THRIVEOLOGY BLOG

The Older You Are, the Steeper the Slope

The average age of a Pack Member at Thriveology is around 52, give or take. Of course, we have Members much younger than this and we have Members much older than this. However, the majority of our Pack fits within 5 years of this age on either side. The reason many people start to workout

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Are You Improving LIFESPAN or HEALTHSPAN?

Exercise and nutrition have officially become standard practice (or, at the very least, standard conversation) for improving health and fitness. We know that having a regular exercise routine will improve our fitness, and we agree the better nutrition will optimize our health. Ironically, though, when most of set out on a health and fitness journey,

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If the SHOE fits…

One thing that I’ve been passionate about my whole life is shoes. Now, it hasn’t always been the same TYPE of passion. For instance, in high school and college, I was passionate about HAVING shoes. The more shoes, the better. Now, I’m passionate about PROPER shoes. Because, as it turns out, your shoes may be

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Why Counting Calories Will Make You Fat

‘Tis the season… The season for joining gyms… The season for starting a new running program… The season for trying a new diet. And since this time of year is full of trainers, coaches, and “experts” selling you their outstanding weight loss programs, I thought I’d spend some time clarifying one of the biggest MYTHS

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Kate Scarlato

CHICKEN TACOS & CHILI MAYO

Does this not look like a meal straight out of a five star restaurant? The good news is that it’s not. You can make these straight from your own home. You might be wondering what the dark red ingredient is in the picture though. It might be a little shocking for tacos, but they’re beets!

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Kate Scarlato

The BEST EVER Chocolate Chip Cookies

Okay, everyone has their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that they swear is the best. But we REALLY do have the recipe that tops them all! This recipe comes from author Danielle Walker and boy are we glad that Coach Treves came across her cookbook years ago and has been making them ever since. Now, we must

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Kate Scarlato

Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Here you go, seafood lovers! This is a great meal to prepare to have for lunch for next 2 or 3 days. If you’re a shrimp admirer, you’ll love this quick and easy recipe! Servings: 4 Adapted from: https://www.skinnytaste.com/zesty-lime-shrimp-and-avocado-salad/   Ingredients: 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 limes (juice only) 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1/4

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Kate Scarlato

Veggie Power Chicken Skillet

You can probably take a guess as to why “Veggie Power” is in the recipe title of this delicious looking meal. That’s right…because it’s loaded with powerful vegetables that will provide a ton of vitamins and minerals to your diet. This recipe is super simple to make and doesn’t take a skilled chef in the

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Kate Scarlato

Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

If you don’t like cauliflower, don’t be scared by this recipe. A lot of people aren’t fans of this nutritious veggie, but we have a way that you can sneak it into your diet and not even know it. You have the option of leaving the cauliflower as florets if you want, but if you’re not

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Kate Scarlato

Vegetable Pasta Salad

This is a great side dish to take to an outdoor barbecue or family cookout. It’s a cool, refreshing dish for those hot, summer months! You can even add cooked, diced chicken breast to make it a complete meal.  Keep in mind, since there is pasta in this dish and that is heavier in the

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