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September 25, 2018

5 Reasons Why You’re Always Hungry (And How To Fix It)

By Tom Jorgenson

It’s been a mere hour and 32 minutes since your last meal, and you’re spending more time thinking about what you’re going to eat next than you are finishing up that project due by the end of the day. You feel like you’re eating enough, but no matter what you put in your body, you […]

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Tags: Eat Well, Fit & Flavorful, health, Healthy Eating, Move, Nutrition, wellness


September 11, 2018

Making the Grade: A+ Lunches & Apples!

By The DAHLC

The fall season brings the start of a new school year, and welcomes in “new” produce, notably apples! For an A+ grade this season in healthy eating, make gradual changes with your dietary choices. Lunch is a great meal to start with and by packing your lunch, it can help you plan for better options […]

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Tags: apple, apples, Blog, Eat Well, fall, Fit & Flavorful, health and wellness coach staff, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip, wellness


September 11, 2018

Parking Changes in DAHLC Ramp

By Tom Jorgenson

DAHLC Members, Recently some changes were made to the 1st floor DAHLC member parking area in Ramp 9 (ramp directly across street from us). To comply with some legal requirements, approximately 12 DAHLC parking spaces were converted to employee handicap parking spaces on the west side of the reserved DAHLC member parking area. Since we […]

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August 30, 2018

Member Success: Gina

By Tom Jorgenson

Gina has been through a lot in the past few years. And we are thankful for her willingness to share her story with you. Learn about the battles she faced, how she overcame them with having the courage to start, and how the education and support from our staff helped her find her health, balance, […]

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Tags: Group Fitness, health and wellness coach staff, Member Success, Motivation, wellness coaching


August 30, 2018

Full Body Weight Training Workout

By Tom Jorgenson

Lifting weights is an important component of any exercise program because it’s the one activity that allows you to build lean muscle tissue. There are plenty of ways to lift weights, but one of the simplest is full body training. Full body workouts are great for hitting all of your major muscle groups in one […]

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Tags: Blog, get fit, Strength, Training, wellness, workout, Workouts


July 25, 2018

Member Success: Megan

By Tom Jorgenson

Megan was in a tough spot as she transitioned into a new position at Mayo. But with her hard work, persistence, and the help from her coach, Nicole, Well-Being Specialist at the DAHLC, Megan was able to overcome her challenging life alteration and find the work/life balance she needed to be happy and achieve her […]

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Tags: Blog, Coaching, goals, health, member stories, Member Success, wellness coaching


July 24, 2018

Zero Waste Fresh Gazpacho

By Tom Jorgenson

With tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery and basil – this nutrient-rich, satisfying salad-in-a-glass, cool and complex soup blends the perfect balance of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Would you like to try this out before you make it yourself? We will be providing free samples under the stairs of the DAHLC on Aug 6! Calories: 101 […]

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Tags: cook, Dietitian, Food, Nutrition, Recipe, Soup


July 24, 2018

H.I.I.T. Pyramid Workout

By Tom Jorgenson

This H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) Pyramid Workout can be done inside or outside, on a bike, elliptical, a StairMaster, rowing machine, or your own two feet! You choose the equipment, and let this pyramid guide and challenge you! If you enjoy this workout, look into our 5K Training with Chad Fritsche beginning August 27. […]

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July 19, 2018

Stone Fruits: What Are They?

By The DAHLC

Nothing quite says summer like a refreshing juicy peach on a hot summer day! A stone fruit is defined as a fruit with flesh or pulp enclosing a stone. Some examples of stone fruits are peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries. Also, new to the farmer’s market are some hybrids called pluots and apriums, which […]

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June 26, 2018

Member Success: Mom’s the Word!

By The DAHLC

Priscilla is a mom of two boys ages 1.5 and 3.5 years old. Needless to say, she stays very busy. Before having her second boy, she decided to leave her nursing position at Mayo Clinic to stay home full time.  With these significant life changes with pregnancies and taking on more responsibilities, Priscilla gained extra […]

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Tags: july 2018, Member Success, priscilla