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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Easy tips to cut 100 calories, on the site...

5 Ways to cut 100 calories from your diet without even trying If you are looking to lose weight or to just be healthy you may be sabotaging your success and not even know it.  Here are 5 super easy...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, My top 3 tips, on the site Health and Fitness

We are wrapping up our 30 Days of Get Fit for Spring so I thought I would do a video for the last day.  It is my top 3 best tips that will keep you on track and help you up if you have fallen off the...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Pancake Recipe, on the site Health and Fitness

Pancakes are delicious on a Saturday morning, but when you are trying to lose weight those pancakes are not diet friendly…..until now! In my business I help people learn how to lose weight without...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Smoothie recipe and more, on the site Health...

Summer is almost here!!!  Are you ready for shorts, skirts, swimsuits?  If not, I’m here to help.  In a few short days I am releasing a FREE series called Rock Your Summer Body.  You will get nutrition...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Healthy Breakfast Burrito, on the site Health...

So, I came upon this recipe by accident.  It was one of those days, when I needed to go grocery shopping so as I was looking in the fridge for what I should make for lunch (yup, I made this for lunch)...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 5 Easy Tips to Change Your Eating Habits, on...

We all know in order to be healthy or to lose weight we need to make changes to our eating habits.  It can be overwhelming though to have to drastically change your habits over night.  Good news…..you...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Memorial Day Recipe, on the site Health and...

Here is a quick, easy and healthy dessert recipe for your Memorial Day picnic.  Enjoy!   Angle Lush Cupcakes From: Kraft Foods Recipes   what you need 1 pkg.  (16 oz.) angel food cake […]

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Weight-loss and Menopause, on the site Health...

When you see the words weight-loss and menopause women typically don’t think they go together.  Typically, you  think weight gain goes with menopause, but it doesn’t have to.  Why do women gain weight...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Quick Summer Workout, on the site Health and...

I know when summer comes the last thing we want to do is workout inside, so I created a quick outdoor workout that you can do with no equipment except a mat and a chair. Do each exercise 10-15 reps and...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Healthy on the go?, on the site Health and Fitness

I get a lot of questions from people asking how they can eat healthy when they are out running errands or shuttling the kids to games, friends…etc.  It is actually easy to eat healthy when on the go,...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, July 4th Recipe, on the site Health and Fitness

Happy July 4th! Here is a quick and healthy recipe you can make with the kiddos this 4th of July. 1-8oz container of vanilla yogurt 8 raspberries 16 blueberries Pour 1 TBSP of the yogurt into a paper...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Dumbbells VS Machines, on the site Health and...

In this blog post I wanted to write about dumbbells VS machines.  I get a lot of questions from members about how to use dumbbells and most new members just want to know how to use the strength...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, The Magic Pill, on the site Health and Fitness

The ever elusive magic weight-loss pill that everyone wants.  I have found the secret! Before, I tell you what it is, what would you do to lose weight?  Would you starve yourself?  Would you run for  1...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Island Smoothie, on the site Health and Fitness

I have been wanting to try coconut water for a while now so when I saw these cartons of it at my grocery store I thought why not try it in a smoothie.  This smoothie reminds me of the beach, so blend...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 5 Tips to Help You Lose Weight, on the site...

Everyone wants a quick fix, the magic pill to help them lose weight…..well sorry to tell you the ONLY thing that works is eating healthy and exercising.  So here are 5 EASY things you can do today to...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Breakfast Recipe, on the site Health and Fitness

Today I have an easy and healthy breakfast recipe for you. I call it the Oatmeal Parfait: Make 1 packet of unflavored, instant oatmeal with water according to package directions.  Once the oatmeal is...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 5 Easy Food Swaps, on the site Health and Fitness

This week we have been talking about food swaps.  Easy things we can do to help us live a healthier lifestyle.  So far the tips have been use applesauce in place of oil when baking, use other kinds of...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Q and A, on the site Health and Fitness

For today’s post I decided to do a question and answer session.  I get asked a lot of questions and most of them are the same question just asked differently.  So, here are the top 3 questions I get...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 5 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Diet, on the...

So many people start a diet and then stop the diet within months if not weeks of starting.  Here are 5 tips to help you stick to your diet so you can reach your goals. 1.  Stop calling it a diet.  A...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Greek Salad Mash-up, on the site Health and...

I have been trying out some new recipes lately and found one I had to share! I call it the Tuna Greek Salad.  It is easy to make and very filling.  Here’s the recipe: (I didn’t measure anything) Chop...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Who needs cardio equipment?, on the site Health...

Cardio is not one size fits all.  I would say 99% of my clients do not like to run and they tell me that right away.  I am not a trainer who thinks people need to run to lose weight.  There are so many...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Inches, pounds, % of body fat lost...etc, on...

How do you measure weight loss? There are many different ways to measure weight loss from very complicated ways only a medical professional can administate to weighing yourself on a scale.  Today I’m...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Halloween Tips and Tricks, on the site Health...

Happy Halloween! Halloween marks the unofficial start of the Holiday eating season! Here are some tips and tricks you can use this Halloween to keep you in your skinny jeans. Halloween Tips and Tricks...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 5 Ways You Can Make Supper Time Easier, on the...

The dreaded question, “What’s for supper?” as you look in the fridge and realize you don’t have anything to make or look at the clock and realize it’s already 6:30pm and you are too tired to make...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Healthy Thanksgiving, on the site Health and...

Most people gain weight between Thankgiving and Christmas.  That really isn’t the issue, the issue is most people that gain the weight between the holiday seasons don’t take it off and it just keeps...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 12 Days of Christmas Gifts, on the site Health...

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought I would put together a list of all my favorite items.  We are on Day 4 of our 12 Days of Health and Fitness Gifts.  I hope you have been able to use...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 12 Days of Christmas Gifts Part 2, on the site...

For the last 12 days I have been listing health and fitness gifts you can give the loved ones on your Christmas list.  Today is Day 12.  Before I give you the 12th gift let’s recap the list. Day 1-A...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Holiday Workouts, on the site Health and Fitness

During this time of year most people put their fitness workouts on the back burner.  This year you don’t have to.  I have created 2 workouts that are only 15 minutes long.  One workout is done with...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, New Year's Resolutions-Yes or No, on the site...

With 2015 starting everyone is talking about making their New Years Resolutions.  Most people make a fitness or diet New Years resolution and 80% of those people will stop going to the gym or dieting...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Small Changes-Big Results, on the site Health...

How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution?  Remember small changes lead to big progress in the end.  Since a majority of the people who make New Year’s resolution’s make it around dieting or...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Sunshine Smoothie, on the site Health and Fitness

It’s January and in the midwest that usually means cold, snow, and gray days.  Well this morning I decided to make sunshine in a cup. This smoothie turned out delicious and I wanted to share it with...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Happy Valentine's Day, on the site Health and...

Happy Valentine’s Day! This year try this healthy and delicious smoothie to kick off valentine’s day with your sweetie. Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie 1 cup of milk 1 cup of frozen cherries 1 scoop...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Get Ready for Spring, on the site Health and...

Get Ready for Spring It might not seem like it, but spring is right around the corner.  That means we will start doing activites outside like gardening, tennis, baseball, golf…etc. After sitting inside...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Train like a Man, on the site Health and Fitness

Train Like A Man A lot of women who go on a diet and exercise plan with their husbands get frustrated when they see their husband losing weight faster.  I get asked all the time “why is he losing...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Cabbage Wrap, on the site Health and Fitness

Chicken Cabbage Wrap I have been trying out new recipes lately and I found one I wanted to share with you.  This is a perfect lunch “sandwich” 2 large cabbage leaves 2 pre-cooked chicken breast tenders...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Gourmet Meals, on the site Health and Fitness

gourmet  meals, fast and healthy   Fast and healthy probably isn’t what you think of when you hear the words “gourmet meals” but that is what we are bringing to you.  Ptacek’s IGA and Body Works have...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Fitness trackers-which one to get, on the site...

It seems like everyone is making fitness trackers.  There is Nike, UP, FitBit, MisFit….etc just to name a few.  If you haven’t bought a fitness tracker yet or maybe you are looking to upgrade here is a...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Healthy Holiday Tips, on the site Health and...

Here are a couple of quick and easy tips you can do this weekend to make your holiday fat-loss friendly. 1.  Hold the bun.  Replace hot dog and hamburger buns with lettuce leaves 2.  Fill your plate...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Summer Workout, on the site Health and Fitness

The warm weather is here!  We all want to be outside enjoying the sun but don’t forget to take some time to get in your workouts.  You worked hard all winter so don’t let the warm weather derail your...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Grocery Store Shopping, on the site Health and...

3 Tips on How to  Grocery Shop for Fat Loss 1. Shop the perimeter of the store.  The fruits, veggies, meat and dairy are all kept along the perimeter of the store.  If you want to stay away from chips,...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, How to keep going, on the site Health and Fitness

Reaching your goals is all about being consistent.  The reason people fall short of reaching their goal is because they stop being consistent.  Being consistent means doing what it takes day after day...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, It's Fair Time, on the site Health and Fitness

The fair is here!  If you are a local you know I’m talking about the Pierce County Fair.  It’s fair time and with it comes malts, pie, corn dogs….the food list is endless.  Today I thought I would put...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Flat Belly Smoothie, on the site Health and...

I have been working on some new smoothie recipes and here is my latest creation that I wanted to share with you. 1 cup water 1 TBSP greek yogurt 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen […]

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Biggest Loser Challenge, on the site Health and...

At Body Works we are starting a Biggest Loser Challenge!!  All of the participants will be meeting with their team trainer 2 times a week for 6 weeks.  Participants also get “homework” to do on their...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Tailgating Foods, on the site Health and Fitness

Fall is here! That means football, tailgating, party foods and snacks. Did you know that people who tailgate eat a weeks worth of calories in one day? Here are some tips to help you stay on track with...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Willpower and Temptations, on the site Health...

Willpower and Temptations At Body Works we are on Week 4 of our Biggest Loser Challenge.  The teams are doing great!  On average our participants have lost 5lbs and 7 inches in 4 weeks.  That is over...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, 3 Halloween Tips, on the site Health and Fitness

Halloween is almost here!  It’s time for the festivities to begin.  Here are a couple of tips to help you enjoy the Halloween parties and stay on track with your healthy eating. If you want Halloween...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Biggest Loser Winner!, on the site Health and...

Our Biggest Loser Challenge at Body Works wrapped up on October 30th.  We had amazing results from our participants.  We had 7 people participate in this 6 week challenge.  In just 6 weeks the average...

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Lisa Holtan wrote a new post, Tips to help you stay on track-Holiday Edition,...

Staying on track during the holiday season   The holiday season is here!  Did you know that the average person gains 2-5lbs just over the holiday season?  Now, that might not seem like a lot but if you...

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