Energy. We look for it on Wednesday mornings and weekday afternoons when we’re at our lowest point yet there’s a good amount of the workday left to get through. Most of us will reach for a cup of coffee to bring in that much needed boost. But what if I told you could do without […]
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Heart Health Over 40
Image by Jack Gray Once you hit your 40s, it becomes especially important to think about your heart health. As a busy mom, wife, and business owner, I spend a lot of time taking care of everyone else that I sometimes neglect my own health care. My yearly physical gets postponed (or never scheduled), exercise […]
Forward Is the Only Way
You might remember my first blog post of the year where I announced that I’ll be training for the Iron Man competition in the fall! Since my last update, I completed my first 15K race! It was the Hot Chocolate Run, which is hosted at various cities across the country. I highly recommend everyone either […]
8 Tips for Choosing the Right Running Race For You
Image by Peppe702 Choosing the best race for you depends on a variety of factors you should take into consideration in order to achieve your personal goals. If you’re new to running, or just new to running in organized races, here are some tips to help you pick the best one to start.
Preventing the Negative Effects of Exercise
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 […]
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 […]