How to Gain Muscle and Lose Weight at the Same Time

We all know that to lose weight, we need to eat fewer calories than we burn. And to gain muscle, we need to actually eat more while doing resistance training. The two theories seem to be at odds. But there is a way to get it done. Here are 3 tips to help you lose […]

Whatever You Do…Don’t Become a Statistic

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 […]

It’s About More than a Number on the Scale

I bet if I took a poll of our 2021 New Year’s resolutions, our ratios would look similar to this chart compiled by Statista.  The top two resolutions are usually tied to a weight loss goal.  But being healthy is about more than losing weight. It is about feeling and looking healthy. We are less […]

It’s Time to Take Action!

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, […]

Ditch your Resolutions

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 […]

My Contest Entry

Every year, Mark’s family has an hors d’oeuvre contest at Christmas.  This year, we won’t be gathering with the extended Meuwissen clan, but we are keeping up this tradition with our immediate family. I have been charged with a healthy appetizer.  My choice is one of our favorites –  Fresh Spring Rolls.  I might not […]

Sitting All Day? Give your body some relief

Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting.  Meetings, paperwork, reports…all require a lot of sit time.  For me, and I am sure many of you, these past months, I have sat behind my desk more than I ever have done in the past.  My body is not happy about it. As humans, our bodies are not made […]

Help Your Kids Create Healthy Eating Habits

Sound familiar? “There is nothing good in this house to eat!” I hear it all the time — especially now that my kids are home everyday.  So many times, I’ve just gone grocery shopping and there is all kinds of good, healthy food in the house. But according to my kids, there just isn’t any […]

Need a Quick Fix?

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 […]

Reasons Not to Wait

It’s October already! The new year is less than 90 days away! Does this sound familiar? — The last few months have been a bit rough on your waist line.  You need to get back to a healthier lifestyle, yet it is tempting to wait. I mean really, New Year’s isn’t that far away and […]