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June 28, 2021

Summer Camp!

By The DAHLC

Join us for an in-person FREE four-week program through the month of August! This is designed for those looking who are just getting started and looking to create a more consistent fitness routine. Prefer mornings? Sessions are Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-6:45aPrefer evenings? Sessions are Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:15p All sessions begin the week of August […]

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January 9, 2020

2020 Member Moment #1: Emily Fletcher

By The DAHLC

I feel like I was in really good shape and working hard to stay healthy and physically active before getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September of 2016.  I ended up needing chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.  It was really hard for me to become so weak after each chemo treatment but then I really focused […]

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Tags: Member Success


November 25, 2019

Tis’ the Season(ing)

By The DAHLC

    Ah, the month of December packed with many events including holiday gatherings! Traditional seasonal foods enjoyed with family and friends make for memorable times. Whether it be a favorite holiday pie, roasted turkey with traditional stuffing, a seasonal beverage such as hot cider, or eggnog; their unforgettable flavors come from the various combinations of  herbs and spices! […]

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November 25, 2019

Holiday Egg Nog

By The DAHLC

This is the type of drink that people either love or hate. It’s rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y. We fall into the camp of people who love it. Here’s how to make perfect eggnog! Calories: 167 | Protein: 11g | Carbs: 22g | Total Fat: 2g |Yield: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients:4 cups 1% milk, or soy milk1/2 cup egg beaters or 2 whole […]

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October 29, 2019

Roasted Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberry

By The DAHLC

This is the perfect side dish for roast turkey, pork or chicken, as a vegetarian main dish, or for lunch the next day! A blessing for holidays cooks, this recipe can be made a day in advance and reheated, or just brought to room temperature. Calories: 162 | Protein: 5g | Carbs: 29g | Total Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Yield: 8 | Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients:-4 cups […]

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October 29, 2019

It’s Cranberry Season!

By The DAHLC

Pre-heat that oven, these tart berries are ready for baking! Like many berries, cranberries, are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, an anti-oxidant. Additionally, the phytonutrients in cranberries may be anti-inflammatory. All may prove beneficial for better circulation, a healthy heart, and in cancer prevention. Most commonly found in a sauce, dried, or as juice, […]

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Tags: cranberries, cranberry, Nutrition


October 29, 2019

Kettle Bell Burn Workout

By The DAHLC

Try out this kettlebell circuit that is sure to build some muscle and burn some calories! Complete the top three exercises in a circuit fashion one after the other with no rest. Rest 30 seconds after round one. Then complete round two of the top three exercises consecutively. Repeat for one last round. Once all […]

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Tags: circuit, Kettlebell, kettlebell workout, Thanksgiving, turkey burn, workout


October 1, 2019

Pumpkin: More Than Just a Jack-O-Lantern

By The DAHLC

When October comes around, the word “pumpkin” makes its way back into our vocabulary. Often, though, we discuss pumpkins with respect to what we are going to carve into them or how soul-warming our pumpkin-spice latte was that morning. Then, come November, it is all about pumpkin pies and whether one will make an appearance […]

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August 23, 2019

Apples: Our Top 5 Seasonal Favorites!

By The DAHLC

September is all about apples! Here are a little apple nutritional facts for you… They are naturally low in fat, high in fiber, and are a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium. Research has shown that consuming apples may positively affect lipid metabolism, decrease inflammation, and help with weight management. Apples […]

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July 24, 2019

Penne Tossed with Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese

By The DAHLC

Calories: 396 | Protein: 17g | Carbs: 64g | Total Fat: 8g | Fiber: 10g | Sodium: 142mg | Yield: 2 | Serving Size: about 2.5 cups Ingredients ●     1/3 pound whole-wheat penne pasta ●     1/2 cup chopped asparagus, 1-inch pieces ●     1 tablespoon water ●     1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes ●     1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves for garnish ●     1 tablespoon minced garlic ●     1/8 teaspoon freshly […]

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Tags: Eat Well, Nutrition, Penne, vegetables, veggies