Blog | Go! Garrett County

Cucumber Mint Salad with Cheryl & Carla – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 3, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Garrett Growers, Nutrition, Recipes

Garrett Growers farmers strive to send their best fresh produce to customers in the region. However, vegetables sometimes come out of the farmers’ fields looking less than perfect – and that’s ok! Most of the time, surface blemishes can...

Conquer Your Challenge Today – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 2, 2021 | Physical Activity, Virtual Challenge

We can all use a little motivation to get moving from time to time! Here at GO! Garrett County we are your biggest fans and want to work with everyone to find things that improve well-being by increasing physical fitness and improving nutrition because we want to...

Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe Video – Delicious and Nutritious? Absolutely! – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 29, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Recipes, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

Thomas George If you had to choose, would you rather “go on a diet” or “choose an enjoyable, sustainable eating plan?” Diets are short-term; eating plans are long-term. Diets seem restrictive; eating plans have more freedom. But what exactly is an eating plan? ...

Getting Personal, Taking Action – + 3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 21, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Classes, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, Uncategorized

Enough talking…what are we going to do about obesity? This week, I will get a little “personal” and share a bit more about my battle against obesity. I hope you will be encouraged and better equipped to take action while having a little fun along the way. ...

Wellbeing Rewards- +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 19, 2021 | Community Programs, Resource

Lifting up others is what Go Garrett County is all about! The reward points some participants are earning are climbing into the 500’s, those with the highest points log in daily. It reminds me of exercise, the benefits really start to show up after a person...

A Patient-Centered, Evidence-Based Approach to Conquering Obesity – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 14, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

Losing weight is NOT the primary goal of treating obesity. The primary goals are to identify, address, and treat the underlying multifactorial contributors of obesity; weight loss is the outcome of successfully treating the causes of obesity. A patient-centered,...

Act Today For A Better Tomorrow – Wellness Wednesday – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 7, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Daily Activities, Diabetes, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Stress, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

First, a quick review: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic, relapsing disease affecting over 42% of American adults, over a billion people around the world, and costing the global economy trillions of dollars! Complex: involve multiple body systems and...

Earn An Extra 50 Prize Points – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 6, 2021 | Community

“For Everyone, Wellbeing Is A Journey… The Secret Is Committing To That Journey And Taking Those First Steps With Hope And Belief In Yourself.” Deepak Chopra Please take a few minutes and check in with us via our latest wellbeing survey. We just...

Tips with Thomas George, Jr., DNP, CRNP, FNP-C – Episode 1 – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 1, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

Is obesity really a disease? YES! Is obesity really a disease? YES! Obesity is a real disease that affects billions of people across the world at a cost measured in trillions of dollars. Obesity causes or contributes to over 230 conditions including diabetes, heart...

Cheryl & Carla unbox the first Garrett Growers Veggie Box of the 2021 season!

by Shelley Argabrite | Jun 28, 2021 | Community, Garrett Growers, Local Business, Nutrition, Recipes

Learn what’s available from local farms this time of year, and how to store, prep, and cook these yummy items. Featured this week: Strawberries: Store in fridge in original container for no more than a couple days. Wash under running cold water,...