According to the American Heart Association (AHA), sedentary jobs have increased by 83% since 1950. Due to technological advances at home and in the workplace as well as improved transportation, today’s workforce is significantly less active than they were in the past. The AHA also recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days […]
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How to Stay On Track with Your Goals Beyond the New Year
One common theme in the new year is the resolution to get healthy. Another common theme is that those healthier lifestyles tend to revert back to the way they were within the first couple weeks to a month of the new year. Goal setting may seem hard, but it’s really a lot easier than you […]
Tired, Burnt Out and Addicted to Sugar?
Do you wake up each morning feeling exhausted, even after getting plenty of sleep? Do you often feel lethargic, lacking the mental and physical capacity to do the things you love? Have you been relying on caffeine, carbs, or the candy dish at work for a quick energy boost…only to feel a major “crash” hours […]
Are you Getting Enough Vitamin D this Winter?
Many of us don’t get enough calcium and vitamin D, especially during the winter months when there isn’t enough sunlight to stimulate the production of vitamin D from our skin. Vitamin D and calcium are critical for bone health, particularly during adolescence and after age 50. Vitamin D actually helps your body absorb more calcium […]
6 Tips for Enjoying Social Activities Sans Alcohol
Although I currently write about healthy living and work as a personal trainer, my life was not always so health-centric. I am actually a recovering addict and alcoholic, and it was that path that led me to the one I’m currently on today. I struggled with alcohol and drugs for many years before finally getting […]
12 Tricks to Lighten Up Your Favorite Holiday Dishes
This week I hosted my first Friendsgiving for my supper club gals. It was a ton of fun (and work!), but totally worth it to spend time with my best girlfriends before the hustle of the holiday season begins. My friends and I are foodies for sure, but we also like to eat healthy and […]
4 Ways to Stay Happy & Energetic this Winter
Including Danielle Omar’s Pumpkin Energy Bite Recipe Sweaters and boots are back, clocks have been set back, the air is crisp, the daylight is shorter and Starbucks officially released their holiday red cups. I’ve been in denial, but I can no longer hide from it - fall and (almost winter) are officially here. And while I […]
5 Secrets to Feeling Young & Energetic After 40
I spend so much time taking care of everyone else, it’s easy to neglect my own health. Sound familiar? As a busy mom, wife, and business owner, I admit my yearly physical gets postponed (or never scheduled), exercise gets put off, sleep seems more and more elusive, and I lack the energy to do the […]
The one superfood you should eat everyday: Apples
As the saying goes…an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples are one of the original superfoods. They pack a powerful antioxidant punch, are rich with vitamins and minerals, and are a great source of fiber. This delicious and versatile fruit does it all! Apples & Their Health Benefits GUT HEALTH & REDUCED HEART […]
Halloween Candy Dilemma - Is it worth it?
Yes, Halloween candy is delicious and absolutely worth eating, BUT in moderation of course. If you’re an adult who regularly exercises and eats right– treat yo self! But if you’re a parent, worried about your child’s nutrition and their candy consumption, you’re right to be concerned. Children need proper nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamin D, […]
