Monthly Archives: May 2014

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Healthy Seasonal Recipes — Spinach Salad with Steak, Onion, and Date Kebabs

via www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com 

If you’ve been to one of Riverside’s lovely Farmers Markets lately, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of greens, strawberries, and more delicious local goodies. If you haven’t checked out Katie’s great food blog Healthy Seasonal Recipes, we strongly suggest it. She puts together beautiful food using local ingredients — she’s from Vermont so there is some variation, but the ideas are there. Find here recipe for spinach salad with steak onion and date kebabs with orange and blue cheese, below. It’s a bit on the decedent side, so it’s perfect for those special occasions.

Looking for locally grown food? Check out the Riverside Food Coop here. 

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Exercising in Heat Safely

via webmd.com

The temperatures are creeping back up here in Southern California, which means you might have to adjust your workouts to make sure you are staying safe and hydrated. We highly recommend everyone take some time to read the following article from WebMD that provides info on how to prevent heat stroke and exhaustion this summer. And remember to always consult your doctor before trying a new workout or an old one in extreme heat conditions.

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Midpoint Check-in / Weigh-in Info

Challenge News

We’ve officially set up our midpoint check-ins for those of you who would like to see how far you have come from the beginning of the challenge. We’ll be joining up with Alvord Unified School District at their “Set for Summer” Wellness fair.

Tuesday, May 27th at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
4031 Flat Rock Dr. Riverside
from 3:00 to 7:00pm
Please call ahead to RSVP at 951.788.3471

If you can’t make this event, but would still like to get a midpoint weigh-in please call us at 951.788.3471 to schedule an appointment at another time. We realize this is a little after the official midpoint check-in date, so feel free to schedule earlier if needed.

The midpoint check-in is not mandatory to win prizes, but it is helpful in tracking your progress.


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The Danger of the Half-Way Point

via inc.com

We shared this great research in our weekly e-mail newsletter last week, but we thought it was worth sharing again.

Ever wonder why you lose motivation in the middle of a goal? Inc. writer JESSICA STILLMAN shares why the middle might just be the most difficult part of the journey:

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Healthy Mother’s Day Gifts

via www.health.com Healthy Mother's Day

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift? Well if your Mom is a trying this challenge or is looking to live a healthier lifestyle, the folks over at health.com offer up some excellent ideas for healthy Mother’s Day presents.

Here’s some ideas from the article:

A good night’s sleep

“Adequate sleep is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as other health conditions.

“Buy your mom satin sheets, a new mattress, a mattress cover, or a luxurious pillow to encourage better sleep,” Dr. Savard says. “We know that restorative sleep is critical to our immune system and heart health.”

For new mothers, offer to watch the baby while she takes a nap. This will also allow you to spend quality time with the kids, so “it’s a win-win,” she says.”

The gift of healthy eating

“Rather than an expensive, artery-clogging brunch, make mom a light meal from your favorite healthy cookbook and leave the book behind for her to try out later. If she already cooks, present her with some skinny-kitchen gadgets, like a steam basket, grill pan, or oil mister.

You could even spring for a visit with a nutritionist and follow it with a healthy meal. “Mother’s Day is a great reason to get your mom to see a nutritionist,” Greene says. “Nutritionists can really tailor their advice to whatever issues mom is having with her diet.”

To see the entire list of ideas, click here.