Today and Everyday
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last week, we talked about setting goals for 2021. Having goals is important, but without an action plan, they are useless. So, let’s talk about how to create an action plan for your health and fitness goal. Look over your goals. Is there a health goal that if you accomplished it, many other goals will be accomplished? In other words, […]
It’s December 30th and you are probably thinking about setting a resolution or two for 2021. Did you know though, that only 8% of people actually achieve their resolutions? You know why? Because when it comes to setting resolutions, we feel the pressure to be perfect. If we have a day or two that we […]
The majority of our stress comes from things happening outside of our control. However, we can manage how we react to the stress. Check out these “quick” stress reducing activities: The Black bag – Hang with me here…it might feel funky, but it works. Imagine you have a black velvet bag that closes with a draw string. Open […]
I opened up my journal this morning and at the top of the page, it said, “Free write for 5 minutes all you are grateful for in your life.” My first reaction was, 5 minutes is too long. I will just write for a couple. I wasn’t looking forward to the day ahead of me. I was […]
If I told you I had the secret to increasing your productivity and creativity, would you want to know it? What if it was really simple? Would you do it? Well, it is simple – just Exercise first thing in the morning. Yup – that’s it – simple, but not necessarily easy! I know, I […]
August is the height of the summer growing season. Beans, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and are ready to be picked. And soon, we will have squash, potatoes, peppers, apples, raspberries and more. If you don’t have access to home grown veggies and fruit, consider buying them locally. There are several reasons to do so: Locally grown […]
Ever wonder how you can be so exhausted after sitting at your desk all day? Certainly, it can be stressful mentally, but it is stressful physically too. Our bodies are not designed to sit so extended sitting can cause back pain, headaches, tension, and tightness in your back, hips, neck, and shoulders. Getting up every […]
