Fitness, Gold's Gym, Health, Nutrition


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February 9, 2010


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“Super Bowl” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant

Congratulations to all the New Orleans Saints’ fans! I admit I’m not the football fan that my husband is. The Super Bowl for me is more about commercials, socializing and eating. It’s always fun to get together with friends and eat yummy food while watching the big game. In the past, the food usually consisted of pizza and wings or some other high fat appetizers. Of course, this year I knew I couldn’t do that and, of course, my husband NEEDED to watch the game so we came up with a solution. A “healthy snacks” Super Bowl party! We got together with friends and everyone brought a healthy snack to share. We had soup, hummus, light cheeses, edamame, chicken meatballs, fruit and lots of veggies. My new favorite recipe was a faux ranch dip. Just mix a ranch seasoning packet with plain Greek yogurt and YUM! I LOVE ranch dip/dressing so to find a healthy alternative was awesome. Thank you Kari for giving me another yummy, healthy recipe! I was excited that we had a wonderful time without the junk food. So many social events seem to pivot around food and I realize that healthy living just means choosing the right foods.
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Gold's Gym, Health, Nutrition


by Melissa

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January 27, 2010


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“Recipes” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant

I’m always looking for new, healthy recipes. I’m probably one of the pickiest eaters on the planet, so when I find something I actually like I’m really excited about it. If anyone has a recipe to share, I’d love to see it. I tried the Lentil & Chicken Sausage soup recipe from the Challenge playbook and thought it was great. I decided to try and make a favorite soup recipe a little healthier. So, I took Paula Deen’s Taco Soup recipe (you know, the southern gal from the Food Network) and changed a few things. It’s great because you can dump everything in a crockpot and at the end of the day you’ve got dinner. So here it is:
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Gold's Gym, Health, Nutrition


by Melissa

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January 20, 2010


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“Food Tracking” by Melissa Schwab, Gold’s Gym Challenge Participant

Is anyone else amazed at how much mindless eating we do? Since I’ve started tracking my food, I’m shocked at how many times I’ve caught myself reaching for food when I really wasn’t hungry. Sitting down to watch television or a movie always seems better with a snack, right? Do you finish your child’s plate because you don’t want to see the food go to waste? What about just being bored and wandering into the pantry for something to do? I know that I’m guilty of all these eating scenarios. I know that mindless eating has definitely contributed to my weight. Food tracking has been a great way for me to really put my eating habits in perspective. It’s amazing to see how quickly the calories can add up (and realizing how long it takes to burn them off). Sometimes I don’t eat the food just because I don’t want to take the time to record it. Lazy, right? At least, I know I didn’t need to eat it as much as I thought I did.

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Health, Nutrition, Recipes


by Kari

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January 12, 2010


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Mediterranean Salmon Wraps from Better Homes and Gardens.

I like recipes that can be whipped up at the last minute with things on hand and still be healthy! See my notes at the end :)   Kari Hall ACSM HFS
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Health, Nutrition, Recipes


by Dana

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January 11, 2010


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Grab and Go Snacks

Quick healthy snacks, like fruits and vegetables can help energize your body while satisfying hunger.
The best way to ensure healthy eating when you’re on the go is to plan ahead.
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Nutrition, Recipes


by Kari

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November 18, 2009


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Pumpkin Pie Dip

Here is a delicious party dish or way to enjoy the pumpkin with less calories!
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Nutrition


by Lori

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November 16, 2009




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7 Foods to NEVER eat.

Did you know there are some things that should NEVER cross your lips? While for the most part we (personal trainers) believe in balanced nutrition and a “cheat” item now and then won’t kill you, here are 7 foods you should avoid at all costs.
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Fitness, Health, Nutrition


by Aron

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October 7, 2009


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Calories vs. Cardio

How long does it really take to work off the calories in the foods you eat? We’ll show you the time before you do the crime.

Click on this link to read more!  Let us know what you think in our comments section!

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Health, Nutrition


by Maureen

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September 7, 2009


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Family Meal Times Make the Difference!

Life gets busy! Between late meetings and fast-approaching deadlines, after-school clubs and team practices, it can be tough to get some face time with your family. Parents leave take-out menus on the dining room table and kids get accustomed to grab n’ go meals. With so many commitments, it’s no small wonder that family meal times have fallen by the wayside.
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Health, Nutrition, Polls


by Darcy

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August 10, 2009


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Which Would You Rather Eat?

Which would you prefer to eat?

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