How was your Thanksgiving? We hope it was wonderful and we’re excited that you’re carving out time during this holiday season to be intentional about your fitness and wellness. As Sarah has said before, “Motion is lotion,” so being consistent with physical activity this time of...
Did you know that sources estimate that children eat between 3,500 - 7,000 calories of Halloween candy each year? Wowzers! It’s harder to estimate for adults, who not only buy candy, but also eat, drink, and chill as they pass candy out to trick or...
You did it! You have completed week one of the new boot camp session. In addition to your recent fitness assessment, another way to measure your progress and accomplishments is to start a food log today for one week. In the same way that you...
Get ready! All of your macro(nutrient) diet questions are about to be answered. Along with keto and intermittent fasting, counting macros is another diet in the spotlight these days. If you haven’t heard about it, that’s ok, you’re about to become an old pro. One of...
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? That depends on what you’re eating, your eating habits the rest of the day, and more. The tricky part about nutrition information in the news is that one study reveals that breakfast is essential for...
This week, we’re talking about ways to move more during the workday. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has a wonderful educational piece on the topic here. Something that jumped off the page to me, that I hope you find helpful is this, “The...
“Works best with diet and exercise.” Does this statement sound familiar? You might recognize it from the label of every nutrition and workout supplement on the market. While the supplement may or may not live up to its claim, it’s safe to say that this...
You probably know that eating a healthy, balanced diet is a good idea. However, you might also know that healthy eating requires time, planning, and preparation. While the effort of fueling your body with proper nutrition pays dividends, knowing these things and believing that these...
Another session of boot camp is in the books and we’re glad you chose to workout with us! During our short break before next session, we encourage you to take time to check in with yourself and feel how things are going for you. Self-evaluation...
All about plant-based What is a plant-based diet? Is it the same as vegan? You might be surprised to find out that they are not one in the same. According to Harvard Health’s Nutrition Source, “Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants....
