Today and Everyday
Have you heard the saying, “Sitting is the New Smoking?” Well, it is. The phrase was crafted by Dr. James Levine, a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic. Basically, any kind of extended sitting – at your desk, in the car, in front of the TV – can be harmful to your health. And, we all […]
Red Ripe Raspberries It’s summer time and that means fresh fruits and veggies are a plenty. One of my favorites is Raspberries. To me, they taste like summer. Sadly, they do not keep long. So, here are a couple ideas that might help. Raspberries only keep 1-2 days, so plan to use them soon after […]
Every time our teenage son comes home from practice, I can’t even stand next to him with his “fresh from the field” aroma. Somedays, it makes my eyes water. That smell not only permeates the room, it permeates his clothes as well. In our house, it is not only our boys with stinky clothes – […]
Eating gluten free is one of the most talked about diets today. For some, it’s a medical necessity. Others, simply feel better when gluten is limited in their diet (like me). Eat whole foods. Fill up your plate with naturally gluten free foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, fish and lean meat. Choose gluten free […]
Not all body fat is equal. As a matter of fact, the fat in our abdominal cavity causes the most problem with our health. This fat builds up around organs and is linked to a variety of health issues. That is why your waist size is a much stronger marker for your health than the […]
There are a lot of different shakes on the market now days. And frankly, it is confusing. How do you now which one to choose? My choice is Shakeology for a lot of reasons. However, there are a lot of misconceptions around Shakeology. I want to address them. And, after reading this, I think you will […]
Sound familiar? I’m too tired….I’m too busy….I have too much going on with the kids….I don’t think I can do it. All excuses not to workout. Excuses we have all probably said or used ourselves. I know I have. The thing is, you know you should start. Or you know you should get that workout […]
We all know that to lose weight, we need to eat fewer calories than we burn. And to gain muscle, we need to actually eat more while doing resistance training. The two theories seem to be at odds. But there is a way to get it done. Here are 3 tips to help you lose […]
Whether you have a complete detailed list of goals for 2021 or you have just a general intention to be a healthier version of you, the struggle to stay on track is real. Statistics show that 70% of the population will give up on their health resolution by the end of January. You don’t need to be part […]
I bet if I took a poll of our 2021 New Year’s resolutions, our ratios would look similar to this chart compiled by Statista. The top two resolutions are usually tied to a weight loss goal. But being healthy is about more than losing weight. It is about feeling and looking healthy. We are less […]
