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Berry, Berry Good!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - August 8, 2016Berries are a true super food! Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are amongst the most highly researched foods for their health and nutritional benefits. Don’t forget about cranberries, which may contain more health benefits than the other berries by far. Berries are among their best between May and October, especially around the Chicago area. Strawberries […]
Read MoreSunday Meal Prep
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 19, 2016What MY Sunday Mornings Look Like These Days… As mentioned in part 2 of my postpartum fitness series, meal prepping on Sunday’s has been a life saver. When Tim was born and our families had left, the last thing I wanted to do was figure out dinner. Or any meal/snack for that matter. […]
Read MoreCorn Please!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 11, 2016A few of the Midwest states including Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska are known as the “Corn Belt”. A food that is entirely associated with America and peaking in season this month! Although corn gets a bad wrap because of it’s multi-use in processed products like high fructose corn syrup and corn oil, […]
Read More5 Foods to Bring to a Summer Party
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed -Being a Registered Dietitian, this time of year I hear so many people say the parties of the summer are throwing off their healthy habits! This doesn’t have to be the case, try one of these options to bring to your next gathering: 1. Watermelon A great, refreshing part of any barbeque! […]
Read MoreFestive Workout Clothes for the Fourth!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 1, 2016Summer Wish List Happy Fourth of July, folks! It sure does feel like Memorial Day weekend was yesterday. It’s so nice to have another long weekend of fun hopefully filled with friends, good food and drinks (in moderation, of course). Since I live in workout clothes (what are jeans, […]
Read MoreMy Postpartum Fitness Journey – Part 2
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - June 20, 2016What Have I Been Up To? Hi everyone! I hope you have all been enjoying the amazing summer weather. Remember last June? Chilly and rainy. Yuck. It’s nice to take advantage of the pool so early this year! Anyway, I wanted to touch base on how my “road back to fit” […]
Read MoreExplosive Memorial Day Workout
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - June 1, 2016End Your Holiday Weekend Off With A Bang! And just like that, May has come to a close. While time seems to be flying by at a startling speed for me (perhaps it is because my brain never shuts off. Or, the lack of sleep these days), I am excited that […]
Read MoreTake Your Workouts Outdoors
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - May 17, 2016April Showers Bring May Flowers …And Sunshine! You never know what the month of May will bring here in Chicago. You get that one beautiful hot day and stuff your winter gear in the closet only to find out it’s back to 50 degrees (or lower) the next day. […]
Read MoreWarm Weather = Farmer’s Markets Season
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - May 10, 2016It’s Starting to Warm Up Outside The weather is warming up in Chicago and often times us city folk forget that the warm rural areas of Illinois are reaching a bountiful supply of fresh fruits and vegetables! The Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market is the longest running market in Chicago and runs from […]
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