I love doing accountability groups because, for me, fitness has no end. I am often asked questions about exercise or nutrition, so what better way to stay consistent in our fitness journey then to have a awesome support group. Why burpees? Burpees can be done anywhere. They do not require any equipment. They work the ENTIRE […]
Breakfast Foods to Avoid
Breakfast is a vital morning meal because it fuels your body throughout the day. However, not all breakfast foods are good for the body. Some foods can cause a spike in blood sugar that results in a major drop soon after, causing sudden fatigue.
Health Coaching
Have you ever received good advice that you were unable to follow? Has your doctor ever recommended a lifestyle change that you found to be unsustainable? Have you ever wanted something in your life, but found you couldn’t achieve it alone? I’m a knowledgeable advisor who provides ongoing support and guidance as you set goals […]
Use of Herbs
Next time you walk into the kitchen and smell something delicious that makes your mouth water, or you have a fresh salad that’s got something extra yummy in it, odds are that you can blame it on fresh green herbs—fragrant, flavorful, and actually good for you. Sure, you can get the dried version in a […]
9 Foods That Can Fool You
While delicious by mid-20th century Midwestern standards, it wasn’t nearly as calorie-restrictive as you’d think compared to the chicken-fried steak and baked potato my dad was eating across the table.
Sore, Hungry, and Slow
Source: P90X Newsletter 3 Signs That Show Your Program Is Working By Steve Edwards Exercise makes us feel great. It makes us less hungry. It helps us perform everyday tasks better. Besides our health and the way we look, feeling great, being less hungry, and performing better are exactly the reasons we put ourselves through […]
Down and Dirty One-Pot Meals
For a lot of us, an elegant sit-down family dinner means serving the chicken without the bucket. Having to work until 5:00 or 6:00 at night and then having to come home and whip up something your children will eat that won’t get you reported to the Department of Children and Family Services can be […]
Fighting the Obesity Trend
Most of us are aware that we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic. And while we can’t open a newspaper or turn on a computer without a reminder, the problem is still continuing to grow. A recent article in the UK newspaper, The Guardian, predicts that two-thirds of children and 9 out of 10 […]
Benefits of Avocados
I have always known that avocados are good for you but I didn’t really know the benefits. Do you know what avocados are? Believe it or not, it’s a fruit, and contains about 20 essential nutrients, like fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, and B-vitamins. Like Omega 3, it has quite a bit of healthy monounsaturated […]
4 Healthy Fats from Fruits
Fat . . . fruit. Fat . . . fruit. Let’s say that one more time: fat . . . fruit. Hardly rolls off the tongue, does it? Most fruits and vegetables have very little fat. But there are exceptions; some of the best sources of healthy fats are fruits. Working them into your diet […]