From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
My name is Rose Patch, and I recently participated in the 16 week State of Slim Weight Loss Program at Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC). I chose State of Slim over other weight loss programs because I felt that the program looked at weight loss on a more holistic level by integrating the mind and body.…
If you’re someone who feels frustrated when you hear “get your daily exercise,” it’s time to understand it’s all about movement and there’s very little that needs to be involved! That’s right. It’s time to stop thinking of daily exercise as a commitment with minimum requirements like running five miles or bench-pressing your weight. The…
Chicken and Spinach Burger Ingredients 8 Servings 1 ½ cups fresh spinach 1 ½ lb. ground chicken ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs ¼ cup low-fat milk 1 egg 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 6 green onions, chopped 1 T tomato paste 1 T drained capers Hummus to serve (optional) Hamburger buns or lettuce as a wrap…
You may recognize trainer, Emily Meier, from around the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Learn more about the reasons why she became a personal trainer and what keeps her motivated! Why did you become a trainer? “I became a trainer for a few different reasons. Growing up, I was an extremely active kid which…
It’s only February, so you may find it odd that we’re already talking about recommitting to the resolutions you made only last month. Yet, if you’re like 80 percent of the population, you’ve already slipped on or let go completely of at least one resolution. There are any number of reasons this happens, like: •…
This Sesame Tofu with Broccoli recipe is a great alternative when you’re looking for a healthy, meatless option for dinner. Ingredients 1- 8 oz. package extra firm tofu, water drained and cut in bite-size chunks (approx. 1 inch) 2 T reduced sodium Tamari soy sauce 1 ½ t toasted sesame oil 1 T sesame seeds…
Paige Nowak is a CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center yoga teacher and mindfulness coach. We asked her to share her experiences from a decade of studying meditation around the world and how you can begin your own meditation practice today. How did you get into meditation? “I began meditating 10 years ago when I…
Spinach and Butternut Squash Frittata Ingredients 8 Servings 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium 2 leeks finely sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 12 oz. baby spinach, washed 1/8 tsp Black pepper 8 eggs 14 oz. plain Greek yogurt 2 oz. grated…
“Your body is shaped by the way that you use it, and in response, your body shapes the way you move through your day. Just imagine what could happen if you took the time to focus on how you moved for just one hour. What new possibilities might you discover?” -Judith Aston, Moving Beyond Posture…
Meet CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Trainer, Bethany Busch, and get to know more about what inspires her to guide clients on their fitness journey. 1. Why did you become a trainer? “My strongest “why” is losing my mother to cancer during my senior year of high school. My family and I struggled with…
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