Community Leader Sarah Dussault offers three tips to spice up your workout so you can maintain your New Year’s resolution. She recommends you try a new gym class or trainer, invest in a heart rate monitor or an Up by Jawbone device, and create a workout log. Watch the video to learn more! If you [...]

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January is National Soup Month, and what better occasion to add a great new recipe into your repertoire?  Many soups are marketed as a filling but low-calorie addition to your healthy eating plan, but supermarket versions tend to be high in sodium and can get a little pricey for the quality of ingredients you are [...]

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This past December, we launched a Smart Snacking quiz on Facebook. More than 1,900 of our Facebook community members tested their snacking IQs and entered to win a grand prize trip to Los Angeles to meet Lisa Lillien, aka Hungry Girl, and a $1 off coupon. Congratulations to Deena Costley, who visited Hungry Girl in [...]

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Yay for winter break! The end of the year brings many reasons to celebrate and more opportunities to spend time with the kids. In my opinion, the Holidays are all about making memories. Here are 3 activities I’m planning to do with my little ones this month. Bake Cookies I have the best memories of [...]

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When the temperature starts to drop this winter, resist the urge to stay indoors. Winter is the best season for families to enjoy fitness together. Downhill skiing is a winter tradition for many families. In fact, it’s often a vacation centered around a sport! Kids and adults equally enjoy the activity and I have even [...]

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It’s TGIF and what better way to celebrate than with some exciting news! We’ve created a Smart Snacking IQ Quiz with Lisa Lillien, aka Hungry Girl, to help you choose smart snacking strategies throughout the holiday season. See how snack savvy you are and you’ll be entered to win a trip to Los Angeles to [...]

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If you had to choose between breathing the air of over populated cities or breathing the fresh air outdoors, which would you prefer? I spend a ton of time indoors at the gym doing various workouts and giving up my gym membership is not an option. But I jump at every chance I get to [...]

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Imagine: You receive an email from one of the nation’s best parks and they tell you: “Congrats – we want you to come stay at our park for one week in the next 30 days. You will enjoy nothing but a stress free, relaxing vacation with your choice of a daily walk or run and [...]

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Fall, like every other season, is filled with goodies galore.  You might happen drink one too many pumpkin spice lattes or eat one too many sides of carrot cake with cream cheese icing.  But unlike summer, where we all know the “perfect” fitness activities to combat those calories, fall can present more of a challenge.  [...]

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Americans are logging in less time than ever in the physical activity department.  Only 3 in 10 adults get the recommended daily amount of exercise, according to The President’s Counsel on Physical Fitness and Sports.  The main excuses are that it’s difficult to find time and motivation. Children are more likely to get in their [...]

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Touchdown Vikings! Wait – don’t leave! Even if you’re not a Minnesota Viking’s fan, surely you can still appreciate a great party and cheering for your favorite team on game day. Why is it fun hosting a game-day party? Because you get to provide the fun of easy, delicious foods and entertainment for your guests! [...]

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Fall seems to be the favorite DIY season when it comes to in-season produce.  From making a dish using pumpkin seeds from a freshly carved Halloween decoration to a day of picking apples at a nearby farm–food preparation does not get more entertaining.  If you are blessed with good weather, outdoor activities can fill your [...]

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One of the ten Master Strategies in my book, Eat Right When Time is Tight, is to Energize in 3-5 by eating something (ideally with protein and fiber) every three to five hours to ward off hunger and keep you going.   But the reality is that isn’t always possible.   Whether it’s a delayed flight, late [...]

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The dreaded workout rut is inevitable for anyone who regularly trains.  Doing the same thing not only is boring but also becomes less effective over time.  Mix up your routine to not only challenge your body but also ignite new motivation! After every 8 weeks, switch up your strength training routine.  You don’t necessarily need [...]

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Is it just me or is everyone crazy busy? Sometimes the last thing I want to do at the end of a long, hard day is cook dinner, but what’s the alternative? Drive-Thru? Pizza delivery? No, no, NO! I don’t mind it now and then, but eating out or ordering in can get expensive in [...]

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What is your favorite fall treat? Think on it a second. It’s an honest question that I had to ask you all, as I’m genuinely curious. Fall holds the key to many of my most favorite treats. Anything that is pumpkin or apple based makes my mouth water. You name it, I probably love it [...]

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It’s almost FALL (as of September 22nd)! You know what that means? Cool sweatshirt wearing nights, changing leaves, college football, and a whole new harvest of fruits and vegetables!  Fall brings a lot of fun and a welcomed change (for me) in the food department. We are coming off the berry, zucchini, tomato and melon season [...]

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Gym memberships can be pricey but are well worth it.  Investing in your health in the long run will actually save you money!  In 2008, the estimated cost of obesity was said to be $147 billion.  Paying for medical tests and monthly medications is no doubt more costly than a gym membership.  Now that you [...]

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Summer lovin’ is coming to a halt quickly. The lazy days of summer, pools, BBQ’s and late nights outdoors are dwindling down. And while it may seem that your active days of summer are also coming to an end, the truth is that there is much to look forward to from a fitness perspective in [...]

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Fall is upon us, and with it the challenge of feeding growing bodies on busy schedules!  Avoiding questionable cafeteria fare by packing a healthy lunch is a sound nutritional goal, but a certain amount of planning is required.  Here are some tips and tricks to keep everybody happy and healthy, without missing the morning bell! [...]

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I can hardly believe it myself, but this month the kids are going back to school! I’m looking forward to a more consistent family schedule, but fear the return of packing a school lunch. Getting something healthy in my 6-year-old is the bane of my existence, and it gets even more difficult during the school [...]

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We all have every intention most days of making it to the gym to put in that hard workout, taking us one step further towards our fitness goals and an overall healthy lifestyle. But like everything else in life, sometimes even the best of intentions slip away. Realistically, there are days when you can’t get [...]

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A summer BBQ is a surefire way to have family and friends knocking down your door.  Get creative beyond hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and pie with these ideas to keep your dishes light and delicious: “Veggie” Burger: Pack in the produce with a double hit of veggies on (and in!) your burger.  Take a [...]

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