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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 24, 2017 0

Is Dating Always at the Bottom of Your 'To-Do' List? #worklifelove

Thanks to Laurie Berzack, MSW, this week's guest blogger for the Work/Life Relationship Series! I've been a matchmaker for more than a decade, I've seen and heard it all. Do you really have no time to meet someone or is that merely an excuse? If you DO want to find the love of

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 22, 2017 0

Coffee: Good or Bad?

Ok, let’s just get this out of the way first. I love coffee! I mean, I LOOOVE coffee! The smell, the taste, the morning ritual, I love it all! Now, having said that, my goal for this blog is to be as unbiased as possible, and to provide the facts

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 17, 2017 0

Romance....With a Toddler? #worklifelove

Thanks to Sara Thatcher, LCSW, for today's Relationship Series guest blog. So you are married with a toddler…Who has time for a spouse? Becoming a parent completely changes the dynamic between spouses. Sleeping in and cuddling with your beloved on weekends is replaced by little voices requesting your undivided attention

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Celeste CooperFebruary 15, 2017 0

The Sound of Silence

The morning sunrises have been exceptionally beautiful this winter. Vibrant colors of fiery pinks and orange give way to bright blue skies and white fluffy clouds. There is something magical about being connected to nature, especially in the early morning before life has awoken. It takes me back to my

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 14, 2017 0

14 Things You Can Do Tonight That Have Nothing To Do With Relationships #worklifelove

If “ugh” is the response that comes to mind when you remember today is Valentine’s Day – this is the post for you! We want you to have a GREAT night tonight. A great night doesn’t have to be filled with over-the-top activities. A great night can consist of doing something

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Lisa AllredFebruary 10, 2017 0

LGBTQ Teen Dating #worklifelove

In our Work/Life Relationship series we are trying to offer something for everyone. I thought a light-hearted blog of funny dating stories from LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) teens would be a good addition. This year W/L will be doing more educational offerings around parenting LGBTQ kids and

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 8, 2017 0

What is Nutrigenomics?

Have you ever wondered why your friend lost weight on a specific diet and you lost nothing, even though you did exactly what he or she did, or why your spouse’s cholesterol is better than yours even though you eat the same foods? It’s because we are all different and

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Dana AderholdFebruary 6, 2017 0

What I Learned at a Rap Concert or Utilizing Support Systems in Times of Change

On any inauguration day in our country’s history people probably found themselves in one of three categories: happy & hopeful, disappointed & apprehensive, or apathetic & checked-out. Change is difficult, whether you perceive it as positive or negative. This blog is not to share which category I fall into but

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Amanda PackFebruary 3, 2017 0

Reduce your risk for heart disease by deep breathing + 4 other stress relieving tips

Last night I dropped a check into my son’s school’s American Heart Association Fund Raiser and this morning we kicked off #NationalWearRedDay at the RFC with our annual Wear RED for Heart Health Breakfast Run. What’s the deal with all heart health awareness this month? Heart Disease Not only is it

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Celeste CooperFebruary 1, 2017 0

Chaturanga Dandasana: February Yoga Pose of the Month

Strengthens arms, shoulders, back, core and quadriceps Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Sanskrit: Chaturanga Dandasana) Start on hands and knees and then move into Plank. Wrists are under shoulders and you’re engaging quadriceps and pressing through heels as if you’re stepping on the floor. Core is engaged and drawing in towards spine.

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Rebecca AllenFebruary 1, 2017 0

RFC Move of the Month - ROW

Looking for ways to add some variability to your routine? Try these row options. You can choose one or all as you focus on your back while keeping your core engaged. The row incorporates almost every muscle involved in moving your shoulder and your elbow. It also relies on muscles of

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJanuary 26, 2017 0

When Life Contradicts Your Assumptive World

Throughout life we are bound to grieve many things but often may not realize when we are grieving. I am not referring to the grief felt after the death of a loved one. This post is not meant to equate these losses to the experience of the death of a

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 25, 2017 0

A New Kitchen Hack for Low Carb Breakfasts

We’ve become a lower carb household in the past few years due to family health history and genetics that strongly encourage it. As a result, our decades-old breakfast of eating cereal with milk went out with the trash leaving the challenge of finding low carb, nutrient-dense options.

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Amanda PackJanuary 18, 2017 0

Cut the excuses; it's time to get moving!

It's the 3rd week of January. Did you set a fitness resolution or a 2017 exercise goal? How are you doing? Usually week 3 is where things start getting real. And by real, I mean real hard. The sparkle of newness wears off, enthusiasm wanes, the gym is crowded, and

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Kim AndreausJanuary 17, 2017 0

Helping Seniors Stay Safely At Home for Longer: Apps for Smart Phones & Tablets

Today's guest blogger is Liisa Ogburn, founder of Aging Advisors NC About one in every seven Americans is over 65 and that number is projected to increase to one in five by 2050. Ninety percent of people over sixty-five want to live out their days at home. However, only sixty

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 11, 2017 0

Dinner On Your Doorstep

With the holidays, and all the tempting sweets and treats that come along with it, behind us, now is the perfect time to kick start the New Year with a clean slate. No matter what your goals or resolutions are this year, eating more fresh, whole foods is an excellent

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Celeste CooperJanuary 6, 2017 0

Downward Facing Dog: January Yoga Pose of the Month

Strengthens arms, core and quadriceps; opens shoulders and chest while lengthening hamstrings (great pose for the entire body) Downward Facing Dog Pose (Sanskrit: Adho Mukha Svanasana) Come onto floor on hands and knees. Place knees directly below hips and hands slightly forward of shoulders. Spread palms, middle fingers parallel

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Amanda PackJanuary 6, 2017 0

RFC Move of the Month - Squat

Happy New Year! We're switching things up this year, instead of a workout of the month, we're featuring a move of the month. We'll provide options that require equipment while others can be done anywhere. Refine your technique and try a new variation! Up first - SQUATS

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Celeste CooperJanuary 4, 2017 0

Planting Seeds, Cultivating the New Year

As the New Year has woven its way into our landscape, I think of the days that have vanished into the horizon. I’m reminded of how quickly the seasons pass and how synonymous they are with resolutions. We begin by planting seeds in the cool, moist soil. We tend our

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Page CvelichJanuary 3, 2017 0

True Confessions

True confessions. I’ve been working here at SAS for 15+ years and I have never used the Recreation and Fitness Center. That’s not quite true. I frequently go there to get a diet lemonade or a cup of coffee if our machine is not working. I have picked up some discount movie

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Kim AndreausDecember 22, 2016 0

Does Mom need help? What to look for during holiday visits

As the holidays approach, one of the highlights (for most of us) is time spent visiting with family. For me, this is one of two times a year when my entire family comes together - and, it has become customary for my two brothers and me to spend a bulk

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Amanda PackDecember 21, 2016 0

Happy Holidays from the RFC!

Thank you SAS community for all the fun this year! We truly enjoy each moment with you as you take care of your health both here at SAS and in your adventures around the world! May you be happy, healthy, and loved now and always! While we're talking health.... Don’t

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 14, 2016 0

Yet Another Sweet Season for Giving

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated their leftover (and excess) Halloween candy this year, you outdid yourselves!! We tipped the scales right at 450 pounds of candy!

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Celeste CooperDecember 9, 2016 0

One-Legged King Pigeon: December Yoga Pose of the Month

Strengthens core. Opens hips, psoas, shoulders, chest and back. Also aids in digestion. One-Legged King Pigeon Pose (Sanskrit: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNDecember 7, 2016 0

4 Tips for Taming Your Sweet Tooth During the Holidays

If you’ve worked hard to reduce added sugars in your eating plan, the looming holiday sugar fest can send shivers down your spine. It’s not visions of sugar plums causing concern; it’s the fear of turning into the blueberry girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

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Page CvelichDecember 6, 2016 0

The Value of Winter Holiday Traditions and Family Rituals

Winter holiday traditions and family rituals are the stuff of rich memories for many grown kids like myself. As a parent educator, I also know that traditions can benefit all members of the household: The repetitive nature of traditions contributes to a sense of comfort and belonging. Traditions can help

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 30, 2016 0

Should you be taking a multivitamin?

My preference, of course, would be for everyone to get all the nutrients their body needs for optimal health from the food they eat. In this day and age, however, that is getting harder and harder to do for many reasons…

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Lisa AllredNovember 29, 2016 0

Selfies and Parenting

“Omg, Mom, people are going to think you actually look like that!” My 16 y/o recently got a Facebook account (apparently passé for teens in US but not in Europe and as her circle expands…). So, now she has a front row seat to my (apparently embarrassing) selfies. It’s

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Rebecca AllenNovember 23, 2016 0

Gratitude adds life to years

Longevity research represents facts and figures related to one's accumulation of years on this planet. Hawaiians top the charts in the US with a life expectancy of 80 years while, believe it or not, DC represents the lowest at 72 years. NC, although known for delicacies like sweet tea and barbeque,

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