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Blueberry-Beef Burgers

By Jennifer Weland On September 2, 2012 · Add Comment
Burgers don’t have to be boring. With all the different choices in meats and breads, you can make tasty burgers for days. I stumbled on this recipe from Eating Well that looks delish, but has the added benefit of being healthy too. Add it to your repertoire tonight.
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Spicy Salmon with Olive-and-Lemon Quinoa

By Jennifer Weland On August 14, 2012 · Add Comment
Spice up your dinner with this delicious salmon and quinoa recipe. Salmon is one of my favorite fish dishes because it’s a fish which even people who don’t like fish can enjoy. It’s firm enough to grill, can be cooked in many different ways, and doesn’t dry out as easily as many other fish. It [...]
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Decoding nutritional label buzzwords (what marketers don’t want you to know)

By Jennifer Weland On July 29, 2012 · Add Comment
Have you ever bought something you thought was healthy and good for you, only it turned out not to be? Those are the tricks of marketers slap words like “all natural” and “fat-free” onto foods hoping that in your quest to eat healthy, you’ll buy them (and subconsciously you’ll eat more of them because you [...]
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Spicy Peach Salsa

By Jennifer Weland On July 20, 2012 · Add Comment
There are a few foods that I just can’t resist. Fresh salsa and good tortilla chips are two of them. I made this peach salsa for my birthday dinner recently, and words couldn’t express how awesome it was. Seriously. Peaches aren’t just delicious, they are really healthy. One medium peach provides 7% of your recommended daily [...]
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Summer Recipe Series: Chili-Rubbed Tilapia With Asparagus and Lemon

By Jennifer Weland On July 14, 2012 · Add Comment
Tilapia has the unfortunate reputation of being dull, but in actuality, it’s a really versatile fish that can be prepared in a lot of different ways to suit your taste. It’s also pretty low in calories! This chili spice rub, a popular barbecuing technique, works just as well indoors. Try it also on chicken breasts or [...]
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Summer Recipe Series: Sizzled Flank Steak

By Jennifer Weland On July 9, 2012 · Add Comment
Anyway you slice it, this tasty twist on fajitas is a dinner winner. Serve in the traditional way as fajitas, or top a salad with all the fixings and enjoy. From Recipes.com Makes 4 servings
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Making Sense of Common Exercise Lingo

By Jennifer Weland On July 6, 2012 · Add Comment
Feel like some exercise classes, videos or articles use terms that sound completely foreign to you? Let me translate some of the most common terms you’re probably hearing/seeing, and what they mean for you when it comes to an exercise routine.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

By Jennifer Weland On July 2, 2012 · Add Comment
One of my favorite all-time soups, this is probably the easiest recipe I ever came up with. All you have to do is chop, roast, drop in the pot to heat, and finally blend together until smooth. The flavors are so comforting and savory. And it freezes beautifully so you can have soup any time [...]
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Workout: 21-minute treadmill and strength training circuit

By Jennifer Weland On June 29, 2012 · Add Comment
Here’s another one of my favorite circuits combining the treadmill and strength training for a challenging, fun and calorie-burning workouts. It takes only about 21 minutes. Get your playlist ready and get to it!
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Summer Recipe Series: Curried Chicken with Mango Salad

By Jennifer Weland On June 24, 2012 · Add Comment
From: Eating Well Summertime has some of the best fruit options for cooking, like mangoes. The mix of flavors in this recipe is delicious and unexpected. If you don’t want to heat up your kitchen you can cook the chicken on the grill instead; grill on high heat, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Make it [...]
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Summer Recipe Series: Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peach-Ginger Chutney

By Jennifer Weland On June 20, 2012 · Add Comment
I’m a self-confessed foodie. Good food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Now that it’s summer, the grills are out, produce is at its peak, and it’s the perfect time to experiment with some delicious summer cooking recipes that won’t derail your healthy eating efforts. Here’s the first in a series of  recipes I’ll share [...]
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Good health is about more than exercise; it’s about what you put in and on your body

By Jennifer Weland On June 17, 2012 · Add Comment
Good health is about more than exercise. It’s also about making sure what you put on and in your body is good for you. The products you use to nourish your skin, feed your body and make you look beautiful should be safe, beneficial and full of pure, organic ingredients–not chemicals that will do you [...]
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      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.
      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.
      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
      Thank you to Jennifer for reading me, adjusting and customizing my workouts vs. a one-size-fits-all approach. She took time to assess what my fitness levels were, my goals and if I had any injuries before creating a customized plan for me. During my workout Jennifer not only looked at my form but she adjusted my workout as we went along to ensure my workout was just right, I so appreciate that about her approach. Now I am well on my way to reaching my workout and health goals. Michele W.
      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.
      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 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
      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.
      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.
      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.