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Monday Motivation
We are past the 6-week mark, the time when New Year resolutions often fade and we slowly drift back to our old habits. Fitness can feel like you need to perform fast sprint to the finish line, achieving immediate gratification. Do the following questions sound familiar? How many pounds can I lose? Can my lunch…
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Thursday Nugget
Recipe of the Week Maple-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 pound Brussels Sprouts (trimmed and halved) 1 large Red Onion (cut into 1-inch wedges, stem ends left intact) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup 2 tablespoons Whole-Grain Mustard 1 ½ pounds Skinless Salmon Fillet (cut into 4 pieces) ¾ teaspoons Salt…
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TED Talk Tuesday
Today is Valentine’s Day. Single or not, hate this day or love this day, Valentine’s Day is much more than red roses, chocolate candies, and expensive dinners. It is a day to love yourself before anyone else: husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, mother, father, daughter, son, and even your pet cat or dog! If you do not treat yourself well, taking care of…
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Thursday Nugget
Recipe of the Week Chicken Butternut Squash Curry Ingredients 3 cups Butternut Squash (diced) 1 lb. Chicken (cooked & diced) ½ cup Red Onion (diced) ½ cup Yellow Onion (diced) 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced) 1 cup Kale (de-stemmed & chopped) 2 ½ cups Coconut Milk 1 ¼ tablespoon Curry Powder ¼ teaspoon Cardamom…
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TED Talk Tuesday
Do you frequently wonder “where the day went“? Do you wish there were simply more hours in a day or more days in a week? How well do you manage your time? What are your priorities? Manage your time wisely. Prioritize what is important to you. Avoid overestimating your commitments each week and underestimating time to yourself. In…
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Thursday Nugget
Health Recipe of the Week Salmon and White Bean Salad Ingredients 1 6-ounce can Salmon (drained) 1 15-ounce can White Beans (drained and rinsed) 3 cups Kale (destemmed and chopped) (May substitute for another leafy green) 3 tablespoons Sesame Seeds 3 tablespoons Capers (rinsed) 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Salt and…
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Workout Wednesday
Start with your Core: Your Body’s Foundation I have written several posts about our “core” on this website in the past: muscular structure, function, modifiable exercises, to name a few! Recent experiences with current and prospective clients bring me to discuss the important role of our core musculature again. I share with you some common…
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TED Talk Tuesday
Are you currently struggling to stay committed to a diet plan, such as the “Whole Body 30”? Does your body weight go up and down faster than a yo-yo can swing? Are you so concerned with your diet that you void yourself of life’s simple pleasures? Diets do not work. Practice mindful eating. Eat only when you are hungry…
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Monday Motivation
Print this flyer and post it inside your employee lounge, classroom bulletin board, family refrigerator, or any place where encouragement, support, and self-esteem are needed! Created by Robin Luthi, BA Psychology, CPT, SFS, AAMC http://www.robinluthi.com
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Workout Wednesday
Midweek Power Drills Let go of the week’s stresses and frustrations, and feel your power! You are stronger than you think! Ready… Set… Go! Round 1 10 Burpees 20 Push-Ups 30 Squats 40 Jumping Jacks 50 Bicycle Crunches 40 Jumping Jacks 30 Squats 20 Push-Ups 10 Burpees Round 2 Begin with 20 repetitions of each…
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