Fit & Healthy
At Raintree our focus is to improve your overall health and not just focus on the number that shows on the scale. Find some great information on nutrition, inspirational stories of success and events that will give you a grasp on what a "healthy image" really is.*
Helpful links:
Live Well Colorado - LiveWell Colorado is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by promoting healthy eating and active living. This interactive website is a great tool to put you on the right path to health!
Health Starts Here - Check out Whole Foods Market's webpage outlining healthy eating in four easy to understand sections.
NUTRITIONDATA.COM - Enter any food in this website's search tab to find out what nutritional benefits you are introducing to your body. A great way to learn more about what vitamins and minerals are in every part of your meal plan.
147 Reasons Sugar Ruins Your Life
Mark's Daily Apple - Blog
Helpful Mobile Apps
Search in your mobile app store for these helpful apps:
LOSE IT!
LIVESTRONG
Calorie Counter
Meal Ideas / Recipes
The Gracious Pantry - Clean Eating 101 - Food is extremely important on your journey to a healthier you. Find out what "clean eating" is and recipes that are delicious and clean.
Mix & Match Meal Options - Breakfast PDF - Take a look at this useful tool that personal trainer Amanda Shannon has created just for our RAC members.
Mix & Match Meal Options - Chicken Ideas
Whole Foods Bi-Weekly Newsletter - Check out Lara Ulfers', Fort Collins' Whole Foods Healthy Eating Specialist and Registered Dietician, newsletter that includes seasonal recipes that are nutritious and easy to make at home.
Inspirational Readings
Can You Stay For Dinner? Blog - A great story about finding what exercise works for you! Find inspiration with Andie Mitchell's amazing transformation story.
Check out these amazing Success Stories on Livestrong.com. Click on a photo to see their stories, turning points, support systems, biggest challenges, and secrets to their success.
Email YOUR inspirational story to amandas@raintreeathleticclub.com and you could be featured here for our RAC members to share in your success.
RAC Fit & Healthy Events
Check out this section of Fit & Healthy to find the most recent events happening for RAC members.
- Blood Pressure Screenings - Find out your blood pressure while you are here at the club. A personal trainer is set up in the lobby on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.
- Monday, February 1st - 9:00-11:00am
Whole Foods Events
- Meatless Meals Cooking Class - Saturday, January 28th 6:00 - 9:00pm $35
- Save your wallet and your waistline with these hearty New Year's Resolution friendly meal ideas. Register at Whole Foods Market - Fort Collins.
- Healthy Fats, Skinny You FREE Seminar - Monday, January 30th 6:00 - 7:00pm
- Settle the confusion betwee the different types of fats present in our foods, benefits for the healthiest fats found in various foods, and related research associated with cholesterol and heart disease risk.
*Please note that Raintree Athletic Club does not sponsor any of the above websites. These links are just websites that our team has found helpful in their fitness journey.