For Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know Your Health Numbers and Take ACTION!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. And while no cancer is 100% preventable, being aware of your “health numbers” is a good first step to taking control in trying prevent this disease. Knowledge is power, and…
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Small meals or 3 Square? Is there a best size for all?
There have been claims and research on both sides: “To lose weight, it’s better to eat 3 square meals a day and avoid snacking” or “Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day facilitates weight loss.” So which is best? Small meals or 3 square?…
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Lift Weights the Right Way
Weight lifting isn’t just for body builders. Everyone needs to lift weights. YOU need to lift weights. Muscles that aren’t used will atrophy. This process begins in your 20’s (yikes). If neglected, your muscles will continue to shrink and you’ll become like ~ 30%…
What to Eat Before a Workout for MAXIMUM results (10 Ideas!)
In order to get the maximum benefit from your workouts, you need enough energy to get thru them. Food fuels your workouts, and it’s important to eat before exercising. Working out on an empty stomach will leave you low on energy and can cause…
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Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?
Does muscle weigh more than fat? If you Google “Fat versus Muscle” you’re likely to see a picture of fat and muscle on opposites of a weight scale. It’s a picture of five pounds of fat next to five pounds of muscle. The fat…
Work “In” When You Don’t Have Time to Workout
I’ve coached many people over the years who offer good reasons why they don’t have time to workout. Even well-intentioned people who make plans for tomorrow’s workout can give up when tomorrow arrives and the million pressures of life become too much to manage.…
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Don’t rely entirely on your BMI
People everywhere commonly use BMI (Body Mass Index) as a quick-and-dirty way of gauging whether they’re within the “normal” weight range. But beware! BMI is strictly a ratio of your height-to-weight and says nothing about your body composition or fitness level. Depending on the person, it’s…
Just Walking Isn’t Enough
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…
Getting Kids to Eat Healthy
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…
Updated Lists: Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™
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…
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Resolve to Get More Sleep this Year
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…
Strengthen Your Core by Planking
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)…