Eating right and exercising doesn’t have to be hard – and LMQC presents local experts from around the Quad Cities who are more than willing to show you the way.
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
QC Apples are ripe and ready!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her love of apples and the joys of her family’s annual visit to a nearby apple orchard.
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
Eat to hydrate this summer
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, tells you how you can beat the heat and improve your hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help increase your water intake.
Summer berries: juicy, delicious and good for you
Quad Citians love their berries, and can find them fresh at area farmers’ markets! Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains just how good berries can be for you.
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
3 Temptations to Avoid for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo!
Eating healthier and staying within calorie goals while still enjoying some of your favorite local Mexican food is possible. You don’t have to leave the table on Cinco de Mayo feeling stuffed or even sick.
Take your first step – couch to a QC 5k
PT and Health Coach Aryn Lloyd says finding a running buddy can put the “fun” back into the run. Her buddy Harper is a great motivator.
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
QC Brew Review: Healthy drinking is a craft
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, sits down at the Bent River Brewery and talks about the nutritional value of craft beer with local brewer Patrick Martinez.
Pre-hab to avoid rehab – four ways to prevent injury
Personal trainer and LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, shares 4 great ways to reduce your chance of injury and improve your posture – including the exercise shown above, known as “The Superman.”
Celebrating Galentine’s Day with half the calories and twice the fun!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, celebrates Galentine’s Day and explains why sharing a sweet treat with a gal pal isn’t just nice, it’s sensible, too.
Learn your exercise personality to make your fitness resolution stick
At least once a year, most Americans have the best of intentions when it comes to improving their appearance, fitness and overall health – but most of us fall off the wagon when it comes to exercising and eating right. LMQC fit bloggers Aryn Lloyd and Cody Lichthardt explain why.
Are carbs and fat good for you?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that food is fuel, and the type of fuel you put into your body helps determine how well it runs!
Should you get on the bone broth bandwagon?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, debunks the bone broth dietary fad and puts the nutritional value of consuming broth in perspective.
Make your Dry January a New Year tradition
America is drinking more alcohol now than ever. LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how resolving to live a “Dry January” may be a great first step in taking control of your alcohol consumption and reduce calories in the process.
Noom or not to Noom? That is the question!
Noom is a popular app for weight loss, but is it for you? QC dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her insights and advice on the best way to use this and other diet apps on your phone.
No gimmicks needed!
Check out these common-sense, money-saving tips to support your fitness goals!
Five tips for a healthy holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers up five healthy tips for the coming holiday season.
Five tips to eating healthfully through the holidays
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers these five tips for eating healthy during the holiday season.
Pumpkin lattes, “fun size” candy can add up fast!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, warns that despite their good taste, treats like spicy lattes, home-baked goods and chocolatey treats come with not-so-fun-sized calorie counts.
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
Five hydration and fueling tips for your run up to the Bix and other Summer Races
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, provides five helpful tips for dealing with hot temperatures and sunshine during your summertime run.
Marvelous melons
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, melons are a nutritional miracle food. Nutritious, flavorful, and easily digestible, you can include a variety of melons to keep meals interesting, tasty, and nutritious.
High-impact exercise not for you? Here are three low-impact alternatives.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, says shaking battle ropes is a good low-impact alternative to high-impact exercise.
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
How much protein is enough?
Exercise and diet experts alike sing the praises of protein to sate hunger, build muscles, and keep your fitness plan on track. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian, Jeni Tackett, explains protein basics and why we all need it.
Enhance your health with Turmeric
This amazing spice contains curcumin, which is credited with multiple health benefits. Jenni explains why you should spice up your diet with Tumeric.
Four ways to spring clean your life.
After surviving 2020, your life may need a spring cleaning. LMQC blogger Jeni Tacket suggests that decluttering your space and figuratively cleaning up your mindset can do wonders for your habits this year.
Fit and fab after fifty – improving strength, endurance, flexibility and balance
Quad City pickleball players, like retired Deere executive and Augustana basketball alum, James Van De Casteele, enjoy the sport because it keeps them in great shape!
Slash your risk of a devastating disease
Millions of Americans are at risk from Diabetes – including LMQC Fitness blogger Aryn Lloyd. She shares her story about living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Smart ways to recharge your batteries.
Trying to get things off to a good start this year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests important ways to keep the body – and mind – nourished and healthy.
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
Ditch the idea of fitness “perfection”
QC Health Coach Aryn Lloyd and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, show you how to make changes that will pay off throughout your whole life! And it all starts with realizing you can’t be perfect TODAY.
The power of a mini-resolution
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you some important tips for overcoming roadblocks and making this year the year of SUCCESS! And it all starts by making mini-resolutions …
How to choose a healthy pandemic menu!
Don’t fall into the trap of eating unhealthy during this pandemic. QC dietitian Jeni Tackett shares tips for purchasing, storing foods to help keep you and your family healthy.
Low-cal substitutes for full-taste holiday menus
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says as long as you’re in control of your grocery list, you can ward off those unwanted pounds that seem to find us during the holidays by making a few simple ingredient substitutions.
Five tricks for resisting Halloween treats!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her top tips for controlling the urges that often accompany a successful night of trick or treating this Halloween holiday.
Trail nutrition tips for the perfect hike
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, makes sure she packs the food the body needs when she hits the hiking trails this fall with her husband Nathan.
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
Granola is both nutrient and calorie dense
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says there’s plenty to like about granola – but be careful what you put add to it if you want to eat healthy.
Hydration 101: Keep your cool
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, over-heating can happen here in the Quad Cities, drinking enough water keeps your body cool, aids in post-exercise recovery and can improve your mental function. Jeni provides some useful tips for staying hydrated and healthy this summer.
Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet
Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel
What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”
Vitamin D: the magic cure?
Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!
HITT and LISS your way to optimal fitness.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, explains the fundamental difference between HITT and LISS workouts.
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
Gut check: stay strong by eating smart
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why eating the right food to encourage gut health (and those billions of tiny microbes living inside each one of us) matter to our long-term health and wellness.
What kind of milk “does a body good”?
Which milk is best for you? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares some facts about milk, fat levels and the options available to consumers today!
Your plan is your success
Resolving to weigh less, eat well, or get stronger in the coming year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, urges you to plan ahead and be consistent to achieve success!
Tips to avoid a spring cold with a good workout!
Get a jump on a full year’s good health by climbing off the couch and on a trail, in a pool or around the block. Physical activity now can help you avoid catching a spring cold in the months ahead.
Make your next coffee house visit a healthy one!
Coffee houses can be a conundrum if you are watching what you eat. While they often have healthy options for meals and snacks, high-calorie coffee drinks and pastries can be your downfall.
How and why to record your (honest) behavior
LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.
A Valentine’s Diet: What’s in dark chocolate and red wine?
Massages, movies, yoga classes and flowers are non-edible gifts that make thoughtful treats indeed! But during this time of love and chocolate, here are how you can make sure some delicious items find their way onto your menu as well!
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
Eating right and exercising doesn’t have to be hard – and LMQC presents local experts from around the Quad Cities who are more than willing to show you the way.
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
Five tips for a healthy holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers up five healthy tips for the coming holiday season.
Low-cal substitutes for full-taste holiday menus
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says as long as you’re in control of your grocery list, you can ward off those unwanted pounds that seem to find us during the holidays by making a few simple ingredient substitutions.
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
Five tips to eating healthfully through the holidays
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers these five tips for eating healthy during the holiday season.
Five tricks for resisting Halloween treats!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her top tips for controlling the urges that often accompany a successful night of trick or treating this Halloween holiday.
QC Apples are ripe and ready!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her love of apples and the joys of her family’s annual visit to a nearby apple orchard.
Pumpkin lattes, “fun size” candy can add up fast!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, warns that despite their good taste, treats like spicy lattes, home-baked goods and chocolatey treats come with not-so-fun-sized calorie counts.
Trail nutrition tips for the perfect hike
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, makes sure she packs the food the body needs when she hits the hiking trails this fall with her husband Nathan.
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
Five hydration and fueling tips for your run up to the Bix and other Summer Races
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, provides five helpful tips for dealing with hot temperatures and sunshine during your summertime run.
Granola is both nutrient and calorie dense
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says there’s plenty to like about granola – but be careful what you put add to it if you want to eat healthy.
Eat to hydrate this summer
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, tells you how you can beat the heat and improve your hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help increase your water intake.
Marvelous melons
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, melons are a nutritional miracle food. Nutritious, flavorful, and easily digestible, you can include a variety of melons to keep meals interesting, tasty, and nutritious.
Hydration 101: Keep your cool
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, over-heating can happen here in the Quad Cities, drinking enough water keeps your body cool, aids in post-exercise recovery and can improve your mental function. Jeni provides some useful tips for staying hydrated and healthy this summer.
Summer berries: juicy, delicious and good for you
Quad Citians love their berries, and can find them fresh at area farmers’ markets! Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains just how good berries can be for you.
High-impact exercise not for you? Here are three low-impact alternatives.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, says shaking battle ropes is a good low-impact alternative to high-impact exercise.
Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet
Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel
What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”
3 Temptations to Avoid for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo!
Eating healthier and staying within calorie goals while still enjoying some of your favorite local Mexican food is possible. You don’t have to leave the table on Cinco de Mayo feeling stuffed or even sick.
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
Vitamin D: the magic cure?
Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!
Take your first step – couch to a QC 5k
PT and Health Coach Aryn Lloyd says finding a running buddy can put the “fun” back into the run. Her buddy Harper is a great motivator.
How much protein is enough?
Exercise and diet experts alike sing the praises of protein to sate hunger, build muscles, and keep your fitness plan on track. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian, Jeni Tackett, explains protein basics and why we all need it.
HITT and LISS your way to optimal fitness.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, explains the fundamental difference between HITT and LISS workouts.
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
Enhance your health with Turmeric
This amazing spice contains curcumin, which is credited with multiple health benefits. Jenni explains why you should spice up your diet with Tumeric.
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
QC Brew Review: Healthy drinking is a craft
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, sits down at the Bent River Brewery and talks about the nutritional value of craft beer with local brewer Patrick Martinez.
Four ways to spring clean your life.
After surviving 2020, your life may need a spring cleaning. LMQC blogger Jeni Tacket suggests that decluttering your space and figuratively cleaning up your mindset can do wonders for your habits this year.
Gut check: stay strong by eating smart
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why eating the right food to encourage gut health (and those billions of tiny microbes living inside each one of us) matter to our long-term health and wellness.
Pre-hab to avoid rehab – four ways to prevent injury
Personal trainer and LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, shares 4 great ways to reduce your chance of injury and improve your posture – including the exercise shown above, known as “The Superman.”
Fit and fab after fifty – improving strength, endurance, flexibility and balance
Quad City pickleball players, like retired Deere executive and Augustana basketball alum, James Van De Casteele, enjoy the sport because it keeps them in great shape!
What kind of milk “does a body good”?
Which milk is best for you? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares some facts about milk, fat levels and the options available to consumers today!
Celebrating Galentine’s Day with half the calories and twice the fun!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, celebrates Galentine’s Day and explains why sharing a sweet treat with a gal pal isn’t just nice, it’s sensible, too.
Slash your risk of a devastating disease
Millions of Americans are at risk from Diabetes – including LMQC Fitness blogger Aryn Lloyd. She shares her story about living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Your plan is your success
Resolving to weigh less, eat well, or get stronger in the coming year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, urges you to plan ahead and be consistent to achieve success!
Learn your exercise personality to make your fitness resolution stick
At least once a year, most Americans have the best of intentions when it comes to improving their appearance, fitness and overall health – but most of us fall off the wagon when it comes to exercising and eating right. LMQC fit bloggers Aryn Lloyd and Cody Lichthardt explain why.
Smart ways to recharge your batteries.
Trying to get things off to a good start this year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests important ways to keep the body – and mind – nourished and healthy.
Tips to avoid a spring cold with a good workout!
Get a jump on a full year’s good health by climbing off the couch and on a trail, in a pool or around the block. Physical activity now can help you avoid catching a spring cold in the months ahead.
Are carbs and fat good for you?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that food is fuel, and the type of fuel you put into your body helps determine how well it runs!
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
Make your next coffee house visit a healthy one!
Coffee houses can be a conundrum if you are watching what you eat. While they often have healthy options for meals and snacks, high-calorie coffee drinks and pastries can be your downfall.
Should you get on the bone broth bandwagon?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, debunks the bone broth dietary fad and puts the nutritional value of consuming broth in perspective.
Ditch the idea of fitness “perfection”
QC Health Coach Aryn Lloyd and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, show you how to make changes that will pay off throughout your whole life! And it all starts with realizing you can’t be perfect TODAY.
How and why to record your (honest) behavior
LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.
Make your Dry January a New Year tradition
America is drinking more alcohol now than ever. LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how resolving to live a “Dry January” may be a great first step in taking control of your alcohol consumption and reduce calories in the process.
The power of a mini-resolution
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you some important tips for overcoming roadblocks and making this year the year of SUCCESS! And it all starts by making mini-resolutions …
A Valentine’s Diet: What’s in dark chocolate and red wine?
Massages, movies, yoga classes and flowers are non-edible gifts that make thoughtful treats indeed! But during this time of love and chocolate, here are how you can make sure some delicious items find their way onto your menu as well!
Noom or not to Noom? That is the question!
Noom is a popular app for weight loss, but is it for you? QC dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her insights and advice on the best way to use this and other diet apps on your phone.
How to choose a healthy pandemic menu!
Don’t fall into the trap of eating unhealthy during this pandemic. QC dietitian Jeni Tackett shares tips for purchasing, storing foods to help keep you and your family healthy.
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
No gimmicks needed!
Check out these common-sense, money-saving tips to support your fitness goals!