If you’ve ever tried to keep up with health and fitness trends, you’ve probably realized that it is a never-ending and contradictory world. In one article, eggs are unhealthy and coffee is healthy, however the next article shares opposite evidence about each. While there is in...
Welcome to this week’s pause and reflection blog post. It’s time to get real and be honest with yourself. Have you ever wanted to do something so badly you think about it so often that eventually, it even begins to feel like you’re already doing...
By now, you have probably realized that, “Practice makes perfect,” would be better phrased, “Practice makes progress.” While perfectionism is often restrictive and not to mention unattainable, the latter perspective enables us to roll with the punches and make adjustments when we’re striving to live...
It’s said that variety is the spice of life and I think that certainly applies to nutrition. If our bodies need many vitamins and minerals, then we need to eat all sorts of foods to obtain those. In previous blog posts, we have discussed the importance...
Have you ever heard of the term, “mindless eating?” According to the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD), “Mindless eating can occur simply any time that the brain is distracted and the person is not aware of what or how much food...
One of the best ways to take the chance out of making a healthy choice when it comes to food is to set yourself up for success in terms of balanced nutrition by utilizing meal planning and food prep. There are many approaches and ideas...
Are you or someone you know directionally challenged? I can speak from personal experience about how inconvenient it is to struggle in this area. As a result, I use the “Maps” app almost daily...
Hello August! The start of a new month is a great reminder to reflect and refresh before life gets busy. This week, we are listing five areas related to our day-to-day health. In each area, use a scale of 1-5 (1 being poor and 5...
We have been talking a lot about our mindset and perspective as they relate to our diet and view of food and general. Making the shift from good and bad foods to nutritious and balanced can be a big leap, but nevertheless, an oh-so-important one. Now,...
Have you ever sworn off a food or beverage altogether with success...
