Don’t get me wrong, walking is good for you. Any movement is good for you! It’s good to get up, step outside and get your body moving. Walking can even have some great mental health benefits as it allows you time to collect your thoughts as you step away from distractions. But don’t be fooled, […]
It’s mid April already. Did you make a commitment to be fit in 2021? Have you been working steadily toward your goals? Are you seeing progress? Or did you start out with big aspirations and haven’t managed to get started yet? It may be time to reassess. Becoming healthy means making lifestyle changes. If you […]
Many of us make commitments to ourselves to eat healthier in some aspect. Unfortunately, it may not seem so straightforward to convince our kids to do the same. When kids rebel against healthy options it may feel like it’d just be easier to give up and cook the chicken nuggets. But stay the course! YOU […]
A healthy diet is one full of fruits and vegetables. But as good as they are for you, sometimes fruits and vegetables are contaminated with toxic pesticides. The Dirty Dozen™ and Clean Fifteen™ lists published by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) help consumers make better decisions about which foods are most likely to be contaminated […]
I know it’s March, but do you still think about your New Year’s Resolutions? You may have forgotten an important one that could have the biggest impact… Getting more sleep! Common resolutions such as more exercise, weight loss, reducing stress, spending more quality time with family and improving your money management tend to come and go […]
Believe it or not the best exercise to improve core strength is not the crunch. It’s the PLANK! Planks work far more muscles than a crunch does, and planks work muscles in a different way. In a plank, your muscles contract isometrically (without joint movement) and your shoulders, abs, back, gluts and legs are all actively […]
If you want to lose weight, you’ve probably heard the good advice that you need to count calories to know what you’re really eating. Still true. The energy balance equation which says “if you consume more calories than you burn, you’ll gain weight” is also still true. However, research indicates that not all calories are created equal. […]
Did you know that gratitude is a foundation of healthiness? And did you know that when you’re healthier, you’re happier? Gratitude is a key ingredient to good health – mind, body and spirit. Take some time today to appreciate all you have, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier and happier you. Here’s […]