It’s Time to Start Saving Some Precious Time!

It’s Time to Start Saving Some Precious Time!

Happy Monday McKinley!!! How’s everyone doing with the back-to-school rush? Whether you have kids in school or not, we’re all looking for ways to save time, especially when it comes to weekly meals.  Here are some ideas that will help with meal-planning, grocery shopping and even workouts!  Try a Meal Planning App on Your Phone:  The one I’ve been using is called PrePear. Here’s what I love about it: ·         You can select recipes to create your own meal plan…

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Add This to Your Routine and You’ll Be Shocked!!! SMR

Add This to Your Routine and You’ll Be Shocked!!! SMR

Hi everyone!! If you’ve ever had the pleasure of receiving a massage you know how refreshed and loose your body feels after.  Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could give your muscles that kind of relief daily? You can with self-myofascial release (SMR)!  Most people will identify with this technique as “rolling out” or” foam rolling” even though the foam roller is just one of the tools that can be used for SMR. Self-myofascial release is a method used to…

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Go Ahead, Grab a Cup of Joe…It’s Healthy!

Go Ahead, Grab a Cup of Joe…It’s Healthy!

Good morning McKinley!! It’s true, black coffee (decaf and regular!) is packed with antioxidants and has a long list of benefits you can reap daily! Not a fan of black coffee, more of a café mocha (Tall = 200 calories, 24g sugar), caramel macchiato (Tall = 180 calories, 23g sugar) or iced cappuccino (Small = 180 calories, 35g sugar) fan? Keep reading, you may reconsider your morning beverage and save some money if you choose to brew at home. Here…

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Summer = Fun in the Sun AND Sunscreen!!!

Summer = Fun in the Sun AND Sunscreen!!!

Good afternoon McKinley!! Summer is almost here and there are some important things to think about as we get ready to have fun in the sun!  We all love the sun (and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival in Michigan), but need to be careful and protect our skin from the harmful rays that can cause skin cancer.  According to www.skincancer.org, about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and…

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2018 McKinley Wellness Challenge

2018 McKinley Wellness Challenge

Hi Everyone! Are you ready to start rockin’ the 2018 McKinley Wellness Challenge?!?! If you’re new to McKinley or just need a MWC refresher, here is a quick explanation. For this challenge, you will have the opportunity to complete whole being wellness activities that focus on financial, emotional, physical and social well-being to earn points. Once you reach your first 100 points, you will receive a $50 gift card of your choice and your name will be placed into the…

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Great American Smoke Out 2017

Great American Smoke Out 2017

Good Afternoon Everyone!! The Great American Smoke Out is TODAY!!! Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smoke Out event. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a smoker, your body will start to recover just minutes after your last cigarette!! Check…

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