News & Announcements

New Inspire Wellness Donor Wall!

As a non-profit organization, Family Wellness is dedicated to providing need based community programming to children, adults, and families in our area. The Inspire Wellness Initiative began as an idea from a group of passionate staff who wanted to strive for healthier families in our community. These staff members volunteered to pilot a variety of … Read More

Galentine’s Day Pumpkin Waffles

Recipe Ingredients: ¼ C brown sugar 1 ½ C gluten free flour blend 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 3 tsp cinnamon 2 egg yolks 2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks 1 C unsweetened almond milk 1 can pumpkin 4 Tbsp. melted coconut oil Directions: Preheat waffle maker … Read More

Congratulations Britt Selbo!

Family Wellness wants to extend a HUGE congratulations to Britt Selbo for her promotion to Vice President of Program and Membership at the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties! Britt has been with Family Wellness as the Aquatics Director since 2011. We wish Britt the best of luck in her new role!  

Congrats to Amy, the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge Winner!

The Holiday Weight Loss Challenge program included one consultation with a trainer, three personal training sessions, one session with our registered dietitian, and a Family Wellness Cookbook. Throughout the 8-week challenge, participants received motivational tips and e-mails to keep them going. We were able to sit down with Amy, our winner of the Holiday Weight … Read More

Wellness is…

As a young teenager I had a favorite comic strip titled “Love is…” It was two cute people who had all the definitions for love. Love is…Google it… you will find some lovely ideas. As the director of Family Wellness, our nonprofit, 80,000 sq ft wellness center in Fargo, North Dakota, I have often wondered … Read More

Family Wellness Trainer Tami Sauer Succeeds in Competition!

Tami Sauer, a trainer here at Family Wellness, competed in the 2017 NPC North Star Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure & Bikini Competition, hosted at the Ames Center in Burnsville, MN on October 7th. This was her second ever competition (her first one was in 2014). Results Over 35 Division: 4th Place Over 40 Division: 1st Place … Read More

Yummy Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

Looking for the recipe featured on WDAY? Check out our delicious Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins Ingredients: 1 ½ C White whole wheat flour 1 T pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 eggs 1 C pumpkin puree ½ C unsweetened applesauce ½ C honey 1 tsp vanilla extract … Read More

Family Wellness Celebrating 6 Years!

Join us on Tuesday, October 17th! Celebrate Family Wellness’s Six Year Anniversary at our fall open house! We are cooking up something spectacular with events and activities that include: healthy cooking demos, a meet and greet with the Registered Dietitian, a silent auction, and much more! All proceeds from this event benefit the Inspire Wellness … Read More

Tyler’s Journey – First Competition In The Books!

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As a follow up to our story in April about our Family Wellness Training Coordinator Tyler Barnes (click here to read) who has completed his first Olympic Weightlifting Competition…and won! Snatch: 2nd place with a clean lift of 105 kilos Clean and Jerk: 1st place with a clean lift of 145 kilos Overall Weight Category: … Read More