| The Rite of Passage: Although we’re still far from the dog days of summer, the month of March symbolizes the... |
| All About Nutrition: It’s National Nutrition Month, so let us introduce you to nutrition like you may never have... |
| 5 Core Exercises to Improve Form, Speed and Resilience: If you look up the word "core" in the dictionary it defines it as "the center... |
| Fridge Raiders: 4 food culprits that might be widening your waist: We’re taking a look into an anonymous refrigerator to see what’s inside. We’ll go through and... |
| Three 30-minute Treadmill Workouts to Spice Up Your Routine: Three 30-Minute Treadmill Workouts to Spice Up Your RoutineCoach Jenny HadfieldThis time of year always... |
| February Bee Delicious Challenge: Dine-in all week : February Bee Delicious Challenge: Dine-in all week Heart health is coming to a close, but that... |
| 5 Ways to Drop Five Pounds by Springtime: 5 Ways to Drop Five Pounds by SpringtimeCoach Jenny HadfieldSpring is right around the corner... |
| Fats for a healthy heart: Fats for a healthy heartAs Americans, we’ve historically had a love/hate relationship with dietary fat. In... |
| Staying On Course: Staying on CourseWe’re five weeks into 2010 and at a time where the excitement of... |
| Share the love... In the Kitchen: Share the love…in the kitchenWe’ve still got a few weeks left in Heart Health month... |
| Creating Healthy Active Habits that Last a Lifetime: Creating Healthy Active Habits that Last a LifetimeCoach Jenny HadfieldLiving a healthy, active lifestyle is... |
| Matters of the Heart: Take it to heart… Since 1963, Congress has required the President to proclaim February as the... |
| 5 Signs You're Making Progress on the Road to Fitness: 5 Signs You’re Making Progress on the Road to FitnessCoach Jenny HadfieldIt’s easy to know... |
| Take Heart! : Happy Heart Health Month everyone! If you’ve ever wondered why there’s an entire month dedicated... |
| 11 Ways to Stay Motivated: The dark days of winter can play havoc on energy levels and motivation. Here are... |
| Best ways to stay motivated in 2010: You’re making strides to implement healthier eating into your daily routine for 2010, and that’s fantastic.... |
| Your 2010 BeeWell for Life Action Plan: @font-face { font-family: Cambria Math; } @font-face { font-family: Calibri; } @page Section1 {size: 8.5in 11.0in; margin: 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;... |
| Setting up support systems for long-term success: The saying “It takes a village” rings true when it comes to maintaining your progress for... |
| Bee Active for a Lifetime: Happy New Year! The first of the year has traditionally been the time we reflect... |
| Want to eat healthier? Get organized!: When your desk is in order , your schedule is up-to-date, and your meetings for the... |
| Moving Memories: My favorite Christmas gift this year was watching a video of old family pictures with... |
| Goal setting strategies …that work!: Prioritize your priorities: There’s no doubt that you’re busy. In fact, we’d guess you’re very... |
| Last-minute stocking stuffer gift ideas: Omron Pedometer- The perfect gift for the technology challenged walker in your life. The Omron GOSMART... |
| Getting set up for a healthy, happy New Year: It’s officially the New Year and that means, for many of us, we can’t put off... |
| Five Fabulously Functional Healthy Holiday Gifts Over $50: Moji - Knee - The Smart Icing Alternative - The perfect gift for the active person... |
| Last minute healthy gifts ideas! : Show you care this holiday season with gifts that make it easier (and more fun!)... |
| Seven Healthy Holiday Gifts for Under $50: The North Face E50 Bottle Holder - Some runners and walkers prefer to wear their... |
| Warm up with soups: ‘Tis the season to warm up! When we think of winter, a warm bowl of soup... |
| Coach Jenny’s Healthy Holiday Gift List: Every year, I have good intentions of making a holiday gift list early in the... |
| Eat to beat cold and flu: With the all of joy that the holidays can bring, most of us experience a fair... |
| 30-minute Holiday Workout #4 - The Turkey Time Saver: I love Thanksgiving week, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. There's food preparation,... |
| Eating well for cold and flu season: Our wish this holiday season is that everyone stays healthy, but the reality is that... |
| 30-minute Holiday Workout #3: You've just found the last parking spot at the mall which is a mile from... |
| Top 5 ways to fight fat during over the holidays: Call us optimists, but we’re confident that it’s possible to make it through the holidays without... |
| 30-minute Holiday Workout #1: The key to staying active during the holidays is to maintain your momentum by limiting... |
| Healthful holiday desserts: Think you can’t enjoy holiday desserts and still eat a healthful diet? Think again! Eating healthfully... |
| 30-minute Holiday Workout #2: I call this workout the "Done Before You Know It Special." It's challenging, purposeful and... |
| Avoid Party Pitfalls: While we love the social aspects of a great holiday party, the food isn’t always the... |
| Maintain, Don’t Gain: It’s that time of year again. I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away! Although... |
| Appetizers and side dishes: Believe it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. This means that along with... |
| Tips for a Speedy Post Race Recovery: Congratulations...you've finished the race! Did you know there are six easy steps you can take... |
| Get ahead – outsmart holiday weight gain before it starts! : Studies show most people are left with an extra pound post winter holidays. That doesn’t... |
| Conquering Mental Road Blocks : One of the greatest challenges in participating in a race is conquering the mental games... |
| Orange and Black: Foods for Halloween: BOO! We love dressing up for Halloween, so this week we thought we’d share with... |
| Tips for a Successful Race: Fall is a busy season for many walkers and runners who are celebrating their fitness... |
| Our Top 5 Fall Foods: With the weather getting crisp and cool, we find our taste preferences changing. We’re craving... |
| Sofa-to-5K Training - You can do it!: I was 35 pounds overweight when I started my first day at my internship. I... |
| Skin Nutrition: On Halloween, it’s acceptable to cover your face with a mask. But on the other... |
| Discovering Your Inner Athlete…: Fall is my favorite season of the year. The gradual transition to winter inspires me... |
| Eating for a healthy digestive system: There are a wide variety of things that affect digestion, many of which have to... |
| Treadmill Workouts Made Fun: As the cool weather blows in, many of us move our workouts indoors to the... |
| Health from the inside and out: One of the best things about nutrition is that no matter what your initial inspiration (losing... |
| Burn More Calories On Your Next Walk - The Benefits of Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking is gaining in popularity and it's easy to understand why. It decreases the... |
| Back-to-school: Healthy dinner ideas in a flash: Dinnertime can be hectic when the day turns quickly into evening before you know it. And... |
| Preparing for Cold Weather Workouts: The fall season is the perfect time of year for outdoor workouts, however as the... |
| After school snacks you can feel good about: When the bell rings at the end of the school day, most kids haven’t eaten for... |
| Maximizing Your Workout Time: As we head into the fall season, it seems as if we have fewer hours... |
| Brown bagging it: Lunch is a great meal to include fruit and/or veggies in, which research shows may... |
| Back to School Days…: I may not be going back to school this month, but my mind sure still... |
| Back-to-school breakfasts: School is back in session and that can mean hectic mornings. No matter how busy... |
| Summertime Cross-Training to Spice Up Your Routine: The best part about summer and fall are all the fun activities you can do... |
| Back to school the healthy, happy way!: It’s September, and for many of us that means back-to-school time. While sending the kids... |
| Can Listening to Music Improve Performance?: Did you know that listening to music can improve your performance? In fact One study... |
| Whole-y grains!: Sure, you’ve no doubt tried brown rice, and surely you’ve eaten oatmeal, and corn. But... |
| Hydrating in the Heat: Many believe the perfect racing (walking and running) temperature is around 54 degrees. That is... |
| 5 easy ways to eat more whole grains: Eating more whole grains can help keep you on a path to good health. The... |
| Staying Fit on Vacation: Staying fit on vacation is easier than you think. All it takes is a little... |
| Whole grain label reading 101: Super-grain crackers, organic 12-grain bread, wheat tortillas, hearty wheat English muffins – while all these... |
| Making the most of the final month of summer…: August has always been a bittersweet month for me. On one hand, it’s the time... |
| Benefits of whole grains: You might have chosen brown rice over white rice or whole wheat bread over white... |
| Take Your Gym Workout Outdoors This Summer!: Break your gym workout rut and take your workout outdoors this summer. It's free, the... |
| Whole grains: Setting the record straight: The USDA’s 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that we get at least 3 ounces... |
| Gadgets That Make You Move and Improve Performance: When I first started my running journey, every mile was a triumph. My walking workouts... |
| Occasional Eating… On the road: Nothing says summer like a road trip with friends, family, or even just yourself. The... |
| Exercising With Your Dog: We all know that regular exercise is a key ingredient for living a healthy lifestyle... |
| Occasional eating: Weddings: Here comes the bride… and cocktails, appetizers, dinner, and cake. Weddings are a great time... |
| Making Friends With The Heat…: Summer is a great time to run and walk, however the heat and humidity can... |
| Occasional eating: At a baseball game: Nothing else quite screams “It’s summertime!” like heading to a baseball game. Not only do... |
| A Fun Way To Celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday…: Summer is here, and there’s no better time to enjoy the great outdoors. One of... |
| Occasional Eating: At the Beach: Beach time can be fun and relaxing – but it can also wreak havoc on... |
| Finding a Fun Trail Near You Is Easier Than You Think: One of my favorite organizations is the Rails to Trails Conservancy. It is a nonprofit... |
| Occasion-al Eating: We’re not talking about eating occasionally – we’re talking about having a smart eating plan... |
| Gear for the Trail: Shoes. If your trail adventures turn into a passion and you find yourself on trails... |
| BBQ time - Incorporating alcohol: Over the last three weeks we’ve covered the ins and outs of having healthier BBQ... |
| Orienteering: A fun activity for the whole family!: Learn how to use a map and compass at a local orienteering event. It's a... |
| Be a lean, mean, grilling chef!: Whether you’re hosting the BBQ or attending someone else’s, we’ve got you covered. Believe us,... |
| Tips for Walking and Running on Trails: Trail walking and running improves balance, coordination and really keeps you in the moment. That... |
| Tips you shouldn’t grill without: Grilling is as synonymous with summer as pool parties, picnics, and heading to the beach.... |
| Off The Beaten Path…: Summer is the perfect time to take your walking and running program off road and... |
| Slim swaps on traditional BBQ side dishes: Typical BBQ side dishes like macaroni salad, potato salad, and coleslaw all have one thing... |
| The Perfect Post Walk/Run 5-Minute Stretching Routine: This week's stretches are for the front of your thigh, or quadriceps muscle group and... |
| BBQ Basics: It’s that time of year when the invites to BBQs start appearing at the same... |
| Preventing Knee Pain: Although knee pain is one of the most common injuries in runners and walkers, it... |
| Grow your own herbs: We’ve talked about going local as one of the major ways to be greener –... |
| Relieving Muscle Tension and Tightness: Stretching is a great way to maintain a muscle's range of motion, however sometimes you... |
| What organic means… and doesn’t: When most of us think of organic food there are many words that come to... |
| Improving Flexibility and Avoiding Shin Pain: Shin splints refer to pain that develops along the lower leg anywhere from about half... |
| Five Ways to Green your Diet: Last week we shared simple things you can do around the kitchen to be more... |
| Flexibility: Happy May everyone! This month I’m dedicating my blog to flexibility. It’s the one area... |
| Greening your kitchen: Cooking Tips: Greening your kitchen: Cooking Tips Did you know that about 15% of the electricity consumed... |
| Greening Up Your Miles Tips: Recycle & Reuse: Greening up your life can feel a bit overwhelming but, like your running and walking... |
| Spring greening your diet: Spring is in the air and that means you can enjoy more Frisbee games in... |
| Greening Up Your Miles Tip: Running errands, moving more, saving our planet.: Greening Up Your Miles Tip: Running errands, moving more, saving our planet. Did you know... |
| Sneaky Sodium - grand finale: Many of you were surprised by the higher sodium foods we mentioned in Sneaky Sodium,... |
| Greener Hydration Options: Greening Up Your Miles Tip: Hydration while training is an important element for optimal performance,... |
| Sneaky Sodium - less salt, please!: Many of you were surprised by the higher sodium foods we mentioned in Sneaky Sodium,... |
| B.Y.O.B: Most races give out a plastic goodie bag on race weekend. In many cases, these... |
| Reducing sodium when dining out: When you’re watching your sodium intake, reading labels can save the day. But what about... |
| Greening Up Your Miles: Spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and the... |
| Salt-savvy in the kitchen: Cooking more meals at home can be a great way to create lower sodium dishes... |
| Move It and Lose It: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that calories in... |
| The salty truth: What mineral is small, white, necessary for survival, but harmful when eaten in large amounts?... |
| Gearing Up: Outside of a supportive bra, your shoes are the most important piece of gear for... |
| Sneaky Sodium: It may seem logical to use your taste buds as your sodium gauge: If a... |
| Training for a 5K or 10K Race: Although the word “race” sounds a bit intimidating, you’ll be surprised at the variety of... |
| Time Traps: Seem like you just don’t have enough time to eat healthfully? We disagree! In fact,... |
| Finding Fun Races in Your Hood and All Over the World: These days it's easy to find a variety of races in your area. You can... |
| Fast food fix: Despite our best efforts to plan in advance, sometimes grabbing a bite at a fast... |
| Spring Tune-Up: Has your exercise program slipped into in low gear this winter? Have no fear, the... |
| Five ingredients for faster, healthier meals: Want to know a great secret to making healthy eating easy? Keep your kitchen stocked... |
| Getting Rid Of Those Dreaded Side Stitches: I was finishing up a run yesterday when all of a sudden a painful side... |
| Time savers: Eating on the run: Sometimes you just have to catch breakfast behind the wheel on your way to work,... |
| Transitioning from Treadmill to Outdoor Running and Walking: The treadmill is a safe and convenient means to getting in the miles during the... |
| Get creative to save time and money: We often hear people say that smart eating means spending more time and money on... |
| Good Form Improves Speed: Efficient running and walking form cannot only speed up your times, it can also prevent... |
| Four Super-Foods for a Super Healthy Heart: 1. Salmon Salmon truly is a super-food. It packs in lean protein, vitamin D, and the... |
| Mood Boosting Treadmill Workouts: There's nothing that lifts your spirits and lowers your stress more quickly than 30 minutes... |
| Be A Heart Healthy Label Detective: Be A Heart Healthy Label Detective With all the fancy wording and flashy pictures, food packaging... |
| Exercising for a Healthy Heart: It’s not news that exercise is good for us. In fact, these days, you can’t... |
| Eat your heart healthy! Top tips for a heart healthy diet: Eat your heart healthy! Top tips for a heart healthy diet There are a lot of... |
| Getting Results - Feeling Stronger: It's week five of the new year and if you've been active in the new... |
| LOVE your heart - Get to know your numbers: February is heart health month and we want you, your family, and your friends to... |
| Maintaining Momentum: It's easy to get started on a fitness program. The challenge sets in when the... |
| Taking Motivation to Heart: As we roll into the second month of 2009, you may find that the motivation... |
| Putting Your Goals To Action: How are those goals coming along? The key to making good on those goals this... |
| How To Feel Fuller: How to feel fuller You know the drill: In order to lose weight, you need to... |
| The Key To Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick!: Happy New Year! This is the perfect time to set goals for the year. Whether... |
| Portion Patrol: It’s not an ancient secret, a complex science equation, or an unsolved mystery – eating... |
| Buddy Up: Being active is a lot more fun when you have a buddy to keep you... |
| Restaurant Smarts: Restaurant Smarts Meals out with friends, family, and colleagues, are a regular part of life and... |
| A Timely Treadmill Workout: Are you trapped in extremely cold and snowy weather? Looking for a fun and challenging... |
| Metabolism Tune-Up: We’ve all heard it before, “I don’t even try to stay slim, I just have... |
| Holiday Survival Kit: Although this is one of my favorite seasons of the year, it is also one... |
| Ready, Set, Change: Now that 2009 is here, you’ve probably been thinking about how to make this year... |
| Top Ten Ways To Give The Gift Of Fitness: What do you give a person who is focused on getting or staying healthy and... |
| Kitchen Makeover: Kitchen Makeover The approaching New Year presents a great opportunity to look at the good habits... |
| 10,000 Steps A Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Are you struggling to get in activity during your busy day? Have no fear,... |
| Shop Smart, Eat Wisely: Shop Smart, Eat Wisely With the holidays in full swing and budgets on everyone’s minds, we... |
| Trotting Off The Turkey: I can't think of a better way to officially kick off the holiday season than... |
| Just Say No.: Just Say No. The good news is that the holidays are in full swing and joy... |
| Running And Walking On Snow And Ice: It is bound to happen soon. The weather is cold and it will be a... |
| Gifts of Health: Gifts of health This month, we’re focusing on actions you can take to make your environment... |
| Better Than Nothing Workouts - The Key To Being Active During The Busy Holidays: It seems like every year the holidays get busier, leaving us with less time to... |
| Find More Motivation: Find More Motivation Motivation is key to meeting and maintaining your health and weight goals. If... |
| Keep It Fresh And Fun: The key to staying motivated and enjoying activity is to keep it fresh and fun.... |
| Recipe makeovers your health will be thankful for: Recipe makeovers your health will be thankful for Now that Thanksgiving is soon upon us, it’s... |
| Staying Motivated to Move This Winter: The crisp days of fall will soon be behind us and the most challenging running/walking... |
| Ten Turkey Day Tips: 10 Turkey Day tips This year, let’s all make it a goal to end November 27th... |
| Three Weeks To A New You: The toughest part of getting started is getting started. Profound, huh? Seriously folks,... |
| Snack Right to Stay Slim!: It might seem counterintuitive to start snacking as the holidays approach, but snacking the right... |
| Listen To Your Body: Training (running and walking) is a process that includes strategically placed workouts and rest days... |
| A healthy start on holiday eating: From Halloween to Valentine’s Day, the holiday season is far too long to let it... |
| The Key To Sticking With It: I often get asked the question "how do I get started and stick to the... |
| If I Can Do It...: Some of you have taken the same first step I took when my colleagues helped... |
| The Power of People: Every successful journey begins with a single step. My first step came after years of... |