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Posted by Nicole Maurer in Inspiration, Parenting, Reviews on 12. May, 2013 | No Comments
The Weight of a Nation
HBO is famous for their progressive and risk-taking programming. Their new series, The Weight of a Nation, is no exception. HBO confronts the obesity epidemic from many angles and brings in a wide variety of experts in the health and wellness fields. I was over-joyed to discover that you don’t
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Posted by Brenda Hoover in Harrisburg, Health Topics, Latest News, Nutrition on 21. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
CSA’s
Why use a CSA…wait, what is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture: “CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers. When you become a member of a CSA, you’re purchasing a “share” of vegetables from a regional farmer. Weekly or bi-weekly,
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Posted by Nicole Maurer in Latest News, The Vineyard on 21. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
Yoga and Pilates come to the Vineyard at Hershey!
A destination in your own backyard! Come experience the most relaxing hour of your weekend while overlooking the vast acres of farm land and fresh water pond of The Vineyard at Hershey. Beginning May 11, Absolute Wellness Group will begin Yoga and Pilates on Saturday mornings at The Vineyard at Hershey! Classes
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Posted by Nicole Maurer in Health Topics, Nutrition, Reviews on 18. Apr, 2013 | No Comments
Fat Chance – A Book Review
I recently took on the book “Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease“, by Robert Lustig. Dr Lustig is a pediatrician and endocrinologist with years of research devoted to childhood obesity. This book reads a lot like a textbook, so if you’re into obesity research, metabolism
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19
May
ELCO Bootcamp – Now Registering!
Posted by Nicole Maurer in Latest News
We are now accepting registrations for Summer Bootcamp at ELCO High School. Come out and join us for our sweaty, summer fun. MORE DETAILS | REGISTER
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16
May
Try the 3 Day Approach
Posted by Katie Mace in Goal Setting, Time Management
In so many wellness programs and fitness articles giving advice, a common suggestion is to “make a plan”, “make a schedule”, “commit to your weekly plan” – yes! I agree. A plan is a fantastic accountability tool and visual to people. However, it doesn’t work for everyone. Making a weekly schedule
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6
May
Support Relay For Life
Posted by Katie Mace in Harrisburg, Latest News, Latest News, The Vineyard
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS The Vineyard at Hershey and Members First Credit Union Present Dr. E & Lady Jenn as part of Decked Out Live! 05/24/2013 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Proceeds benefit Donna’s Dream Team for Relay for Life Tickets cost $10.00/single or $17.50/couple Wine tasting onsite
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6
May
Do you give yourself credit for subtle?
Posted by Brenda Hoover in Goal Setting, Harrisburg, Health Topics, Inspiration, Latest News, Nutrition
As we start down the path of the ever so important “healthy lifestyle” we are excited and full of expectations. While this is important and we should be, I wonder if we stop to notice the small changes that are leading to those big ones? In my F.I.T. 4-Life program
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4
May
Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf (a recipe)
Posted by Nicole Maurer in Lunch, Meal Planning
If you’re anything like me, you are probably always interested in recipes that are healthy AND can last a few days. This recipe was shared by a client, but it was too good not to pass on. I served it with a baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli. Servings 5.
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28
Apr
Don’t think of it as a “workout”, think of it as FUN!
Posted by Nicole Maurer in Exercise, Health Topics, Workouts
Well spring has definitely sprung. Every year, I kick myself for not signing up for the State Police Bike Ride. Usually, I am on my way to the gym to teach spinning, the weather’s perfect and I pass a bunch of riders and think “Dang! I’d rather be outside.” Not
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27
Apr
Knowing Your Body
Posted by Katie Mace in Health Topics, Inspiration
It’s not an uncommon phrase to hear someone say “listen to your body” – this can cover sickness, feeling tired, hunger, injury, etc. and a lot of decisions can be made from “listening to your body”: call off work, take pain medicine, go to the ER, take a nap, drink
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23
Apr
Another great article about SLEEP
Posted by Nicole Maurer in Health Topics, Reviews, Sleep
Sleep has been coming up a lot lately when I am discussing weight issues with my clients. So it’s no wonder the NY Times should publish an article about new study looking at short term sleep deprivation. The bottom line: “We think sleep is very under-appreciated,” says Dr. Brady, associate
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16
Apr
Should you exercise in the morning for the best results?
Posted by Brenda Hoover in Exercise, Health Topics
You may have heard to get the best results and speed up your metabolism, you need to exercise first thing in the morning. I get this question from my clients a lot, probably in every F.I.T. 4-Life program I teach. The answer – only if this is when it works
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16
Apr
Stop Being Elliptical Girl (or guy)!
Posted by Katie Mace in Exercise, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Workouts
I’ve been waiting to say it and now feels like the time. STOP BEING ELLIPTCIAL GIRL (or guy) – PLEASE! Did you see that? GET OFF THE ELLIPTICAL OR TREADMILL OR RECUMBANT BIKE AND GO WORK. Do you get points for being at the gym? Yes. Do you get points
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