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Battle of the Bulge


Our Battle of the Bulge blogger, Alan Sivell, shares his fitness and diet adventures.

Alan is a communications professor at St. Ambrose University and a former reporter for WQAD-TV. He’s exercised – and dieted – his entire life and has a particular fondness for cycling.

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QC Football Coach Shares Personal Workout Regime

This Pleasant Valley coach practices what he preaches!

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Fried Chicken & Little Debbies: Battling Our Force-Fed Food Obsession

Can you ignore junk-food marketing ploys like this? The Professor – who used to start planning his evening dessert before breakfast – has some insight to share.

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Discovering Decorah, IA Bike Trails on a Weekend Getaway

Alan Sivell takes his bike to scenic Decorah, IA. Here’s what he found!

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Time to Return to School, a Routine, and the Gym!

The Professor shares 6 tips for transitioning back into a self-disciplined state of mind (and body).

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Iowa City to North Liberty: Exploring Area Bike Paths

Take a ride with Alan along another path!

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Fear Keeping You Off Your Bike? Try a QC Trail & this Simple Practice!

“I saw that concrete coming at me and knew I was in trouble.” Here’s where to pedal … and what to wear while you do it.

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Sivell’s “Click Tips” for Permanent Weight Loss

We’ve all had moments when things finally click … and in lifestyle change, it’s part of the process!

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St. Ambrose Grad Earns Weight-Loss Win!

Tackling a “1,000% mental challenge” paid off for Professor Alan Sivell’s student!

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How to Obey Mom and Not Waste Food

How can you clean your plate as an adult … without gaining weight? Professional weight-loser Alan Sivell has the secret.

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QC Cycling Champ Peddles – and Pedals – Bikes Today

After racing all over the world, Jeff Bradley came home to the Quad Cities and his customers … including the Professor (who now MUST HAVE a “gravel bike”).

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