Las Veggies – Week 5

Hello, HealthTrip Travelers!

 Last Day in Las Veggies – Wednesday, April 30!

Rack up those miles!  Earn one Frequent Mover Mile for each minute of aerobic activity you complete. Plus, add up to one bonus mile per day by completing the Las Veggies challenge.  You have until April 30 to collect as many Frequent Mover Miles as possible.  Record your miles on your Travel Journal and send your completed log by Monday, May 5 to Taylor at tnewlov@bgsu.edu.  All travelers who submit their logs during the month of April are entered into a raffle to win a great Las Veggies souvenir!  Achieve over 600 miles and earn 2 entries into the drawing.

 

Links Featuring…Fruits and Veggies!

As we enter our last week in Las Veggies, we encourage you to think about how you can continue to add fruits and vegetables to your plate.  Trying new foods, new preparation methods or new recipes can be a great way to stay motivated and inspired to get more in each day.

Recipes:

High Protein Quinoa Almond Berry Salad

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Southwestern Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

Sneaky Beet Brownies

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Rutabaga Fries

Broccoli Kale Salad

Loaded Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Minestrone Soup

Other Helpful Links:

23 On-the-Go Breakfasts

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Fruits and Veggies More Matters: Healthy Meal Planning Guide

  Fun With Fitness 

Check out the following options to stay active on campus.

  • Move-It Mondays in the Union: Take a short recess break and get energized on your lunch break with a light cardio and tone session.  Registration is not required. Just come as you are with tennis shoes on or feel free to change into workout clothes.

May 5:  Light Cardio and Tone in BTSU 314

On-campus 5Ks: Check out the fun ways to be active with your family or friends:

  • Badges of Honor 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk – May 15 at 6 PM
    This 5 K run/walk will honor the heroes who answer the call when we are in need. Our heroes are active or retired rescue personnel and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Activities begin at 4:30 PM and race starts at 6 PM.  The course starts and finishes at the BGSU football stadium. For further details, click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/BowlingGreen/StateFireSchoolRescueRun.

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