Today and Everyday
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 – […]
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 […]
Organic….not organic…pay the money….grow your own…not pay the money – Thoughts many of us may have as we shop produce at the grocery store or local farmers market. Each year, the Environmental Worker’s Group publishes their “Dirty Dozen” and their “Clean Fifteen” based on pesticide residues found. Pesticide residue is measured in produce after it has […]
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 […]
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 […]
