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Cheat Sheet: Low Glycemic Sweeteners

By Jennifer Weland On July 21, 2014 · Add Comment
Most Americans eat way too much sugar. We average about 22 tsp a day (or around 150 lbs a year), even though the recommended daily allotment is just 6 tsp according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Sadly, they are the only organization who’s even put a stake in the ground about sugar intake. The [...]
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Working (Out) Around an Injury

By Jennifer Weland On July 14, 2014 · Add Comment
Getting hurt sucks, but it doesn’t mean you have to just sit on the sidelines. In fact, you shouldn’t. You can use work-arounds, or find activities that accommodate your injury to stay in shape and speed up your recovery.
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Tabata Workout # 2

By Jennifer Weland On July 5, 2014 · Add Comment
Tabata workouts rock, because they are high-intensity and burn major calories in a short amount of time. They work for two reasons: intensity and repetition. On each of the tabatas, you repeat the exercise eight times, which fatigues the muscles you’re using (very important). And on each tabata, you go all out in effort for the short [...]
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Beef Tenderloin, Chard & Caramelized Fennel Tacos

By Jennifer Weland On June 23, 2014 · Add Comment
I featured this recipe in my recently released Flat & Happy Recipe Guide. It’s absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Perfect for a warm summer evening with friends and family, or just for yourself when you’re craving Mexican food like I seem to at least once a week. I’ve made this a few times, and [...]
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8 Reasons You Should be Doing Deadlifts

By Jennifer Weland On June 18, 2014 · Add Comment
Deadlifts are one of my favorite lower-body exercises. There are a ton of benefits to doing them, and there are several different variations of deadlifts to keep your workout interesting and to keep you progressing and building muscle.
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Basic Training Workout

By Jennifer Weland On June 14, 2014 · Add Comment
Torch calories quickly with this no-equipment workout that takes only 25 to 30 minutes. Don’t forget to warm up before you start and cool down after you finish the workout. See the instructions on how to complete each move below. Questions? Send me an email! Print a PDF copy of the workout. Learn how to do the [...]
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FDA Proposes New Food Label Design: What You Should Know

By Jennifer Weland On March 31, 2014 · Add Comment
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a redesign of the nutrition facts panel that we’ve grown accustomed to seeing on packaged, bagged and boxed foods. The label that we’re familiar with was designed and put in use over 20 years ago. A lot has changed since then! Here are quick highlights of what [...]
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

By Jennifer Weland On March 15, 2014 · Add Comment
I bought a container of chicken tortilla soup at Whole Foods the other day thinking that it would probably be a healthier version and because I love really good chicken tortilla soup. Then I got it home and looked at the nutrition label. And saw that one serving (a measly cup) had over 1,000mg of [...]
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Treats Aren’t Off the Table (Just Make Healthier Versions)

By Jennifer Weland On March 8, 2014 · Add Comment
I have to fess up and tell you that I love scones, breads, muffins, etc. But for the most part I’d stopped eating them because most of what you buy commercially or at restaurants tastes like crap (read: fake and chemical-laden) and has a lot of ingredients in it that: a) are refined and stripped [...]
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Caramelized Onions

By Jennifer Weland On March 7, 2014 · Add Comment
Caramelized onions are juicy, sweet and flavorful. They just taste decadent. And are a great replacement for fatty condiments on burgers and sandwiches, not to mention great toppers for roasted chicken, pork or steak. And of course for one of my favorite indulgences … pizza! They may seem complicated, but the truth is they are [...]
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Banana Zucchini & Coconut Bread

By Jennifer Weland On March 7, 2014 · Add Comment
Delicious (and healthy) banana zucchini coconut bread recipe that’s perfect for brunch, a quick snack or a treat when you want one. I’ve reduced the sugar, removed the oil, upped the protein and mixed flours to make this a healthy version of an old favorite. Give it a try! Makes 5 to 6 small loaves [...]
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50 Shades of Stress

By Jennifer Weland On February 12, 2014 · Add Comment
I was in the hairstylist chair a couple of weeks ago getting my hair colored (washing that damn gray right out!), and I came across this little factoid: worrying turns your hair gray. WTF? Turns out that, according to a recent New York University study, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline drive melanocyte cells—the ones [...]
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      You have been the gentlest, most patient guide and I am so grateful. I feel amazing in my body again and you have so much to do with that! Magi B.
      I’ve been lifting heavy weights for about 15 years and consider myself in good shape. So when Jennifer said, “Hey, come join my group class,” I thought, piece of cake. “Bring it,” I said. I shouldn’t have said those words. She brought it. BIG time. Pedro M.
      I have been so pleased and impressed with the connection to Jennifer. She’s extremely knowledgeable, personable, and downright genuine. She makes you feel comfortable and valued while imparting her words of wisdom and tools of the trade. I couldn’t be happier! Janie K
      The first strength session in the Challenge kicked my butt! Yay! I burned 328 calories in 40 minutes which I’ve never done at my gym, even in Les Mills classes! Suzi D.
      My workouts with Jennifer in group classes were great! She’s very focused on making sure everyone knows what to do, provides lots of encouragement, and her plan for the workout is extremely organized.  She is great at tailoring the workout to suit any issues you might have (my knees!), while making sure you’re still working hard. And you will work hard. Caroline L.
      Whether it’s 30 minutes or an hour, Jennifer knows how to get the most out of a workout. I consider myself to be in good physical shape, but Jennifer’s workouts always challenge me and I’m always super sore the next day (in the good, ‘damn, I had a fab workout yesterday’ kind of way). Elise A.
      Jennifer is just plain fantastic! She is knowledgeable, really supportive and knows how to get it done. She pushes but is really in tune to your needs and provides a well-rounded approach to reclaiming your overall fitness and health. Can’t say enough good things about her coaching and training! Susie T
      Jennifer gave me the confidence to start doing the strength exercises that were missing from my routine, as well as the motivation to increase my workouts. The workouts pushed me, but I knew Jennifer was in my corner rooting for me the whole way. By the end of the 8-Week Challenge I had not only lost weight, but was noticeably stronger. And I wasn’t the only one who noticed! Kristin T.
      Jennifer’s group class workouts are intense and require dedication and focus. We leave there feeling like we just did something awesome, and we’re proud of ourselves for doing it. The best part of the class is her encouragement. She’s really there right next to you, helping you not give up. When you’re trying to do push-ups after squats and jumping jacks and your arms are screaming “NO!!!”, Jennifer is right there doing push-ups next to you, telling you “YES. You can do it, Amy. Keep going.” Don’t try to hide in the back of the class (Casey P.!) cuz she will find you!… Read more Amy S.
      Finished my eight weeks with much sweat. I am amazed at the changes in my body — my weight, my strength, the way I look and how my clothes fit! Thank you, Jennifer Weland!! Suzi D.