Control What You Can

During this uncertain time, there is so much we can’t control — the virus, politics, the stock market….but we can control how we take care of ourselves.  And when we take good care of ourselves, our immune systems are stronger and we manage stress better. Doing all the personal care measures to stay healthy like […]

8 Ways to Keep your Heart Healthy

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 […]

Get Over the Fear of Working Out

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 […]

Make it a Good Morning and then a Good Day

So, you’ve started getting up a little earlier every morning now what? Whether this change in habits have been easy for you or hard, how you invest in your morning impacts your clarity, energy and focus for the rest of the day. So, if you don’t already have a morning routine that invests in you […]

Get Up and Get the “Worm” Even if You Don’t Want It

Are you an early riser?  Or are you like the majority of people who find getting up early especially when it’s still dark particularly hard?  Even though we all have heard the sayings, “The early bird gets the worm” or “If you win the morning, you win the day”, we still tend to choose staying […]

End of the Year Resolution Challenge

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 […]

9 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

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 – […]

Set Yourself Up for Success

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 […]

Pre-Workout Meals

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 […]

More Veggies Please

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 […]