http://blog.walkingspree.com Helping employees and individuals RETAIN and REGAIN their Health Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:13:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear WalkingSpree members, Friends and Readers, We wish you a joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. All the best in 2009, Hiran Perera, CEO and the WalkingSpree Team Don't forget to participate in the Walk with Santa Challenge to win an Amazon Gift Certificate. http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/happy-holidays-from-everyone-at-walkingspree/ I hope you have utilized some of my tips previously mentioned in my blogs. Here are some more of my favorite ideas for healthy holiday cooking. 1. Use pineapple or orange juice thickened with corn starch for glaze on vegetables, such as carrots. Do the same thing with cranberry juice for ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/healthy-holiday-cooking/ It's time for December's challenge to win a free subscription to Family Doctor Magazine. Written by health-care professionals, James Hubbard's My Family Doctor is your trustworthy, evidence-based source for reliable health information--delivered straight to your door. This December you'll have the chance to be Santa's Walking Buddy. At WalkingSpree we have ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/walk-with-santa-challenge/ Holiday Contest Be sure to check out the December Holiday Challenge that will be posted on the blog this Friday. You'll be able to win a free subscription to Family Doctor Magazine November was a busy month for WalkingSpree. New Feature: The Body Tracker now has a Waist/Hip Ratio to provide even more information ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/newsletter/november-2008/inside-walkingspree-2/ This article is the last of our series of Diabetes related posts to close out Diabetes Awareness month this November. A dose of prevention for you and your kids Diabetes has become a full-blown epidemic in the U.S. and Canada. Twenty-six million people have been diagnosed with the disease; millions more unknowingly ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/newsletter/november-2008/defeat-diabetes/ As the holidays approach, this is the time of the year where most people begin to gain weight. It is also the time of year where most people make resolutions to start exercising, eat right and lose weight. It is extremely important to stay disciplined during the holiday season. So ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/newsletter/november-2008/avoid-the-holiday-weight-gain/ Pumpkin Parfait source: Allrecipes.com SUBMITTED BY:Robyn Webb PHOTO BY:Molly "This easy parfait would be welcome on any holiday menu. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association." Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 (1 ounce) package ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/newsletter/november-2008/thanksgiving-pumpkin-parfait/ WalkingSpree has accepted a membership invitation with the Wellness Council of America's (WELCOA) Preferred Provider Network. WELCOA is one of the most respected resources for workplace wellness in America. With a membership in excess of 3,200 organizations, WELCOA is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all working Americans. Through ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/announcements/walkingspree-invited-as-welcoa-premium-provider/ I have a great walking workout to accelerate your results this week: 1. Clip on your Pedometer (don't forget to use your lanyard. The lanyard is essential to use to prevent losing your pedometer). 2. Start off with any easy pace, making sure that you’re keeping your arms bent and moving. 3. Make ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/accelerate-your-walking-workout/ A continuation on the "Eating healthy in a tough economy series". Price Comparisons 1. Instead of ice cream for $.26 for 1/2 cup, try lowfat cottage cheese for $.33 for 1/2 cup 2. Instead of a Klondike Bar for $.76, try lowfat yogurt for $.55 for 1/2 cup 3. Instead of Sara Lee Cheesecake ... http://blog.walkingspree.com/walkingspree/eating-healthy-in-a-tough-economy-part-3/