Items Tagged ‘Blog’
March 1, 2017
By Beth Riley 
Happy National Nutrition Month! We know cooking can be a struggle some days with the busyness of the week, but we are here to help you with time-saving tips in the kitchen. Be sure to stop by the Nutrition Corner Board that is displayed throughout the facility and features a different topic each month. This […]
Tags: Blog, leadership article, Leadership message, monthly newsletter
February 22, 2017
By The DAHLC 
Melody originally set out to lose weight and become more fit, so she signed up for a wellness consultation here at the DAHLC. What she quickly realized, however, was that before she could focus on weight, she needed balance in other areas of her life. When asked about barriers to health, Melody commented, “like so […]
Tags: Blog, melody, Member Success, member success story, success story
February 1, 2017
By Beth Riley
February is American Heart Month, and we want to encourage you to keep up with your healthy activities to prevent heart disease and other illnesses. We know it takes hard work and dedication to walk through our doors, but if it means celebrating extra birthdays with the ones you love, then it is completely worth […]
Tags: Blog, February leadership article, heart health, leadership article
January 31, 2017
By The DAHLC
Our staff at the Healthy Living Center stress the importance of a well-balanced exercise routine, including proper warm-up and cool-down, to promote injury prevention. However, we do know that injuries happen. Listed below are the most common injuries our staff receive questions on and suggestions from Mayo Clinic experts to help address them. Click the […]
Tags: Blog, common injuries, healing, mayo clinic, preventative, prevention
January 30, 2017
Blackened Fish with Mango Salsa
By The DAHLC
Since we’re focusing on heart health this month, we wanted to share this light fish and mango salsa recipe! Calories: 199 | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 16g | Total Fat: 5g | Yield: 4 servings Blackening Seasoning 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh oregano, minced 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced 1/2 tsp chili powder 2 […]
Tags: Blog, Eat Well, fish recipe, Recipe
January 27, 2017
We are switching it up a little this month to give you workout ideas using our cardio equipment and equipment found in the member rig area. These ideas were paired together to expose you to equipment you may not use on a regular basis. Choose your own intensity level and duration. If you have questions, […]
Tags: Blog, workout, workout ideas
January 26, 2017
By The DAHLC
Heather is a member at the DAHLC as well as a mom of two kids now. She was kind enough to share her story of pursuing a healthier lifestyle during and post pregnancy. After a routine test, Heather barely hit the cut-off for whether she would be considered a gestational diabetic or not. This health risk […]
Tags: Blog, Heather, member story, Member Success, success story
January 25, 2017
By The DAHLC
After getting over the hype of ringing in the New Year and possibly some new resolutions, how do we stay motivated? Although difficult, it takes several weeks to a couple months to form a new habit, and we have to admit that we won’t always succeed from day to day, which is okay and normal. However, […]
Tags: Blog, February, keep moving, Motivation
November 25, 2016
By The DAHLC
Do you feel ‘wrapped up’ in all the shopping, preparing, cooking and gift giving this season? Perhaps you want to give gifts and have experiences that are extra meaningful this year. Check out the ideas below featuring ways to make this season a little more meaningful and bright for you and those around you.
Tags: Blog, gift ideas, giving back, holidays, presents
November 10, 2016
7 ways to be mindful of Thanksgiving calories
Thanksgiving may rank as one of my favorite holidays. From a food perspective, what could be better than a holiday that seems to focus on that? Yes, I love the food – the smell of a turkey in the oven, grandma’s mashed potatoes and stuffing, crisp green beans sprinkled with silvered almonds, and cranberries. Yum. […]
Tags: Blog, Nutrition, Nutrition Tip, nutrition tips, Talking Turkey, Thanksgiving