#collegebasictraining

Aug 28, 2016
2 min

The Perfect Soup for Weight Loss

Choosing the right soup can be one of the best weight loss and disease preventative tools around. According to a study in the 2005 issue of Obesity Research, those who ate two servings of low-energy-dense soups per day, experienced 50 present more weight loss than those who took in the same amount of calories in high-energy dense snacks.(Livestrong.com) So basically, the study shows that weight loss isn't solely based on calorie intake. Processed and high fat foods metabolize

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Lose Weight and Fight Inflammation at the Same Time!

Susan Jensen

Oct 11, 2015
2 min

Lose Weight and Fight Inflammation at the Same Time!

Chronic inflammation in our bodies has been linked to everything from acne and allergies, to intestinal issues, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, and joint pain according to Dr. Mark Hyman. Sometimes it takes an illness or health condition to give us motivation to significantly change our habits and consciously add anti-inflammatory nutrients to our diet. It's tough to avoid all inflammatory foods— I mean who's kidding who—scrumptious, sweet and fatty temptation is

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Seven Strategies for College Health and Safety

Susan Jensen

Jul 29, 2015
5 min

Seven Strategies for College Health and Safety

College freshman are ramping up to set sail in the new uncharted territory of independence. They are busy “friending” their future dorm mates on Facebook and Instagram, and color coordinating their bedding. Independence is so exciting! Meanwhile, the parents are reluctantly pushing their babes out of the nest. They aren’t sure how their kids are going to get their laundry done, budget their money, get to bed on time, and balance homework and fun. There are a lot of pressures

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Susan Jensen

Jun 12, 2015
1 min

The Importance of Omega Threes!

Grilling out this weekend? Try this super simple, flavorful combination and get your omega 3's! We grilled copper river salmon (Costco) with a delicious Honey Ginger Teriyaki Sauce (Lunds & Byerlys). We sautéed the mushrooms and added the snow peas for just a few minutes to keep them crunchy! Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are required for many functions of human health but are not produced in the body, which makes it imperative to get them through o

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College Basic Training: strengthen your mind and body to leap any college hurdle

Susan Jensen

Mar 27, 2015
1 min

College Basic Training: strengthen your mind and body to leap any college hurdle

Get your copy from my Swan Fitness and Health Coaching, Amazon or Barnes & Noble #fitness #health #collegehealth #collegebasictraining #sex #sexualassault #mediadistraction #mindfulness #drugs #alcohol #sleep #eatingdisorders #anorexia #bulimia #bingeeating #selfdefense #nutrition #exercise #fitfam #susanjensen #susanjensen #collegebasictraining

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Susan Jensen

Mar 23, 2015
1 min

The Power of Popcorn

I love popcorn! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need something to crunch on for a while. If we cure that crunch craving with chips and crackers we are sure to see the numbers go up on the scale. There is no doubt that a healthy bowl of popcorn can aid in weight loss. Your choice in popcorn is important though—lose the butter topping! I was a popcorn maniac before I ever knew it contained so many awesome health benefits! First, it’s a natural whole grain and that mean

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College Basic Training: let's talk about sex

Susan Jensen

Feb 26, 2015
3 min

College Basic Training: let's talk about sex

My book, College Basic Training: strengthen your mind and body to leap any college hurdle, helps college students understand that staying healthy goes way beyond a green smoothie and dorm room exercise. Maintaining good physical and mental health also requires managing the many impulses that may undermine our well-being. Each decision we make has a profound affect on our mental and physical health. If we don’t control our eating, we might reach an unhealthy weight. If we stay

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How To Provide Hearty Meals For Visiting College Kids Without Sabotaging Your Healthy Eating Plan

Susan Jensen

Jan 6, 2015
4 min

How To Provide Hearty Meals For Visiting College Kids Without Sabotaging Your Healthy Eating Plan

A friend of mine contacted me and said, “Could you do me a favor? Will you write a blog post on how to combine the eating styles of college kids with those of the parents so that everyone is happy when they are home?” This can be a dilemma. Parents may find that once their kids leave the nest, their grocery shopping and meal content changes significantly. As we get older, we tend to dial down our food quantities, fats and complex carbs to match the changes our metabolisms are

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Check out where you lie on the media obsessed continuum!

Susan Jensen

Dec 5, 2014
3 min

Check out where you lie on the media obsessed continuum!

Do you bring your phone to the gym even if it’s not to listen to your play list? Try a little experiment next time and give yourself one hour to decompress: one hour out of the day that is spent on YOU! Take this time to concentrate on working your body efficiently and effectively without distraction. Give yourself permission to clear your head of “to do’s” that are constantly pulling at you. If you take time to look at your phone, send texts or take calls, I guarantee your w

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Quick and Effective Body-weight Workout!

Susan Jensen

Nov 11, 2014
2 min

Quick and Effective Body-weight Workout!

We all have times when we are in a hurry or don't have access to equipment.This full body workout is great for the dorm, hotel room, home or even office! Make sure to check with your doctor if you have any medical issues or physical injuries. Challenge yourself with more reps and more sets if you want to advance. You can even run the stairs or do jumping jacks in between exercises to add more cardio benefit! Take it to any level you want! Repeat 2-3 rounds of this circuit if

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