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Author: Jacque Elliott
Fit Five: Drink Water
Add a little flavor to your water. Drink water. It seems so obvious. But if most of us were honest, we would admit that we do not drink enough water throughout the day. And, the water we do drink gets nearly nullified by dehydrating coffee, soda, or alcohol. Some of us simply don’t prefer the…
Q&A with Dr. Braman, NW Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Marc Braman recently opened his medical practice, NW Lifestyle Medicine, in the lobby area of the Battle Creek club. We are thrilled to have him practicing medicine within our facility and love his approach of “lifestyle” medicine and the positive effects that come along with it. We had the privilege of sitting down with…
From The Courthouse Kitchen: Baked Apple with Crumb Topping
Did you know that Zults Everyday offers weekly meal plans? Enjoy this fall dessert from our recipe collection. These baked apples refrigerate well and reheat quickly in the microwave. Baking them until slightly tender will keep them from getting too soft when ready to eat. Of course, bake them to your preference. Prep Time:…
Member Spotlight: Ardine Kapteyn
Ardine began her journey with Pilates seven years ago when she signed up for a studio consultation at the South club’s Pilates Studio. Her original intent was to get some personalized instruction before starting the Pilates Mat class offered in one of the clubs. Instead she found that the flexibility, balance, and stability gained from personalized training…
Understanding the 90/10 Rule: Weight Loss Programs that Work
For anyone trying to lose fat, finding a program that works can be extremely difficult. But once you’ve found the right program, it becomes much easier to achieve your goal. The 90/10 Rule is a motto that every fitness buff in training should adhere to. With this simple program, you can easily stick to a…
Strong Moms: Shelley Jones
Shelley’s goals have changed since her twenties. Her kids are almost grown. Her daughter is in college and her son is a junior at McNary High School. “When I was in my twenties, my goal was to be thin. Now, almost all of my focus is on my mental health. Taking care of myself and…
Why Exercise for Mental Health is More Important Than Losing Weight
The benefits of exercise go far beyond how you look in a mirror. While many of us are aware of the effects of exercise on our heart, waistline and cardiovascular health, exercise may have an even greater effect on how we think, act, and feel. The Effects of Exercise on the Brain Kids and Physical…
Strong Mom: Deb Braatz
When asked what it means to her to be a strong mom, Deb Braatz shares one word. “Faith. Being a strong mom is about having faith.” Deb is a mother of two sons (23 and 21) and one daughter (17) and says that being strong for her family is first and foremost founded in taking…
Strong Moms: JoAnn Harper
JoAnn Harper will never let anything bring her down. She has overcome too much. She has seen too much possibility. She feels too strong. She wrote her story for us. And we have loved reading it. We have loved seeing JoAnn love her lifestyle. Have you ever felt like a duck out of water?…