Today and Everyday
The “S” Word Sugar – it is like a 4 letter word now days (except it is 5 J). Sugar has become the new fat. It is blamed for making us sick, overweight, tired and prematurely old. We all know we need to reduce our sugar intake, but it is hard. And, I mean really […]
Right now is the BIGGEST time of year for the health and fitness community to blast market to everyone looking to lose weight. There will be promises of a quick fix, fad diets, fat-blocking pills, or even just eliminating only “4 foods”. Their marketing efforts are all about preying on those of us desperate for […]
We are just days away from is a new month, New Year and new decade. It is the perfect time to set goals for myself. Taking the time to create an action plan is hard. Schedule some time to set aside all the craziness for a while and think about what your priorities are for […]
Travel is stressful especially with kids and especially if you are committed to a healthy lifestyle. You’re in a hurry to get everything done before you leave, in a hurry to get to your destination, and then in a hurry to get home. The kids get cranky, you get cranky and to top it off, […]
When the weather is warm and sunny and the days are long, it is easy to stick to your health and fitness plans. It’s painless to go walking, running, hiking or cycling. But once the weather cools and the days get shorter, it is so tempting to just hunker down under a blanket and eat […]
December doesn’t have to be a month full of stress, over-eating, and merely surviving. Instead, it can be different. ❄️ You can THRIVE this holiday season instead of just survive it. ❄️ You can bring in the new decade feeling strong, confidence, and fierce. ❄️ You can join a tribe of others striving for the […]
Ever feel like doing this mid-afternoon? Maybe you should quit fighting it and just take a nap. As infants and toddlers, taking a nap was normal and encouraged. As adults, peer pressure and guilt make us ignore the urge to nap when we probably could use one. Most of us don’t get enough sleep, so […]
Did I just say eat more? Yup, that is what I said — Maybe you need to eat more to lose weight. And, I am not saying it just because it is what you want to hear, I am saying it because there is a lot of science behind this theory. What happens when you […]
This week, I’ve been teaching a unit on Stress Management in my Principles of Management class. And for me, it is a good reminder on how to manage stress better. We all handle stress differently. Yet, one common response to stress is overeating and weight gain. Stress is defined as a mental and/or physical condition […]
Need some help sleeping? Many of us do. Did you know that the average adult gets only 6.7 hours of sleep each night. However, to function at our best, we ideally need 7-9. And, it should only take you 10-15 minutes to fall to sleep. Try these tips: 1. Turn off all your technology – […]
