Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Cookies for breakfast? Yes! You read that correct. Often we find ourselves stuck in a breakfast rut, making the same oatmeal and scrambled eggs several days a week. Have some fun this summer with Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies. A blog I LOVE, Organize Yourself Skinny, shares this delightful breakfast recipe with us. You can follow […]
Choosing A Summer Diet Plan That’s Right For You
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nothing beats summertime in Chicago! The beautiful weather allows for hiking in local forest preserves, having fun at the beach, or spending all day at a festival in the city. However, for some of us it can be a wake up call. We can’t help but notice the affects that our unhealthy winter habits have had […]
Making Healthy Choices as a Family
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Original article from ChooseMyPlate.Gov (10 Tips: Be a Healthy Role Model for Children) “You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Offering a variety of foods helps children get the nutrients they need from every food group. They will […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Barley and Kale Salad
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Here’s a wonderful hearty salad recipe from Bon Appetit which makes a perfect accompaniment to turkey burgers, fish or chicken! Barley is a healthy whole grain loaded with fiber and selenium, making it a powerful antioxidant. We tend to use barley mainly for soups, but it adds a nice touch to salads. According […]
The Pants Won’t Fit If You Quit: My Transformation Journey
Sky Fitness member, Steven Decker, reflects on his journey through our 10 Week Transformation Challenge… 30 years of excuses have been dissipated by eight weeks of hard work. Now that I have almost concluded the 10 week transformation challenge I can pleasantly reflect my journey these past two months. Like many 64 year old men, […]
My Personal Training Journey: Positivity, Persistence and Performance
[vc_row css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sky Fitness member Michelle Ruben gives us an update on her personal training journey while participating in our Transformation Challenge… After holding a steady ranking at #3 on the Fitness Challenge board for a few weeks, my ranking has slipped to 4, then 5 and now I’m off the board completely! I feel frustrated […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Roasted Kale Chips
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] The color green symbolizes rebirth, freshness and vitality – The perfect combination for those of us working on our New Year’s health resolutions or anyone participating in Sky’s Transformation Fitness Challenge! To help support you in reaching your wellness goals, this month we will discuss adding GREENS to your life in […]
My Commitment to Strength: A Personal Training Journey
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sky Fitness member Michelle Ruben shares her personal training journey while participating in our Transformation Challenge… Tuesday, February 1st: Alarm clock rings at 5:45am. I look outside my window and it’s still as dark as it was when I went to sleep. Part of me wants to roll over and keep sleeping, but the stronger […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Soup is one of the best healthy comfort foods. And nothing warms you up on a cold, snowy Chicago day like a hot bowl of soup. The problem is when you buy soup in the store or order it at a restaurant, you are usually eating something that is lacking in […]
How to Reach your Weight Loss Goals in 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Article By Margaret Marshall – The Healthy Living Expert The #1 New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. The amount of weight you’d like to lose will dictate how many changes need to be made. If it’s a few pounds, you probably already have healthy habits and will just need to make some adjustments, but […]