It seems that everyone knows about the “Freshman 15”, referring to the weight gain that all too often college freshmen experience. With all of that newfound freedom, college students often exercise their independence in the college cafeteria, loading up on ice cream, hamburgers and everything their parents told them not to. However, college isn’t the only place that is having an effect on our waistlines... [More]

When I was young, I kept a diary and I wrote down everything that I had done each day. I ran across my diary a few weeks ago when I was going through my closet and I was amazed how vividly I remembered things as I read through the entries. That got me to thinking about how effective a food journal could be!... [More]

What goes better with a summer action flick than a big bag of movie theatre popcorn? When I went to the movies this past weekend, I just couldn’t resist indulging in a little popcorn. After I came home that night, I decided to look at the nutrition facts for movie theatre popcorn and learned that my little treat packed a bigger punch than I expected!... [More]

“Groupie, I really want to join a gym or fitness center, but I have no idea what I should be looking for. Can you help?” I get that question a lot. I agree too – it can be overwhelming to decide what you need and want in a gym!... [More]

One of my grandma’s favorite hobbies is gardening. She has huge garden that she is always taking care of. She grows lots of vegetables – corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peas and green peppers. She claims that all of her hard work in her garden helps keep her young... [More]

Most people have fears they are aware of, myself included. In fact, I am downright terrified of heights! And you know what? It’s completely normal to have a few fears! However, some people (about six percent of the US population, actually) find themselves dealing with a different, much more extreme, panicked reaction... [More]

I’m so excited for the Fourth of July tomorrow! It’s one of my favorite holidays because there is always so much to do. My family always gets together to watch the Ski Sprites waterski show and then we all go over to Carson Park in Eau Claire to watch the fireworks. The fireworks are always my personal favorite part of the day! Watching the displays can be a lot of fun, but if you’re planning on lighting off your own fireworks this year, it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind... [More]

At a family gathering last weekend, a bunch of us decided to go for a group walk. My grandpa and uncle said they’d rather stay in the house. As we were leaving, I overheard my uncle joking that it’s hopeless for him to try to exercise at this point! This really got me thinking, so I did a little research and was excited to find out that it’s never too late to start making positive lifestyle choices... [More]

I don’t know about you, but every once and awhile, I just crave Mexican food. It’s so tempting to reach for the chips and salsa, but I know there are healthier options out there! Take this Weight Watchers Layered Mexican Chicken recipe, for example... [More]

Myths are a funny thing, aren’t they? No one ever seems to know when and how they got started, but everyone seems to know and sometimes believe them. They’re so popular, there’s even a TV show that is all about proving them true or false! Have you ever seen Mythbusters on TLC? Well, believe it or not, there’s also a LOT of myths out there all about health and wellness... [More]