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....
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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...