Today and Everyday
Your body needs the right nutrition to perform at its best. Putting good energy rich food into your body right before your run, race, workout, or game is important especially if you are going to be working for more than 30 minutes. You want to fuel your body, not overwhelm your digestive system so choose wisely. If […]
You know the old saying, “variety is the spice of life”. Well, variety is the spice of our health and fitness too. Trying something new is a norm in our family, particularly with food. Sometimes it is a hit, other times it finds the garbage can. While on vacation in Florida, we ordered a calamari […]
Our garden is starting to produce and the farmers market is packed with fresh, delicious veggies. This time of year is perfect for incorporating even more vegetables into your diet. Though it might take a bit of time to clean and prep the veggies, cooking them can be relatively easy. Hint: Clean and cut up your veggies […]
Are you getting enough water? Are you kids getting enough water? Recent studies have shown most children operate in a steady state of dehydration. They are simply not drinking enough fluids on a daily basis. As we enter into the heat of the summer, encouraging our kids to drink up is important to both their […]
Music is powerful. There is no denying it. Whether you love pop, country, jazz, rap, or blues. Music moves your soul. It can also help move our body and make your workout much more enjoyable. So, why not incorporate music into your workouts? The speed or tempo of the music may boost your workout performance. […]
You would think it would be easy to stay on track with your health and fitness during the summer. The nice weather and longer days are conducive to being active outside. With all the fresh fruits and vegetables available, eating healthy should be a no brainer. But, for many of us, that is not the […]
I bet if I took a poll of my readers about their New Year’s resolutions, our ratios would look similar to this chart compiled by Statista. Those top two resolutions usually are tied to a weight loss goal. But being healthy is about more than losing weight. It is about feeling and looking healthy. When […]
It is the New Year. And like every year, most of us are determined that this year will be different. This year, we will stick to our New Year’s goal. So, we join a gym and fight the crowds. Start a new diet. We are determined. We are set to make changes. But, how long does […]
Do you plan on shopping this week? Whether you plan on shopping the Black Friday deals, the Small Business Saturday deals, the Cyber Monday deals or are avoiding it all to do your holiday shopping later this season, chances are you have some gifts to buy. I am gifting a $25 Amazon gift card to […]
It’s that time of year….life just gets a bit more crazy — family gatherings, parties, shopping, school programs on top of all our other normal responsibilities. Though it is a fun time of the year, it is also a stressful time of the year. L And it is so easy to let our good habits […]
