Category: Consumer

Health tips for consumers

Feb. 3, 2021: Creating a Habit, Weekly Wellness Chat

This week we had a great conversation on creating habits. A habit is regular tendency or practice. We can have good habits (brush my teeth before bed) and bad habits (smoking, stress eating). You can read more about making small changes for long term success in our recent blog post. Watch this week's wellness chat to [...]
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Small Changes for Long Term Success

We all have habits that we would like to change. Maybe you are a nail biter, you forget to put the cap back on the toothpaste, you are a smoker, or you turn to less healthy food options when you are stressed. Changing habits can be daunting no matter how big or small. When looking to [...]
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Jan. 27, 2021: Overcoming Obstacles, Weekly Wellness Chat

This week we talked about overcoming obstacles that may prevent you from achieving your goals. What does success look like for you? What obstacles might surface? Who can you lean on for support? Watch this week's wellness chat to learn more. Register to Join the Weekly Wellness Chats The weekly wellness chats are an opportunity to [...]
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Jan. 20, 2021: Making an Action Plan, Weekly Wellness Chat

This week we created action plans to help us achieve those SMART goals we talked about the week before. Listen in to learn what an action plan is, what its purpose is, a quick review of SMART goals and then create your own action plan along side Health Coach Rachel. Download our action plan template. Download [...]
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What Do the New USDA Dietary Guidelines Mean For Me?

Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases updated dietary guidelines. In the past, these guidelines have been showcased through different food pyramids and MyPlate. The 2020-2025 guidelines are tagged with “Make Every Bite Count.” This means choosing nutrient dense foods and drinks while staying mindful of your total calorie intake.  So what does [...]
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Jan. 13, 2021: Setting SMART Goals, Weekly Wellness Chat

This week we talked about setting SMART goals. Listen to Health Coach Rachel go over what a SMART goal is, write your own SMART goal and hear a few members share their own goals. You can also read our blog post on SMART Goal Setting. Register to Join Weekly Wellness Chats The weekly wellness chats are [...]
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SMART Goal Setting

Welcome to a new year! It is such an exciting time to start fresh, re-align our goals and pave the way to a better us. Many people set lofty New Year’s resolutions and often give up before February. So how do we make sure we can achieve our goals? We write them down and make them [...]
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Healthy Hydration

This time of year it’s common for many to overdo it with beverages. People often underestimate the effects that too much alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks can have on their mind and body. Moreover, beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can add empty, unnecessary calories to your day. Read on for three tips for healthy hydration this winter. [...]
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Staying Active Over the Holidays

For many of us our days are packed with work, helping children with remote learning, holiday shopping and the other dozen things on your daily to-do list. It can feel difficult to add time for exercising into the mix. Over the holidays you're most likely consuming more calories than normal, so remaining active is important. Plus, [...]
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Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a happy yet stressful time. Take care of yourself this year and manage your stress. Focus on being mindful, present, and thankful for your family, friends, health and well-being. Practice Gratitue This year has been tough, and the holidays are no exception. For every bummer, find a silver lining or three things [...]
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