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The Holiday Challenge team is pleased to announce that the 2016 Holiday Challenge was the biggest and best yet! A total of 15,605 participants signed up from all 50 States and around the world. Even among the holiday hustle and bustle, 92% of participants were able to maintain or lose weight. Congratulations to the Top […]
Would you be able to maintain your weight if you ate a large brownie every day, how about a hot fudge sundae? A recent study showed that folks that don’t get at least 7 hours a sleep a night consume upwards of 385 calories more the day after a low-sleep night – about the number […]
The cold weather signals a time when winter squash are in abundance. Butternut, acorn, and pumpkins – are all great fiber-rich squash to enjoy when the winter rolls around. One of my favorite ways to make butternut squash also is the easiest. Smashed Butternut Squash I like to use this as a bed for grilled chicken […]
Feed a cold starve a fever – wait, it may be the reverse. The best medicine for colds and flu are to not get sick in the first place. Cold and flu season is here. What can you do to make sure your immune system is in tiptop shape to help you fight off all […]
We are thrilled to introduce today’s Holiday Challenge Spotlight, the Arizona Department of Health Services. Arizona is participating in the 2016 Holiday Challenge in a big way, and we want to take the time to highlight their successes. Back in 2013, the state of Arizona only had 16 participants. The 2014 and 2015 participation began to […]
Sometimes working out in the gym can seem difficult if you are out of shape and/or not fit. It can become a bit discouraging at times seeing already fit individuals making everything look so easy. Finally, I came to the realization that my increased sweat and fatigue will provide me the confidence needed for my […]
I have the great privilege of entering into my twelfth year of indoor cycling ( spin ) teaching in 2017. Time flies when you’re having fun and staying fit with others on this journey to eat smart and move more for our entire lives. My holiday Santa Spin class is an annually anticipated event at […]
You may ask what good is one bite of my favorite dessert or other high calorie food? I want the whole thing! When faced with an “all or nothing” decision about a high calorie favorite food, new research on how we react to ONE BITE may help. A study recently showed that after one or two […]
Below is a testimonial from a Holiday Challenge participant, Bill. Bill shares his new motivation to take more steps – to help his team win in the race across Iceland. Way to go, Bill! This is my third time participating in the Holiday Challenge, but this is the first time I have participated in […]
Cooler weather often means more inside workouts. Running on a treadmill does not have to be boring or less intense than your outside workout. In fact, running on a treadmill can be a great way to do an interval workout. An interval workout is one that varies the intensity by going faster and slower for […]