Achieving Your Best

Motivation Monday! We just have to share Pam's story-she has been working hard and it has paid off! Here is her story in her words: Strength training and proper nutrition has effected me in more ways than I realized. Years ago (maybe 15 or 20) I was diagnosed with osteopenia and was given a prescription. It did improve. A recent bone scan showed a remarkable increase in my bone density. My bones were "a little less than a 20 year old"! Wow, this 65 year old will take young bones! The only thing I have done consistently is strength training and improving my nutrition. AYB truly is about achieving YOUR best. It is important to me to continue to always be stronger, active (I want to be a fun grandma) and to live independently as I age. I keep telling myself, just do what they tell me to do. It is that simple! -Pam Olson

Get outside and enjoy the sunshine Here’s your midweek workout to get moving & motivated! Achieving Your Best

NEW EPISODE OF PRACTICAL NUTRITION PODCAST We get it. The supplement industry is enticing and confusing. That’s what we’re here for! Today, our registered dietitians (and special guest!) answer the age old question of, Should I be supplementing?. To no surprise, we get asked this ALL. THE. TIME. Do supplements have their place? Tune in to find out!... Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/32Uexmf6HOtXOSuHzfbKOt YouTube - https://youtu.be/KrdEOlUS47U

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ATTENTION - we just posted another Practical Nutrition episode talking about... pre-workout nutrition! One of the most common questions we get as sports and wellness dietitians is, What should I be eating before I workout?. Well it’s your lucky day because our registered dietitians answered just that today on our podcast. Tune in to find out!... Here is our list of dietitian approved we pre-workout fueling options, although this is not an exclusive list: Banana with peanut butter PB&J sandwich Oatmeal with fruit Apple and nut butter Handful of nuts and raisins (2 parts raisins, 1 part nuts) Gogo squeez and a cheese stick Granola bar - Clif bar, Lara bar, KIND bar, RX bar Graham crackers Whole grain toast with a hard-boiled egg Baked sweet potato with cinnamon What’s your favorite pre-workout snack? Let us know in the comments below!! Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/76Q79Unml81bTKqqxlBcd6 YouTube - https://youtu.be/fUKZ5MhhWTo See more

AYB is looking to add to our amazing staff as we gear up to head into our busiest spring and summer months! We’re looking for a part-time (with potential for full-time) trainer to add to our team. The job offers competitive pay, a great atmosphere, and a lot of room for growth for a driven individual. Send resumes and inquiries to [email protected]!

Would you describe yourself as having a sweet tooth? Do you struggle with your sugar intake? Join the club! Today, Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, Alix Shantz, and Sara Kostelnick discuss all things sugar. We also provide you all with some great tips and tricks on how to manage your sugar intake while still enjoying sweet treats. Tune in to find out how! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mJkMV07URNC2A9ncGFJLS YouTube: https://youtu.be/m8QsZLTC4lU See more

Congratulations to our Meal Prep Chef Charissa and her husband Jon for welcoming their baby girl into the world! Ruby Mae was born yesterday morning, weighing 9lbs 3oz and 21in long! We can’t wait to meet her!!

Ready for a reset in 2021? We’re talking to Sara Kostelnick about weighs to safely shed that 2020 stress weight. Achieving Your Best

We are still accepting clients for our 2021 12-week Healthy Reset Challenge, but THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Call our office or email [email protected] to sign up. You only have *this week* to make a commitment to starting 2021 off RIGHT! Let us help you do that! We are also still allowing those who haven’t taken advantage of our 2 for 1 specials to do so for the ENTIRE month of January! Whaaattt?! Y’all...you can basically get a 3 month membership for 50% ...off or FREE for a friend! Send us a message if you have any questions. What are you waiting for?! See more

3 MONTHS at 50% off, or 3 FREE MONTHS for a family member or friend with your current single membership?! Yes please! Read below for details on our New Year's specials, this is huge!

Many of you probably find yourself battling the family gatherings, full bellies, and lack of motivation that comes with the cozy holiday season. Your favorite dietitians discuss the top 5 things to avoid during the holidays: 1. Starve yourself before and after family gatherings 2. Have an all or nothing mindset 3. Juice cleanse or detox... 4. Deprive yourself of fun foods 5. Overexercise Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FnGvaTx2fhBcGY3ysc0oh YouTube - https://youtu.be/s4lEkdiAy4w See more

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Here's a sweet and healthy side dish for the holidays. This winter salad is also an easy dish you can give to a friend in isolation. It's ful...l of bright colors and flavors! VIDEO here--> https://bit.ly/3h9zy4o Achieving Your Best #Winter #monday #recipeoftheday #TasteoftheOzarks See more

A healthy start to 2021 We’ll share a Healthy Reset Challenge at Achieving Your Best to help you get started with measurements and meal planning First, a recap on proper form to avoid injury while working out

With the new year approaching, what better time to make the commitment to a healthier you for 2021. We know how horrible 2020 was for not only your physical health, but also your mental and emotional health. Our Registered Dietitians want to help you get out of this rut and closer to a much healthier and MUCH happier version of yourself! Send us a message, email [email protected], or call our office phone today for more information or to sign up!

Can intermittent fasting in fact be a weight loss tool? Should YOU be doing intermittent fasting? Our dietitians discuss exactly what intermittent fasting is, how it can be done, what research has to say about it, potential health benefits + cons, and other tips. Tune in to find out more about this popular eating style! Have a topic you want us to discuss? - Send us a message! Did 2020 F**K you up?! - We are hosting an online 12-week Healthy Reset Challenge beginning Jan...uary 4th. Send us an email at [email protected] or call our office phone at (417)-720-3670 for more information or to sign up. Listen on Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1niN4sTDZ6cKlsOJsNE6Xj Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/YRHRGeNSA7k See more

As the seasons change, so do our clients workout gear Thanks for stopping by to bring some Christmas cheer this afternoon Jim!

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New strength cycle! Come ready to start the year with a good challenge and our unilateral day will now be on Fridays

Happy early Thanksgiving from our client @realtorjimstewart !!!

Make sure to stop by and say hi if you’re at the Bass Pro packet pickup today! A big good luck to everyone this weekend and in Dogwood. We will see you all there!

Congrats on your half marathon! If you are an AYB member and do races, let us know and we will give you a shirt!

A huge congrats to our AYB athlete Michael Jasinski for this past weekend at his State Championship Swim meet! He won the 100m freestyle, took 2nd in the 200m freestyle, and he and his team won the 200m and 400m freestyle relays! Michael trains with Alex Smith consistently and works with Cassie for his nutrition, and both are paying off in big ways Keep up the hard work! #ayb #swimmer #freestyle #statechampion

Dre has been training Maddie and Holland to help them perform at their best-tonight he was there to watch them help Central volleyball win districts! Congrats to Central Volleyball! #crosstraining #aybspringfield #youthtraining

Another Thursday, another Practical Nutrition episode! On today’s episode, Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, Alix Shantz, and Sara Kostelnick discuss one of the hottest supplements on the shelf right now...powdered greens! You will learn what this supplement is, health claims, the difference between this product and whole fruits and vegetables, other ingredients found in this supplement, and our thoughts on using this product. ... Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CArmvABoe0QhQHfNpITYq Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/AhGAv6NQxYU

On today’s episode of Practical Nutrition, our dietitians talk about the difference between what it means to be a dietitian versus a nutritionist. Tune in to find out how we got here and more! Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutrit/id1535991980 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mepMACfCwndC88pv0eWAa... YouTube - https://youtu.be/dy7V8HOaVaY

Here's a super EASY, colorful side dish for fall or your Thanksgiving feast! It looks fancy and it doesn't take a lot of time. VIDEO here--> https://bit.ly/3kvsGPx #mondaymorning #cooking #tasteoftheozarks Achieving Your Best

PSA: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OF PRACTICAL NUTRITION UP NOW! . . Granola Bars. You probably can't even remember the last time snack bars weren't apart of your daily routine! A 2018 statistic shows that the Global Granola Bar market reached $11.1 billion in revenue in 2018 and is expected to reach $22.75 billion by 2027. Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, Alix Shantz, and Sara Kostelnick from Achieving Your Best will be discussing why granola bars are so commonly used, what ing...redients you want in your granola bar, what ingredients to watch for on your label, different types of granola bars, and potential benefits of bars made with wholesome ingredients. . . Here are 14 Dietitian Recommended Bars made with mostly natural ingredients (not an exclusive list): Lara Bar, R Bar, GOL Bar (Garden of Life), Simple Squares, RX Bar, Health Warrior, Go Raw, Made Good, KIND, Kate Real Food, Purely Elizabeth, Thunderbird, Autumn's Gold, and Picky Bars . . LINK FOR FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8qh003nYw See more

WINTER SALAD: Here's a fall salad with earthy flavors and a fresh dressing! These colorful beets and greens also have cancer-fighting benefits. Achieving Your Best #Wellness #food #Health https://bit.ly/31olWeR

Avoiding common mistakes when lifting at the gym. Achieving Your Best

ATTENTION PODCAST LISTENERS: You can now add Practical Nutrition episodes to your morning drive to work because we are officially streaming on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Whoop whoop! You can stream our first episode here or search for Practical Nutrition by Achieving Your Best. Happy listening! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com//practical-nutriti/id1535991980... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xSKh3qAFYf7t8VPBHBGEq See more

In this week’s wellness report we’re talking about Halloween sweets and ways you can enjoy them without going overboard

As it starts to get CHILI, try this recipe by dietitian Sara Kostelnick !

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Here's a fall recipe for pumpkin lovers! We made these puffy breakfast cookies. They're full of fiber with less sugar. If you like them a little sweeter, just a...dd more honey to the recipe. My kids would probably like them a tad sweeter :) #pumpkin #fallvibes https://bit.ly/2I1ZZvn Achieving Your Best See more

Happy October! We’re talking about what’s in season right now. Dietitian Sara Kostelnick shares 6 fall produce items to add to your plate Achieving Your Best #fall #nutrition #pumpkineverything

DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES THIS SATURDAY AT 8:15 & 9:15 AM TO SUPPORT A LOCAL ATHLETE! . . . #teamcross #aybspringfield #fitness