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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Have I told you how excited I was when The Laughing Cow came out with NEW Mini Babybel Mozzarella? Mozzarella is one of my absolute favorite cheeses because it’s found on one of my absolute favorite foods: Pizza! Now when I say pizza you may immediately think of a delivery guy dropping of a greasy, [...]

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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 Katie Goodman The days keep slipping by. I can hardly believe that so much of the school year has already passed. Busy days make healthy, quick snacks all the more necessary – and it has to be something everyone in my family will love! From snack inspired lunches to after school [...]

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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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So it’s winter break, and you’re home. The kids are home. And everyone’s hungry! There’s only one problem, you’ve been getting your fill of holiday cookies and eggnog for days, no, weeks! Why not pull out a few simple ingredients and make a light, tasty, festive snack the kids can have fun helping prepare? What [...]

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This past fall while my husband and I were at a friend’s wedding, it was subtly suggested to us that we reinstate the “friend” Holiday get together at our house (we didn’t have one last year). I can’t even remember why we didn’t host one last year because the truth is that I love hosting [...]

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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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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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Did you know that a wedge of The Laughing Cow cheese added to a can of tuna makes some of the tastiest, lightest tuna salads? Simply replace the mayo in your favorite tuna salad recipe! It not only cuts out a lot of fat and calories, but also adds in some creamy and delicious flavor! [...]

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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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Whether it’s running around to soccer practices, piano lessons or working on a late-night project at the office, there are some nights that throwing together a family dinner can seem impossible. With obligations lasting well into the evening, it often seems like take-out is the only possible solution. Not so! Here are some quick, nutritious [...]

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