UnityPoint Clinic Healthy Living Clinic - Cedar Rapids

05/21/2026

A calm nervous system changes everything✨

05/04/2026

Trying to control every part of your health can actually work against you.

Your body doesn’t need perfection—
it needs support.

Start where you are. Build from there.

What’s one small thing you can do today to support your body?

04/29/2026

🍫 High-Protein Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

* 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
* 2 eggs
* 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
* 1/4 cup melted butter or ghee
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 3/4 cup flour (or half flour + half almond flour for extra protein)
* 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* Pinch of salt
* 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth (this is key for texture).
3. Mix wet ingredients together.
4. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients.
5. Combine wet + dry (don’t overmix).
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Bake 18–22 minutes until set.

*Add a scoop of protein powder. Adjusted the recipe to only a 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of maple syrup. 10 to 14 g of protein per muffin. Enjoy☺️

04/22/2026

04/16/2026

What’s your favorite way to enjoy the outdoors this time of year?

04/10/2026

Spring mornings call for something fresh and simple 🌸🍓

This strawberry cheesecake overnight oats is an easy way to start your day with real, nourishing ingredients—without spending extra time in the kitchen.

Perfect for busy mornings when you still want to feel good and energized ✨

Let us know if you try it!

Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats are a high protein, high fiber breakfast. It's perfect for meal prep and tastes just like cheesecake.

04/07/2026

Fitness doesn’t have to be perfect… and it definitely doesn’t have to happen in a gym.

Movement can look like this—lifting your puppy, squatting with your toddler, carrying groceries, or using whatever you have around the house. It all counts.

We sometimes overcomplicate fitness, thinking we need the perfect plan, the right equipment, or an hour of free time… but the truth is, consistency in the little moments matters more than perfection.

So if you’re waiting for the “right time” to start—this is your reminder: start where you are, use what you have, and just move your body 💛

04/03/2026

Consistency isn’t the problem—impatience is 🧘

So many people say, “I am consistent, but I’m not seeing results.” And we get it… it can feel frustrating when the effort doesn’t match the outcome yet.

But here’s the truth: the moment you feel like nothing is working is often right before things start to shift.

✨Don’t quit in the waiting season. That’s where the real progress is happening✨

Keep showing up—you’re closer than you think💪

03/31/2026

Often times when coaching patients we see a similar pattern…

Someone decides they’re ready for change.
They feel motivated. Ambitious. All in. 💪
They start showing up for their health—eating better, moving their body, building new habits.

And then… the scale goes up.

Cue the panic 😱
“Something’s not working.”
“I need to change everything.”
“I need faster results.”

So they jump to extremes.

But here’s the truth no one likes to hear:
The habits that actually create lasting change?
They’re not extreme. They’re not fast.
They’re consistent. And honestly… a little boring.

Real progress doesn’t come from reacting to every number on the scale.
It comes from staying steady when things don’t immediately go your way.

Because your body doesn’t change overnight.
And learning patience might be the most important skill in your health journey.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged because things aren’t happening fast enough—
you’re not failing.

You’re just being asked to trust the process a little longer.

✨ If you’re ready for support, guidance, and a plan that actually works long-term, we’re here to help.Send us a message or call the clinic to learn more about our coaching programs.

03/26/2026

Chicken and Fresh Produce Salad 🥗

Protein:
- 1-2 chicken breast (I used 1lb of shrimp)
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper

Produce:
- 1 whole cucumber, chopped
- 5 mini carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked edamame
- a few thin slices of red onion

Creamy Sweet and Spicy Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp of mayonnaise
- sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tbsp of honey
- Juice 1 whole lime
- garlic powder
- salt + peppper
- water (if needed to thin)

03/24/2026

Some days are slower and quieter than others. Instead of fighting it, lean into it✨