Trails of the Fox Cities
Posted on Aug 31, 2016
It’s no secret that exercising isn’t always a blast — the views from a treadmill are never too exciting and stationary biking can only take you so many places. But what if there was an activity that would allow you to: a. enjoy the outdoorsb. get some exercisec. explore your community …you’d jump at the […]
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3 Simple Steps To Adopting A Vegetarian Lifestyle
Posted on Aug 23, 2016
Becoming a vegetarian isn’t for everyone, but it does have some fact-based health benefits that are worth considering. “A large body of scientific literature suggests that the consumption of a diet of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and fruits, with the avoidance of meat and high-fat animal products, along with a regular exercise program is […]
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Sun Safety: Fact vs. Fiction
Posted on Aug 16, 2016
A healthy lifestyle is composed of several elements that all work together to keep you and your body in tip-top shape. And I’m not just talking about physical shape. Taking care of your body includes taking care of the thing that protects it: your skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans […]
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Clean Eating: Not Just A Fad
Posted on Aug 12, 2016
For those of us who were fortunate to have grandparents that were farmers, we remember clean eating as a way of life. One of my favorite memories includes a Mason jar of pasteurized milk. I can remember my grandmother shaking it vigorously before pouring me a glass. While the milk was safe for consumption, it wasn’t homogenized causing the cream to […]
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Olympic-Style Workouts: Play The Games Your Way
Posted on Aug 09, 2016
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been spending a lot of time sitting in front of the TV this week cheering on team USA. Its time to get off the couch! Channel your inner Olympian and use Games as inspiration for your olympic-style workouts. The best part? You don’t have to go all the way to […]
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Healthy & Hydrated: What You Need To Know About H20
Posted on Aug 02, 2016
A nice, long drink of cold water on an 85 degree summer day is not only refreshing, it’s essential to your well-being! Without water, our organs can’t function properly, our bodies can’t maintain a stable temperature and our joints can’t stay lubricated. So, how can you fight dehydration during these hot summer months to keep […]
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Eating Local: Fox Valley Farmers Markets
Posted on Jul 26, 2016
‘Tis the season of farmers markets! It doesn’t get much better than fresh, local produce. Doing your weekly grocery shopping at one of the several farmers markets located in the Fox Valley this farm market season might just be the best thing you can do for yourself and your community! Here’s why: Most produce items […]
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Couch to 5k: RACE DAY!
Posted on May 27, 2016
Couch to 5k: RACE DAY! Hello Friends and welcome to my Couch to 5k journey. This is the last post in the series but you can read more about me here. Last weekend I raced in my first 5k which was the first competitive event I have entered in 20 years. Now I can say that […]
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