Today and Everyday
You made the commitment and now you are trying to eat healthier, work out every morning and learn as much as you can about new healthy lifestyles. You are so excited and you want those closest to you to be excited too! But, that is not the case. Your closest support network likes it just […]
Being strong is important. Keeping your strongest and most important muscle in our body, your heart, healthy is critical. To keep it healthy and strong, you need to treat it right. 1. Get your sleep – Shoot for 7 hours each night. Studies show people who get at least 7 hours have healthier arteries. 2. Watch your pressure — Get your blood […]
Seems kind of silly, doesn’t it, but let’s get real…there is a lot of fear involved for someone who hasn’t worked out for a long time (or ever) that decides maybe it is time to become more active. But the idea of starting a workout program is so scary, that often times, it’s easier to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rest is important for many reasons. Rest days give you a time to recover both physically and mentally. When you push yourself hard for days on end, you need to give your body time to recover. Rest days help keep you fresh and help muscles rebuild – making them stronger and bigger. Even elite athletes […]
Does this sound familiar? You’ve decided to make a change. You want to get back in shape. You commit to working out every day. You give up carbs, wine, wings and chocolate. You’re ready. You are going to do it this time! Then, about 4 days into this new “lifestyle”, it falls apart. You […]
