A common misconception is when you’re in your 20s or even 30s, you don’t really need to exercise and can eat whatever you want because you’re young and therefore, healthy. The reality is that’s simply not true. In fact, this is a crucial time now more than ever to take care of your body. As you age and enter each new decade of your life, you will feel the effects of the decisions you make now. These two decades in …
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Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Are you ready for a healthy fall treat? Emily has shared with us her butternut squash recipe that’s filled with the amazing flavors of the season that make this an excellent side dish. Pair this with a lean meat and your favorite veggies and you’ll be FALLing in love.Yields: 4 Yellow Plate* ServingsPrep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Total time: 40 minsCalories (1/4 of recipe): 140.13kcal | Fat: 7.125g | Carbs: 17.5g | Protein: 1.5g*Yellow Plate: …
5 Steps For Staying Motivated
It’s natural to have the desire to better yourself and we often start this process by setting goals. Big or small, goal setting is the first step in the journey of improving our lives and is, quite frankly, the easiest step. It’s simple to say that you want to lose “x” number of pounds, or that you want to be more active; however, the real challenge lies in following through with those goals. Properly understanding the driving force behind your …
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Frequently Asked Questions – Fit Farm Fitness & Weight Loss Retreats
If you’ve never attended one of our fitness or weight loss retreats, or any retreat in general, you probably have a lot of questions. You are not alone. Finding the right retreat that matches your goals is extremely important. That’s why we’re sharing some of the commonly asked questions the Fit Farm at Rock Springs sales team gets asked by potential future guests. Every month we’re reaching out to our sales team to see what common questions they’re currently being …
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Recipe
Meet Emily, a Tennessee native and a member of the Rock Springs sales team. She’s been married to her husband for 20 years and has three amazing children! As a mother of three active teenagers and a lover of being active, Emily enjoys fueling her family with delicious and flavorful meals that they all enjoy. We’re excited to share with you one of the meals she cooks for her family, Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice. What makes this recipe amazing …
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Calculating the Magic Macro Blend for Weight Loss
Cooking at home is a great way to keep track of your caloric intake when trying to achieve your weight loss goals. However, it can be a bit tricky if you’re cooking your own recipe and have multiple ingredients that you need to account for. There isn’t exactly a nutrition label for Aunt Suzy’s Grilled Salmon Salad with Herbs, Lime, and Creamy Cilantro Dressing recipe after all. If there is, kudos to Aunt Suzy for putting that together! Luckily for …
Need a Mental Health Break? Maybe It’s Time to Retreat!
When we think of a fitness or weight loss retreat, the things that immediately come to mind are, “I’ll get in shape, I’ll eat better, and I’ll feel better physically”. But oftentimes, we overlook the mental health benefits of attending these retreats. Being physically healthy is incredibly important for our well-being but equally important is being mentally fit. It’s easy to get caught up in our everyday lives, especially with the ability to work from home nowadays. When we keep …
Fit Farm Alumni: Steve DeCaspers
Finding the right balance between your everyday life and your health can be challenging. It’s easy to get caught up with work and lose sight of what’s really important, taking care of you. We often don’t consider the thought of putting ourselves first until we’ve felt the side effects come to fruition. The team at Rock Springs Retreat Center is proud to share the story our one of our first Alumni Advisory Board Members, Steve DeCaspers, and how he conquered …
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Fit Farm at Rock Springs, a Healing Place for All
Often, when people think of attending a fitness retreat, the first things that come to mind are the physical benefits. Depending on the retreat, that could be exactly what you get, and only that. But here at Fit Farm at Rock Springs, it’s more than just losing weight and getting physically fit. It’s a safe place where you can find healing by opening your heart to people who were once strangers and are now family. We’d like to share with …
Sun Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Summer is here and you know what that means. A plethora of outdoor activities are calling your name to enjoy with your friends and family out in the sun! It’s the perfect time for an outdoor barbecue, go for a hike on your local trails, cool off with a refreshing dip in a spring, and hit up the pickleball court, all while soaking in some rays to make your skin shimmer with summer vibes. Being in the sun is what …