Let’s be honest, we (myself included) are all guilty of having a glass or two of wine, bourbon, or beer before bed. While a glass of wine may only have 120 calories per serving, it’s still a nutritionless ticking time bomb that’s packed with carbs and sugar and wreaks havoc on your body the minute […]
You may be thinking, can’t I just go to any gym and work out and lose weight? And where that idea isn’t entirely wrong, it skims over a lot of important details that lead to success when we begin the journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Let’s discuss the biggest reasons to find a personal trainer […]
These are perfect for a quick snack, they’re easy to make (you don’t even have to bake), you can store them for those busy mornings or afternoons, they’re healthy and filling! Cinnamon Raisin Cookie 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup cashew butter 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Sponsored by Estee Lauder […]
February is known for Valentine’s Day and being the month of love, but this February let’s talk about sending some of that love to ourselves. Celebrity health consultant, Kelly LeVeque has shared some helpful tips on how to love your body through the food you eat. First we want to think about stress relief, Kelly […]
With the winter settled in, it can be harder and harder to stay active at home. While hitting the gym is always your best (and warmest) bet, there are some days – looking at you, blizzards – where it just isn’t an option. Here’s some tips to keep active during the months where we’re stuck […]
If you haven’t heard of HIIT by now, you’re missing out on a workout and diet plan that works for almost everyone. HIIT, or high-intensity interval training is referring to workouts that alternate hard-charging intervals of intense activity, with periods of rest or less intense exercise. Some benefits of HIIT include reaching “fat burning mode” […]
Every year many of us set the same goals and accomplishments for the new year. Whether it be a new diet plan, to spend less money, or travel more, many times we find ourselves struggling to not only achieve these goals but even set a plan to do so. According toMen’s Health these are 5 […]
We’ve all seen those old black and white movies where military recruits go through training doing sit-ups and push ups and a lot of running, but many may not realize that form of physical training was and STILL is used in the military. For the past 40 years, the Army Physical Fitness Test consists of […]
There are so many different opinions on this topic, but here’s what I know: Our bodies are roughly 60% water. The human body is constantly losing water throughout the day. (thru breathing, sweat, and urine) Therefore it is our job to replenish water through food and drink. Most health experts recommend “8 glasses of 8 […]
If I had a dollar for every time I was asked that question, I could pay off my house. To keep it simple I like to think of a grocery store as a big box. When grocery shopping stay as close to the lines of the box as much as you can. That were the […]