June 2012
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July 4th: Slimmed Down Summer Sides
Summer side dishes are surprisingly unhealthy. There is so much amazing produce in season right now, yet traditional barbecue and picnic side dishes are mostly white and void of veggies.
Deviled eggs, potato salad, coleslaw and pasta salad all have one thing in common - mayonnaise.
While eating a small amount of mayo, which is made mostly with egg yolk and oil, isn’t too bad, eating a...
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Let's Drink! Almond Smoothie
This is my new favorite smoothie.
It was one of the first things I thought about this morning after I woke up. I thought about having it for breakfast, but decided to make it a post-workout snack. I can’t wait to finish my workout so that I can taste this again. It’s just amazing.
I’ve been adding kale and spinach to my smoothies lately and, although it sounds weird,...
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Lola Lollipop →
Lola Lollipop started following me on Twitter today!
Lola Lollipop is a comic strip about healthy eating, nutrition and healthy living. Very cute with a powerful message!!
Click the link above to check out some Lola Lollipop comics.
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July 4th: Better Burgers
You may be thinking, “Why am I reading a blog post about burgers from a girl who doesn’t eat burgers?”
I may not eat the beef variety, but I love turkey burgers, veggies burgers, lentil burgers, basically any burger that is made without the beef.
Adding healthier ingredients to your burger won’t only add nutrients, it will also make your burger more flavorful. Topping a...
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Let's Eat! Egg Salad
It has been ages since I’ve eaten egg salad, but I’ve been looking for more no-cook meal options since it is hot, hot, hot outside.
This recipe is super easy and much healthier than a store bought egg salad or one made with mayo.
According to Calorie Count, store bought egg salad has 270 calories and 23 grams of fat for a 1/2 cup serving!!
This recipe cuts out the mayo and uses...
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My Fit Day: Kaiti George
I’m super excited about this week’s My Fit Day!
Kaiti George, a registered dietitian at the Nebraska Beef Council and a certified fitness instructor at the Kearney Family YMCA, agreed to share a typical day of eating and working out with Sweet Success.
“I bleed food, health and fitness!” she said. “I am an advocate of practicing what I preach.”
Kaiti,...
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Let's Eat! Oatcakes with Yogurt and Blueberries
I’m obsessed with oatcakes. They are an easy, delicious and filling breakfast.
My fondness for oatcakes began last summer when I made Cinnamon Oatcakes with Applesauce http://sweet-success.tumblr.com/post/8042876519/lets-eat-cinnamon-oatcakes-with-applesauce, which was a recipe I found in Self Magazine.
Then I started experimenting and made Blueberry Banana Oatcakes...
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Sweet Success Photo Shoot Sneak Peek
Here is a sneak peek of a photo from my photo shoot with Russtanna Photography!!!
My wonderful friend and talented photographer Russtanna Lutt shot some beautiful retro-inspired photos for Sweet Success. Russtanna specializes in natural light photography and does everything from family portraits, senior pictures, engagement photos, maternity and newborn pictures, fun modeling photos like mine...
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Girls Guide to Grilling Meat →
I don’t know the first thing about grilling, but I think it’s a skill I need to pick up. Click the link above for tips on grilling.
I love the rosemary idea for chicken!
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My Fit Day: Nolan Little
Runner Nolan Little, the Water Resources Coordinator for the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, shared a typical Sunday of eating and working out with Sweet Success.
Nolan and I both graduated from Kearney High School in 2001. In high school, he ran track for four years and participated in cross country for three years. He primarily ran the 800M, 3,200M relay and the 1,600M relay. He was...
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Too Hot to Handle: Tips for exercising in the heat
It’s hot out there!
I’ve been struggling to get my runs in lately because it’s been over 90 degrees when I get off work. Too hot!!
When the temperature is blazing, it’s important to take precautions when working out outside. I get headaches easily when the temp is high so I just don’t workout in the high heat. When it’s over 80 degrees, I take it easy. If...
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Let's Eat! Quick Breakfast Pizza
A package of whole wheat pitas has been getting a little stale in my fridge. They aren’t fresh enough to eat dipped in hummus or stuffed with veggies, but they’re still good enough to use in a cooked recipe.
My plan was to make a pita pizza yesterday, but for some reason I was really craving an omelet. So I decided to combine the two!
This recipe is ridiculously easy and can be...
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What to do when you see a mountain lion while...
I recently realized that I’m an anxious runner.
When I’m on the hike and bike trail, I often look over my shoulder thinking that someone is behind me. My heart pounds a little harder when I pass someone on the trail. My stomach flutters when a biker passes by.
It gets worse. When I’m running past the Kearney Canal, I imagine a grizzly man crawling up out of the tall grass and...
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Name the new Sweet Success video series!
I need your help!
I’m trying to come up with a name for my new video series about getting/staying in shape.
I initially thought I would call it, “Summer Shape-Up,” but I’ve decided I want to keep it going beyond summer.
In this video series, I will be exploring ways to get or stay in shape. I hope to show that working out doesn’t mean you have to be in the gym for...
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My Fit Day: Bryce Abbey
Welcome to the new Sweet Success series, My Fit Day.
Have you ever wondered what that fit person you admire eats every day? I have asked people I consider to be healthy role models to share what they eat for a day. My hope is that these people and their food journals will be educational and inspiring!!
Bryce Abbey is the Employee Health and Wellness Coordinator and Human Performance Lab...
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Sweet Success Story: Amanda
Amanda Lienemann’s 70-pound weight loss has resulted in more than a smaller clothing size. With more energy and higher self-esteem, she has embraced her new healthy lifestyle.
Last August, Amanda, 26, traveled to Ohio to meet her boyfriend, Rob’s, family. When she returned, she wasn’t happy with what she saw in the photos from the trip.
“I guess I knew I was getting bigger, but I didn’t...
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Happy National Running Day! Tips for runners and...
Happy National Running Day!!
This lovely holiday, which takes place on the first Wednesday of June, is a day for runners to celebrate their passion for running!
Running is a great way to stay fit and clear your mind simply and inexpensively. All you need is some athletic clothing and running shoes!
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I started running about five years ago, mainly to get in shape. I’ve never been...
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Sunday Brunch: Homemade Rosemary-Olive Oil...
It’s been a long while since I posted a Sunday Brunch recipe (travel, holidays, races, etc. have filled my weekends), but I was inspired by National Doughnut Day Friday.
I found this healthy homemade doughnut recipe and I was intrigued. I just so happen to have a rosemary plant and thought this would be a unique way to use my herb.
This doughnut is surprisingly sweet, but also has the...
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Foods to Help You Reach Your Summer Shape Up Goals →
In addition to changing up your workout routine, eating a healthy diet will help you shed those last few pounds or help you jumpstart your new lifestyle. Click the link above to check out these healthy foods that will help you to feel great this summer!
