth remembering and recognizing at least one more time. Recipes With the launch of Smooth Sensations [...]

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Exercise can be challenging to fit in your schedule but can be the best stress reliever during the holiday season. Be warned however, putting off your daily sweat session for after work can get you into trouble this time of year. Pop up get togethers and holiday celebrations can push back your need to attend [...]

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I often wonder why the best time of year often gets the best of us. We imagine the Holiday Season to be filled with family, food, friends and seemingly effortless shopping trips. Instead, all too often we find ourselves overworked, over stressed and ready for January 1 to take over. The Holiday Season is rarely stressful for [...]

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With shorter days during the winter, many people only have the option to exercise while it’s dark! From the early bird to the after-work crowd, I think we can all agree it’s a bit more difficult to get inspired to move when we feel like we should be in bed, warm and enjoying comfort food. [...]

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Whether you plan to practice moderation, make healthier alternatives or go all out this thanksgiving, odds are good that you are looking to burn extra calories. Fortunately, turkey trots and boot camps have sprung up throughout the country for this annual Thursday morning. Even if your gym is closed, there are plenty of alternatives to [...]

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Looking to spice up your gym routine and challenge yourself? We all get in ruts, and more often than not, end up doing the same exact moves each time we go to the gym. It’s what we know and are comfortable doing. However, as you do the same exercises, your body gets used to the [...]

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True or False: It’s still exercise even if you enjoy it. True! Yes, exercise can be enjoyable. The definition of exercise states, “bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health.” Make note that it never says anything about long hours on a treadmill or paying steep gym memberships to [...]

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The second week of October is National Get Organized Week! In honor of this random celebratory cause, I am encouraging you to organize your workout schedule! Coming up with a plan will keep your goals on track, get results quicker and keep up motivation. My current trick is signing up for class ahead of time. [...]

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I am very organized and detailed, but if you came to our house you’d never know it. (I mean, unless of course my husband just got done with a clean sweep.) Thankfully, I am not here to share all my housekeeping secrets – because I don’t have any. However, I do have some tips for [...]

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