Image by Take Back Your Health Conference 2015 LA We all know how important exercising is for your health. Yet what some don’t know is that despite all the positive health benefits from exercising, exercise can take a negative toll on your body if you don’t properly use the best recovery methods. In fact, in […]
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5 Foods to Help You Age Gracefully
Image by the Italian Voice We all want to age gracefully, right? I know I do. Whether it’s my skin, eyes, joints, bones, or brain, I want to do everything I can to not only age gracefully, but healthily. Luckily I have some control over the aging process, as my diet plays a huge […]
Announcing the Unbreakable Award for Women
Many women in our lives are unrecognized for their courageous spirits, overcoming hurdles with grace and inspiring those around her. Specifically, we know those mothers who’ve made the decision go after their health and fitness goals, sisters gunning for that finish line, and friends working to help other friends become the athletes they dream […]
Stretches for Any Time of Day
One of the most important, but often overlooked aspects of fitness is stretching. No, I’m not talking about turning-into-a-pretzel-at-hot-yoga-type stretching. I’m talking about a general, gentle stretching you should be doing everyday. While it’s accepted that a mix of strength training and cardio are crucial for your health, maintaining flexibility of your muscles is equally […]
6 Quick Energy-Boosting Tips
How do I get more energy!? That’s probably the number one question I’m asked by clients and members of my Food Confidence community. Image by devra This is such an especially important topic for working women (and especially working moms). We are often told we can “have it all” and we certainly can, but sometimes […]
Girl Power: Kathrine Switzer
I opened up my email the other day and noticed I had received my invitation to sign up for the 2016 NYC Marathon. This race will be my third full marathon and, of course, I signed up without even a second thought. Yet, it’s interesting to think that I could’ve not received the invitation. In […]
New Year, New Goals
Image by Johann Schwarz Happy New Year to everyone! It’s been a few months since I last blogged. I have an exciting year planned already, and I am looking forward to sharing it with all of you! I finished 2015 on a high note. I was able to get two out of three races in […]
Staying Active and Exercising in Cold Weather
The beginning of the year is a time where many people start their New Year’s resolutions, including that of being more active. But once you take a look outside your window and see snow falling or people walking around in big puffy jackets, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get moving. I’m […]
7-Day Healthy Skillet Dinner Plan
January is here in full force. It’s cold outside, the days are shorter, and everything feels a bit rushed. My taste buds are changing as well. My usual salad-based dinners are not as appealing and I’m craving dishes that bring warmth and comfort. As I’ve been adding more soup, stews, and chili to the dinner […]
The Ultimate 20 Minute At-Home Workout
Don’t have any equipment at home? Don’t have enough time for a long workout? Well, here’s the workout for you to challenge your whole body without needing any fancy equipment or gyms. In my experience, the best workouts are those that mix in strength with bursts of high intensity intervals for a cardio benefit. When […]