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Fitness, Gold's Gym, Health, Nutrition


by Melissa

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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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Fitness, Gold's Gym, Health


by Melissa

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February 1, 2010


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

Wow! What a weekend! I felt like I was put to the test. Saturday was especially difficult. We had big scheduling issues. My daughter had a school activity that required her to be there all day, my husband needed to be at the office all day and I had my two-year old to entertain and his naptime to work around. So when was there time for me to workout? How was I going to work in my healthy eating? How was I going to take care of everything and still take care of me? Thankfully, I have a wonder husband. He was able to go in to work a little later than planned. I got up early and went to the gym, and then finished my workout at home while the kids ate breakfast. I packed lunches for all of us and somehow we made it to school on time and even had cookies for the bake sale. Then I was faced with my next temptation…dinner. We had a small break between school performances in the evening. The kids really wanted McDonald’s and, well, I really wanted McDonalds. I admit it….I have a problem with fast food. “Hi, my name is Melissa and I love french fries.” It would have been so convenient to run and grab fast food. But “It’s not willpower, it’s discipline”, right? So we reluctantly headed home for dinner. Yes, it required more preparation on my part, but in the end I felt great about sticking to my meal plan and it was healthier for everyone. I realized that I will continue to be faced with temptations and challenges in the next couple of months and beyond. My own discipline will be my weapon against them.
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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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Fitness, Gold's Gym, Health


by Melissa

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January 18, 2010


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

This weekend I was faced with one of my biggest challenges…eating out. It’s my downfall. I’ve been known to say things like “If I’m paying for it, it’s gonna taste good”. So I make an excuse and order something full of fat and calories because it tastes good.  This weekend we went out to dinner to celebrate a close friend’s birthday. This typically involves even more consumption. A typical evening could go something like this: an appetizer to share, a full course dinner that starts with a salad, then meat, potatoes and veggies, and finally a dessert to celebrate. Oh, and don’t forget the wine! Instead, I planned out my calories for the day, made the decision about what I was going to order (grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side) and was armed with a supportive husband and friends. (Thanks Kari for removing the bread IMMEDIATELY!) I even skipped the wine and ordered a Diet Coke. CHEERS! My meal was great and I had a good time without the large caloric consumption. More than anything, I felt great that I did it. It was a personal success!
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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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Recipes


by Dana

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October 12, 2009


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Harvest Butternut Squash Soup

Give this great recipe a try and let us know what you think.  Be sure to let us know in the comments section!

One butternut squash cut into cubes

One head of garlic

One onion

Olive oil

2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

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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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Fitness


by Aron

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September 7, 2009


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What You Forgot to Ask Your Personal Trainer

Here’s a great article on questions you should ask your personal trainer from Sparkpeople.com.  Would love to hear everyone’s comments!
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