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Last Minute Holiday Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - December 19, 2013Wish List for Santa Every year around Thanksgiving I say the same thing: “I am not going to wait and buy holiday presents last minute.” What happens? I wait until the last minute. I can’t pinpoint exactly why this happens each year, but this year is no different and here I am sitting […]
Read MoreHealthy Holidays at Work
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - December 11, 2013Don’t Gain, Maintain And so it begins. That slippery slope of overindulgence that flows from Thanksgiving, right into Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanzaa, then on through and often well into the New Year. Food in general, ‘goodies’ in particular, are everywhere. Workouts give way to holiday shopping, parties, and the now more than ever, never-ending to-do list. […]
Read MoreHealthy Thanksgiving Recipe #2
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - November 21, 2013Cranberry, Cherry & Walnut Marmalade Fresh cranberries get crunch from walnuts and an infusion of sweetness from dried cherries in this take on a classic marmalade. Leftovers are great on a turkey sandwich. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup port, or other sweet red wine 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon […]
Read MoreHealthy Thanksgiving Recipe – Slimmed Down Sides
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - November 7, 2013Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ricotta Cheese Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 teaspoon of olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped ½ cup of fat free ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon of ginger 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar ¼ cup of grated parmesan […]
Read MoreCultivating a Corporate Culture of Wellness
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - August 5, 2013Sowing the Seeds of Behavior Change Even in this tenuous economy, employees are increasingly seeking out organizations that embrace and support a healthy lifestyle. And likewise, such employers are attracting and retaining the health-conscious candidates they prefer to employ. Actively cultivating a culture of wellness, these organizations’ leaders understand that the environment in which […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Fitness Finds!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 31, 2013WIWW: What I Want Wednesday I need a break. Not a break from blogging, but a break from the blogs that tell my readers what they should be doing (ex: exercise, hydrating, stretching, etc.) I wanted to have some fun with today’s blog and share some of my favorite things with my wonderful readers! […]
Read MoreHealthy Eats at Your Next Summer Soiree
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 17, 2013Eat This Now! Summer is definitely here in Chicago! To me, summer time means trips to the pool and beach, evening strolls on the lake, maxi dresses and my favorite – barbecues with friends! There is nothing I love more than throwing food on the grill, cracking open a cold light beer and relaxing […]
Read MoreMom was Right! Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 8, 2013You’ve heard it since you were a kid, and it really is true. Turns out, the right morning meal does a lot of great things for both body and mind, including: • kick starting your metabolism • improving concentration and performance • boosting mood • curbing hunger so you’re more likely to make healthier food […]
Read MoreStay Hydrated this Summer with these Delicious, Low-Calorie Drinks
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - July 3, 2013Tired of Drinking Water? Drink water, drink water, drink water….it’s all we here! While it is true that you should be drinking plenty of good old h2o throughout the day (especially in this heat), it’s ok to jazz up that glass or change it up completely once in a while. Here are some of […]
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