Health & Wellness
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Calories In, Calories Out
Is it just me, or does anyone else think their fitness watch or fitness tracker gets a little pushy at times? Don’t get me wrong…I love my watch. And, I move. A lot. (I run, ...
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Unconditional Body Love
I am a firm believer that total body health begins with a total love for your body. Here’s why: if you’re not loving and accepting of your body, why would you do good things for ...
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Happy Hydration
Join the water revolution and commit to a daily water intake! Water has limitless benefits, including promoting weight loss, healthier skin, more cushion on your joints, making sure your body functions at all on a ...
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Challenge Accepted: Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming
8 hours of sleep – is it possible? No, probably not…
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Sleeping Beauty
Are you getting enough sleep? Make sure you’re getting enough shut-eye with all the summer events starting up! Learn how to slow down at the end of the day, fall asleep sooner and feel more ...
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Challenge Accepted: Namaste All Day
Last month was stressful… Who am I kidding, every day is stressful. So I spent a week trying to relax.
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Stop Stressing
Time to put a little balance back in your life. April is Stress Awareness Month and we are focusing on helping you relieve some stress through yoga, meditation, acupuncture and massage. Stress is based in ...
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I Heart Cardio
February is American Heart Month and we are getting heart healthy! We want to help you learn all about how to keep your heart in shape and little ways to add activity to your day. ...
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Challenge Accepted: It’s All About Me!
It should probably always be all about me, but whatever.
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Focus on the Positive
Welcome to 2018! It’s me again, the (once) Fitness Newbie, back for a new year of challenges! It’s going to be an amazing year.
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Thinking About Making a New Year’s Resolution? Don’t.
Beginning to think about a New Year’s Resolution? Are you resolving to lose weight, declutter your home, eat clean, exercise more, quit smoking, learn a new language? Are you setting the bar higher than ever, ...
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How Much Cardio is Too Much Cardio?
Cardio is well-known for having wonderful benefits for the body. It helps with weight loss, helps to control blood sugar and helps reduce fatigue. However, there is such a thing as too much cardio, and it can ...
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