Homemade Energy Bites
Nutrition, Recipes

Make Your Own Energy Bites

Including energy bars as part of your meal plan can be a great way to control calories and tide you over in between meals. But if you’ve ever taken a stroll down the energy/protein bar aisle at the store, you may have found the experience a little overwhelming. There are energy bars boasting “high fiber” or “low calorie,” and can…

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Freedom
Lifestyle, Motivation

Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Lately, I’ve learned to love an exercise program that leaves me with blisters on my hands, soreness in muscles I didn’t know existed, and even the occasional bruise. It may sound strange, but I’ve learned to look at these minor ailments as proof that I’m improving every day. At my very first class, I remember loud music, barbells slamming on…

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Maggie doing seated hip stretch
Fitness, Work

3 Stretches to Try if You Sit at a Desk

If you have an office job, your typical day might look like this: sitting in a car while on your way to work; sitting at your desk while at work; sitting in a meeting or two; sitting in your car while on your way home from work; sitting in front of the television or laptop; sitting down for dinner. That’s…

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Spinach Smoothie
Nutrition, Recipes

A New Spin on Eating More Vegetables

A short while back, I blogged about trying a kale smoothie. Apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks that salad greens and fruit can peacefully coexist in a blended treat. Katie Ferraro, a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS, shared a couple of different “green” smoothie recipes in a past issue of TOPS News membership magazine. If you’re trying…

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Tropical beach scene on a sunny day in Oahu, Hawaii
News

Wellness Wednesday is on Vacation

The Wellness Wednesday blog is taking a quick break until Wednesday, July 16. In the meantime, scroll down to check out past installments including tips for a healthy barbecue, staying healthy while traveling, sample resistance band exercises and more. I hope you’re having a happy and healthy summer!

Strawberry Chevre Spinach
Nutrition, Recipes

Summer Salad Recipe

There are so many things to love about summer here in Wisconsin—warm weather, outdoor activities, festivals galore, and not having to scrape the ice off of your windshield in the morning. But one of my favorite summertime staples is the farmers market. I love the idea of stocking up on veggies and fruit (at a fraction of what the typical…

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